I have a HD ready Toshiba 32WLT66 television and an upscaling DVD player Denon 1930, is there any advbantage in also buying a new Surround Receiver like the Sony STR DA1200es, or go for the cheaper Denon 1507 without the HDMI.
I really don't understand the advantages or not.
Help!
2006-10-22 21:50:48 · 6 answers · asked by Annabel 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
If I were you I would avoid Sony receivers in general. Additionally Denon is one of the best receiver manufacturers even of entry level receivers. Things to consider: 1.) Sony rates power output at peak meaning if you're someone who enjoys listening to music/movies loudly prepare to buy a Sony with a higher power rating. 2.) That Denon receiver is a "high-current" receiver (more specifically medium-high)...this is important because the greater the current (more Amps) the better able to drive the voice coils in the speakers this means more detail and higher quality sound. With respect to HDMI at this point I'm not a big fan. Not a huge difference in picture quality when compared to component and there are issues with the HDMI outputs on a number of sources. Moreover I believe that Sony receiver DOES NOT (I may be mistaken but I don't believe so) upconvert to HDMI so you'll have to use multiple video-outs from the Sony. Maybe consider spending an equal amount to the Sony on the Denon and get yourself a superior receiver.
2006-10-23 10:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by Alex F 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately 1080i is the highest native resolution you can get. The only thing in 1080p at this time are HD DVD and Blue Ray and it is dou btful anyone will be broadcasting in 1080p any time soon. Funny how they don't tell you this at the store. They hook up this Blue Ray to all the 1080p TV's and go "wow! look at that picture!" and most people assume ALL they watch is going to look that good. Then you get home and put it on regular TV and go "hey, wait a minute!" "Where's that great picture I saw in the store" Pretty deceptive in my opinion. However, all is not lost. 1080i is a great resolution and you might even want to try 720p as progressive is normally a little better then integrated. There is nothing on the market right now that will allow you to upscale regular TV to 1080p. weeder
2016-05-22 00:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The advantage of a receiver with HDMI ins and outs is the ability to switch audio and video together in the digital realm. If that is not an issue to you, go with the cheaper receiver. The cheaper Denon is probably a better receiver anyways (just judging by the name). You will need to hook the DVD player directly to the TV via HDMI and also to the receiver via either coaxial or optical digital audio.
The advantage of a receiver with HDMI comes in when you have multiple video sources which the receiver will upconvert to HDMI and send to the TV.
2006-10-23 01:21:22 · answer #3 · answered by mrknositall 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Step to the new Denon AVR 2307 and you'll get that great Denon sound and also the HDMI connectivity. The Denon can pass the 1080p signal through the HDMI section. I'm not sure about that Sony being able to pass 1080p through the HDMI.
2006-10-23 17:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by mimalmo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
High Definition, you need a HD receiver in order to be able to get the expected quality from you TV. Your normal receiver will not be able to handle the picture and therefore you will get just standard quality.
2006-10-22 22:00:46 · answer #5 · answered by jimmyc1163 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The advantages are...
- The potential for 1080p resolution
- The convenience of a one cable connection
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2006-10-22 22:32:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