Amp

[Stanman]

Bit disappointed in the sound fromn my sammy A656 and looking to get an AMP with 5.1 speakers.

Looking at the SONY STRDH810, any other recommendations?

http://www.richersounds.com/product/av-receivers/sony/strdh810/sony-strdh810

[Maxwell]

Yes Sony STR-DA2400ES is a better amp for the same amount of money, been some good deals about on it at the moment try Superfi, Amazon and Play

Edit. Just noticed Richers have a couple in their clearance section at £149 cant go wrong at that price I paid £400 for mine last year

[Sicilian]

Have you checked out the Yamamha amps? I've had one for around 8 years setup with a set of Mordaunt Short speakers, been superb.

[marty]

I have a Sony STRDH800, it's the best amp I've ever owned (I've had Yamaha, Kenwood, ect ect)
I don't know about the 810 but if it's anything lke the 800 go for it!!!!!!!!!

[bobonthejob]

Dont look like there are many Onkyo fans? lol...

I was looking at the Onkyo TX-SR608....

[Stanman]

I am not tied to any particular brand but having little knowledge in this area, wanted to buy something decent.
I have a LCD, the VU, PS3 at the moment, so wanted something that could cope with that and be relatively futurish proof.

All recommendations welcomed

[Sicilian]

Here's a good place for reviews.


http://www.whathifi.com/Reviews/

[bob1]

I have had a few Sony amps and thought they were great , i now have a Yamaha and that is just as good if not better ,just make sure you get a good sub ,it makes all the difference.

[Stanman]

You got any user recommendation Bob?

[Foxylady]

I'd recommend the Sherwood amps.
I have one from approx 7-8 year ago cost 800 and still going strong today, but i now packed it away for safe keeps as old is gold.
I bought another one merely on the basis it was a steal on ebay, a silver sherwood for £25.
THey don't build them like they did thus i stick with this brand on amps

[DrProzac]

I running a Denon.
Never had any problems with it.

But could really do with a decent sub to use with it now.

[Stanman]

http://www.richersounds.com/product/av-receivers/sony/strdh500/sony-strdh500

What do you guys think? need to act quick as only 1 left at the store nearest to me.

[bob1]

I would go for something that at least does hdmi audio, not end of the world but would make it easier to connect the duo up.

[Stanman]

OK, now thinking of this. Only diff I can see is speakers and one foes HMDI 1.4 only useful if I go 3D

http://www.exceptional-av.co.uk/product.php?fdProductId=534

or

http://www.exceptional-av.co.uk/product.php?fdProductId=544

[bob1]

Both of them look a better option , i take it this is your first step into the world of home cinema sound , i have been at it for a while now and i'm very happy with what i have at the moment ,you soon start to feel as if you could get a better sound and the upgrading starts.

[Stanman]

Both of them look a better option , i take it this is your first step into the world of home cinema sound , i have been at it for a while now and i'm very happy with what i have at the moment ,you soon start to feel as if you could get a better sound and the upgrading starts.

Yes it is, just need something for the VU and PS3, which one is better?

[bob1]

It depends if you really want 3d or not but it looks like either would do you, have you found any reviews of either.

[Sicilian]

Theres a great offer on iBood today for speakers: -


http://www.ibood.com/uk/en/product_specs/4332/Jamo_S426_HCS_3_Surround_Speaker_Set__Perfect_for_ Every_Home_Theatre/

[Stanman]

I think I am going to for for HDMI 1.4 version, just to make it slightly future proof

[Sicilian]

@ Stanman, what AMP did you go for in the end? My trusty Yamaha AX750SE has decided to packup this evening :mad:

[bobonthejob]

Ive had a look at a lot of reviews on what to get myself...

And comparing pricing/features/functionality....i keep popping up with the Onkyo TX-SR608.....

Check it out.... Great price for what it can do....

Check out the review below.


http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Onkyo-TX-SR608/

[Sicilian]

Ive had a look at a lot of reviews on what to get myself...

And comparing pricing/features/functionality....i keep popping up with the Onkyo TX-SR608.....

Check it out.... Great price for what it can do....

Check out the review below.


http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Onkyo-TX-SR608/

Thanks for the info m8, but I fully checked it out lastnight/this morning and it turns out my centre speaker has blown. Stroke of luck I managed to find the same speaker on clearance and they're delivering it me today for £73 all in :)

Lucky, because a replacement set of mordaunt short speakers would have cost me around £400.


http://www.electrical-shopping.com/mordauntshort-ms304s?category_id=0&search_string=ms304

[hummer66]

Ive got an onkyo 605 and love it

[Stanman]

I didn't in the end as it was doing my head in and also I an looking at a 3D TV. The one was leaning towards was a Sony. I am going to leave it and buy the whole package next summer.

[silverfox0786]

I didn't in the end as it was doing my head in and also I an looking at a 3D TV. The one was leaning towards was a Sony. I am going to leave it and buy the whole package next summer.

i told ya stanman with your eye sight 3D is just a waste give me the money i'll get the 3D TV :lol3:

[Sicilian]

Got my new centre speaker yesterday and everything working fine again :)

[cypchris]

I am not tied to any particular brand but having little knowledge in this area, wanted to buy something decent.
I have a LCD, the VU, PS3 at the moment, so wanted something that could cope with that and be relatively futurish proof.

All recommendations welcomed

I'm in same place mate duo and ps3