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Grimis

Junior Audioholic
I want the receiver/amp but I do not need the dvd player. I'm on a very small budget ($200). Is it even worth buying? don't have to have 5.1, but it would be nice if obtainable. want to hook up to TV and laptop. What are my options? should i look to buy used gear on this site? Thanks for the help
 
Kai

Kai

Full Audioholic
In my opinion I suggest you save your money. $200 will buy you some very very low quality gear that will quickly dissatisfy you.
Even used gear will be difficult in that price range unless a friend or family member is giving you a great deal.

If you must have a system head to your local big box and give them a listen...buy whatever sounds decent to you and make sure to check on their return policy...I feel you will soon return it.
 
Hi Ho

Hi Ho

Audioholic Samurai
If you can spend just a bit more, I'd say a multimedia system such as the Logitech Z-5500 would be the best choice. The sound quality would be better than just about any HTiB in the price range. The control box acts as a receiver with multiple connections and the ability to decode Dolby Digital and DTS.
 
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Grimis

Junior Audioholic
What about the z-5450, the rears are wireless (nice for install) wireless remote also. sub is a 6.5 in a bandpass, where as the 5500 is a 10. what do you guys think?
 
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ian1386

Enthusiast
If it's for a dorm room or something similar to that, then I also suggest just going for the logitech set...small, loud, sound good, etc...sounds more suited to what you need.
 
Hi Ho

Hi Ho

Audioholic Samurai
The decision is yours. You need to weigh the differences. I have the older Logitech Z-640's on my PC and that little 6.5" sub can really pump out the bass, for it's size.

The 10" sub on the Z-5500's would certainly go lower and lowder but if the rear speaker wires would really be a problem I would go for the 5540's.
 
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ejreiss

Enthusiast
I have some equipment you may be interested in. I have a mirage center channel speaker a sony integrated receiver I think it is 1090 model but I have to check and some rear channel speakers. The equipment is kind of old. lets say about 10 years old however I haven't even used it in about 7 years. the receiver is a real power house. the mirage is a good center channel and I also have to check the rear channels but I recall they are advents. Of course you could not hook this up to get true 5.1 surround. I don't even think the receiver has digital inputs. Willing to sell it all for $100 plus shipping. Just bought outlaw 990 pre-pro and 7125 amp plus paradigm studio reference speakers and the surround sound for movies is phenominal however as far as I can recall the old sony kicked but and sounded better for music. I use to play my music on a pair of cerwin vega loudspeakers that also kicked but but I don't have them anymore.
 
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