This is weird to me, but no alternatives. I am setting up a small HT in my bedroom.
46" LCD TV (1080p)
Marantz SR6004 A/V Receiver http://us.marantz.com/Products/2980.asp
PS 3
Source: Choice of Oppo BD-83 OR BD83SE http://www.oppodigital.com/ ---- Plan to buy
Front: Cambridge Audio S70 Floorstand http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=344
Center: Cambridge Audio S50 Center http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=345&Title=Sirocco S50 centre speaker
Subwoofer: Not available --- Plan to buy
Rear Surround: Not available
Yes, only 3.0 for now - will definitely go with 3.1 if this is required for movie, but not sure about 5.1. I spend 50% on movies (some are 2 channels DVD, Episodes from HK, the rest are 5.1/7.1 DVD/BD), and 50% on music - won't play too loud (since the kids slept in the next room).
1). For the Source, I am considering Oppo BDP83 vs BDP83SE - Will it worth to buy SE for me? I have RCA interconnect for 2-ch audio out, and connect also with HDMI. No plan for 7.1 Analog out. I would love to enjoy the SACD feature, but given the limitation of my speakers (The CA S70 costs $599 and I think they are entry level ones - no plan to upgrade).
2). DO I NEED A SUB-WOOFER? I found when I watch Concert Blu-Rays in bedroom, the sub-woofer is not making a big difference. Of course, listening to 2-channel music, I don't need a sub-woofer. I guess sub-woofer is only good for BD movies? My wife would love to get Focal Dome (http://www.dome-focal.com/), yes it looks stylish, but does it make sense to buy a 2.1 speakers where the rear surrounds are more expensive than the front
3). is there anything wrong if I live with a 3.1 system? Not too eager to get the rear channels, because 1). wiring is a pain, 2). The couch we sit is in the middle of the room (8 ft from the TV/speakers). If I am going to put the rear speakers at the back of the room, that is right about the head board of the bed (8ft from my sitting position)
Thanks for any suggestions & comments.
46" LCD TV (1080p)
Marantz SR6004 A/V Receiver http://us.marantz.com/Products/2980.asp
PS 3
Source: Choice of Oppo BD-83 OR BD83SE http://www.oppodigital.com/ ---- Plan to buy
Front: Cambridge Audio S70 Floorstand http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=344
Center: Cambridge Audio S50 Center http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=345&Title=Sirocco S50 centre speaker
Subwoofer: Not available --- Plan to buy
Rear Surround: Not available
Yes, only 3.0 for now - will definitely go with 3.1 if this is required for movie, but not sure about 5.1. I spend 50% on movies (some are 2 channels DVD, Episodes from HK, the rest are 5.1/7.1 DVD/BD), and 50% on music - won't play too loud (since the kids slept in the next room).
1). For the Source, I am considering Oppo BDP83 vs BDP83SE - Will it worth to buy SE for me? I have RCA interconnect for 2-ch audio out, and connect also with HDMI. No plan for 7.1 Analog out. I would love to enjoy the SACD feature, but given the limitation of my speakers (The CA S70 costs $599 and I think they are entry level ones - no plan to upgrade).
2). DO I NEED A SUB-WOOFER? I found when I watch Concert Blu-Rays in bedroom, the sub-woofer is not making a big difference. Of course, listening to 2-channel music, I don't need a sub-woofer. I guess sub-woofer is only good for BD movies? My wife would love to get Focal Dome (http://www.dome-focal.com/), yes it looks stylish, but does it make sense to buy a 2.1 speakers where the rear surrounds are more expensive than the front
3). is there anything wrong if I live with a 3.1 system? Not too eager to get the rear channels, because 1). wiring is a pain, 2). The couch we sit is in the middle of the room (8 ft from the TV/speakers). If I am going to put the rear speakers at the back of the room, that is right about the head board of the bed (8ft from my sitting position)
Thanks for any suggestions & comments.