sabregen
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I know that I am likely to get a lot of "bah, you moron, HTiB solutions sux0rz." Nevertheless, I need to ask for help. I just (yesterday) bought a Samsung 55" UN55B6000 LED lit LCD. I currently have an RCA receiver for all audio output in the entertainment center, connected via optical cable to the TV. Here's what I've got:
Samsung 55" 1080p 120Hz LED lit LCD (UN55B6000), (connected to the RCA receiver via optical cable)
RCA 5.1 HTiB setup that I got from WOOT 3 years ago. I am currently only using optical out from the TV, to the receiver for all audio.
DirecTV H21 HDTV satellite receiver (connected via HDMI to INPUT#2 on the TV)
XBox 360 Pro 20GB (connected via HDMI to INPUT#3 on the TV)
PlayStation 3 80GB (connected via HDMI to INPUT#4 on the TV)
The budget isn't much, and it will have to get me through the next couple of years (likely until I replace this TV). Since I will have to live with it for a while, I want to make sure that I understand as much as possible, and I cover all of my options. FYI, I do intend to mount the speakers within a month or so after getting the new setup. Having the option of wireless rears would be great.
Also, what would be the best way to run the HDMI inputs? I currently have 3x devices hooked to the TV. The 4th input is being kept open for PC connectivity on occasion. I am noticing that even the cheaper receivers within my price range have several HDMI inputs. Is it advisable to connect the input devices to the receiver first, and then to the TV? It would clean up the wiring to the TV...just power and HDMI... however, if there is any signal interference on the part of the receiver, I'd hate to lose HDCP, or some other feature.
As I am not much of an audiophile, I also don't really even know what good speaker specs look like. I could use some education here, too. I can only assume that it would be best to get a receiver supporting the newest codecs for all connected devices, right?
I know a lot of this stuff is basic, but truth be told, I've not been able to afford to consider these things.
Samsung 55" 1080p 120Hz LED lit LCD (UN55B6000), (connected to the RCA receiver via optical cable)
RCA 5.1 HTiB setup that I got from WOOT 3 years ago. I am currently only using optical out from the TV, to the receiver for all audio.
DirecTV H21 HDTV satellite receiver (connected via HDMI to INPUT#2 on the TV)
XBox 360 Pro 20GB (connected via HDMI to INPUT#3 on the TV)
PlayStation 3 80GB (connected via HDMI to INPUT#4 on the TV)
The budget isn't much, and it will have to get me through the next couple of years (likely until I replace this TV). Since I will have to live with it for a while, I want to make sure that I understand as much as possible, and I cover all of my options. FYI, I do intend to mount the speakers within a month or so after getting the new setup. Having the option of wireless rears would be great.
Also, what would be the best way to run the HDMI inputs? I currently have 3x devices hooked to the TV. The 4th input is being kept open for PC connectivity on occasion. I am noticing that even the cheaper receivers within my price range have several HDMI inputs. Is it advisable to connect the input devices to the receiver first, and then to the TV? It would clean up the wiring to the TV...just power and HDMI... however, if there is any signal interference on the part of the receiver, I'd hate to lose HDCP, or some other feature.
As I am not much of an audiophile, I also don't really even know what good speaker specs look like. I could use some education here, too. I can only assume that it would be best to get a receiver supporting the newest codecs for all connected devices, right?
I know a lot of this stuff is basic, but truth be told, I've not been able to afford to consider these things.