If I bought this and an HDMI switchbox, I could have all of my HDMI components (DirecTV, XBox360, HD-DVD player) going through this HTIAB? Plus there'd still be a couple of spots left for regular audio components?
NitroJMS
11-10-07, 12:56 AM
It doesn't have HDMI input, just an out for the DVD player. I'd personally stay clear of Philips audio as its never seemed to good to me. Save a few more bucks up and grab a Samsung or Panasonic if you just want something basic or even the Onkyo HTSR600 which normally runs between $250-300. The Onkyo has alot of inputs (no HDMI though) and can be expanded nicely since its more of a real receiver.
Spiky
11-10-07, 12:57 AM
No. This thing is a DVD/receiver combo. It mainly has outputs, not inputs. You would need an HDMI switcher, with the HDMI going to the TV for video. And you would need a digital coax audio switcher, with the output going to the HTiB. And since I'm guessing some/all of those sources you have don't offer digital coax, you'd need converters from optical to coax.
abrg923
11-10-07, 03:14 PM
So what would be some good recommendations on inexpensive HITABs with plenty of audio inputs and HDMI? I don't need something super fancy - just something with speakers, decent enough sound, and HDMI/plenty of audio ins.
Sdallnct
11-10-07, 10:51 PM
So what would be some good recommendations on inexpensive HITABs with plenty of audio inputs and HDMI?
Since you state "good recommendations" I would say there are none.
The Onkyo is about the only one regularly recommended for a theater in a box and not sure his has HDMI.
Spiky
11-11-07, 07:18 PM
I would say there are no "inexpensive HITABs with plenty of audio inputs" at all. Good, bad or anything. You can look at receivers in the $300 range and up (maybe less on deals), or you can look at a mix of switches.
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