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yustr · 03-19-2009, 02:15 AM

Welcome to TSF deecee. We're glad you found us.

Yes you will need an amplifier to drive those speakers. For most people a surround receiver does the trick at reasonable cost. There are good ones by all the major brands - Pioneer, Denon, Yamaha, and Onkyo spring to mind. Don't worry about having too much power.

You'll connect both the TV and the DVD player to the receiver. If you have a satellite or cable box connect that directly to the receiver. If not, then use those red/white leads from the TV to the receiver.

Do some shopping and post back with ones that fit your price range and we will make suggestions.

Again, welcome to TSF.
yustr

03-19-2009, 02:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 6,050 OS: XP Pro My System	Re: Newbie needing advice on how to set up surround sound Welcome to TSF deecee. We're glad you found us. Yes you will need an amplifier to drive those speakers. For most people a surround receiver does the trick at reasonable cost. There are good ones by all the major brands - Pioneer, Denon, Yamaha, and Onkyo spring to mind. Don't worry about having too much power. You'll connect both the TV and the DVD player to the receiver. If you have a satellite or cable box connect that directly to the receiver. If not, then use those red/white leads from the TV to the receiver. Do some shopping and post back with ones that fit your price range and we will make suggestions. Again, welcome to TSF. yustr __________________ If there are lawyers or politicians involved, logic may be a very poor tool for reaching a conclusion.