Surround System Suggestions

[bradyboyy88]

Hi,
I am new to surround sound but I was going to help my girlfriends father set up a new surround sound system in his living room. He is getting a 65 inch samsung led tv (3d ready) so this would top it off. He currently has a 5.1 surround sound system(wired) which he purchased back in the day with a STR-DE845 receiver. He wants a wireless speaker set up but from what I have read it seems like its more popular to just have wireless rear speakers only ? I was hoping I could get some advice on a speaker setup with wireless rear as stated or wireless all and possibly tall side speakers to put next to tv I am not sure about any compatability problems I could run upon if I were to not buy a all in one kit incase all my requirements are met so any advice in that area would be nice. I literally have never messed with audio so I dont know if he needs an amp or another receiver for this so this setup so this will be a learning process.

They do not want to spend to much money for this so the best bang for the buck under 450 is probably more reasonable.

 

[legokill101]

there is really little reason to go 7.1 over 5 unless he is determined

 

[bradyboyy88]

there is really little reason to go 7.1 over 5 unless he is determined

Okay then 5.1 it is, but he is determined to get the wireless rear speakers. Any recommendations on that type of system. I am sure technology has to have improved since his sony system I mentioned above.

 

[legokill101]

though he does relize he could end up having to deal with more cables with wirless since each speaker needs it own power cable

 

[bradyboyy88]

though he does relize he could end up having to deal with more cables with wirless since each speaker needs it own power cable

ahh I forgot about that! Alright I need to re think this then. What is the cleanest solution if you cant go through the walls? Sorry for being vague but I literally have never messed with a home theater system before. Thanks

 

[legokill101]

get this http/www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015A8Y5M?tag=at055-20 and this http/fluance.com/product/AVHTB_Surround_Sound_Home_Theater_5_Speaker_System.eng-97.html and the you can hide the cables one of two ways for the suround speakers a. running under the flor and comming out in a conceeled place or two tapining it to the bottom modling and painting the tape

 

[bradyboyy88]

Thanks legokill I appreciate the advice,now what about the receiver? Would it be best to just use those sony ones or get a new one? Also, I noticed those speakers are not hdmi, is that not a cabling used for speakers?

 

[legokill101]

use the sony one for sure you use speaker wire like this http/www.amazon.com/RCA-AH16100SR-16-Gauge-Speaker-Wire/dp/B0029HHIDY/ref=pd_cp_e_2 and use optical audio out to conedt it however you need to make sure the optical out is set to 5.1 as somtimes it defulty to 2.1 or 2.0