confused! interested in this model HT-SF470 but at sony style m'sia website the model is HT-SF360 ( http://www.sonystyle.com.my/ProductListing...pmodel=HT-SF360 ) also same price RM1999.

the Sony Style website is not updated..HT-SF360 is the older model.

i suggest you go to any Sony Style outlets / Sony Centers and buy there. (can get some discounts, etc)

u should get sony"s bdv e970w home theater system. it really rocks. i just got one.

Bro,

Look for forumer Bro Aaronwee a.k.a Sony Specialist . Bought 1 unit of HT-SF470 last month from him.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1234347&hl=

Rgds.

home cinema & HT-SF470 gurus,

how to connect 2 digital coax inputs to this receiver (from astroHD & DVD player)? This receiver has 1 coax input only

Why use coaxial to connect to the HTib when you can have HDMI for Astro HD ?

It is my understanding that 5.1 sound does not go through hdmi, that's what the digital coax connector is for. The astro HD setup guide also recommends connecting audio to HT receiver via digital coax.

Also, to get 5.1 sound on PS3 I should connect audio separately via digital optical, this is my understanding........sorry, newbie here. Appreciate any HT experts' clarification. Thanks!

Thank you so much bro... for the recommendation

anybody care to comment?

HDMI does carry 5.1 even 7.1, it carries both image and sound.

so why the astroHD manual say to connect sound via coax to get better sound?

does astro byond box even have digital optical port?

Both Byond and Byond PVR only have coaxial output.. no optical

That correct.....=)

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Added on October 28, 2010, 4:34 pmBecause it is digital sound instead of analog......=)



This post has been edited by angalc557: Oct 28 2010, 04:34 PM

Time to wake up this sleepy topic.

I browse around, and find this topic, and read with utmost interest. Previously using ad-hoc solutions as my HT needs (Astro + AC Ryan connected to Creative DDTS-100 decorder output to Creative Gigawords 550 5.1 speakers) until the rear speaker starts making popping sounds (the infamous gigaworks problem).

I pm'ed bro sbd18 asked him few questions and his personal opions about this HTB. Convinced by his words, I reach out bro aaronwee, and he gives me good price, together with TDM-BT1 bluetooth digital media port attachment. Make order through him, and collect the whole things from him at cyberjaya last monday (great seller tho! really recommend him if you are looking to buy any sony products. he will immediately register you with online warranty during COD. thumbs up!).

That monday night I spend nearly three hours dismantling my current setup, unboxing, installing and testing the whole things. My cable clutters and power plugs drastically reduced, manual is well documented, and overall experience was butterly smooth. Configuring back my Harmony 880 remote, and all things are ready to entertain me.

My verdict? Much better sound reproduction (albiet a bit boomy, but can toned down) that my existing setup, and correctly decode all Dolby and DTS sounds coming in from my AC Ryan. Bluetooth playback from my Macbook Pro and Iphone also very good.

A great affordable HTB, and can't go wrong with it if you are looking for a good 5.1 system. As for me I don't have any MKV's with HD audio, and my LCD is only 32' size, so I think this box suits my needs well. Plus this box support 3D passthrough, so its a bit future proof if i decide to upgrade my tv later.

This post has been edited by tarm: Nov 24 2010, 01:42 PM

Hi, rally interested in the HT-SF470.

i have read thru the whole thread and mostly have positive review for movies.

any review on music? plays music well? good bass?

thanks

How does 3D pass through works?

update price for Sony HT-SF470.. still rm1999?

u will have to check with Sony Styles or Sony Centers.

they might not carry this model anymore unless they keep old stock.

anyway, there's a new line of HTIB from Sony, ranging RM1.5-2k.

This post has been edited by wiNd: Jul 8 2011, 11:31 AM

I'm little late in the game but I've just bought the system. Will give an early impression after I have tested enough blurays on it.

MY current setup Sony ps3, xbox360, Sony 40ex520, sf470 all thru hdmi.

How much is the digital media port bluetooh Thingy btw?