Replaceing my Sony HT-AS5

[SteelerRob]

Hi all,

So I'm not really in the know when it comes to Home Theater systems, Last year I broke my Sony HT-AS5 system, and now I'm sick of the muffled sound from my TV, Seen as I can't get a direct replacement I'm looking to replace the whole system and I'm after some suggestions if you would be so kind.

There are a few things that are important to me:

It has to be a HDMI system, 1 output and multiple inputs so I can plug all my HDMI devices in to one unit.

5.1 is preferable to 7.1

It doesn't need any sort of playback device, I have a pre built HT-PC which will play all my digital media and optical media

Something tells me I will also make use of an optical input, something to do with my Sky+ HD box been rubbish at dealing with sound? but that may be resolved with a different sound system.

A USB input capable of playing audio from my phone would be nice, that or Bluetooth comparability.

Price range up to £300 but the cheaper the better, second hand is fine as well.

Thanks very much guys n gals

Rob

 

[TheHitMan-1973]

What about the following

http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/sound-bars/ht-xt100
http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/sound-bars-audio/ht-xt2

 

[Grimley]

http://www.richersounds.com/product/speaker-packages/pioneer/htp072/pion-htp072

My usual starter package recommendation. No Bluetooth though.

 

[SteelerRob]

What about the following

http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/sound-bars/ht-xt100
http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/sound-bars-audio/ht-xt2

I may go for a sound bar, it would men redoing all my cables though which I would rather avoid.

 

[TheHitMan-1973]

I may go for a sound bar, it would men redoing all my cables though which I would rather avoid.

I upgraded from the Sony HT-XT2 to the Sony HT-XT3
The Sony HT-XT2 is a fab bit of kit , looks so tidy with your T.V on top , the sound is amazing and it also has bluetooth