Anyone use the DAV-DZ290K

[zamzooma]

Hey guys,

I am looking to buy a surround sound system which will be my first. I will mainly use it to watch movies and play video games.

I was wondering if anyone has used the Sony DAV-DZ290K surround sound system? I can't find any reviews for it online. The package is quite affordable. Are there any other surround sound packages in the same price range ($300) that would be better?

Thanks in advance

 

[Seth=L]

Better for around $300:

Pioneer VSX-520-K - Just came out, has HDMI 1.4 which supports 3D content. If you wait until June the Denon AVR-391 arrives at with its MSRP set at $249. They Denon will offer HDMI 1.4a (newest consumer version of HDMI, and will be sure to support return audio from an HDMI 1.4a equipped television's HDMI port. The Denon will also offer a little more gusto for home theater. The VSX-520-K sits just $30 shy of the Denon at $229.

Insignia 5.1 Sub/Sat system - Decent subwoofer and good quality satallite speakers for the price. Commonly goes on sale for around $100 and sells at regular price for around $150. The system definitely sounds, looks, and feels better than it's dainty price tag suggests. I challange Sony, LG, or Panasonic to compete favorably to it with their HTIAB systems costing $500 or more.

If you don't have a DVD player, one can be had for cheap just about anywhere. If you have a PS3 for your games, you don't need a DVD player. If you have a 360, it will play the DVDs of course, but it will be a little noisy while doing it.

 

[zamzooma]

This will be my surround sound purchase and experience. Thanks for the reply.

Are you suggesting then that the 5.1 Sony home theater set is not very good? I don't need the dvd player. I am a complete newbie when it comes to sound systems, but if I understand it right, the dvd player will act like an amplifier/receiver to control the sound. I don't really need a strong receiver because I don't plan on going very loud.

I live in Saudi Arabia, and I haven't spotted any insignia products around. I don't think they sell them here.

 

[Seth=L]

I have no idea what is available in Saudi Arabia unfortunately. What internet outlets deliver to Saudi Arabia?

 

[zamzooma]

We do have the big name brands here like Onkyo, Yamaha, Bose etc... But they are priced quite high.

There isn't a particularly good internet retailer, however the best alternative is www dot extra1 dot com.

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