Jeff16
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Hello,
Ten months ago I received a lot of great advice on this forum that helped me choose my home theater setup, which I love. I am seeking your helpful advice again, this time for a gift for my parents. They recently bought a 50" Panny G10 and blu ray and I'd like to get them a good sound system to complete their setup for around $500. I know in that price range the options are somewhat limited, but I ask for your informed opinions.
The room setup is rectangular, approx 12x20, if you picture the room as a north-south box, the tv will be set up in the northeast corner. It is important to note that the South (back) wall is non-existent as it leads to their breakfast room. Prime seating locations are couch on West wall, SW corner recliner, and SE love seat. Don't think they'll wall mount surrounds, and 5.1 is doable with the seating layout, but not ideal. My questions are:
1) Am I wrong in thinking that a soundbar setup (i.e. Sony CT-500) would be a big waste in this type of room due to the lack of rear wall to help bounce around the sound creating the surround effect?
2) I'm aware of HTIB limitations, but at this price range is the Onkyo 3200 or 5200 (or any other recommended HTIB) my best bet? Are HTIB usually better than a soundbar of a similar price?
3) Ideally, I would like to get them a decent to good receiver (lossless audio a big plus, but since Panny BD-60 has lossless ability is it a necessary component of my receiver), a decent sub, and decent-good 5 surround sound speakers. There is a *seemingly* good deal on Energy Take 5 speakers that i could couple with the Energy ESW-8 sub and a receiver...is that my best bet? Please recommend a receiver if so.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Jeff
Ten months ago I received a lot of great advice on this forum that helped me choose my home theater setup, which I love. I am seeking your helpful advice again, this time for a gift for my parents. They recently bought a 50" Panny G10 and blu ray and I'd like to get them a good sound system to complete their setup for around $500. I know in that price range the options are somewhat limited, but I ask for your informed opinions.
The room setup is rectangular, approx 12x20, if you picture the room as a north-south box, the tv will be set up in the northeast corner. It is important to note that the South (back) wall is non-existent as it leads to their breakfast room. Prime seating locations are couch on West wall, SW corner recliner, and SE love seat. Don't think they'll wall mount surrounds, and 5.1 is doable with the seating layout, but not ideal. My questions are:
1) Am I wrong in thinking that a soundbar setup (i.e. Sony CT-500) would be a big waste in this type of room due to the lack of rear wall to help bounce around the sound creating the surround effect?
2) I'm aware of HTIB limitations, but at this price range is the Onkyo 3200 or 5200 (or any other recommended HTIB) my best bet? Are HTIB usually better than a soundbar of a similar price?
3) Ideally, I would like to get them a decent to good receiver (lossless audio a big plus, but since Panny BD-60 has lossless ability is it a necessary component of my receiver), a decent sub, and decent-good 5 surround sound speakers. There is a *seemingly* good deal on Energy Take 5 speakers that i could couple with the Energy ESW-8 sub and a receiver...is that my best bet? Please recommend a receiver if so.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Jeff