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Help with sound system

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  • 14-12-2013 10:34pm
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    zEmo23
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭


    Hi RS, I was wondering if you could give me some advice on purchasing a sound system. So, I have a HTPC connected to a LG TV 42" Full HD and want to get some nice audio system but have no idea what would suit me best. Should I buy AMP + Speakers separately or should I go for a 5.1 Home Cinema System like 
    this:
     http://www.richersounds.com/product/speaker-packages/pioneer/htp072/pion-htp072

    I mean, would something like this definitely improve my movie/music experience? 

    Then, I am really new to this, will I just connect the HTPC to the AMP via HDMI and AMP to TV via hdmi and thats it?

    Sorry I am really new to this HTPC/Audio thing. Thanks for your help.


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    Richersounds.ie: John
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    zEmo23 wrote: »
    Hi RS, I was wondering if you could give me some advice on purchasing a sound system. So, I have a HTPC connected to a LG TV 42" Full HD and want to get some nice audio system but have no idea what would suit me best. Should I buy AMP + Speakers separately or should I go for a 5.1 Home Cinema System like 
    this:
     http://www.richersounds.com/product/speaker-packages/pioneer/htp072/pion-htp072

    I mean, would something like this definitely improve my movie/music experience? 

    Then, I am really new to this, will I just connect the HTPC to the AMP via HDMI and AMP to TV via hdmi and thats it?

    Sorry I am really new to this HTPC/Audio thing. Thanks for your help.
    zEmo23,

    many thanks for the email and apologies for the delay getting back to you.

    Yep, you have got it spot on - you esentially use your Amp as the central hub - everything connects into the amp and then a single HDMI goes to the TV - this cuts right down on the cable clutter and ensures the best AV quality on all sources. 

    The Pioneer HTP072 is really excellent value as it includes a decent quality amplifier with a 5.1 speaker package at just £249.95 / €308.99  - if you could stretch the budget a little we can do the What Hi-fi Home Cinema amp of the Year up to £350, the Yamaha RXV375 with the matching Yamaha Speaker 5.1 speaker kit, the NSP40 at just £299.95 / €369.99 (reduced from £400) and this combination really does sound AMAZING for the money.

    The Yamaha has a few critical features over Pioneer - it's 3D ready, has 4 HDMI inputs ( the Pioneer only has 3), & it has 4K video passthrough - all well worth the extra few quid - possibly most importantly it has an Active subwoofer output maning that you really can use the 375 as the basis for a system that you can continue to upgrade..

    Have a look at the RXV375 review here: http://awards.whathifi.com/awards/2013/home-cinema-amplifiers and here is the NSP40 link: http://www.richersounds.com/product/speaker-packages/yamaha/nsp40/yama-nsp40-blk

    Do make sure you leave a little budget to get some half decent HDMI cables and I would look at adding some decent speaker cable to replace the basic stuff supplied when the budget allows,

    Thanks again and keep us posted if we can assist,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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    zEmo23
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭zEmo23


    Hi, thanks for the quick response!

    Your suggestion looks really good, is that price available for order online? 

    Another question, am I losing much going the HTiB way instead of buying piece by piece? I mean, I understand I could build a better quality system buying for example AMP + Front speakers + subwoofer first, but is this really necessary for a guy buying his first audio system? And this way I would go over the budget which its not something I am looking for...

    Thanks again for your help.


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    Richersounds.ie: John
    Company Representative Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    zEmo23 wrote: »
    Hi, thanks for the quick response!

    Your suggestion looks really good, is that price available for order online? 

    Another question, am I losing much going the HTiB way instead of buying piece by piece? I mean, I understand I could build a better quality system buying for example AMP + Front speakers + subwoofer first, but is this really necessary for a guy buying his first audio system? And this way I would go over the budget which its not something I am looking for...

    Thanks again for your help.
    The HTP072 can be purchased on www.richersounds.ie no problem - the RXV375 / NS40 system would have to be done over the phone if you wanted the extra Boardie discount I gave in the earlier post - its actually quicker purchasing over the phone - less forms to fill in!

    On the different routes - the HTP072 is a brilliant starter system, but in a while you may feel constrained by the lack of ability to upgrade it - but if you can bust the budget ( difficult at this time of year I know!) then the RXV375 / NSP40 makes far better long term value.

    Keep us posted,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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    zEmo23
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭zEmo23


    Hi, thanks again for your help!

    For how long can you keep that discount available? I need a few days to think about it and mostly to convince the missus to go over the budget... lol


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    Richersounds.ie: John
    Company Representative Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    zEmo23 wrote: »
    Hi, thanks again for your help!

    For how long can you keep that discount available? I need a few days to think about it and mostly to convince the missus to go over the budget... lol
    No problem and dont overstretch yourself - as I said the Pioneer is an excellent unit as well!

    We are happy to keep the quoted price for 7 days no problem and if you would like to go ahead with either system at any time just drop us a PM or a quick mail to sales@richersounds.ie

    Thanks again,

    atVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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    zEmo23
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭zEmo23


    Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »
    zEmo23 wrote: »
    Hi, thanks again for your help!

    For how long can you keep that discount available? I need a few days to think about it and mostly to convince the missus to go over the budget... lol
    No problem and dont overstretch yourself - as I said the Pioneer is an excellent unit as well!

    We are happy to keep the quoted price for 7 days no problem and if you would like to go ahead with either system at any time just drop us a PM or a quick mail to sales@richersounds.ie

    Thanks again,

    atVB,

    John Mc & Crew
    Sent you a PM today. Talk to you soon. cheers


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    Richersounds.ie: John
    Company Representative Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    zEmo23 wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »
    zEmo23 wrote: »
    Hi, thanks again for your help!

    For how long can you keep that discount available? I need a few days to think about it and mostly to convince the missus to go over the budget... lol
    No problem and dont overstretch yourself - as I said the Pioneer is an excellent unit as well!

    We are happy to keep the quoted price for 7 days no problem and if you would like to go ahead with either system at any time just drop us a PM or a quick mail to sales@richersounds.ie

    Thanks again,

    atVB,

    John Mc & Crew
    Sent you a PM today. Talk to you soon. cheers
    Right back at ya!

    ATVB,

    Jmc

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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