Best way to go with my home cinema/gaming setup (sound)

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Hi all,

I have a budget home cinema setup as follows:

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Optoma HD29Darbee 1080p[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]SONY HT-RT3 5.1 surround sound[/font]

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]X Box [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Optoma Projector has 2 HDMI inputs - and just a 3.5mm output for sound, [/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The SONY surround sound has a HDMI ARC connection, and an optical input connection,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I connect it up from the Xbox to Projector using HDMI - and from Xbox to surround sound using optical cable,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Just wondering, would an AV receiver enhance all of this? and if so, what would be the best one to go with? [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I'll probably be upgrading to an xbox series x - which will have no optical output, so will need either adapters or receiver I would imagine,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The sound system is decent enough, for the room which is 8m x 6m - but from your website at the moment, I see some good packages for AV receiver AND speakers, but I don't need the speakers if I can enhance the whole setup using an AV receiver,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Very limited in connectivity from the projector, and new xbox will only have 1 HDMI output I believe, [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Many thanks,[/font]

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Hi all,

I have a budget home cinema setup as follows:

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Optoma HD29Darbee 1080p[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]SONY HT-RT3 5.1 surround sound[/font]

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]X Box [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Optoma Projector has 2 HDMI inputs - and just a 3.5mm output for sound, [/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The SONY surround sound has a HDMI ARC connection, and an optical input connection,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I connect it up from the Xbox to Projector using HDMI - and from Xbox to surround sound using optical cable,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Just wondering, would an AV receiver enhance all of this? and if so, what would be the best one to go with? [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I'll probably be upgrading to an xbox series x - which will have no optical output, so will need either adapters or receiver I would imagine,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The sound system is decent enough, for the room which is 8m x 6m - but from your website at the moment, I see some good packages for AV receiver AND speakers, but I don't need the speakers if I can enhance the whole setup using an AV receiver,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Very limited in connectivity from the projector, and new xbox will only have 1 HDMI output I believe, [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Many thanks,[/font]

Hi offalyguy25,

I think the addition of an AV Receiver would definitely be a good upgrade to the system especially if you will be upgrading to an XBox One X.

The AV Receiver will allow you to run the Xbox through it via HDMI and will decode a lot more sound codecs than running the Optical such as Dolby Atmos, True HD and DTS X!

I would recommend the Sony STRDN1080 which is a fantastic amp, will allow 4K HDMI passthrough (if you decide to upgrade the projector for the Xbox 4K Graphics) as well as the ability to run 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos and wireless streaming! You'll be able to connect your existing speakers however you'd need to check if your sub is active or passive as the AV receiver can only accept an active sub.

https://www.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

Thanks David,

Looks like I have an active sub, so should be good, in terms of the connectors from the other speakers, they are similar to the type in the attached file, so would the above AV Receiver take that type of connection or would I need adapters? :-) there's also an HDMI ARC output on the speaker system, I see there is the same on the above receiver, 

Many thanks,

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Hi all,

I have a budget home cinema setup as follows:

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Optoma HD29Darbee 1080p[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]SONY HT-RT3 5.1 surround sound[/font]

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]X Box [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Optoma Projector has 2 HDMI inputs - and just a 3.5mm output for sound, [/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The SONY surround sound has a HDMI ARC connection, and an optical input connection,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I connect it up from the Xbox to Projector using HDMI - and from Xbox to surround sound using optical cable,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Just wondering, would an AV receiver enhance all of this? and if so, what would be the best one to go with? [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I'll probably be upgrading to an xbox series x - which will have no optical output, so will need either adapters or receiver I would imagine,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The sound system is decent enough, for the room which is 8m x 6m - but from your website at the moment, I see some good packages for AV receiver AND speakers, but I don't need the speakers if I can enhance the whole setup using an AV receiver,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Very limited in connectivity from the projector, and new xbox will only have 1 HDMI output I believe, [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Many thanks,[/font]

Hi offalyguy25,

I think the addition of an AV Receiver would definitely be a good upgrade to the system especially if you will be upgrading to an XBox One X.

