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6/18/09 at 6:03pm
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I'm putting together a cheap home theatre system for my basement, just checking to see if these things will all work together. They all seem to say different things in the "Connectors" category, but I don't even know if I'm looking in the right place.

TV is Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 50" 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV PN50B550

Receiver is the Newegg.com - YAMAHA RX-V365 5.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver

I was thinking about this cheap little 5 speaker system. It's got good reviews and it's really cheap.
Newegg.com - Polk Audio RM10 5-Pack 5CH Black Home Audio Speaker System

Then this sub to go with it.
Newegg.com - Polk Audio PSW10 Black 10-inch Powered Subwoofer Single

Does anyone see any problems I'd have? If there's anything I can retrieve from the pages and post for you guys, just let me know. Thanks!
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6/18/09 at 9:54pm
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Re: Quick compatibility question;

I think for the price, your picks are decent, the only thing I'd suggest strongly is to try to get another $100 and get the Yamaha 465 instead of the 365, which will be easier to connect sources in the long run as you acquire them, because it has 4x HDMI inputs instead of 2, and more importantly will process the audio off of HDMI. The 365's HDMI inputs are next to worthless since they don't do audio, you still have to connect optical/coax. Also the 465 has the YPAO auto-speaker calibration/EQ mechanism.

Receivers can last quite a long time, it's worth it to spend a bit more so you can push an upgrade far into the future instead of earlier. If you need to keep around same price, consider the Sony DH700 instead of the 365.
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6/24/09 at 3:13am
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Re: Quick compatibility question;

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Originally Posted by Stephen Tu
I think for the price, your picks are decent, the only thing I'd suggest strongly is to try to get another $100 and get the Yamaha 465 instead of the 365, which will be easier to connect sources in the long run as you acquire them, because it has 4x HDMI inputs instead of 2, and more importantly will process the audio off of HDMI. The 365's HDMI inputs are next to worthless since they don't do audio, you still have to connect optical/coax. Also the 465 has the YPAO auto-speaker calibration/EQ mechanism.

Receivers can last quite a long time, it's worth it to spend a bit more so you can push an upgrade far into the future instead of earlier. If you need to keep around same price, consider the Sony DH700 instead of the 365.

Listen to Stephen's wise words, better spend a bit more to have something better.
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