Never have had a surround sound. Husband and myself have no clue what to get. We have a 60in Sony Bravia flatscreen. It only has the 64 resolution speen but, is HD. We don't really want a ton of speakers or wires. A soundbar with woofer could be sufficient. We would also need the receiver. Any guidance would be helpful. Best system with a $500 limit. Could this be possible? Never have had a surround sound. Husband and myself have no clue what to get. We have a 60in Sony Bravia flatscreen. It only has the 64 resolution speen but, is HD. We don't really want a ton... » Read More Never have had a surround sound. Husband and myself have no clue what to get. We have a 60in Sony Bravia flatscreen. It only has the 64 resolution speen but, is HD. We don't really want a ton of speakers or wires. A soundbar with woofer could be sufficient. We would also need the receiver. Any guidance would be helpful. Best system with a $500 limit. Could this be possible? « Show Less
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Also the receiver you will require is part of the package. Take it out of the box, hook to TV as instructed. Place speakers and your set:).
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The Sony system would be perfect for you. I actually got a second one for upstairs, or wife's TV two weeks after I purchased mine. I use to be a surround sound die hard, and this system does an amazing job for the price point given. The rear speaker wire will be minimal as you only have to run it from where you set up the wireless receiver. Set up is easy, quality is exceptional. And there is no comparison to true surround sound compared to just a sound bar. Also, the subwoofer is exceptional for the price point it is being sold to you for :).
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This system has an option to keep all the speakers in the front by the tv. That's what we did to avoid having speaker wire everywhere. It has a setup feature where it automatically adjusts things so it sounds good without knowing what you're doing. We're pleased so far and have no issues with our Sony Bravia 46" tv and Cox cable box.
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The Panasonic surround sound home theater is much more powerful then the sound bar. You would have to run the surround sound at a lower volume in order to hear the sound bar. Plus it looks like the sound bar and surround system are comparable in quality, so you will get more sound, but it will be equal, not better.
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Give us a price range. <<<very importantI'd start by getting the Onkyo TX-SR606 and then deciding how much you have left for speakers. Focus on a strong 3.1 set and if you have extra get the surrounds.
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The sound quality for this TV is OK. Very normal compared to its size, its Basic quality, depends of what you are watching or listening. If you want a higher quality sound,I recommend you get the sound bar or a surround system.
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one thing good about this soundbar is that it converts dts sterio, where the 6000 don't. They will supply a optical cable, but it's a thin cable, they only give you one, but if your also going to use it with a blue-ray, you will need two cables. Regular size optical cable will fit, but you won't be able to properly set up the soundbar
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You need a stereo receiver. Amazon has a number of them for sale for under $200. I would go with a Yamaha or a Sherwood. If music sound is what you mainly want, I strongly suggest you integrate your receiver and speakers into your tv system - there are any number of ways to do that. That way you can hear your tv AND music through the speakers, by using your dvd/bluray to play your music. Also, if you upload your cd's into ITunes (make sure you edit your "preferences" to MP3), you can then burn mp3 cd's in data format to play in your dvd player. Those cd's will give you a great sound and over 10 hours of continuous music. Then you can ditch the Sony cd player, which will only play one audio cd at a time. You need a stereo receiver. Amazon has a number of them for sale for under $200. I would go with a Yamaha or a Sherwood. If music sound is what you mainly want, I strongly suggest you integrate your receiver and speakers into your tv system - there are any number of ways to do that. That way you can hear your tv AND music through the speakers, by using your dvd/bluray to play your music. Also, if you upload your cd's into ITunes (make sure you edit your "preferences" to MP3), you can then burn mp3 cd's in data format to play in your dvd player. Those cd's will give you a great... » Read More You need a stereo receiver. Amazon has a number of them for sale for under $200. I would go with a Yamaha or a Sherwood. If music sound is what you mainly want, I strongly suggest you integrate your receiver and speakers into your tv system - there are any number of ways to do that. That way you can hear your tv AND music through the speakers, by using your dvd/bluray to play your music. Also, if you upload your cd's into ITunes (make sure you edit your "preferences" to MP3), you can then burn mp3 cd's in data format to play in your dvd player. Those cd's will give you a great sound and over 10 hours of continuous music. Then you can ditch the Sony cd player, which will only play one audio cd at a time. « Show Less
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I would spend a lil more and get the Sony BRAVIA Theater System:Sony BRAVIA Theater System (DAVHDX576WF) - Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
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Getting surround sound depends on the speaker setup you have and has very little to do with this equipment. If your TVs are wired for surround sound, then they should work fine always. This equipment merely allows you to use up to 4 HDMI-compatible devices (outputs) with one HDMI source (input). It doesn't vary or optimize the input in any way.
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No, I returned this model, the built-in speakers (6w total) were absolutely horrible. Bought the Sony Bravia 26in at 350 from Sears instead and there is a world of difference.
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Connecting to a tv set is relatively simple if you follow the instruction sheet provided. Also, head for a television sales retailer and peek at their display hook-ups. Seeing it lends confidence. Most bar speakers on the market are quite overpriced in my opinion, but the Pinnacle's price is honest, I believe.
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IMO, that isn't very good advice if you're using the system mostly for movies/TV. Most movies are mixed in 5.1 discrete channels so the sounds you'd hear from your R/L surround speakers won't be reproduced by your front or center speakers. Using the surrounds will give you a much better movie viewing experience evenif you have a small room. You cam omit setting up the back speakers as they will be matrixed from the L/R surounds on most movies so you won't be missing too much. Based on this poor advice alone, I'd consider hiring a different HT tech.
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I sit about 7 feet away. I have to turn volume up to around 70. I am definitely going to upgrade to a external speaker set up. Still doing research. I think it will be the Vizio s5451 soundbar system that is suppose to give you full surround because of the rear speakers, or just get one of the Sharps soundbars. What I hear if you want the best in surround than a receiver with a wired option is the way to go, more so if you are in a big room. For now with the volume up high it is adequate but can be better.
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I found the best sound was directly to my TV with an HDMI cable. I tried running an Optical Audio cable to my cable box and it caused a sound delay which was really annoying, but you can also connect the Optical cable from your TV directly to your Panasonic SoundBar, but it wasn't any better than just the HDMI to me so the less wires the better for me. Good luck with it, I love mine, I've had it a couple years now and it works great, I have another one in my theatre room.
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the sound quality you would expect from a 300 watt system is not there. on the lg their is a single wire hook up in the back of the tv, the only problem is you will lose (sound quality) from the tv to the sound bar. i would recommend the vizio sound bar. even the 100 or 150 watt system will give you a much clearer sound and will save you money.
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Right now I'm trying to decide to get Denon AVR 891 or 2311ci Vs. Onkyo ??I have a large opened livingroom and dinning Room and what great sound.I am looking at the Mirage MX5.1 home set speakers??? Do I need a sound speakerin front of the TV. I was looking at 55" samsung 7000& 8000Vs Sony????Please if anybody can get me some feedback would be appreciated much.
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I got a Sony surround sound / DVD system that sounds great. Any sound system that has an HDMI connection will work good.
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I am considering the 325 and had considered placing it next to the TV as I have space there. From what you said this would bae a bad move. I am not in a position to purchase an HDTV now - we have a good, but very heavy old SONY which I fear is too heavy. I can build a supporting unti to place the 325 in and then set the sony on top. Do you think this would have any negaative affect on the 325 sound quality? Thanks very much for any thoughts you may have.cassocala