What suround sound system do you have?

[Mickxr8]

my setup.



denon 5.1 dvr2106
ps3
sony dvd/hdd
panasonic 50" plasma
a mix of speakers, sony 12" sub, kenwood front,center,side,rear and a couple of dome ringins.
hooked up with hdmi,s/video cables etc.
sound is awesome(just ask my neighbours haha).

[cycle myth]

I've been looking into a purchase too.

"What HiFi" - do a good round up of the market -

For a surround receiver Onkyo, Sony and Denon keep coming up as brands with good models.

[pottery beige]

I have the whingin missus surround system.. everywhere i go.. everything i do.. i can still hear it bloody whingin.....

[tick6vct]

Originally Posted by SgtBourne

Might tack on the end of this, can anyone recommend a cheapish (~$400) 5.1 system that is reasonably small?

Just want something better than normal TV speakers, but don't have the luxury of much room or budget

even a half decent 2 channel stereo by panasonic or sony for the under 400 bracket would be better cheap 5.1's are bout as useful as flyscreen on a submarine.

i can vouch for this but
http://www.sony.com.au/product/ht-ddwg700
got an older version in my bedroom an gets along alrighty for 600 bucks

yamaha, denon, pioneer and marantz are all great and wharfdale speakers are good to, just depends on wether your prepared to pay for them...which at the moment i aint lol

[JoshXR]

funny enough i just up graded my old system

Old one is for sale if any one is interested

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11297233

Yamaha 5.1 with powered sub

[russxr67]

My gear is a few years old now but still cranks out some awesome sound.

NADT770 receiver 5.1
NAD T550 DVD
Dynaudio centre and front speakers and some cheapo rears.
The Dynaudio's are something in a league of their own as far as clarity goes.

[Noddy]

Originally Posted by JimNiki

Who's got a popcorn C-200.
Best gadget I've ever bought...plays everything. even blueray.

I'm still using my Sony VPL VW10HT lcd projector. The picture is still fantastic.
(native widescreen 1366x768) going on 12 years old!

I'm reading up on 3D projectors at the moment.
Not in a great hurry to upgrade but was thinking of upgrading my Sony Amp (140 wattsx5)

It's a few years old now so it doesn't do the HIDEF audio from bluray (or BR ripps).
I've since learnt that I will need to get an amp which supports HDMI 1.4a.

There's various benefits to this over the previous HDMI. Since they're starting to come out now, it's silly buying the obsolete standard. Unless you're not really interested in 3D or Hidef audio, etc.

Sold my speakers recently and got some nice Sonance inwalls (first THX cert inwall speakers). The SWMBO wanted a new minimalist look...

Nice setup JimNiki, nice clean look in a multipurpose room. Neat intergration.
I only just sold my Sony 11HT on ebay for $400 after 6000+ good reliable hours. Cost me 9k 10yrs ago. Haven't things become cheaper.

What size screen are you using?

Anyway my surround setup is currently 7.1 running

Rotel 1056 receiver
Rotel RB1080 amp 2ch.
Rotel RMB1075 amp 5ch.
Rotel RDV1060 cd player
Samsung bluray player

Klipsch RF7 mains
Klipsch RC7 centre
Klipsch RS7 rears
Mission inceiling r'surrouds
HSU VTF2 12"subwoofer.

I built a dedicated light controled home theatre when i built my house a few years back. Put a lot of planning into the contruction of it. Virtually sound proof except for the huge LF.

It is my 2nd passion behind cars.

Can you tell??

[vandrsxr6]

Originally Posted by JimNiki

Sold my speakers recently and got some nice Sonance inwalls (first THX cert inwall speakers). The SWMBO wanted a new minimalist look...

I just had some of these installed and there absolutelly awesome for in-walls.

Also got:
Integra DTR 30.1
Valedyne 12in Sub
Optoma HD70 projector

[grandpa_spec_F6]

Im just running an old Yamaha 5.1 (100w per channel) and a cheap (~1000) onkyo speaker package with powered 10" sub. Does the trick as the lounge isnt huge but it really lacks the mid range I though I'd get from floor standing speakers.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by JimNiki

Who's got a popcorn C-200.
Best gadget I've ever bought...plays everything. even blueray.

I'm still using my Sony VPL VW10HT lcd projector. The picture is still fantastic.
(native widescreen 1366x768) going on 12 years old!

I'm reading up on 3D projectors at the moment.
Not in a great hurry to upgrade but was thinking of upgrading my Sony Amp (140 wattsx5)

It's a few years old now so it doesn't do the HIDEF audio from bluray (or BR ripps).
I've since learnt that I will need to get an amp which supports HDMI 1.4a.

There's various benefits to this over the previous HDMI. Since they're starting to come out now, it's silly buying the obsolete standard. Unless you're not really interested in 3D or Hidef audio, etc.

Sold my speakers recently and got some nice Sonance inwalls (first THX cert inwall speakers). The SWMBO wanted a new minimalist look...

Mate that is an epic set up im in envy

[StAndArdAU]

Got nothing on JimNiki, but here goes.


Sony Bravia 52" XBR
Sony 5.1ch 5-Disc DVD & Surround (not sure of model anymore) about 5 yrs old Subwoofer under table on right.
Sony Playstation 3 launch model
Foxtel IQ2
Nintendo Wii (mrs')
Xbox Arcade (so far unused)
Dell desktop computer optiplex 755.

I cant put the surround speakers around the room tho coz my daughter likes to play with things she shouldnt, and rental wont let me hang them :(

[nang3]

nice systems here guys!!
i've got ;

100" screen
Z5 PJ
Pioneer LX60 AVR
Samsung bluray
360 elite
1tb hard drive with movies/tv shows etc connected to Elite

Dali Ikon 6 mains
Dali Vokal 2 centre
Jamo flushmount rears
SVS 20-39 PC-Plus subwoofer


the sub is easily the best investment i've put in that room, the wall of bass is feckin amazing !!! never ever distorts and will go down to 12hz

[JimNiki]

Guys, thanks ... I'm not young, (40's) so I've had plenty of time to get my $#@% together.
My old man was the tightest wog I've ever known who ruled with an iron fist!

I reckon I was the only guy out of all my friends growing up who didn't have a stereo or a record player at home!
For my 21st, dad got me a new XD falcon. I was blown away.
Only problem was that "he" drove it and I got his old dented XA. Tightwad!

I left home in disgust not long after and swore that I'll get everything he never let me have and to also never be like him.

It's taken me 25 years (with Pam right beside me), but I finally got the mach1, and the home theatre. My 2 toy loves ...cars and music... Nothing and no-one can stop you getting what you want ...you just have to want it!

you know what else .... I'm not like him! ...