Just bought Sony 3D TV/HTIB package...

Hello All,

So SONY got me on an impluse I bought their 3D TV/HTIB/glasses/movies/games package deal. I think it's a good deal and seems like a loss leader to me just to get the technology out there. I'm not a usual early adopter, or an extreme audio file but do a decent amount of PS3 gaming.

KDL-55HX800
BVD-E570
Two-3D glasses
Some free games and movies
for like 3000 total.


So my only problem with the package is there are no HDMI inputs. So the only option is HDMI out of the DVD and playstation to the TV then optical audio out to the receiver. I've been doing some research and that shows optical audio can not carry multi-channel audio (3 +) or the newer audio formats/standards.

So I see myself having 2 options.

1. Just deal with the disadvantage of no HDMI inputs, use optical and be happy. I imagine it will not sound bad at all, but just won't handle the top of the line now and especially going into the future.

2. Sell the HTIB w/o opening it, as well as my current used Samsung HTZ-520, and buy a HTIB setup that will do 3D and has HDMI inputs.


Any thoughts on Optical vs. HDMI being worth the sell and buy hassle? Guess a possible problem is there aren't too many choices for the 3D HTIB systems.

Thanks

Thanks afrogt, I like the cut of your jib. I have been meaning to stop F'ing around and get a decent setup. Problem is, I know less about sound then I do video so I guess I'm going to have to start doing some research.

I kinda wanted a full SONY setup (reciever/TV/PS3), thinking that may give me some advantages but the HTIB are really underpowered, and not much cheaper then the options you linked too. I'm leaning towards the Denon as I'm not sure the "bookshelf" speakers of the Jamos would be all the pratical (ie. fit on average speaker stands). Although, I like the sound of a 200 watt sub.

You guys have any thoughts which one would give the biggest bang for the buck? I couldn't tell if any of them had the semi-wireless rear speakers? Or perhaps that technology doesn't really lend itself to real Home theaters?

PS. Not sure how hard it would be to sell the 2 systems either, guess there's always craigslist or this forum's selling section.

I'm in a 16 x 20 room that opens to a kitchen that's bout 11 ft deep, both with 10 ft ceilings. So that's a fair amount of space. It's the main reason I don't want to run cables around to the rear speakers if possible.