Newbie needing advice on how to set up surround sound

deecee · 03-19-2009, 01:07 AM

Hi,

I just purchased a JVC Satellite Speaker System SP-XF71. I'm not crash hot with this home audio stuff but I am assuming that I need an amplifier or subwoofer to be able to get this to work with my TV?

There are Audio plugs in the back of my TV but the wire I got with the speakers is just speaker cable. Below are the specs, if I do need an amplifier which would be best suited as I don't want to blow the speakers with an oversized amplifier hehe :)

I also have a DVD player so i'm a little confused.

Specs -

Surround Speaker Specifications
Type: 2-Way, 3-speaker bass reflex
Magnetically shielded
Speaker Unit: 2 x 5.5cm, 1.5cm dome
Frequency Range: 90Hz to 20kHz
Impedance: 6 Ohms
Power Handling Capacity: 100W
Sound Pressure Level: 81dB
Dimensions (each): (L) 25cm x (W) 25cm x (H) 110.4cm
Weight (each): 3.9kg
Centre Speaker Specifications
Type: 2-Way, 3-speaker bass reflex
Magnetically shielded
Speaker Unit: 2 x 5.5cm, 1.5cm dome
Frequency Range: 90Hz to 20kHz
Impedance: 6 Ohms
Power Handling Capacity: 100W
Sound Pressure Level: 81dB
Dimensions (each): (L) 34cm x (W) 8.7cm x (H) 10.3cm
Weight (each): 1.1kg

Thanks Heaps,

Dale C

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

deecee · 03-20-2009, 01:08 AM

Hey Yustr thanks for the warm welcome :)

Makes sense what you said, I did a quick look online as I'm hoping to buy one second hand (spent too much money renovating)! How does this sound?

Sherwood RD-6105 - 500W, 5.1 Audio/Video Receiver.
Comes with remote, manual and warranty card.

Features

* 100 Watts per channel x 2 in Stereo Mode with less than 0.9% THD,
40 Hz-20 kHz, 6 Ohms
* 100 Watts x 5 in Surround Mode
* DTS
* Dolby Digital
* Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music, Custom and Matrix)
* 2 Coaxial and 1 Optical Digital Inputs
* Unified Remote Control
* 3 DSP Modes
* Subwoofer Preamp Output
* 3 A/V Inputs
* 4 Audio Inputs
* 6-Channel Direct Inpu * Front Panel A/V Input
* Tone Direct
* Cinema EQ
* Source/Feature Memory
* Dynamic Range Control
* Totally Discrete Amplifier Stage (TDAS)
* Quartz PLL Tuning
* Preset Scan
* 30 Station Presets
* Digi-Link III
* System Illumination
* Sleep Timer
* Dimensions: 17 3/8" W x 5 1/2" H x 14" D

Thanks again :)

deecee · 03-20-2009, 01:16 AM

And there is also this one which has a subwoofer? Can I use the Subwoofer also? Which one would you think is the better option? I have no idea..Thanks again.

The speakers aren't included with this he is just selling the amp and sub.

Amplifier

Power Output : Front: Max 110W x 2

Power Output : Centre: Max 110W

Power Output : Rear: Max 110W x 2

Power Output : Subwoofer: Max 150W

Function : CD/DVD

Interface

Audio Line IN(Digital) : 1

Output Terminal(Front/Center/Rear/Subwoofer) : Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes

Output Terminal(Front/Center/Rear/Subwoofer) : Terminal Type: PUSH-IN

Video Singal IN : No

Video Signal Out : Composit(Monitor): 1

Video Signal Out : Component: 1

Video Signal Out : HDMI: 1

MIC Volume : RCU

External FM/MW Antenna : Yes/Yes

Audio Line IN(Analog) : Aux

Audio

Sound Effect : DTS

Sound Effect : Dolby Digital

Sound Effect : Dolby Prologic

Sound Effect : Dolby Prologic II

Sound Effect : DSP Sound Mode

Sound Effect : 2Ch Stereo(By-Pass)

Sound Effect : XTS, XTS Pro

Test Tone : Yes

Sound Level : Yes

Mute : Yes

Dimmer : Yes

Sleep : Yes

Screen Saver : Yes

VSM : Yes

Tuner

Type : PLL

Band : FM/AM

Tuning Range : FM1 / 50 kHz, 100 kHz: 87.50~108.00 MHz(50kHz)

