Need help choosing HTIB

[Onesikpup]

Thanks for taking a minute to read this.

I am wanting to purchase a home theater in a box, and I just need to make sure i get what i need to fit my situation. I am trying to make sure everything i have, sound wise will come out through the HTIB (have had issues in the past, and currently). The main thing that has been a problem is seemingly not enough places to plug things in.

heres the list of what i need to connect:

TV (60 vizio, pre-smart tv, not sure of the model, but it has plenty of hdmi and aux jacks)
Direct tv
Wii
Playstation 4

What i need to know is, what does my HTIB need to have, input/output wise, to accomplish this?

If you have any specific system recommendations, keep in mind that im trying to keep it under $300

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

just don't - you'll be wasting your $300 down the drain then in few years you realize it's not good and this system has zero upgrade path and no resale value.
If I were you, I'd hunt on CL for about $70-100 Receiver (very easy task btw) and get this pair of speakers:
http://philharmonicaudio.com/aa.html
Next stop - add a decent sub then budget allows

 

[markw]

Assuming the three sources have HDMI outputs, then a receiver with at least three HDMI inputs is called for. More if necessary. Oh, and it should have an HDMI output as well.

BSA is right. Avoid HTIB if at all possible. What's your budget? Unless it's unrealistically low, we should be able to come up with some alternatives.

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

Limited connectivity is one of the big problems with HTIBs. I doubt you’re going to find anything in your price range with multiple HDMI inputs + speakers. I’d suggest finding a lower-end used receiver maybe 2-3 years old, maybe also a used lower-end 5.1 speaker system.

Another issue with HTIBs, especially cheap ones, is poor reliability. You’d also be getting better longevity with the used gear mentioned, as it will have better build quality.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[lsiberian]

Get this

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/dendht1513banew/denon-dht-1513ba-home-theater-
system-w/boston-acoustics-speakers/1.html

It has a good brand of speaker for the price point and a solid receiver.

 

[TLS Guy]

Thanks for taking a minute to read this.

I am wanting to purchase a home theater in a box, and I just need to make sure i get what i need to fit my situation. I am trying to make sure everything i have, sound wise will come out through the HTIB (have had issues in the past, and currently). The main thing that has been a problem is seemingly not enough places to plug things in.

heres the list of what i need to connect:

TV (60 vizio, pre-smart tv, not sure of the model, but it has plenty of hdmi and aux jacks)
Direct tv
Wii
Playstation 4

What i need to know is, what does my HTIB need to have, input/output wise, to accomplish this?

If you have any specific system recommendations, keep in mind that im trying to keep it under $300

The only good advice, is just don't! The most expensive purchases you ever make are junk and HTIBs are junk period.

 

[Onesikpup]

Ive decided to take some of what you've said to heart and have chosen a couple items that are manageable given my current budget restraints.

(Cant post links, don't have enough posts)
Yamaha RX-V377 5.1-Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver ($200)

and

Yamaha NS-SP1800BL ($133)



I am not completely hung up on these just yet, so any other suggestions along these lines would be appreciated.

I chose the unit because it will fit better when i get a new TV, and the speakers only because its what i can afford at this time. They will most likely be changed out in less than 6 months and will currently work with the wall mounts (outside the wall) that are currently installed.

Also, as far as connectivity, i assume I should hook all my amenities into the receiver , and then the receiver to the TV, Correct?

 

[markw]

It looks like a good choice. Yamaha makes a good, solid produce and should be able to easily handle virtually any speakers you wind up with.

the speakers are pretty rinky-dink but considering you plan on upgrading soon, and the price, makes them a good choice for now. I can't think for other speakers in that price range that would be better.

And, yes, connect all your sources, via HDMI, to the receiver and then only one HDMI cable to the TV is needed. Easy peasy.

 

[Seth=L]

Do you really NEED surround sound right now? Can you get by with getting just the Yamaha RX-V377 and a pair of bookshelf speakers?

You're limiting yourself significantly with little satellite speakers like the ones that come with that Yamaha package. I'm not saying it's a terrible idea, it's many shades better than buying a HTIAB.

I'm not trying to add confusion to your process, but if you're open to the idea it can be discussed further if you so wish.

 

[Seth=L]

Yamaha RX-V377 5.1-Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver ($200)

Here is essentially the same if not exactly the same receiver with a different model number for a little less.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamhtr3067bl/yamaha-htr-3067-5.1-channel-av-receiver-like-rx-v377/1.html

And the speakers you selected.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamnssp1800bl/yamaha-ns-sp1800-5.1-speaker-system-w/8-subwoofer-black/1.html

I have ordered from them before, no problems.

 

[Onesikpup]

I would really love to have surround again....my last HTiB pretty much went bezerk about year ago and pounded the last nail in around halloween. While I am open to discussion, spending $130 on something temp til i get back in the groove and can afford 6-800 for a decent set doesn't seem that bad. Plus, I can put the $130 set on my computer for funzies after the fact.

 

[Onesikpup]

That looks pretty good Seth, and its about $70 cheaper...that ll make the wife less mad at me

 

[Seth=L]

That looks pretty good Seth, and its about $70 cheaper...that ll make the wife less mad at me

It'll save your wallet, not sure about the angry wife. No guarantees there.