Hi,first time setting up a HT,was currently considering these two budget package.

Yamaha MHT-130...RX-V357/NS-P110

DENON  DHT-1356..AVR-1306/SYS-56HT

Can  anybody advice which will be a better buy?

Thanks

have you heard both systems? which one did you like better?

yeah, go listen to both of them then decide.

Not all expensive or better 'branded' models sound better to ur ears. All depends on ur taste.

Thanks for the info guys.just got the Yamaha combo today.

By the way,any budget "play all" dvdp  below $150 to recommend?

Thanks.

that would be the Philips. decent build, very friendly, and reliable to boot

that would be the Philips. decent build, very friendly, and reliable to boot

Hi,was recommended  Philips & JVC at the shop too.The Philips don't seems to have DTS stated,does it really matters?Will I be able to play dts disc?

Plse excuse my limited knowledge on ht stuff as I have been only using those htib all this while.

Thanks

the Yamaha receiver has digital input, just get a digital (coz or optical) cable and connect the DVD player

 

All players these days should send DTS out on the digital connection (in the old days you needed to see DTS digital out)  and some have onboard decoding, but it really isnt necessary.

 

also make sure the DVD player is region-free (ask the dealer, the label on the player and box will show region 3)

Hi,was recommended  Philips & JVC at the shop too.

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So far, my JVC player never let me down.

the Yamaha receiver has digital input, just get a digital (coz or optical) cable and connect the DVD player

 

All players these days should send DTS out on the digital connection (in the old days you needed to see DTS digital out)  and some have onboard decoding, but it really isnt necessary.

 

also make sure the DVD player is region-free (ask the dealer, the label on the player and box will show region 3)

Hi,SiriuslyCold & synthesis ,thanks,dealer garantee region-free.Also will try out both the players with a "problematic friendly disc" before the package deliver next week.

By the way SiriuslyCold  ,you mentioned the digital cable.I suppose it's not the same as the interconnect that I can salvage from my old stereo amp to cdp,rite?

you can use the stereo interconnects for the time being, but digital interconnects are different. there is only one (not one pair) and if you want to ghet coaxial cables, they have to be rated 75Ω like video cables.

 

you could also get optical cables - check your DVD player and see which connection it has - some entry-level players only have one type and nowadays its probably optical.

you can use the stereo interconnects for the time being, but digital interconnects are different. there is only one (not one pair) and if you want to ghet coaxial cables, they have to be rated 75Ω like video cables.

 

you could also get optical cables - check your DVD player and see which connection it has - some entry-level players only have one type and nowadays its probably optical.

Hi,thanks or the info.