The AV Receiver will allow you to run the Xbox through it via HDMI and will decode a lot more sound codecs than running the Optical such as Dolby Atmos, True HD and DTS X!

I would recommend the Sony STRDN1080 which is a fantastic amp, will allow 4K HDMI passthrough (if you decide to upgrade the projector for the Xbox 4K Graphics) as well as the ability to run 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos and wireless streaming! You'll be able to connect your existing speakers however you'd need to check if your sub is active or passive as the AV receiver can only accept an active sub.

https://www.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

Thanks David,

Looks like I have an active sub, so should be good, in terms of the connectors from the other speakers, they are similar to the type in the attached file, so would the above AV Receiver take that type of connection or would I need adapters? :-) there's also an HDMI ARC output on the speaker system, I see there is the same on the above receiver, 

Many thanks,

Hi Offalyguy,

Thanks for getting back to me!

Those connectors won't fit in the STRDN1080, what you may have to do is cut the ends off the cable and bare the wire to correctly wire it to the amp!

There is indeed an ARC on the STRDN1080, this will allow you run sound back from a TV with an ARC output. Projectors won't have this feature so you're better running all of your sources to the amp via HDMI and having one HDMI connected to the projector for video!

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

Cheers David, 

Some good info here, seems like the connectors for speakers are not the standard so, and will take someone more skilled than myself to cut the ends and wire into the amp, or else a better set of speakers with the correct connectors :-) 
If I were to purchase a set of speakers for big room, to go with an amp such as this, what would you suggest? and what would be best price in terms of a bundle?

Many thanks,

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Hi all,

I have a budget home cinema setup as follows:

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Optoma HD29Darbee 1080p[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]SONY HT-RT3 5.1 surround sound[/font]

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]X Box [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Optoma Projector has 2 HDMI inputs - and just a 3.5mm output for sound, [/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The SONY surround sound has a HDMI ARC connection, and an optical input connection,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I connect it up from the Xbox to Projector using HDMI - and from Xbox to surround sound using optical cable,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Just wondering, would an AV receiver enhance all of this? and if so, what would be the best one to go with? [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I'll probably be upgrading to an xbox series x - which will have no optical output, so will need either adapters or receiver I would imagine,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The sound system is decent enough, for the room which is 8m x 6m - but from your website at the moment, I see some good packages for AV receiver AND speakers, but I don't need the speakers if I can enhance the whole setup using an AV receiver,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Very limited in connectivity from the projector, and new xbox will only have 1 HDMI output I believe, [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Many thanks,[/font]

Hi offalyguy25,

I think the addition of an AV Receiver would definitely be a good upgrade to the system especially if you will be upgrading to an XBox One X.

The AV Receiver will allow you to run the Xbox through it via HDMI and will decode a lot more sound codecs than running the Optical such as Dolby Atmos, True HD and DTS X!

I would recommend the Sony STRDN1080 which is a fantastic amp, will allow 4K HDMI passthrough (if you decide to upgrade the projector for the Xbox 4K Graphics) as well as the ability to run 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos and wireless streaming! You'll be able to connect your existing speakers however you'd need to check if your sub is active or passive as the AV receiver can only accept an active sub.

https://www.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

Thanks David,

Looks like I have an active sub, so should be good, in terms of the connectors from the other speakers, they are similar to the type in the attached file, so would the above AV Receiver take that type of connection or would I need adapters? :-) there's also an HDMI ARC output on the speaker system, I see there is the same on the above receiver, 

Many thanks,

Hi Offalyguy,

Thanks for getting back to me!

Those connectors won't fit in the STRDN1080, what you may have to do is cut the ends off the cable and bare the wire to correctly wire it to the amp!

There is indeed an ARC on the STRDN1080, this will allow you run sound back from a TV with an ARC output. Projectors won't have this feature so you're better running all of your sources to the amp via HDMI and having one HDMI connected to the projector for video!

