Video Asylum

Posted by Cosmic Closet (A) on November 21, 2008 at 07:15:51

In Reply to: RE: A 2-channel audio guy and video newbee needs your help! posted by Frank P on November 20, 2008 at 22:01:14

I'll chime in on the smallest item first, the HDMI cable. Go to Monoprice.com and get one from there for a few bucks; do not get ripped off by spending $30-40-more on such a cable. It's a digital transfer device. It either works or it doesn't.

Consider a Sony PS3 game station. It is fast, upgradeable, and looks very good with both regular DVDs and Blu-Rays. I have never touched video games, but I wouldn't part with this for Blu-Ray playback for anything out there.

For surround packages, Klipsch has some decent ones (I use them in a smaller environment.) You get a center and either 2 or 4 surround speakers.

A few ideas, just don't forget what I said about HDMI cables :-)

Best,
CC.