Newbie to HE needs YOUR help

PolFeck

Okay, not quite a newbie but an audio convert. Recently bought a Sams 40 s6 and now looking for a clutter free alternative to 5.1\7.1 that has good audio as well as that cinematic thrill. Budget is 1.8k

Any advise


PolFeck

The Ritz

........looking for a clutter free alternative to 5.1\7.1 that has good audio as well as that cinematic thrill.

What exactly do you mean by clutter free ?


Ritz

PolFeck

Clutter free......

Lets put all in perspective. My room is 17' x 20' and I am (Wife) not too interested in too many cables.

I am not too sure on 2.1 or virtual surrond, will it fill my space? (not between the ears)

The Ritz

If you don't want/can't accomodate wiring for rear surround speakers, you could check out a Yamaha Soundbar - link: http://www.yamaha.com/yec/soundprojectors.html?CNTYP=PRODUCT&CTID=5001100

There are similar offerings from Samsung and Philips, I think, you should do some googling on their websites to find them. I have heard the Yamaha (can't remember which model) in action and thought it reasonably convincing but lacked the balance and drive that you get from a regular 5.1 setup. It wouldn't be my cup of tea.


As another option, Philips and others may do surround kits (ie integrated dvdplayer and amplifier + speakers) which have wireless surround speakers. I don't have any experience of these, but you might get a test drive somewhere like Harvey Normans, Powercity or DID - you could check their websites first.



If surround sound is really out of the question, then you could consider straightforward stereo as an alternative - it really makes a significant difference compared to using the speakers in a TV.


Ritz.

PolFeck

Thanks Ritz

If I was able to persuade the powers that be! that 5.1 is not as clutered what would be the best available. \i was looking at the sony is100(?). Fairly small....

For stereo. I have a Harmon Kardon 3380 with VMax and Jamo 660 floorstanders. 140 w of clean audio

The Ritz

I haven't heard the HT is10 so i can't really comment, but some boardsies have had good things to say about systems like the SONY HT-DDW790, a very reasonable entry point at €180 ish ex delivery from Pixmania, for instance.

To an extent it really depends on your budget - much further up the scale Gallos (Click Here) are an excellent choice, are extremely unobtrusive and produce a soundstage that completely belies their appearance. the range has an equally diminutive sub and combined with a decent reciever you'd get a really impressive result.



Ritz

Kev.

Okay,

Lets get on track with this

you have 1800 euro......you could get a whopper of a set-up

Just chase the wires and problem sorted

If you need a hand PM me