Decent surround sound for under £200?

[Markeh]

I'm looking to get a new surround system, to link in to my Samsung LE19R86 TV. I'm not sure whether I could get away with just a speaker system, and keep my existing Samsung R128 DVD recorder, or whether I'd be better off getting a home cinema system. My existing surround sound system, a Durabrand 5.1 speaker set, is linked into my DVD recorder.

One more thing, the subwoofer and (if I get one) the DVD unit must ideally be no deeper than 35cm. My shelf won't take anything bigger. I'd ideally like all this for under £200. Any suggestions?

[Markeh]

Sorry about the double post, but my shelf is only 30cm deep, sorry.

[Tomm]

You should put the subwoofer somewhere on the floor, not on a shelf (unless you like your TV and everything else vibrating all the time). For £200 you're going to have to look at a entry level all in one package.

[Markeh]

You should put the subwoofer somewhere on the floor, not on a shelf (unless you like your TV and everything else vibrating all the time). For £200 you're going to have to look at a entry level all in one package.

If I had room on the floor, I would. The room its going in is tiny, tbh.

Any suggestions on a package?

[Colin-Roberts]

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/162871

[Markeh]

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/162871

Thats basically perfect. But will the speakers work when just watching normal TV instead of DVDs? Its just I usually like the surround sound when I'm watching normal TV. My TV's listed in the first post if it helps.

[Recursion]

I say Logitech Z5500s if the room is fairly small.

[Stryderman]

Theres one in argos for 50£ with tall speakers. Its got sub left & right an middle. Not 5 speakers but its really good for 50£ set up a treat in my room :P

[Markeh]

Forget that Sony. The reviews on Amazon are terrible. And it only does surround sound on DVD. I need surround sound on main TV.

Pos> Really wanted 5.1 if I'm honest with you. Plus tall speakers wouldn't fit in my room. The speakers I have currently are on shelves.

Recursion> The z5500's look good, but they're £250.

BTW, guys, for ones with DVD players, would like one with 1080p upscaling if possible

[Orangeesh]

Im thinking of getting this:

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/3479314/Logic3-TX101-SoundStage-5-1-Surround-Sound-Cinema-Speaker-System-Soundbar/Product.html?ptsl=1&ob=Price&fb=0

what do you think?

[Colin-Roberts]

I was just looking at that.. I'm not convinced those sound bars replace true surround sound

[Recursion]

I was just looking at that.. I'm not convinced those sound bars replace true surround sound

They don't :P

[Markeh]

Im thinking of getting this:

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/3479314/Logic3-TX101-SoundStage-5-1-Surround-Sound-Cinema-Speaker-System-Soundbar/Product.html?ptsl=1&ob=Price&fb=0

what do you think?

Virtualised surround sound, but not bad

You'd be alright provided you've got a wide enough telly.

It'd look a bit odd stuck below a 19" Samsung for me though :D