Best Valued Home Theather Sound System?

[malovich]

also use monoprice for your audio and video, don'y buy into the overpriced monster hype. I know you'll ask this so 16GA speaker wire would be what your looking for.
What are your plans for a receiver?

 

[TheBuzzer]

I know not to buy cables in retail stores. I use monoprice before too

thx for showing which cable to get though. There was many different audio cables there.

I still not too sure which rechiever to get. Still didnt look at the 3 brands the second guy said.

The more features the better I would assume.

 

[TheBuzzer]

well i guess the rechiever i will guess at max 1500 dollars

so which one is the best below that amount?

 

[TheBuzzer]

I think i might go with the onkyo tx-sr806

it seems to be the best features at the lowest price compared.

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR806&class=Receiver&p=f


but if you guys have suggestions of something better please tell me

 

[EJ1]

well i guess the rechiever i will guess at max 1500 dollars

so which one is the best below that amount?

You are looking at:

Denon AVR-2808CI - $1000
Pioneer VSX-03TXH - $1000
Onkyo TX-SR876 - $1120
Integra DTR-7.9 - $1300
Yamaha RX-V1800 - $1300
Marantz SR6003 - $1200

 

[EJ1]

I think i might go with the onkyo tx-sr806

it seems to be the best features at the lowest price compared.

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR806&class=Receiver&p=f


but if you guys have suggestions of something better please tell me

I think that's an excellent selection, especially for that price.

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR806-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B001AMUF7K/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1227228294&sr=8-1

 

[TheBuzzer]

wow that thing is discoutned from the MSRP that much?

i might get the one above than

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR876&class=Receiver&p=i

 

[TheBuzzer]

so receivers i will get
ONKYO TXSR876 7.1 Channel Black Home Theater Receivers
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120118&Tpk=TX-SR876

Speakers i will get
SBS-01 7.1 Surround Sound Speakers with PB12-NSD - Black ** $1,299

Is there another place to buy the speaker and the sub other than the svsound place?

 

[Gimpy Ric]

Speakers i will get
SBS-01 7.1 Surround Sound Speakers with PB12-NSD - Black ** $1,299

Is there another place to buy the speaker and the sub other than the svsound place?

No, SVS makes them and they are an ID (Internet Direct) company. Your actually saving money buying direct. And they are high quality pieces. Call them on the phone about the speaker stands if interested, they are optional.

Ric

 

[TheBuzzer]

I am still deciding should I get it yet or wait. The rechiever that cost 2000 have network support. That might be nice maybe later they start making them have a built in media player.

 

[Midcow2]

other things you need

Ok on the svsound page

7.1 Surround Sound Speakers with PB10-NSD - Black**
$1,175 + $184 shipping = $1,359

Is that good speaker and sub combo? Or should I just get the 5.1 one?


Also if I get that I guess all i need left is the rechiever or is there other stuff I need to get?

this tells a little about ssurge protectors: http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/id;1939189413

this is the best power conditioner: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS303&q=apc+power+condtioner&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=1979058895478151919&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&resnum=1&ct=result#ps-sellers

Now as far as receivers you can get a good inexpensive one for as little as $199, the Yamaha 363. You need to decide how much power you need and if you need HDMI video upconverting.
http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=90956

good luck!

MidCow2

P.S. - Not to confuse things but Audioholics also has a very good system you might want to look at also http://store.audioholics.com/product/1831/1/emp-ef30t-5-1-speaker-system/5a20e5c0950ef3a4fff7d9549e1acb80

 

[lsiberian]

If you aren't looking to spend 1000 dollars on speakers.

I would suggest the Infinity Beta Series if you are on a budget. I have two beta 20s and a beta 250 center(ebay). They have great sound and can produce great volume. I also threw some KEF 2001.2 from craigslist on the back sides i'm very impressed with those speakers. They have a very clear sound and a very high WAF. and it makes a pretty sweet 6.1 system. I plan on adding a Dayton 10 or 12 inch.(depends on WAF) I have a SE-100 receiver I got for about 90 of ebay.

I love the system. I have been listening to cd's and watching movies with a new sense of appreciation.

If you want to go Bose you can get a used system off CL. I prefer infinity and Kef for it's looks and sound. Before you go all out on a new system I suggest you take a look at Ebay, reviews, and do demos. See what you prefer. Everyone's style/preferences are different. Of course I don't think you can go wrong with any recommendation on here. I doubt anyone here has a terrible system.

 

[TheBuzzer]

well that inexpensive speaker doesnt decode thx. only dd so I still not sure which receiver to really get. I would like one that can decode almost everything.