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Advice for all in one system

  • 27-12-2009 9:30pm
    #1
    Ebbs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,142 ✭✭✭


    Ive been searching for an all in one system for a while, decided to wait till after christmas to have a look in the sales, sadly, not much that I can see in my rather limited budget.

    My budget is 150 euro, so I am not expecting anything amazing.

    Ive had a look at PCworld, Komplett, Powercity and Pixmania, nothing has jumped out but I do have three preferences...in saying that I have limited experience so its really just what Ive learnt browsing today :p

    The system should be able to handle NTL box, PS3, Wii, and some sort of way of using my Ipod with it. I dont mind if it has single optical input, ill just get a splitter or do it manually.

    The three I have had my eye on are:

    http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/1142759/art/samsung/ht-z210-home-cinema-syste.html
    http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/3703430/art/philips/hts3269-home-cinema-syste.html
    http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/1571836/art/samsung/ht-z310-dvd-divx-hdmi-usb.html <-- Leaning towards

    A few of the discriptions are a little unclear and Im not too sure at what exactly I should be looking for but oh well. I dont know would it be better to make a system from different components or however its done. (Excuse my ignorance)

    All helpful replies will be met with a wall of thanks :D


Comments

  • #2
    Jpmarn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,490 ✭✭✭Jpmarn


    The Ps3 has an optical output. If the NTL box has an optical output you could get a selector box at Maplin. It can take up to 3 inputs from the devices and output to the home cinema box. box cost around €65 and prepare to buy 3 optical cables.


  • #3
    The Pontiac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭The Pontiac


    The buddy has one of these and the sound off it is superb. It obviously blows your budget, but I'd look for a secondhand example if I were you. There's a very long thread discussing it on avforums here. There's a classified section on avforums with secondhand items for sale. I've bought a lot of stuff here in the past and got great deals (better than ebay). Just get acquainted with the site first and when you sign up you'll be able to view members itrader ratings etc.

    I'm not gone on all in one systems with built in dvd players - there not as reliable as a dedicated av receiver. Compare the size of the sony amp above to the ones you listed. The sony will outlast the 'all in one sytem' many times over. There's nothing at all wrong with the products you listed and for that kind of money they look great. I'd just go the secondhand route if it were me..


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