Amazing 7.1 Home Cinema System €315 (IBOOD)

Klingon Hamlet

• Brand: Samsung
• Type: HW-C770S
• 7.2 receiver with speaker set
• 1080p video and HD sound through HDMI 1.4
• HD Audio Decoder
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz for a three-dimensional sound field
• Active subwoofer
• Vertical Surround
• Musical Room Calibration.
• Eco Power System
• Frequency response: 20 Hz ~ 50 kHz
• Digital AV Receiver
• DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Neo:6, DTS-ES, DTS, DTS 96/24
• Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby Pro Logic IIx , Dolby Digital EX,
• Reference THD & Impedence: 0,9% 6 ohm, 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
• SFE (Sound Field Effect)
• Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Function
• 4x HDMI in 1x HDMI out
• 2 x component in, 1 x component out
• Analog multi channel audio in
• 3 x composiet in, 1 x composiet out
• 1 x video tape loop
• 4 x analog stereo in
• USB port (only for firmware updates)
• iPod jack (connection for the included iPod Dock)
• 3 x optical in
• 1 x coaxial in
• FM aerial
• 2 x subwoofer out
• 7 x speaker terminals
• Front: Headphone in, Aux AV in
• Speakerset included: 7 speakers and 1 subwoofer
• Included accessories: remote, FM aerial, manual, iPod Dock, ASC microphone
• Total power (W): 120 W (6 ohm) x 7 + 150 W (8 ohm)
• Color: black
• Delivery time: 7 to 10 working days
• Dimensions: 981 x 465 x 404 mm
• Weight: 24 kg
• Warranty: 2 years

Looks like an awesome set to me:)

Redisle

Around 540 Delivered from amazon so this looks like a pretty good deal. Could be very good for someone wanting a complete set, has 4 hdmi inputs and 3 optical inputs so should connect to everything no problem at all.

docdolittle

I want it... But I can't justify buying it at the moment I'll have to stick to my shitty old LG surround for the moment...

IrishIrish

Never used Ibood before. When would people expect this offer to be gone?

Parawind

IrishIrish wrote: »

Never used Ibood before. When would people expect this offer to be gone?

Offer will end 11pm Saturday

DavyD_83

docdolittle wrote: »

I want it... But I can't justify buying it at the moment

+1 :mad::(

Davy

Parawind wrote: »

Offer will end 11pm Saturday

Unless sold out before hand. Most offers dont sell out anymore, but this seems like a decent offer so it might

slave1

Trust me, for someone not willing to go down the seperates route this is great value, plenty of digital inputs, active sub, ipod doc. It ticks all the boxes.

kc66

Just bought one. Looks like great value. Have been looking for a receiver and speakers for a while but couldnt justify spending €500-€1000. This looks like a the first good bargain I have seen on ibood for a while going by the price on other sites. Its €520 on elara.

wyndham

WOW! Great ibood!

Hogzy

Why is it a 7.2 receiver?

Surely they mean 7.1

Gulliver

Hogzy wrote: »

Why is it a 7.2 receiver?

Surely they mean 7.1

Thought that too but:
"2 x subwoofer out"

I'm don't know much about audio, so how does 2 subwoofers help? Stereo?

Hogzy

Gulliver wrote: »

Thought that too but:
"2 x subwoofer out"

I'm don't know much about audio, so how does 2 subwoofers help? Stereo?

Unless your room in absolutely enormous i dont see why having two subwoofers would help audio quality, Mind you some people think the more base the better the sound system :rolleyes:.

I can under stand how it may help the aesthetics of a room by balancing out the number of speakers (i like everything to be even).

Klingon Hamlet

Hogzy wrote: »

Why is it a 7.2 receiver?

Surely they mean 7.1

Gulliver wrote: »

Thought that too but:
"2 x subwoofer out"

I'm don't know much about audio, so how does 2 subwoofers help? Stereo?

7.2 is sub and centre speaker up front, two stereo front, two stereo side, two stereo rear, and one sub rear.

