the speaker connectors are proprietary type...only the wires connecting to the speakers are positive and negative while to the hts its sony plugs...

in regards to PS3 and WDTV, yes they do decode DTS over HDMI...

cheers...

well i was working night shift...plus watching the game...

Hi, thanks for your reply. You mean the included speaker cables are proprietary type? Whereby the end connecting to the receiver is a proprietary plug connector and the end connecting to the speakers is the 2 wire positive negative type? Let me try downloading the soft copy user manual and see. If it is proprietary then I need to re-consider getting the pioneer HTP-819SW instead which will cost me RM3.3k. Thought the HT-SF470 would be a cheaper alternative for me.

yes correct to both of your questions...

if u have the money i would go for HTP-819SW...i was thinking of that as well but wanted a cheaper alternative...i heard u can get it around RM3k at desa home theater but haven't confirmed it myself...with HTP-819SW u can confirm TrueHD decoding without any issues...

cheers...

I know. HTP-819SW was my choice until I bumped into this thread and saw the specs for the SF470. I am from Penang, hence can only shop around Penang. The cheapest price I found for HTP-819SW was RM3299. Very pricey if comparing it to the SF470. Oh well, guess I'll have to shop around some more or maybe postpone my HT setup purchase. But thanks for your responses bro sbd18.

This post has been edited by phat_newbie: Jun 28 2010, 02:51 PM

all HT-SF470 owners, what's the volume level u usually use? 15? 20? or more?

depends actually...

for b.yond hd i'm using between 20 to 25...

for bluray movies anywhere between 25 to 35...

i feel the bass is very loud/heavy even though i use 20 (for bluray movies)

maybe becos my room is small...

now i set bass -3.0

so high the volume settings? i am using SF2300 normally only set to 18 when playing BD and my wife already complaining. i see that this model is upgrade from SF2300, this should be a decent option for those who looking for low budget HT.

on separate note, since it doesn't decode DTSHDMA and DTHD, you can set it to LPCM together with PS3/BDP to get HD audio.

This post has been edited by xbox360ps3: Jun 29 2010, 03:26 PM

I'm using sf2300, my ideal volume for bd movies are between 21 - 23.

But minus 2 for bass, too loud imo, whole condo was shaking lol

yup its very bassy...especially b.yond....axn hd the worst of the lot...

u guys used the Auto Digital Calibration? after calibration, there will be changes on the TONE LEVELS

i wonder 0.0 levels (default) r better or after calibration (front, rear, sub, etc)

This post has been edited by wiNd: Jul 2 2010, 08:52 PM

Hi bro sdb18, I took the plunge and bought the SF470 anyway. Best Denki in Penang gave me a very good price for it. Got too tempted. Haha. But the only problem is they don't have stock and need to order. So, I am still waiting for my set to be delivered.

As for the proprietary connector problem, I figured I can just twist the included speaker cables with my concealed cables together and maybe insulate them using the black tape, and then connect the other end of my concealed cables to the surround speakers. Connectivity shouldn't be a problem I hope. Very eager to test it with my PS3 via HDMI and also my WDTV Live via toslink.

This post has been edited by phat_newbie: Jul 6 2010, 08:37 PM

where u guys place the centre speaker?... due to its small size, i placed it on top of the receiver.

why u using toslink for WDTV Live?
Just plug HDMI also can get video & audio rite?

im using Sony HT-SF2300
its serve me well
just compare with with Sony HT-SF470
its same price when i bought mine before
its support 3D which is the AV next new things to look at
its using the same surround speaker

im highly recommend this latest HTib for those who live in apartment / condo / small room
the best & cheap HT solution to start with

infront of ur LCD TV

mine is placed between the lcd's stand and lcd...nice enuff slot to fit in...

A quick update. Setup my set on Thursday after Best Denki sent it over. Plugged in my PS3 and tried GOW3 on it. Fantastic!!!! Then plugged in WDTV, no surround sound. I believe the WDTV Live can only passthru the DTS signal via HDMI and cannot decode it into LPCM prior sending it into the receiver. Tried it several times and still no surround. My cousin has his 1st Gen WDTV connected via toslink to his Pioneer AVR 818 and according to him it's the only way to get DTS surround. His AVR can only passthru the signal as well.

Now waiting for my condo to be ready and then I will mount up my plasma along with the front speakers and front speaker. This set is really a value for money set with 3 HDMI in and 2 optical in. No regrets over purchasing it. Just bought a 1.5m elcheapo toslink cable for RM15 in my hometown. Hopefully it works.

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Added on July 12, 2010, 2:35 amLatest update guys. Just discovered that this set "does" decode DTS over HDMI. Don't even need an optical cable in this case. Tried this with the WDTV Live (need to enable the digital audio output in the settings) and it will decode DTS via HDMI. Wasted my RM15 for the 1.5m optical cable. Haha...

This post has been edited by phat_newbie: Jul 12 2010, 02:35 AM

Is the price for ht-sf470 still selling 1999 ? I saw there is promotion in Sony selling this set of HtiB + PS3 for 2999. Was wondering is it worth it ?

If you haven't got a PS3 and plan on getting one, then the package for RM2,999 is definitely worth it. Otherwise, try asking around at other shops rather than Sony Centers e.g Best Denki because they'll give you a small discount.