Sony HT-SS2300 info thread... - Page 4

Now just because it is upscaled it doesn't mean that the picture will look better. And PS3 is considered a good upscaling player but there are better ones out there.

I just got a S350 and am now looking to get a HTiB. Im interested in the SS2300 cause it will match my player and its relatively cheap compared to other options. In reading this thread i think i know the answer but i want to make sure, with the S350 i can bitstream dts-hdma and truehd through hdmi to the ss2300 for hd sound right?

The 350 will bitstream TrueHD and DTS-MA.

I think that the upscaling on PS3 looks great. I have an HD-DVD that upscales as well and think the PS3 is smoother. I can't speak to the sound since I haven't tried my HD-DVD player with my SS2300 but the PS3 sounds great as well. My favorite thing about the PS3 with regard to BD and DVD is the lack of load time. The time between putting a disc in and starting to watch it is nearly zero in comparison to other BD and HD-DVD I've experienced.

I'm looking to buy a HTIB for my Samsung LCD. I'm not an audiophile, but want everything to work well. Should I go with the SS2300?

What about the Samsung HT-AS720ST or the Onkyo HT-S5100?

The ss2300 is a nice system but it really boils down to what you will use it for. I would check some reviews on BB, Circuit City and Amazon...gather opinions and see which would fit you best. If you decide to go with the ss2300 and have a PS3, beware of the minor issue I posted earlier in this forum.

Thanks. If I get any game system it would be a Wii. Any issues with that?

I'm looking at pairing my Sony PS3 and Samsung LCD with this HTIB soon. Have you not found a solution to your PS3 problem after all this time?

Anyone else having problems with the PS3?

I have not found a solution but know that it is very intermitent and happens maybe 15% of the time, so it's not a constant problem. I haven't had any time to look around or inquire about a solution but if you have time you should see if you can dig anything up on it. Let me know if you find anything. Don't let this stop you from buying the ss2300 though!

Just picked up the sony HT-SS2300 this morning @ best buy along with a sony BDP-S350 for the amazing price of $499. They have a special combo deal when you buy both units, i was planning on buying the HT-SS2300 in the next couple weeks to replace my sony DAV-HDX 265 which works great imo. I wanted to step up to blue ray also so this deal was perfect timing for me. , it sounds very good crisp & clear audio and the S350 is amazing video is superb. So far i've watched I AM Legend and the incredible hulk on blue ray and both look & sound amazing, i'm so happy to have finally jumped on the blue ray bandwagon. It's the best $500 i've spent this year, and so far i'm loving my early x-mas gift.

couldn't agree more...congrats on your new toys. On the movie Hulk, one of the parts i liked most was when Bruce sent the data through e-mail and the proceeding scene showing how the data was going through the net. The sound was awesome, i could not only hear the sound but literally feel the sounds moving inside my living room. (left to right from the back then across the room and all over...) just wow.

i returned it though to get the Onkyo S6100 for the 7.1. But for the price i think the SS2300 is a very able and good system. I'm missing it for it's crisp and clear sound and no hassle set-up (ie. no need to buy heftier gauge speaker wires)

Just wanted to say that the small compact speakers in this unit sound amazing for their size, even the tiny sleek center channel sounds very good for it's size voices come out very clear and the sub packs quite a wallop. I watched the incredible hulk again and dam does it sound great at volume 20, holy cow i'm really liking this system. For the price of this combo it's truly a great system imho, sure there are better systems out there but for $500 it's hard to beat. Sony has an affordable winner here, i'm a happy guy.

Is it possible to replace the passive subwoofer with a more powerful, active one?

Have heard the subwoofer is not powerful enough depends on people's taste. I am thinking about SF2300 which comes with pretty nice stands and have the same spec as SS2300. The front and surround are really beautiful and heard good words on their quality as well. The only weak point is the subwoofer. It will be great if there is a chance to upgrade it.

Don't think it's possible to swap subs since it gets all it's power from the main unit, imo the passive sub does a pretty good job. With blue ray dvd's it has very good bass enough for me at least, i have my sub set at +2 and it pounds pretty good.

Hey there. I just got this system and a Sony BDP-S350 Blu-ray player. I have a question about PCM 5.1.

I got "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" and saw it was PCM 5.1 compatible. I've read up on PCM a bit but am still confused on what setting to use on both the Blu-ray player and sound system to achieve the best sound results when pushing PCM.

When I'm watching "Order of the Phoenix" I have the sound system's Auto Format Direct mode set to multi stereo, which has this description: "Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers." This sounds best, as I can clearly hear all minute sound details. But I'm unsure if this is the best setting I could use for optimal audio when playing a Blu-ray with PCM 5.1.

Any help for this audio newbie would be great! Thanks all.

Hey guys, I currently have a CT100 but I found out that I can get a refurb HT-SS2200 for $300 and a SS2300 for $320. Is it worth it? Differences between 2200 and 2300?

I am considering purchasing the ss2300 HTIB. I have Sony 46Z4100, PS3, & BDP-550. If I connect the HDMI from Cable, PS3, and BDP to the receiver, then to the TV from receiver, will the output produce Audio and video or just audio? Or do I need to set up separate audio from each component tothe receiver? Any help here is greatly appreciated, have a good day.

Connecting as you've described will give you surround sound - no separate audio connections required.

I just received this unit as an early Christmas present, and I'm impressed with the sound so far. But after reading and re-reading the instructions, I can't for the life of me figure out how to plug my cable box directly into the SS2300 via HDMI and get sound/video. I have my PS3 hooked up, and my A2 HD DVD player, and both work flawlessly -- I press Blu-ray and DVD on my player depending on which I'm using. But if I hook up the cable box, I have no idea what button to press to get it to work. Am I missing something? I ended up hooking it up via optical for sound and directly to my TV for video, but I'd love not to switch inputs every time I switch back and forth. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance -- it is much appreciated.

I'm interested in the HT SS2300 but only for the receiver, has anyone tried driving full size speakers with this receiver????

I'd like to know as well. from the looks of the back, it looks like this uses custom speaker connections on the back (see other images):

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665368399

In my case, I'd like to continue using the same speakers, but I have pre-wired speaker cabling in my house that I'd like to use for the rears

Anybody? I can't figure it out

Where can I get this unit with a Blu Ray for that insanely inexpensive price as previously posted? Also, will this work with a Panasonic PT-AX200U Projector?

Thanks!

That insanely inexpensive price is over that combo was on sale a couple weeks ago at best buy. $499 for both was a great deal i had to pick it up.

Was anyone able to hook up their TV to the SS2300 via HDMI? If so, do you know what input I need to select for it to work? Thanks.

I believe the manual says to to push the sat button on the remote

On the reciever, must I connect audio and vido separately, or can I connect components to the receiver HDMI inputs and receive both video to TV and audio to receiver through speakers by using only one (1) HDMI cable for each component? Thaks a lot!

Just watched the first 30mins. of 'Wanted' on blue ray gonna watch the rest tonight after work, the DTS 5.1-HD sound track sounds fantastic on this thing. The HT-SS2300 is truly amazing for the price imo, more to come.

I thought I read the manual cover to cover, but never saw this. Nevertheless, SAT does indeed do the trick, so thank you!

One other question about this unit: what sound setting do you all use? There's Cinema A, B, C, and a couple other settings. I want the most pure sound when watching Blu-rays. Is there a particular setting?

It's a great speaker system, especially considering the price. I watched the BD of "The Strangers" the other night and the hi-def sound made this mediocre movie terrifying.

I have mine set at cinema B it seems to be the best setting for me, and yes i agree it's a great little system for the $.