 | Quote: |  | | |  | Originally Posted by Rjupiter |  | | | | | | | | | I don't want a home theater system, I have speakers, and the sony's, if you look at the fine print/specs, you will find that there is issues with the audio/video through HDMI (whee is passes through etc...) | |  | |  | |
You're going to find some sort of issue with any component you look at, unless you're willing to fork out much more than $800.
| | Quote: | | | | | | | | | | | As for channels 5.1 or 7.1 is fine just as long as it can do what I want. I am willing to go up into the 800$ range. Right now all I have is a 20" LG (720p) but I am looking to get a 32". | | | | | | |
Okay, given that, how about these:
Sony STR-DG1000 AV receiver reviews - CNET Reviews
Sony STR-DG1000, doesn't seem to have issues with audio, but the upconversion from standard def is weak
Onkyo TX-SR674 (black) AV receiver reviews - CNET Reviews
Okyo TX-SR674 but again, upconversion of video signals doesn't seem to be very good (don't know if you can turn off the upconversion ... maybe).
That's just two of them.
Seriously, do some research. There are plenty of receivers that do passthrough. If you're not willing to research online, perhaps a visit to your local bestbuy, tweeter, or audio specialty store is a better idea.
good luck,
-godling