for 4k dude, you planning on getting a full 7.1 channel set up of 5.1 channel set up?
Seem you should go for the 7.1 to enjoy the best out of your PS3 dude, but since there are so many brands out there, i really feel that you need time to shop around and test test test the speakers of your choice.

As different people have different criterias they wanna meet on their speaker set up.
High end set up cost around RM10K easilly for brands like BOSE, B&O, etc

Maybe try to read more reviews on speakers set up in mags like WHAT Hi Fi, Stuff Magazine or T3.

Cheers dude
QS

Creative Gigaworks 7.1 or Logitech Z5500 would do

For cheap but decent quality, the suitable combination is Creative S750 + Creative DDTS-100. Cost around 2k maybe..

For RM4000, you could get a pretty decent system. 

First of all I would not recommend sony as I think sony doesn't make good recievers and speakers. 

Bose is way overprice and they are so so only.  A lot of people are attracted to Bose because they come in very small package and very attractive styling but sound wise its really not very attractive if you are an audiophile.  You can easily get a cheaper sets that is way better than a Bose.

And don't get those 5.1 surround system that comes with those nice looking speakers and DVD players with some cool looking woofers.  Those really sucks.  Get some good bookshelf speakers from UK and match it with a good subwoofer and you should get better sound than even the BOSE can't match!!

For receivers, I would recommend Harmon Kardon AVR 245 or AVR 145.  It sounds great and it would match the PS3 in the looks department.  It's rated 50W RMS and its a high current amp.  Don't be fool by the 50W per channel only as this is a high current amp which can easily beat those rated 100W.  One thing you should know about channel power rating such as those used by Sony or Yamaha etc is that they rate their amp base on maximum watts per channel which means that the maximum output per channel is 100w but it rarely can achieve that and it won't sound good at that output too.

Here is a link to Harmon Kardon website and go check it out how beautiful the AVR 245 looks and its a perfect match when place beside the PS3.

Harmon Kardon

"Question:  Is there any difference between a cheap (i.e. $10 HDMI cable) and an expensive (i.e. $150 HDMI cable)???"

I have an EE degree.  I work as a broadcast engineer.  I live and breath digital and analog signals every day.  So yes, you could say I'm qualified to give the answer to this question...

That answer is, "No, an expensive HDMI cable will make NO difference in the quality of your picture OR sound"

RM4k can get u Sony STR-DA5200ES, the only amp from Sony that has graphical user interface similar to PS3.

Nooo...  I won't want to get a Sony receiver if I were you.  There so many better choice than Sony at RM4000.

of cos u can , neoardi

I have just order a AV receiver which comes with HDMI v1.2, 2 input/ 1 output. Now i need some advice on wat type of speaker to get for 7 channel experience!!! Prefer to be desktop size!!! What brand for really good uncompressed sound!!!!!!!

ehhh not sure
this is the feature i know:

* Number of Channels - 7.1 Channels
* Stereo Mode Power - 150 Watt @ 6 ohm, 1 kHz, THD: 1%
* Surround Mode Power - 150 Watt @ 6 ohm, 1 kHz, THD: 1%
* Surround Sound - Dolby Digital(R), DTS(R), DTS ES(R), THX EX(R), Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, THX(R)
* DSP Modes - 7 CH Stereo, Action, Classical, Drama, Jazz, Mono Movie, Musical, Sci-Fi
* Rear Input Connectors - RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 6, Digital Coaxial x 2, Digital Optical x 3, Composite (Video) x 4, S-Video x 4, Component x 3, HDMI x 2
* Rear Output Connectors - RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 3, Digital Optical x 1, Composite (Video) x 3, S-Video x 3, Component x 1, HDMI x 1
* Front A/V Connections - Composite x 1, Couple RCA Jack x 1, Headphones x 1, Optical x 1, S-Video x 1
* PC Interface - USB
* Analog Inputs - 7.1 Channels x 1
* Preamp Outputs - 7.1 Channels
* Component Video Bandwidth - 100 MHz
* Number of Zones - 2
* Speaker Impedance - 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm
* Tuner Presets - 30 Channels
* Tone Controls - Bass & Treble
* On Screen Display

I got it RM2800.

All Sifus,

Im looking for a 5.1 ch surround system. Currently, my Samsung LCD is connected to my PS3 via HDMI and to my normal DVD via the normal connectors that came with it.

Im currently looking at the HITBs - Sony DAV-DZ555k, Pioneer PIO-HTZ555 or the Pioneer PEE-HTP2700. Alternate will be the Logitech 5500 (which means I will still use my old DVD player). Budget <RM1.8k.

I know i should connect my PS3 to the HTIBs / Logitech via optical input. Tapi kalau ada HDMI in pun boleh kan ie:

LCD TV -> PS3 (HDMI) -> HTIBs / Logitech?

My grouse like most of u is that the newer HTIBs don't have optical input.

Having the PS3 is a blast, but getting the best value for money 5.1 ch surround system is quite pening lah for me. Pls advise.

Thanks.

wow, the 999 one got any hdmi in or optical in?

but why got 2 subwoofer

Guy guy, new here.. for your information, I own the muteki series.. and the hdmi just pass through, it won't support uncompress PCM from blu-ray
that's mean the audio just came out from your tv speaker     don't be fool by the price like I did

shumaky, what is the exact model of the 5.2ch sony home theatre system? can you give us some reviews on its performance?

i wonder why need to have 2 sub woofers. will it be way too loud in terms of low frequency (or the bass) performance? sound boomy?

yeah, for those on a tight budget can consider it as it is less than 1k but you have coaxial, optical inputs. just wonder how's its overall performance and whether it is worth buying for such price tag.

or is there any online review about this model?

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Added on September 20, 2007, 10:56 am

yeah, kinda spooky indeed. why like that? 

hoho ya lor...

ko punya ape bro?post sket gambos...

ape nama model tu?join us 5.2 la bro...

tp klau org mcm ko amik 7.1 la bro.ko guna bravia X 52" kan?...