unfortunately, the local tv terrestrial broadcasting is still in the stone age at standard definition with 4:3 display ratio. the best way to watch it is with the phased out plasma.

what's your room size?
if your sitting distance is more than the screen width, you're still too far or the screen is still too small.

the main reason is low noise floor. XLR balanced connection is very useful in long wire runs. unfortunately, unlike pro audio, not all consumer AV items have full balanced connection. selling XLR balanced connection with unbalanced signalling is a joke.
it's a deep rabbit hole.

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Dec 28 2016, 12:24 PM

what saitong09 means is:
Oppo output1 > TV (with post HDMI2.1 standard)
Oppo output2 > AVR/Prepro (without HDMI2.1 standard)
...and media playback from the Oppo itself. Nothing to do with Oppo inputs for passthrough.

SSJBen, are you saying Oppo output2 is more laggy than output1? If you're talking about the input, yes, all additional input stages produce lag.

do you use an AVR or prepro? if yes, did you perform the calibration setup with the included mic? if yes, you should know the master volume.

Dual R115 should help with smoothing the frequency response.
If I were you, I'll go multi-subs any day.

what is your source (player)?

if your source is a PC, then it's simple. most pc has 5.1 analog audio output. the edifier DA5100 has 5.1 analog input. connection is easy. for the S760D, it's easier as it has more input options & built in dolby digital & dts 5.1 decoder. you can use either the 6 pairs of analog input or a single digital coax or optical cable.

if your source is a typical dvd player and you want 5.1 audio, please check the type of audio output options the player has. if it has 6 pairs of rca outputs (for 5.1), both the DA5100 & S760D will work and give you 5.1 audio. if the player has optical or coax digital output, the player can send 5.1 dolby or dts via a single optical cable or coax cable.

good enough for living room use? different people have different expectation. the S760D has more power. i'd avoid the DA5100 in a living room as it will be too weak for such room size.

add power amp

this is normal.

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Apr 3 2017, 06:46 PM

Use Speaker to line level converter.
Anyway, changing the AVR will be a better option.

Make sure you read this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaker_wire#Wire_gauge
Wire size depends on length.

+1
ignorance is bliss. better don't dig too deep

The only item lacking behind is projector. Probably have to wait a decade for consumer friendly Dolby Vision projectors.

how to buy when there's none?

what brand do you want?

it can end fast, but need to spend a lot

Too busy with my work. Needed some rest.

please define your home theater system. how many speakers do you expect? 5.1.2 or 5.1.4 ? there's a huge price gap there.

7.1.2 not possible at that budget

Most budget AVR already support .2 Atmos heights.