Home Audio help!

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hello all,

Im looking at surround sound for my new TV i have a budget of about £500.
The all in one packages are really tempting for me as i have no audio knowledge at all, however a friend said it is more practical if i build a custom system as its more future proof.

With my limited funds i was wondering weather to get an AV reciever and then just shove my dismal DVD player on that with the TV OR a DVD player with a digital decoder for my speakers and i should be able to route my tv through this? Or a multimedia centre thingy :confused: As speakers go i have no idea on how much of my £500 should go on this as i dont really know the quality gradient between the prices.

Any advice on products, websites and tips would be greatful!

cheers.
 
A few suggestion

SPEAKERS
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Mordaunt Short Avant Premiere - £299

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Elac Cinema 05 ESP Speaker Package - £299

AV RECEIVER

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Denon AVR-1706 - £199

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Yamaha RXV359 - £199

Good sites for info
www.homecinemachoice.com

www.avforums.com
 
Most people seem to be pointing me to AV recievers and speakers?

Is this the right choice should i keep my old DVD player and then mabye use my Xbox360 or PS3 ( when it comes out) for HD media?
 
You're not going to get much for £500 AV amplifier + 5.1 speakers, but if you want 5.1 and only that budget it'll have to do.

Personally I would buy a stereo integrated amplifier and stereo speakers, £500 will get you nice setup. When you can afford it, buy the centre, surrounds, subwoofer and an av amplifier. That'll set you back around £1K+

What exactly is "HD Media"
 
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