Is it possible to connect my blu ray player directly to 5.1 channel speakers?

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I am confused. I have a Philips blu ray player with the following audio outputs: Analog audio Left/Right out, HDMI output, Component Video output, Digital coaxial out, Ethernet, Analog audio 5.1 channel out. Can anyone please tell me if I can connect it directly to a 5.1 channel speaker system ? (that is, with out a separate receiver).

Thank you.

Answer
You need to connect it to an amplifier or amplifier/receiver that handles 5.1 Dolby surround. The bluray player only has a pre-amplifier built in and that only supplies enough signal for the amplifier to use to produce the sound. The player itself cannot drive speakers. You don't need anything really fancy.

Look at http://www.frys.com/product/5959244?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

How do the prices at Sony Style compare to those in department stores?

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I am planning on getting a home theatre system (5.1 channels), and usually I see "Sale" on the website (e.g one set of speakers had RRP $649 and was reduced to $499).

By the way, I live in Melbourne, Australia.

Please compare these prices to stores such as JB Hi Fi and Harvey Norman etc... Also, please suggest any better stores than those listed above if Sony Style prices are indeed higher, if possible.

Thanks.

Answer
Sony Style, like anything from Sony, is overpriced. Most regular stores mark things down 15-20% off the full manufacturer's price. Sony Style doesn't do this so things are more expensive.

Obviously, Sony Style only carries Sony items, so if you wanted to price compare between different brands, Sony Style shouldn't even be on your list of stores in the first place.

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