LCD & Home Entertainment System reccommendations

marco79 said:
The DDW5000 also has the 3 in / 1 out components. The difference between the two is that with the DDW5500 you get 2 amps & with the DDW5000 you get 1. The Subs on the DDW5000 are active (each has its own amp connected to the rear of the sub) and the DDW5500 has passive subs.

The DVD you get with the DDW5000 is supposed to be a free gift and is just a basic DVD player with component out. No HDMI, not HD upscaling, etc. If HiFi Corp gives you a discount by not taking the DVD Player then get yourself a better one.
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Hi,

According to Sony's Comparison grid the DDW5000 doesn't contain the 3/1 component video although i haven't checked myself yet
 
If you get an HDMI 1.3 pass-thru receiver you won't get the benefit of HD audio in any way, because the signal just passes through the receiver to the display (which won't be able to utilize the HD audio it is receiving). "Don't get pass through or a lot of things won't work because of the repeater architecture of the HDCP codes"


HDMI repeater passes audio (blu ray), HDMI switcher doesn't, HDMI passthrough is where the signal isn't touched, it's just passed straight through the reciever. As far as ver. 1.2 repeater or 1.3 passthrough, it really doesn't make a difference.

A repeater is more complicated. Repeater is a concept borrowed from computer networking technology, and could repeat (with amplification), switch, distribute, duplicate, or protect the signals.

A simple repeater has a small amplifier that can be used to extend an audio or video signal beyond the standard length specified for the cable.

A repeater that acts as a switch will take input from a multiple sources such as two DVD Players and send it one device, such as a TV. Irrespective of which DVD Player you use, you will be able to see the image on the TV.

A repeater that acts as a distributor takes input from a single device such as one DVD Player and sends it to multiple devices such as, say, TVs. As a distributor, only one output device will work at any one time. If more than one device is to be active, the repeater can also act as a duplicator.
 
@iceman23 Frontosa is a computer hardware/software supplier. i.e. they don't sell to the public. Being in IT, I strive to never buy tech retail unless retail gives me a better deal, which most of the time, is not the case. Just so glad our company has an account with them and they sell that TV that I want to get.

Unfortunately, they don't offer an extended warrenty which is the con of buying at cost and not from a retailer who has a better chance to offer this.
 
Hemps said:
If you get an HDMI 1.3 pass-thru receiver you won't get the benefit of HD audio in any way, because the signal just passes through the receiver to the display (which won't be able to utilize the HD audio it is receiving). "Don't get pass through or a lot of things won't work because of the repeater architecture of the HDCP codes"


HDMI repeater passes audio (blu ray), HDMI switcher doesn't, HDMI passthrough is where the signal isn't touched, it's just passed straight through the reciever. As far as ver. 1.2 repeater or 1.3 passthrough, it really doesn't make a difference.

A repeater is more complicated. Repeater is a concept borrowed from computer networking technology, and could repeat (with amplification), switch, distribute, duplicate, or protect the signals.

A simple repeater has a small amplifier that can be used to extend an audio or video signal beyond the standard length specified for the cable.

A repeater that acts as a switch will take input from a multiple sources such as two DVD Players and send it one device, such as a TV. Irrespective of which DVD Player you use, you will be able to see the image on the TV.

A repeater that acts as a distributor takes input from a single device such as one DVD Player and sends it to multiple devices such as, say, TVs. As a distributor, only one output device will work at any one time. If more than one device is to be active, the repeater can also act as a duplicator.
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Hi,

Well both the DDW5000 and DDW5500 are unfortunately only Switchers but in terms of my budget I can't really go much higher unless at some later stage I can add a repeater?
 
marco79 said:
I paid R6300 for the Sony 6.2 HT-DDW5000 at Game a few weeks ago. Its excellent value for money. As far as the TV goes I am planning on getting either the 50" Samsung Plasma which is HD Ready and has a 100Hz processor (PS50B430) which Game had on special last weekend for R12999, or the 42" version was R7999 a few weeks before that.
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Sony 6.2 HT-DDW5000 - On special this weekend at HiFi Corp for R5999!!!!
 
IRG said:
Sony 6.2 HT-DDW5000 - On special this weekend at HiFi Corp for R5999!!!!
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Yeah,

Went to have a look at it last night. Very impressive

Still contemplating about paying the extra 2K to get the DDW5500 though
 
marco79 said:
I have this HT system at home and I know that it has 3 Component Input and 1 Component Output.

