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Home Cinema System: Do I need HDMI inputs?

  • I want to buy a DVD/Blu-Ray Home Cinema System, but I also want surround sound for my Freesat+ HD box and my HDMI PC connection. Do I need to get a system with 2 x HDMI inputs? Or do I just plug the system into my TV and it will provide surround sound for everything connected to the TV?

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    Those home theater in a box are not very reliable system and most of the time you can not add anything to it or upgrade at a later date. With what you want to connect, I would recommend looking at an Onkyo HT-S 3300, it is a 5.1 receiver and a set of speakers for under $400 at Fry's Electronic. This is more reliable than those home theater in box. Just add a Panasonic blu ray disc player to it and you have a nice system. HDMI connection would provide the best video and audio connect to the receiver and then to the tv. Hope this will help you out.

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No. Your TV cannot de-code surround information. You will want an HDMI input for every HD source you plan to use. Read bbt91945's answer. It is great advice.

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