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

Cheers David, 

Some good info here, seems like the connectors for speakers are not the standard so, and will take someone more skilled than myself to cut the ends and wire into the amp, or else a better set of speakers with the correct connectors :-) 
If I were to purchase a set of speakers for big room, to go with an amp such as this, what would you suggest? and what would be best price in terms of a bundle?

Many thanks,

Hi Offalyguy,

We have a few bundles available that you could have a look at! One of the best bundles with satellites would be the Sony STRDN1080 with teh Wharfedale DX2 pack! The Wharfedales pack quite a punch for all the size of them! Plus this bundle comes with the cable you'd need to hook it all up!

https://www.richersounds.ie/p-13645-sony-strdn1080-b-wharfedale-dx2-aud100-sub-lead-cambridge-symphony-200-25-metres-peerless-spk510-av-receiver-5-1-speaker-package-with-stands-and-cable.aspx

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

Thanks David, 

It's a large room I have so I think the Wharfedales are suited to a smaller room, 

Let's say I went with an investment like this: https://www.richersounds.com/tv-home-cinema/home-cinema-packages/sony-strdn1080-q-acoustics-3050i-5-1-walnut.html - what kind of cable would I need to buy? as I haven't a clue!

Projector and XBox sit behind couch on a shelf, and the receiver would be there also,

Projector projects to a wall approx. 5 meters away, so I guess cabling would need to cover the distance from receiver to the projector wall for the Sub and floorstanders / centre - and xBox would be connected to the receiver beside it on shelf which is fine, and then hdmi output from receiver to input on projector, 

So yeah, would be looking for the above package, with enough cable to cover off everything, 

Apologies for all the questions, am new to this,

Kind Regards, 

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Hi all,

I have a budget home cinema setup as follows:

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Optoma HD29Darbee 1080p[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]SONY HT-RT3 5.1 surround sound[/font]

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]X Box [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Optoma Projector has 2 HDMI inputs - and just a 3.5mm output for sound, [/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The SONY surround sound has a HDMI ARC connection, and an optical input connection,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I connect it up from the Xbox to Projector using HDMI - and from Xbox to surround sound using optical cable,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Just wondering, would an AV receiver enhance all of this? and if so, what would be the best one to go with? [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I'll probably be upgrading to an xbox series x - which will have no optical output, so will need either adapters or receiver I would imagine,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The sound system is decent enough, for the room which is 8m x 6m - but from your website at the moment, I see some good packages for AV receiver AND speakers, but I don't need the speakers if I can enhance the whole setup using an AV receiver,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Very limited in connectivity from the projector, and new xbox will only have 1 HDMI output I believe, [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Many thanks,[/font]

Hi offalyguy25,

I think the addition of an AV Receiver would definitely be a good upgrade to the system especially if you will be upgrading to an XBox One X.

The AV Receiver will allow you to run the Xbox through it via HDMI and will decode a lot more sound codecs than running the Optical such as Dolby Atmos, True HD and DTS X!

I would recommend the Sony STRDN1080 which is a fantastic amp, will allow 4K HDMI passthrough (if you decide to upgrade the projector for the Xbox 4K Graphics) as well as the ability to run 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos and wireless streaming! You'll be able to connect your existing speakers however you'd need to check if your sub is active or passive as the AV receiver can only accept an active sub.

https://www.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

Thanks David,

Looks like I have an active sub, so should be good, in terms of the connectors from the other speakers, they are similar to the type in the attached file, so would the above AV Receiver take that type of connection or would I need adapters? :-) there's also an HDMI ARC output on the speaker system, I see there is the same on the above receiver, 

Many thanks,

Hi Offalyguy,

Thanks for getting back to me!

Those connectors won't fit in the STRDN1080, what you may have to do is cut the ends off the cable and bare the wire to correctly wire it to the amp!

There is indeed an ARC on the STRDN1080, this will allow you run sound back from a TV with an ARC output. Projectors won't have this feature so you're better running all of your sources to the amp via HDMI and having one HDMI connected to the projector for video!

