I'm finally making the jump from a Soundbar setup to a full surround setup in a new house. My receiver is the Pioneer VSX-72TXV (Vann's link), and I got a full set of Pioneer speakers to go with it. (2 FS51s, 2 BS21s, an Energy 10.3 sub, and the Pioneer center channel)
The problem is that this receiver (which is a hand-me-down from my brother) only has 2 HDMI inputs. I have 3 components that I want going through HDMI with surround sound. My cable/dish box, a Boxee Box media streamer that I use to stream my collection of ripped DVDs, and my PS3 which I use for Blu Rays AND 3D Blu Rays, as I have a Sony HX800 3DTV.
So what should I do to attack the setup? My initial thought is this: hook the cable/sat box and Boxee Box to the two HDMI ins, then use the HDMI out to my TV. Then hook the PS3 HDMI directly to the TV, and use the digital audio out from the PS3 to the receiver.
Is that a good approach, or is there another method using the TV perhaps? Just plug all HDMI inputs into the TV, then use the digital out from the TV to the receiver?
I'm new at setting up audio, so any advice would be appreciated!
I should add my setup is only 5.1, so I have no intention or need for 7.1 setups or HD audio like Dolby TrueHD.
The problem is that this receiver (which is a hand-me-down from my brother) only has 2 HDMI inputs. I have 3 components that I want going through HDMI with surround sound. My cable/dish box, a Boxee Box media streamer that I use to stream my collection of ripped DVDs, and my PS3 which I use for Blu Rays AND 3D Blu Rays, as I have a Sony HX800 3DTV.
So what should I do to attack the setup? My initial thought is this: hook the cable/sat box and Boxee Box to the two HDMI ins, then use the HDMI out to my TV. Then hook the PS3 HDMI directly to the TV, and use the digital audio out from the PS3 to the receiver.
Is that a good approach, or is there another method using the TV perhaps? Just plug all HDMI inputs into the TV, then use the digital out from the TV to the receiver?
I'm new at setting up audio, so any advice would be appreciated!
I should add my setup is only 5.1, so I have no intention or need for 7.1 setups or HD audio like Dolby TrueHD.
