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From: Bug 618595 [mailto:<email address hidden>]
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2017 11:57 AM
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If you really want to go wireless for the sub and rears then I think you're best bet for anything close to the price range is the Vizio soundbar.
The wireless tranmitter/receiver sets will be about $70+ and you'll need two of them. So you're already up to about $150+ before you even get started. To answer your question about power most sets require power at the location of the speakers to power the wireless receiver.
You can also add in a new sub to your shopping list as most of the subs that come with HTiB sets are passive and are powered off the main unit. This will not work with a standard AVR as they are setup for an active (powered) subwoofer. This is exactly the case that you have with your samsung HTiB set you currently have. So you're looking at about $125+ for a new sub.
Now lets talk about your AVR. The Sony you have is old but it could work if you're only going to use it for audio. It does have a few optical inputs which is good but it has not HDMI inputs. The point of the AVR is to switch from source to source in your case you would have to do the audio separate from the video. Again if you're going to use it like a soundbar and only hook up the TV you're ok...if not then you'll need to upgrade it. We're talking about $200 for a nice refurb unit.
We haven't even got to the speakers and we're already up to almost double your budget. That is way I said the Vizio is about the most cost effective way to go. Also keep in mind that wireless and sound quality do not go hand in hand. I'm not trying to be a downer here I just wanted to point that out. I don't think it would be that hard to run some wires around your room but that's just me. If you want to go down the whole new 5.1 system feel free to ask questions.
Budget build option would be use the AVR you have, get a new 5.1 speaker set and roll with it. Add in wireless if you like but I don't think I would.
TLDR: Vizio is the best option for cost, possibly not the best for sound. Wireless is possible but will cost money.
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