KDL 40EX503 and STR DH820

[stepled1]

i've just recently bought the Sony 40Ex503 and am considering purchasing an av system such as the Sony STRDH820 to improve the sound while watching movies . i'm new to this and i'm not sure about an av system as it seems quite complex especially issues concerning sinc problems. does this tv have ARC in HDMI 1, it's a 2010 model as it doesn't have skype installed although i only bought it about 1 mth ago from PC World!

Richer Sounds have this AV receiver on special offer so i'm very tempted. has anyone used this receiver. i currently have a panasonic blu ray player and virgin HD V box linked to the TV via HDMI leads, if i buy this receiver then everything is linked through it and then one HDMI to the tv?

i'd be grateful for any advice before i decide to buy this receiver.

[Bravia55HX · Accepted solution]

Hi stepled1,

this is a very nice A/V amp indeed and at that price point pretty good value, if i was in the market to replace my Sony Amp i would have it already!

i cannot find any reference to the ARC in the tv, as the ARC was implemented in the later version of the HDMI leads ( it was probably there before) as all HDMI leads are fully wired, this in itself is not a problem if the tv does not support it, you can use the Toslink connectors and a digital optical cable, theres a gold range one on Amazon on special offer for £7.95, theres is also a pro gold HDMI on special too for £11.99, good cable.

speakers will set you back a few bob too, the full 7 channels (2 fronts, a centre, 2 sides, and 2 rears) plus the .2 is for 2 subwoofers!

enjoy!