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

Cheers David, 

Some good info here, seems like the connectors for speakers are not the standard so, and will take someone more skilled than myself to cut the ends and wire into the amp, or else a better set of speakers with the correct connectors :-) 
If I were to purchase a set of speakers for big room, to go with an amp such as this, what would you suggest? and what would be best price in terms of a bundle?

Many thanks,

Hi Offalyguy,

We have a few bundles available that you could have a look at! One of the best bundles with satellites would be the Sony STRDN1080 with teh Wharfedale DX2 pack! The Wharfedales pack quite a punch for all the size of them! Plus this bundle comes with the cable you'd need to hook it all up!

https://www.richersounds.ie/p-13645-sony-strdn1080-b-wharfedale-dx2-aud100-sub-lead-cambridge-symphony-200-25-metres-peerless-spk510-av-receiver-5-1-speaker-package-with-stands-and-cable.aspx

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

Thanks David, 

It's a large room I have so I think the Wharfedales are suited to a smaller room, 

Let's say I went with an investment like this: https://www.richersounds.com/tv-home-cinema/home-cinema-packages/sony-strdn1080-q-acoustics-3050i-5-1-walnut.html - what kind of cable would I need to buy? as I haven't a clue!

Projector and XBox sit behind couch on a shelf, and the receiver would be there also,

Projector projects to a wall approx. 5 meters away, so I guess cabling would need to cover the distance from receiver to the projector wall for the Sub and floorstanders / centre - and xBox would be connected to the receiver beside it on shelf which is fine, and then hdmi output from receiver to input on projector, 

So yeah, would be looking for the above package, with enough cable to cover off everything, 

Apologies for all the questions, am new to this,

Kind Regards, 

Hi Offalyguy,

That's a fantatstic system and would definitely give a beefier sound for a larger room!

You would just need cabling! We cut speaker cable by the meter so it would depend how much you need but it ranges in price from £1.19 per meter to whatever you want to spend! I'd recommend something like the QED Silver Anniversary! I use it myself and it's a great all rounder!

You would need a sublink cable for the subwoofer and then an HDMI cable from the amp to the projector! You wouldneed HDMIs for your sources to your amp as well but you may already have these with the Xbox!

If you let me know what length of cables you'd need I can work you out a total price!

Kind regards

David

Excellent stuff David, 

Will come back to you with measurements at some stage tomorrow for cabling :-)

Kind Regards ,

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: DavidS wrote: »

offalyguy25 wrote: »

Hi all,

I have a budget home cinema setup as follows:

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Optoma HD29Darbee 1080p[/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]SONY HT-RT3 5.1 surround sound[/font]

[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]X Box [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Optoma Projector has 2 HDMI inputs - and just a 3.5mm output for sound, [/font]
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The SONY surround sound has a HDMI ARC connection, and an optical input connection,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I connect it up from the Xbox to Projector using HDMI - and from Xbox to surround sound using optical cable,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Just wondering, would an AV receiver enhance all of this? and if so, what would be the best one to go with? [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]I'll probably be upgrading to an xbox series x - which will have no optical output, so will need either adapters or receiver I would imagine,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The sound system is decent enough, for the room which is 8m x 6m - but from your website at the moment, I see some good packages for AV receiver AND speakers, but I don't need the speakers if I can enhance the whole setup using an AV receiver,[/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Very limited in connectivity from the projector, and new xbox will only have 1 HDMI output I believe, [/font]


[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Many thanks,[/font]

Hi offalyguy25,

I think the addition of an AV Receiver would definitely be a good upgrade to the system especially if you will be upgrading to an XBox One X.

The AV Receiver will allow you to run the Xbox through it via HDMI and will decode a lot more sound codecs than running the Optical such as Dolby Atmos, True HD and DTS X!

