QUOTE(rublik @ Aug 17 2010, 12:33 PM)
You could get a panasonic home theater set with arc (audio return channel). By using the same brand (with HDMI connection), u will be able to use either remote of tv or home theater to control volume or change channel (viera link). Also ur tv supports ARC so when u connect with a home theater with ARC, there will less cable at the back as the audio is sent through hdmi to the home theater from the tv when watching astro or tv channels (no audio cable required)
It will good to get a blu-ray home theater as u can enjoy more ur full HD plasma.
As for me, i am using Panasonic P50U20K plasma with SC-BT735 (Panasonic blu-ray home theater) and astro beyond. Connection via HDMI (2 cables only at the back)
How much is the SC-BT735?
Actually i am using my ps3 for gaming cum bluray player and also got to connect my Media Player (for MKV files), Astro and DVD Player all to the TV, that is why

how to connect to external audio? left out my dvd recorder which i am not considering to connect to the Astro decoder
any panasonic home theater that comes with speakers or soundbars only?
also thinking of the edifier S730D (got optical input), but dunno whether can use or not or the sound good enough or not?
Thanks