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Bit disappointed in the sound fromn my sammy A656 and looking to get an AMP with 5.1 speakers.
Looking at the SONY STRDH810, any other recommendations?
http://www.richersounds.com/product/av-receivers/sony/strdh810/sony-strdh810
Yes Sony STR-DA2400ES is a better amp for the same amount of money, been some good deals about on it at the moment try Superfi, Amazon and Play
Edit. Just noticed Richers have a couple in their clearance section at £149 cant go wrong at that price I paid £400 for mine last year
Have you checked out the Yamamha amps? I've had one for around 8 years setup with a set of Mordaunt Short speakers, been superb.
I have a Sony STRDH800, it's the best amp I've ever owned (I've had Yamaha, Kenwood, ect ect)
I don't know about the 810 but if it's anything lke the 800 go for it!!!!!!!!!
bobonthejob
11-11-10, 13:53
Dont look like there are many Onkyo fans? lol...
I was looking at the Onkyo TX-SR608....
I am not tied to any particular brand but having little knowledge in this area, wanted to buy something decent.
I have a LCD, the VU, PS3 at the moment, so wanted something that could cope with that and be relatively futurish proof.
All recommendations welcomed
Here's a good place for reviews.
http://www.whathifi.com/Reviews/
I have had a few Sony amps and thought they were great , i now have a Yamaha and that is just as good if not better ,just make sure you get a good sub ,it makes all the difference.
You got any user recommendation Bob?
I'd recommend the Sherwood amps.
I have one from approx 7-8 year ago cost 800 and still going strong today, but i now packed it away for safe keeps as old is gold.
I bought another one merely on the basis it was a steal on ebay, a silver sherwood for £25.
THey don't build them like they did thus i stick with this brand on amps
I running a Denon.
Never had any problems with it.
But could really do with a decent sub to use with it now.
http://www.richersounds.com/product/av-receivers/sony/strdh500/sony-strdh500
What do you guys think? need to act quick as only 1 left at the store nearest to me.
I would go for something that at least does hdmi audio, not end of the world but would make it easier to connect the duo up.
OK, now thinking of this. Only diff I can see is speakers and one foes HMDI 1.4 only useful if I go 3D
http://www.exceptional-av.co.uk/product.php?fdProductId=534
or
http://www.exceptional-av.co.uk/product.php?fdProductId=544
Both of them look a better option , i take it this is your first step into the world of home cinema sound , i have been at it for a while now and i'm very happy with what i have at the moment ,you soon start to feel as if you could get a better sound and the upgrading starts.
Both of them look a better option , i take it this is your first step into the world of home cinema sound , i have been at it for a while now and i'm very happy with what i have at the moment ,you soon start to feel as if you could get a better sound and the upgrading starts.
Yes it is, just need something for the VU and PS3, which one is better?
It depends if you really want 3d or not but it looks like either would do you, have you found any reviews of either.
Theres a great offer on iBood today for speakers: -
http://www.ibood.com/uk/en/product_specs/4332/Jamo_S426_HCS_3_Surround_Speaker_Set__Perfect_for_ Every_Home_Theatre/
I think I am going to for for HDMI 1.4 version, just to make it slightly future proof
@ Stanman, what AMP did you go for in the end? My trusty Yamaha AX750SE has decided to packup this evening :mad:
bobonthejob
15-12-10, 10:19
Ive had a look at a lot of reviews on what to get myself...
And comparing pricing/features/functionality....i keep popping up with the Onkyo TX-SR608.....
Check it out.... Great price for what it can do....
Check out the review below.
http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Onkyo-TX-SR608/
Ive had a look at a lot of reviews on what to get myself...
And comparing pricing/features/functionality....i keep popping up with the Onkyo TX-SR608.....
Check it out.... Great price for what it can do....
Check out the review below.
http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Onkyo-TX-SR608/
Thanks for the info m8, but I fully checked it out lastnight/this morning and it turns out my centre speaker has blown. Stroke of luck I managed to find the same speaker on clearance and they're delivering it me today for £73 all in :)
Lucky, because a replacement set of mordaunt short speakers would have cost me around £400.
http://www.electrical-shopping.com/mordauntshort-ms304s?category_id=0&search_string=ms304
Ive got an onkyo 605 and love it
I didn't in the end as it was doing my head in and also I an looking at a 3D TV. The one was leaning towards was a Sony. I am going to leave it and buy the whole package next summer.
silverfox0786
15-12-10, 19:01
I didn't in the end as it was doing my head in and also I an looking at a 3D TV. The one was leaning towards was a Sony. I am going to leave it and buy the whole package next summer.
i told ya stanman with your eye sight 3D is just a waste give me the money i'll get the 3D TV :lol3:
Got my new centre speaker yesterday and everything working fine again :)
I am not tied to any particular brand but having little knowledge in this area, wanted to buy something decent.
I have a LCD, the VU, PS3 at the moment, so wanted something that could cope with that and be relatively futurish proof.
All recommendations welcomed
I'm in same place mate duo and ps3
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