I would recommend the Sony STRDN1080 which is a fantastic amp, will allow 4K HDMI passthrough (if you decide to upgrade the projector for the Xbox 4K Graphics) as well as the ability to run 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos and wireless streaming! You'll be able to connect your existing speakers however you'd need to check if your sub is active or passive as the AV receiver can only accept an active sub.

https://www.richersounds.ie/p-202643-sony-strdn1080-black-atmos-av-receiver.aspx

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

Thanks David,

Looks like I have an active sub, so should be good, in terms of the connectors from the other speakers, they are similar to the type in the attached file, so would the above AV Receiver take that type of connection or would I need adapters? :-) there's also an HDMI ARC output on the speaker system, I see there is the same on the above receiver, 

Many thanks,

Hi Offalyguy,

Thanks for getting back to me!

Those connectors won't fit in the STRDN1080, what you may have to do is cut the ends off the cable and bare the wire to correctly wire it to the amp!

There is indeed an ARC on the STRDN1080, this will allow you run sound back from a TV with an ARC output. Projectors won't have this feature so you're better running all of your sources to the amp via HDMI and having one HDMI connected to the projector for video!

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

Cheers David, 

Some good info here, seems like the connectors for speakers are not the standard so, and will take someone more skilled than myself to cut the ends and wire into the amp, or else a better set of speakers with the correct connectors :-) 
If I were to purchase a set of speakers for big room, to go with an amp such as this, what would you suggest? and what would be best price in terms of a bundle?

Many thanks,

Hi Offalyguy,

We have a few bundles available that you could have a look at! One of the best bundles with satellites would be the Sony STRDN1080 with teh Wharfedale DX2 pack! The Wharfedales pack quite a punch for all the size of them! Plus this bundle comes with the cable you'd need to hook it all up!

https://www.richersounds.ie/p-13645-sony-strdn1080-b-wharfedale-dx2-aud100-sub-lead-cambridge-symphony-200-25-metres-peerless-spk510-av-receiver-5-1-speaker-package-with-stands-and-cable.aspx

Let me know what you think!

Kind regards

David

Thanks David, 

It's a large room I have so I think the Wharfedales are suited to a smaller room, 

Let's say I went with an investment like this: https://www.richersounds.com/tv-home-cinema/home-cinema-packages/sony-strdn1080-q-acoustics-3050i-5-1-walnut.html - what kind of cable would I need to buy? as I haven't a clue!

Projector and XBox sit behind couch on a shelf, and the receiver would be there also,

Projector projects to a wall approx. 5 meters away, so I guess cabling would need to cover the distance from receiver to the projector wall for the Sub and floorstanders / centre - and xBox would be connected to the receiver beside it on shelf which is fine, and then hdmi output from receiver to input on projector, 

So yeah, would be looking for the above package, with enough cable to cover off everything, 

Apologies for all the questions, am new to this,

Kind Regards, 

Hi Offalyguy,

That's a fantatstic system and would definitely give a beefier sound for a larger room!

You would just need cabling! We cut speaker cable by the meter so it would depend how much you need but it ranges in price from £1.19 per meter to whatever you want to spend! I'd recommend something like the QED Silver Anniversary! I use it myself and it's a great all rounder!

You would need a sublink cable for the subwoofer and then an HDMI cable from the amp to the projector! You wouldneed HDMIs for your sources to your amp as well but you may already have these with the Xbox!

If you let me know what length of cables you'd need I can work you out a total price!

Kind regards

David

Excellent stuff David, 

Will come back to you with measurements at some stage tomorrow for cabling :-)

Kind Regards ,

No problem, keep me posted!

Hi David

Room measurements are per the following to get to desired location

sub - 11m
centre - 13m
floorstanding - 12m x 2
surround - 2m x 2

Would you be recommending the QED Silver Anniversary for all of that? as I would imagine it's pricey,

And in terms of the sublink cable, is that just the cable measurement above? or an additional cable also?

I have attached a horrendous scribble of my room layout, to give an idea,

S = Subwoofer - will be in front corner or close to it
F = Floorstanding
C = centre
S at back = Surround
P = projector
x = xbox
AV = What will be AV receiver

So with all the above in mind, what is the best offer on the full package?

Many thanks,