Here is the manual so you can have a look.

http://www.sony.co.za/support/manual/product/ht-ddw5000
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Well that is good to know. I was just quoting what I saw here:

http://www.sony.co.za/product/CompareProducts.action?site=hp_en_ZA_i&models=HT-DDW5500&models=MG-DDW5000

So then apart from the separate sub controller what makes the DDW5500 better and 2K more expensive (well R1000 when DDW5000 not on special) than the DDW5000 which comes with DVD Player too (did yours?)
 
Just did some phoning around and nobody is able to match the specials that Hi-Fi Corp has on the Sony Bravia 40" - S Series and Sony MG-DDW5000 this weekend

Also apart from furniture City I can't find anyone else who is stocking the HT-DDW5500

I tried

DionsWired
Cats Digital
Sound & Image
 
mbeylis said:
Just did some phoning around and nobody is able to match the specials that Hi-Fi Corp has on the Sony Bravia 40" - S Series and Sony MG-DDW5000 this weekend

Also apart from furniture City I can't find anyone else who is stocking the HT-DDW5500

I tried

DionsWired
Cats Digital
Sound & Image
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Get a price from Sounds Great, they could get it for you or call Sony and ask them who they supplied!
 
mbeylis said:
Well that is good to know. I was just quoting what I saw here:

http://www.sony.co.za/product/CompareProducts.action?site=hp_en_ZA_i&models=HT-DDW5500&models=MG-DDW5000

So then apart from the separate sub controller what makes the DDW5500 better and 2K more expensive (well R1000 when DDW5000 not on special) than the DDW5000 which comes with DVD Player too (did yours?)
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Thats why I said look in the box, There is sometimes a mix and match game on the play with these suppliers. I like the look and the Sub controller of the DDW5500 tho.
 
I have to agree. The DDW5500 does look better and the Sub-Controller is nice eye-candy

I found a Sony Centre in Eastgate who are selling the DDW5500 for R6999 although there Bravia 40" S Series is R11999 so I think I will go have a look there this afternoon
 
mbeylis said:
I have to agree. The DDW5500 does look better and the Sub-Controller is nice eye-candy

I found a Sony Centre in Eastgate who are selling the DDW5500 for R6999 although there Bravia 40" S Series is R11999 so I think I will go have a look there this afternoon
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Tell them the price at HiFi corp, maybe they can match it.

I spoke to Sony direct and of course the DDW5500 is the latest model with some improvements. The speakers I think is heavier so maybe more wood or copper/magnets so either way should be an improvement.
 
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mbeylis said:
Ok,

Google'd component video a bit.

Let me see if I got the just of this, correct me if I am wrong. Component video refers to the quality of the picture (signal) and is currently the green, blue and red cables

Component video also fully supports HDMI where as the next best S-Video does not

Seems that if I want to buy something that will last a while in terms of technology then the DDW5500 with component video is a good option

I assume then that the Sony DVD Player outputs signal in component video format?
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You will be advised to use the HDMI to LCD TV. If DVD player have HDMI output use it, that includes the sound else you have to use component video which then require the optical sound output for best performance but still not of the standard features of the HDMI sound.
 
mbeylis said:
So then apart from the separate sub controller what makes the DDW5500 better and 2K more expensive (well R1000 when DDW5000 not on special) than the DDW5000 which comes with DVD Player too (did yours?)
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Yes, the DDW5000 did come with a normal Sony DVD Player. No HDMI, only component out.
 
One last thought here

LCD vs Plasma

The general consensus among consumers and resellers to is to buy LCD, but why

Why is LCD better than Plasma and therefore the reason for being more expensive I assume

What are the pro's and con's of LCD and Plasma
 
ipodmusicman said:
@iceman23 Frontosa is a computer hardware/software supplier. i.e. they don't sell to the public. Being in IT, I strive to never buy tech retail unless retail gives me a better deal, which most of the time, is not the case. Just so glad our company has an account with them and they sell that TV that I want to get.

Unfortunately, they don't offer an extended warrenty which is the con of buying at cost and not from a retailer who has a better chance to offer this.
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Thanks. Maybe I will be a bit brave and just get it. Not sure though :(
 
mbeylis said:
One last thought here

LCD vs Plasma

The general consensus among consumers and resellers to is to buy LCD, but why

Why is LCD better than Plasma and therefore the reason for being more expensive I assume

What are the pro's and con's of LCD and Plasma
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Actually, unless you plan to use the set for HD gaming or as a stand-in pc monitor, opinion is heavily slanted towards plasma. Deeper blacks, fewer issues with ghosting, better reproduction of SD signal etc.

LCD is supposed to have a longer service life, though.
 
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