Onkyo vs. HK/JBL

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I was wondering if anyone could help me decide between the Onkyo LS-V955 home theater system sold at several different places or the HK/JBL system which is only put together for H.H.Gregg. This system includes the HK AVR230 paired with the JBL-CP10 speakers. Im not sure about the #'s for the JBL combination, but thats what I was told. I will be using the system in conjunction with the Hitachi 51S715. I've listened to both of them, and they both sound great. The Onkyo lists for $999 at Circuit City, while the HK/JBL combo is on sale for $899 at H.H.Gregg. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,

Granville Colvin

 

[nm2285]

I've never heard either system (have heard the lower end Onkyo HTIBs). Having said that, the lower end ones did sound nice. However, the general rule is that getting speakers from a speaker manufacturer will turn out better than from a predominantly electronic manufacturer. And, the H/K AVR230 is a nice receiver. I'd have to listen to both before I made a decision, but going at it "blindly", I'd choose the HHGreggs combo.