Finalizing My first HT setup, Pioneer VSX-D811S.... (1 Viewer)

[Ricky Hartanto]

Hi,

I am deciding to have the following setup for my first HT:

Sony Wega KV-27F12S (Owned)
Pioneer VSX-D811S
JBL NSP1
Sony SA-WM40

Please feel free to put any critics on my plan.

Now I am lack of three items in my plan:

First, Cables, I do not know which brand to buy but I was thinking of AR cables. However, I do not know how many different cables that I should purchase.
Second, DVD player. I was considering a Samsung progressive scan DVD player for around $150 which is my budget for the DVD player. I was thinking that the prog scan may not be essential considering my TV, however, it may be convenient to have the latest tech? Should I purchase a prog scan DVD player or a regular one?
Third, a rear center speaker, since I am going to purchase the JBL NSP1, I was thinking of buying another JBL speaker. However, I do not know if the rear center speaker is the same as the front center speaker.

Please let me know what other things that I should consider such as AVIA or sound meter to have so that it will perform the best.
Thank you so much for your help. I can’t wait to have it all set up as soon as possible J

 

[David Ison]

I think you made some good choices, I have the same rec. and it does just fine, with all the bells & whistles and it is easy to upgrade(bigger amp). use 2 JBL's(n-24s) for the rear not a cntr chnl. speaker , go with a prog. dvd player just as affordable. get your cables at radio shack( shielded)also pickup a shack spl meter. the avia is a must in order to set up your system the right way.(audio as well as video)One more thing stuff the sub ,about 50% full with polyfil. not to say other cables are bad they just cost more.

 

[ThomasL]

Ricky, if you're not thinking of replacing the tv anytime soon, then just get a non-progressive scan dvd player. A progressive scan dvd player will be useless to you unless you have a tv that can handle a progressive scan signal (i.e. a HDTV-ready tv). The one rule with technology purchases is never buy anything you can't use now. I'd go with a Toshiba, Sony or Panasonic dvd player. Samsung may be fine but I just remember reading about a lot of problems with freezing/skipping with their players from last year. Don't know if this is still a problem.

I'd also go with two N24 rears instead of another center channel and I'd say that the Sound and Vision calibration dvd ($17 at Best Buy) plus a RS soundmeter are good purchases.

good luck,


--tom

 

[AllanN]

Hey Ricky im going to go with a similar setup in the fall once I get the cash. If you get a change tell me how your setup goes.

My Future Setup

43" High Scan RPTV Sony KP-43HT20
Receiver Pioneer VSX-D811S
Main Speakers JBL NORTHRIDGE SERIES N38
Im going to get the NSP1 and use the 4 N24's as surround and back surround and use the N CENTER as the normal center.
Subwoofer Sony SA-WM40
DVD Player Sony DVP-NC655P/B Black

Component interconects will use Belden/Canare custom cables from RhinoCables.com. Digital S/PDIF interconects will utilize Sony POC-20AP TOSLink optical cables. All other S-Video, composite, and analog audio interconects will be Radio Shack Gold Series.

 

[Ricky Hartanto]

I ordered them yesterday. I'll sure let you know what I think about it Allan. Just waitin for it to arrive.