Tuning Range : MW / 9 kHz: 522~1620 kHz

Tuning Range : OIRT / 100kHz: -

Station Preset : 50

Clear : Yes

External FM/MW Antenna : Yes(75ohm) / Yes

DVD/CD Player

Playable DISC Format : CD/DVD/DVD-R/RW/DVD+R/RW/DVD Audio/VCD/SVCD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3CD/WMA/JPEG/DivX5.0

Marker Search : Yes

Zoom : Yes

Marker : Yes

Repeat 1/ALL : Yes

Repeat A-B : Yes

Last Scene Memory : Yes

Program Play(Track) : Yes

# of Programmable Tracks : Yes

Scan : Yes

Slow : Yes

VCD Version : 2.0

Quick Scan : Yes

Physical

Size (W x H x D) mm : Gross: 1160 x 381 x 487

Weight (Kg) : Main: 3.6kg, Gross: 33.6kg

Function : FM/AM

yustr · 03-20-2009, 11:37 AM

The Sherwood will do the trick. How much is it?

I'd forget the second one. You didn't provide Mfgr/model but it sounds like an all-in-one DVD/AMP. We've had lots of forum members regret buying one of these as they quickly run out of connection options. That one looks to have only one or two versus the Sherwod that has 6 or more. But, it is older technology and does not have HDMI switching capability. That's not really a problem - my system doesn't have it either.

A subwoofer would be a good addition to your system. It's not necessary right now but you'll certainly enjoy movies more if you had one.

yustr

deecee · 03-21-2009, 04:40 AM

Hey there...Cheers for the advice, the one that i didn't mention the Manufacturer was an 'LG'.

The sherwood one, I will probably get for $150 Australian Dollars depending on who else is bidding for it. Currently I have it at $56 with 1 day left :)

What would be a reasonable price?

I'll end up getting a subwoofer also but as you said for now this should do the trick.

Thanks Again :)

03-19-2009, 01:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
deecee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney - Oz Posts: 8 OS: XP	Newbie needing advice on how to set up surround sound Hi, I just purchased a JVC Satellite Speaker System SP-XF71. I'm not crash hot with this home audio stuff but I am assuming that I need an amplifier or subwoofer to be able to get this to work with my TV? There are Audio plugs in the back of my TV but the wire I got with the speakers is just speaker cable. Below are the specs, if I do need an amplifier which would be best suited as I don't want to blow the speakers with an oversized amplifier hehe :) I also have a DVD player so i'm a little confused. Specs - Surround Speaker Specifications Type: 2-Way, 3-speaker bass reflex Magnetically shielded Speaker Unit: 2 x 5.5cm, 1.5cm dome Frequency Range: 90Hz to 20kHz Impedance: 6 Ohms Power Handling Capacity: 100W Sound Pressure Level: 81dB Dimensions (each): (L) 25cm x (W) 25cm x (H) 110.4cm Weight (each): 3.9kg Centre Speaker Specifications Type: 2-Way, 3-speaker bass reflex Magnetically shielded Speaker Unit: 2 x 5.5cm, 1.5cm dome Frequency Range: 90Hz to 20kHz Impedance: 6 Ohms Power Handling Capacity: 100W Sound Pressure Level: 81dB Dimensions (each): (L) 34cm x (W) 8.7cm x (H) 10.3cm Weight (each): 1.1kg Thanks Heaps, Dale C

03-19-2009, 02:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 6,049 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.

03-20-2009, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
deecee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney - Oz Posts: 8 OS: XP	Re: Newbie needing advice on how to set up surround sound Hey Yustr thanks for the warm welcome :) Makes sense what you said, I did a quick look online as I'm hoping to buy one second hand (spent too much money renovating)! How does this sound? Sherwood RD-6105 - 500W, 5.1 Audio/Video Receiver. Comes with remote, manual and warranty card. Features * 100 Watts per channel x 2 in Stereo Mode with less than 0.9% THD, 40 Hz-20 kHz, 6 Ohms * 100 Watts x 5 in Surround Mode * DTS * Dolby Digital * Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music, Custom and Matrix) * 2 Coaxial and 1 Optical Digital Inputs * Unified Remote Control * 3 DSP Modes * Subwoofer Preamp Output * 3 A/V Inputs * 4 Audio Inputs * 6-Channel Direct Inpu * Front Panel A/V Input * Tone Direct * Cinema EQ * Source/Feature Memory * Dynamic Range Control * Totally Discrete Amplifier Stage (TDAS) * Quartz PLL Tuning * Preset Scan * 30 Station Presets * Digi-Link III * System Illumination * Sleep Timer * Dimensions: 17 3/8" W x 5 1/2" H x 14" D Thanks again :)

