Can you use theatre Audio systems for other devices

[mbp19]

Hello I am not sure whether this has been asked before I looked around. Firstly I must apologize as I am new to theatre systems too.

So I have recently purchased a new projector and I wish to purchase a surround sound system too, I would like to use this to watch dvds, television, play music and games. Is this possible and what setup would I need? Also I would like to have a good system for sound direction if that is the right terminology any suggestions? would be much appreciated thank you. Also my room is about 6m x 8m big, with plenty of beams to hide cables on the roof and walls. Unless I should get a wireless system.

here would be my ideal setup if you can bare with my drawing abilities http/i.imgur.com/6ASyg3g.png.

 

[ssddx]

do you intend to hook up multiple devices (such as a gaming console, dvd player ,pc, cable box, etcetera) or just one or two devices?

for multiple devices you will want a receiver and i would shy you away from buying a HTIB type setup. often HTIB sets arent all that good at connecting multiple devices unless they include a real receiver unit (often its a dvd player/receiver combo).

if all you have is a single source or even two sources i would still shy you away from HTIB units (they suck compared with what you can buy seperately for just a bit more $) but a HTIB would work.

let us know exactly what you want to hook up before we give you any real options. also list your budget.

 

[Wolfshadw]

What you're trying to accomplish is definitely very doable. In fact, it's very similar to my set up. While I only have my HTPC connected to my Onkyo HT-S3200 HTIB, it can do all the things you're wanting to do (movies, TV, music... I have a separate system for games).

-Wolf sends

 

[mbp19]

do you intend to hook up multiple devices (such as a gaming console, dvd player ,pc, cable box, etcetera) or just one or two devices?

for multiple devices you will want a receiver and i would shy you away from buying a HTIB type setup. often HTIB sets arent all that good at connecting multiple devices unless they include a real receiver unit (often its a dvd player/receiver combo).

if all you have is a single source or even two sources i would still shy you away from HTIB units (they suck compared with what you can buy seperately for just a bit more $) but a HTIB would work.

let us know exactly what you want to hook up before we give you any real options. also list your budget.

I would like to spend $600 or less. Yes I would like to use many devices but if it comes to it i would be happy to swap cables (i.e. hdmi and analouge, sound etc) manually. As long as I can have all my devices and cables I need on the one table.
Thanks for your help guys.

 

[mbp19]

What you're trying to accomplish is definitely very doable. In fact, it's very similar to my set up. While I only have my HTPC connected to my Onkyo HT-S3200 HTIB, it can do all the things you're wanting to do (movies, TV, music... I have a separate system for games).

-Wolf sends

I'll look into it when I get home. thank you,

 

[ssddx]

if you dont mind pulling plugs a htib would work

i would still suggest a receiver and picking out some speakers though. if you do a bit of looking around you can get good deals.

have a look on ebay... some nice deals on there.

you can even get big names such as klipsh and boston acoustics for half of retail if your timing is right.