Toadus
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Hey.
I'm just getting into this whole audio thing, so please bear with my novice questions.
Like most people, I'm on a budget, and i'm split between 2 options. All I really want is a sound set up which will do my TV some justice. I'm not looking for something which is a serious bit of kit, just a decent set up for enjoying watching movies.
My budget option is as follows:
- Harman Kardon AVR 142
- JBL CS200 speakers (5.1 setup)
- £350 without any stands.
My expensive option: (items bought individually)
- Denon AVR 2310 (£530)
- Kef 5.1 setup (£550)
- Total: £1080
The AVR 142 does not support HD audio, but, I'm using a PS3 as my Blu-ray player. As the PS3 can decode HD audio, does that mean I don't 'require' the HD decoding from the Denon AVR 2310?
Do you think for my needs, that the extra £700 I would need to fork out for the expensive setup would be justified? Would the sound quality from the 2 AVR's be a world apart?
I'm in Dubai, so the prices i've quoted might seem a little odd to you guys back home.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
I'm just getting into this whole audio thing, so please bear with my novice questions.
Like most people, I'm on a budget, and i'm split between 2 options. All I really want is a sound set up which will do my TV some justice. I'm not looking for something which is a serious bit of kit, just a decent set up for enjoying watching movies.
My budget option is as follows:
- Harman Kardon AVR 142
- JBL CS200 speakers (5.1 setup)
- £350 without any stands.
My expensive option: (items bought individually)
- Denon AVR 2310 (£530)
- Kef 5.1 setup (£550)
- Total: £1080
The AVR 142 does not support HD audio, but, I'm using a PS3 as my Blu-ray player. As the PS3 can decode HD audio, does that mean I don't 'require' the HD decoding from the Denon AVR 2310?
Do you think for my needs, that the extra £700 I would need to fork out for the expensive setup would be justified? Would the sound quality from the 2 AVR's be a world apart?
I'm in Dubai, so the prices i've quoted might seem a little odd to you guys back home.
Thanks in advance for any advice.