Hogzy

Klingon Hamlet wrote: »

7.2 is sub and centre speaker up front, two stereo front, two stereo side, two stereo rear, and one sub rear.

So there is a sub built in to the center speaker?

kc66

Will surround sound work with the hdmi cable from ps3, skyhd and xbox 360. I was reading about optical cables on other forums but are they required.

Basq

Man, that's a superb set for €300!

Can't justify it right now though!

Hogzy

kc66 wrote: »

Will surround sound work with the hdmi cable from ps3, skyhd and xbox 360. I was reading about optical cables on other forums but are they required.

AFAIK i know Sky+HD needs an optical cable, i need an optical cable for my box and i have HDMI. DOnt think it can pass DD through HDMI. PS3 and Xbox360 can though.

nxbyveromdwjpg

They dont like it here - http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1234506&page=2 , but probably still great at that price

NewApproach

Are all the little speakers wired or wireless to the main speaker on this?

dodzy

NewApproach wrote: »

Are all the little speakers wired or wireless to the main speaker on this?

All are wired to the receiver.

NewApproach

I have a ps3 and sky hd, how much will the optical cable for the sky cost, and do ye think this is good value? Thanks, and sorry for the n00b questions!

slave1

7.2 just means you can add a second sub if you wish

54kroc

Here's the instruction manual for anyone that's interested.

Can anyone tell me if you can send 7.1 audio over hdmi?

Parawind

Generally a 7.2 reciever means you can have a 5.1 and seperate 2.1 system if you so wish connected to different audio sources.

So you could have a 2.1 in your kitchen and a 5.1 in your living room but both would be controled by the one reciever. Keep in mind that while the reciever is 7.2, its a 7.1 speaker set that is supplied with it.

cork45 wrote: »

Can anyone tell me if you can send 7.1 audio over hdmi?

The reciever should be able to output any stereo source in 7.1 using Dolby Pro Logic IIz over HDMI.

Parawind

Actually i may have been wrong about that, I just read at the link below that there is no audio return channel for HDMI on that reciever.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1234506&page=2

There spec sheet says it does, though they might just mean it suports audio throughput to another device, rather then audio processing over hdmi on the reciever. So you would have to use an optical cable for the audio.

1080p video and HD sound through HDMI 1.4

Thargor

Any of you paed audiophiles got an opinion on the Sony headphones that are there today, Im looking for some decent sporty type headphones for that kind of money for biking:

http://www.ibood.com/ie/en

Ghost Train

Thargor wrote: »

Any of you paed audiophiles got an opinion on the Sony headphones that are there today, Im looking for some decent sporty type headphones for that kind of money for biking:

http://www.ibood.com/ie/en

might be better to ask here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=624

some reviews here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDR-AS100W-Active-Series-Headphones/dp/B00165R8XK

Slick50

I thought HDMI was supposed to carry audio up to 7.1, but I have never managed to get It to work between my PS3 and sony surround. I can only get 5.1 to work through the optical connection. But according to the manual optical only supports up to 5.1, you need to use the HDMI connection for 7.1.
The two subs sound usefull, if you can't centre your sub in the room you can balance the "boom" with a second sub. I know that base is not as directional, as tweekers, but I find in a small room it does make a difference.

WeleaseWoderick

Anyone got an idea how long it usually takes for stuff to be delivered from Ibood?

Basq

WeleaseWoderick wrote: »

Anyone got an idea how long it usually takes for stuff to be delivered from Ibood?

How long is a piece of string? Their delivery used to be terrible (6 - 8 weeks), but last two items I've ordered from them were delivered within a fortnight.

fergusb

WeleaseWoderick wrote: »

Anyone got an idea how long it usually takes for stuff to be delivered from Ibood?

I ordered a surround sound system a few months ago from ibood and it took around 2/3 weeks to be delivered! Problem was it took a while to get shipped, once shipped was quick. But iBood did email apologizing in the delay in shipping

kc66

WeleaseWoderick wrote: »

Anyone got an idea how long it usually takes for stuff to be delivered from Ibood?

