Need some help with audio/speaker systems

[ThrashZone]

Not sure just how bad your speaker are either if they shake the window glass and nick knacks I'm sure they're fine
John gave an excellent example fairly cheap
Save a while longer and go for one

 

[DavidE]

Could I just buy the receiver I want and hook speakers up to it and do it that way? But I do not have any digital speakers I don't think. Or is there no difference and only the receiver matters?

The receiver will make a difference.
I don't think "Digital Speakers" (if they exist and you can afford them) will make a difference...
I've never had anything but "2 wire analog connected" speakers in my 65 year lifetime.
I do use HDMI, Digital, RCA, USB, ... for connecting devices to an "Audio amplifier" ...

No matter what the input and technology used for these devices, the amplifier output uses a 2 wire analog connection for each speaker (i have 7.1) (and other sound playback devices).

If you are happy with your current speakers, shop for a receiver only.

Speakers marked as digital

Modern speakers marketed as 'digital' are always analog speakers, in most cases driven by an analog amplifier. The widespread use of the term 'digital' with speakers is a marketing ploy intended to claim better suitability with 'digital' source material (e.g., MP3 recordings), or impute 'higher technology' than some other speaker, and perhaps higher price. If pressed, manufacturers may claim the term means the product is 'ready' for input from digital players; this is true of essentially all speaker systems.

Source: Digital speakers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[andrew129260]

Could I just buy the receiver I want and hook speakers up to it and do it that way? But I do not have any digital speakers I don't think. Or is there no difference and only the receiver matters?

The receiver will make a difference.
I don't think "Digital Speakers" (if they exist and you can afford them) will make a difference...
I've never had anything but "2 wire analog connected" speakers in my 65 year lifetime.
I do use HDMI, Digital, RCA, USB, ... for connecting devices to an "Audio amplifier" ...

No matter what the input and technology used for these devices, the amplifier output uses a 2 wire analog connection for each speaker (i have 7.1) (and other sound playback devices).

If you are happy with your current speakers, shop for a receiver only.

Speakers marked as digital

Modern speakers marketed as 'digital' are always analog speakers, in most cases driven by an analog amplifier. The widespread use of the term 'digital' with speakers is a marketing ploy intended to claim better suitability with 'digital' source material (e.g., MP3 recordings), or impute 'higher technology' than some other speaker, and perhaps higher price. If pressed, manufacturers may claim the term means the product is 'ready' for input from digital players; this is true of essentially all speaker systems.

Source: Digital speakers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wait, so I can just use my current speakers and just get a digital newer receiver? Even though my speakers are from the 90's? Please do not laugh ha. So I can just buy a newer reciever with hdmi, hook up my current speakers and all is well? Now here is another question, would I then get surround sound or is that something I would need digital speakers for?

Example, Right now my speakers are just large left and right sounds. For example, my friend has a digital speaker system and in games if someone sneaks up behind you, the sound comes from the speaker behind you. Mine would just do it on the left or the right depending on the closest way I am turned. Does that make sense?

Thank you, all of you!!

 

[ThrashZone]

If having doubts about your speaker post an image and model,
I have a couple of large Sharp home speakers 18w-36h they will rattle the glass probably from the 90's
Also have a couple of 18w-24h generic's that are better same 90's

Older is sometimes better

 

[DavidE]

Wait, so I can just use my current speakers and just get a digital newer receiver? Even though my speakers are from the 90's? Please do not laugh ha. So I can just buy a newer reciever with hdmi, hook up my current speakers and all is well? Now here is another question, would I then get surround sound or is that something I would need digital speakers for?

Yes, you can get a new digital receiver and use your current speakers - all is well.
If you only have have 2 speakers, NO, you won't get true surround sound.
You would need to buy additional speakers for that.
Trying to find and tune adding more/different speakers will be a challenge...

You might get some type of "SRS" simulated surround sound with 2 speakers trying to sound like surround sound.
Personally, i hate "SRS", i prefer true 2 speaker stereo.

I would go with a system such as John posted in post #14.
I have a similar system, but mine is older, discontinued, and cost more

Go to Best Buy or any Audio merchants in your area.
See what they have - listen, look, think, ask ...
Take your time - you'll be living with the choice for years!

 

[andrew129260]

If having doubts about your speaker post an image and model,
I have a couple of large Sharp home speakers 18w-36h they will rattle the glass probably from the 90's
Also have a couple of 18w-24h generic's that are better same 90's

Older is sometimes better

They are so old there's no model. 2 of them are fisher, 2 sanyo, and rest are aiwa. I have 8 speakers total.

I really like this receiver:
Product Details for PID 11579

My receiver currently is Sony str-de197
Amazon.com: Sony STRDE197 Stereo Receiver (Discontinued by Manufacturer): Electronics

 

[ThrashZone]

A good one to build on,
I'm not crazy about all front surround sound
A better easier to follow spec's sheet,
Yamaha RX-V377 5.1 Channel Home Theater AV Receiver - Newegg.com

 

[ThrashZone]

I'll just say this 477 does have some blueray perks
Yamaha RX-V477 5.1 Channel Home Theater AV Receiver - Newegg.com - Newegg.com

 

[Layback Bear]

Andrew if you already have good sound equipment and want more control you might take a look at audio interface. They come in all kinds of price ranges.

Bunch of videos here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzqTVmEIT1s

 

[z3r010]

Only UK shopping sites come up in my searches and the prices of av receivers seem to wildly differ between our countries, so using the US site I know that has a good stock (new egg) the best one I can see that seems to fit your needs and budget is - Onkyo TX-SR333 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver - Newegg.com however it really needs the 3 front, 2 rear and sub to make it worth while, if you have all these speakers on your old system then you should be able to re-use them although I doubt a 90's sub would work on a modern unit.

 

[ThrashZone]

That one does use some 6ohms on 90w channels other is 8ohms at 65w :/
Yamaha 377 are 8ohms and 100w and 75w

my out of stock one shows 8ohms and 105 and 85w
I haven't had any issues with audio radio or iphone connected and old speakers I'm using all four home speakers just never hooked up to the t.v. - blueray dvd player..

 

[andrew129260]

Both the one I liked and the one z3r010 posted look fantastic. I want to thank you all so very much for helping me with all of this.

Very appreciated. I will update this thread once I scrape the money together and will let you know how it went!

Thanks everyone!

I can always update/buy any speakers that do not work. Luckily 4 of the ones I have are modern speakers, and the other 4 are ancient.

Reminder for myself for later:

One I like:

Amazon.com: Yamaha RX-V377 5.1-Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver: Electronics

One John suggested: (which I also like) -this one actually has more features for around the same price

Amazon.com: Onkyo TX-SR333 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver with Bluetooth: Electronics

ThrashZone one looks good:

above

Jack info video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzqTVmEIT1s


Thanks everyone!

 

[ThrashZone]

One obvious note on the one John posted is 6 hdmi inputs and 2 outputs
All quality is in hdmi not rca's
Plenty of room for other goodies
The Yamaha only has 4 inputs and 1 output
Congratulations on the nuptial
Cheers.