03-20-2009, 01:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
deecee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney - Oz Posts: 8 OS: XP	Re: Newbie needing advice on how to set up surround sound And there is also this one which has a subwoofer? Can I use the Subwoofer also? Which one would you think is the better option? I have no idea..Thanks again. The speakers aren't included with this he is just selling the amp and sub. Amplifier Power Output : Front: Max 110W x 2 Power Output : Centre: Max 110W Power Output : Rear: Max 110W x 2 Power Output : Subwoofer: Max 150W Function : CD/DVD Interface Audio Line IN(Digital) : 1 Output Terminal(Front/Center/Rear/Subwoofer) : Yes/Yes/Yes/Yes Output Terminal(Front/Center/Rear/Subwoofer) : Terminal Type: PUSH-IN Video Singal IN : No Video Signal Out : Composit(Monitor): 1 Video Signal Out : Component: 1 Video Signal Out : HDMI: 1 MIC Volume : RCU External FM/MW Antenna : Yes/Yes Audio Line IN(Analog) : Aux Audio Sound Effect : DTS Sound Effect : Dolby Digital Sound Effect : Dolby Prologic Sound Effect : Dolby Prologic II Sound Effect : DSP Sound Mode Sound Effect : 2Ch Stereo(By-Pass) Sound Effect : XTS, XTS Pro Test Tone : Yes Sound Level : Yes Mute : Yes Dimmer : Yes Sleep : Yes Screen Saver : Yes VSM : Yes Tuner Type : PLL Band : FM/AM Tuning Range : FM1 / 50 kHz, 100 kHz: 87.50~108.00 MHz(50kHz) Tuning Range : MW / 9 kHz: 522~1620 kHz Tuning Range : OIRT / 100kHz: - Station Preset : 50 Clear : Yes External FM/MW Antenna : Yes(75ohm) / Yes DVD/CD Player Playable DISC Format : CD/DVD/DVD-R/RW/DVD+R/RW/DVD Audio/VCD/SVCD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3CD/WMA/JPEG/DivX5.0 Marker Search : Yes Zoom : Yes Marker : Yes Repeat 1/ALL : Yes Repeat A-B : Yes Last Scene Memory : Yes Program Play(Track) : Yes # of Programmable Tracks : Yes Scan : Yes Slow : Yes VCD Version : 2.0 Quick Scan : Yes Physical Size (W x H x D) mm : Gross: 1160 x 381 x 487 Weight (Kg) : Main: 3.6kg, Gross: 33.6kg Function : FM/AM

03-20-2009, 11:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 6,049 OS: XP Pro My System	Re: Newbie needing advice on how to set up surround sound The Sherwood will do the trick. How much is it? I'd forget the second one. You didn't provide Mfgr/model but it sounds like an all-in-one DVD/AMP. We've had lots of forum members regret buying one of these as they quickly run out of connection options. That one looks to have only one or two versus the Sherwod that has 6 or more. But, it is older technology and does not have HDMI switching capability. That's not really a problem - my system doesn't have it either. A subwoofer would be a good addition to your system. It's not necessary right now but you'll certainly enjoy movies more if you had one. yustr __________________ If there are lawyers or politicians involved, logic may be a very poor tool for reaching a conclusion.

03-21-2009, 04:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
deecee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney - Oz Posts: 8 OS: XP	Re: Newbie needing advice on how to set up surround sound Hey there...Cheers for the advice, the one that i didn't mention the Manufacturer was an 'LG'. The sherwood one, I will probably get for $150 Australian Dollars depending on who else is bidding for it. Currently I have it at $56 with 1 day left :) What would be a reasonable price? I'll end up getting a subwoofer also but as you said for now this should do the trick. Thanks Again :)