Got shipping notification today.

Klingon Hamlet

Wish I'd had the dosh for this. You can either have 7.1 traditional (L,R,C,SW,LC,RC,RS and LS) or 5.1 standard plus 2 vertical (similar to the cinema-only SDDS setup from Sony). Either way, a winning sound setup. Ah well.

WeleaseWoderick

kc66 wrote: »

Got shipping notification today.

Cheers. Just got the notification as well!

Chet T16

Mine came today, all set up and replacing my old pioneer. Can't understand how this got negative reviews and it's so nice to look at!

Can't beat the race from phantom menace to test it out

kc66

I set it up last night too. Delighted with it. But two of the rear speakers (SBL and SBR) have very short cables so couldnt connect them. Also wanted to buy speaker wall brackets off ebay at the right price but these speakers dont have a threaded hole, just a hole to hang on. Any suggestions of cheap wall brackets? I need 6.

WeleaseWoderick

kc66 wrote: »

I set it up last night too. Delighted with it. But two of the rear speakers (SBL and SBR) have very short cables so couldnt connect them. Also wanted to buy speaker wall brackets off ebay at the right price but these speakers dont have a threaded hole, just a hole to hang on. Any suggestions of cheap wall brackets? I need 6.

Just after setting it up this morning and also have the same issue with the cable length for the 2 extra rear speakers (and also the front right one).

Delighted with the sound quality so far though. General Sky tv through an optical cable sounds great. Also hooked it up to my blu-ray player for the U2 360 tour disc. Absolutely outstanding sound when playing the HD-master audio track.

irishgeo

damn been looking for a set like this.

can anyone recommend something in this price range thats good.

testicle

kc66 wrote: »

I set it up last night too. Delighted with it. But two of the rear speakers (SBL and SBR) have very short cables so couldnt connect them. Also wanted to buy speaker wall brackets off ebay at the right price but these speakers dont have a threaded hole, just a hole to hang on. Any suggestions of cheap wall brackets? I need 6.

A bag of screws.

Mine arrived, all setup. Sub Woofer doesn't appear to work - all powered up and connected, light at the back. Test tone doesn't work

testicle

testicle wrote: »

A bag of screws.

Mine arrived, all setup. Sub Woofer doesn't appear to work - all powered up and connected, light at the back. Test tone doesn't work

Ignore me, I had it plugged into the wrong connection!

kc66

Can anyone recommend wall brackets for these speakers? Theres no threaded holes on them, just what I think is called a keyhole insert.

testicle

kc66 wrote: »

Can anyone recommend wall brackets for these speakers? Theres no threaded holes on them, just what I think is called a keyhole insert.

My last answer wasn't good enough? According to the manual, that's exactly what you're supposed to use.

kc66

testicle wrote: »

My last answer wasn't good enough? According to the manual, that's exactly what you're supposed to use.

Sorry forgot I asked already. Half asleep. And no, last answer wasn't good enough
I want them angled properly because the TV is in the corner. If I just use screws they will be sitting flush with the wall and angled the wrong way.

WeleaseWoderick

Any idea where is the cheapest place to buy speaker cable?

dodzy

kc66 wrote: »

Sorry forgot I asked already. Half asleep. And no, last answer wasn't good enough
If I just use screws they will be sitting flush with the wall and angled the wrong way.....

Use a longer screw, directly into the point where the walls meet. Dont have the actual unit but have done this with a panasonic system and the screws work fine; very little weight there so should be easy enough. Failing that, I'm sure it would be easy to profile some wood pieces into triangular sections, mount them, then attach the speakers. Best of luck;)

Slick50

kc66 wrote: »

Can anyone recommend wall brackets for these speakers? Theres no threaded holes on them, just what I think is called a keyhole insert.

You can get universal wall mountings, if they dont have ones with keyhole mountings, you could fix short screws/bolts into the bracket back plate to accept the keyhole fitting.