whats a good setup for under $1000? - Blu-ray Forum

tru2blu707 · 01-31-2008, 11:30 PM

hello all..i was looking into getting some audio equipment. whats a good system for under 1000 bucks? i have a ps3 and 1080p tv so nothing too fancy but will do the trick. 1000 bucks=receiver and speakers. any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Baseball3 · 01-31-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tru2blu707

hello all..i was looking into getting some audio equipment. whats a good system for under 1000 bucks? i have a ps3 and 1080p tv so nothing too fancy but will do the trick. 1000 bucks=receiver and speakers. any advice would be greatly appreciated.

It is not possible to do better than that setup for under a thousand dollars! Believe me and buy this bargain as soon as you can possibly do so.

Marcusarilius · 01-31-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tru2blu707

hello all..i was looking into getting some audio equipment. whats a good system for under 1000 bucks? i have a ps3 and 1080p tv so nothing too fancy but will do the trick. 1000 bucks=receiver and speakers. any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hate to say it, but I'm not sure there is one unless your interpretation of the word "good" is different than mine. This will be a challenge. Maybe check the seller sites for used A/V equipment, speakers and reciever.... probably your best bet for the price and still trying to maintain a level of quality.

tru2blu707 · 01-31-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Hate to say it, but I'm not sure there is one unless your interpretation of the word "good" is different than mine. This will be a challenge. Maybe check the seller sites for used A/V equipment, speakers and reciever.... probably your best bet for the price and still trying to maintain a level of quality.

well...im just now getting into the audio part of my home system...so i really dont know what to expect. i guess my question should be "what would a good mid range system be?"

JJ · 01-31-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Hate to say it, but I'm not sure there is one unless your interpretation of the word "good" is different than mine. This will be a challenge. Maybe check the seller sites for used A/V equipment, speakers and reciever.... probably your best bet for the price and still trying to maintain a level of quality.

He's just upset because his son killed him with a pillow.

In any case, there are good HTiBs for that price - the Samsung HT-TQ85 - or the many Sony ones whose number I can't remember and will get back to you on that. If you are looking for HD sound, you'd need at least $1500 for decent speakers and an Onkyo 605 receiver.

Marcusarilius · 01-31-2008, 11:50 PM

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He's just upset because his son killed him with a pillow.

In any case, there are good HTiBs for that price - the Samsung HT-TQ85 - or the many Sony ones whose number I can't remember and will get back to you on that. If you are looking for HD sound, you'd need at least $1500 for decent speakers and an Onkyo 605 receiver.

You are far out of his price range now.

I would try to find a used Onkyo 605, 705 or 805. Then look for used speaker packages on line. Craig's list, e-bay, etc.

If I had aprox 1K to spend, this is exactly what I would do.

Slec · 01-31-2008, 11:51 PM

Onkyo HT-SP908 is an Onkyo 605 and 7.1 surround set for $750. Not sure how good the speakers are, but my 7 year-old Onkyo HTiB speakers are still kicking and sound great.

Won't sound as good as towers and such, but it'll still sound incredible at a fraction of the cost. (some may disagree, but their center channel probably costs more than my whole setup

)

tru2blu707 · 02-01-2008, 12:09 AM

ok so i guess everyone can agree on the onkyo 605....but ill definitely look into the speakers you all mentioned....

Marcusarilius · 02-01-2008, 12:14 AM

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ok so i guess everyone can agree on the onkyo 605....but ill definitely look into the speakers you all mentioned....

Infinity speakers are good. As are many others. Stay away from Sony speakes though. Sound cheap and lifeless. If you find a speaker package you are interested in, create another thread and tell us the brand name to get some opinions.

Cant loose with Onkyo. Let the hunt begin!

Mensrea69 · 02-01-2008, 12:15 AM

Here's my two cents

Marcusarilius · 02-01-2008, 12:16 AM

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Here's my two cents

Thanks. He can use all the extra pennies he can get!

Anyone else care to donate?

tru2blu707 · 02-01-2008, 12:23 AM

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Thanks. He can use all the extra pennies he can get!

Anyone else care to donate?

LMAO smart ass

Marcusarilius · 02-01-2008, 12:28 AM

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LMAO smart ass

Thanks bro. Hey! I know you will find some nice equipment out there. Take your time and review many different speaker packages. It will give you a good idea on quality and if the seller is asking a fair price for it. You can always make offers to the seller too. If you find a brand and certain type of speaker for sale, check out Amazon.com for this type of speaker. They have a ton of customer reviews on their items and it will give you a fair assesment on customer satisfaction with said item. Have fun!

BeardedNinjaGuy · 02-01-2008, 12:50 AM

I have the Onkyo HT SP-908 7.1 system. Its great for the value. I highly reccomend it. You just cant beat the quality for the 700$ ish price range you can find it at.

Breaking the system down..What you get with that set up is

the Onkyo 605 receiver (350-400$ value)

7.1 speakers (which sound great)

an upconverting DVD player (could probably get 50 bucks from a friend for it who hasnt converted to Blu-ray

) personally, mine is still in the box unopened.

and an iPod docking station that you can use with the receiver to recharge/control/listen to your iPod if you have one.

I had an older Home theater system that this set up replaced and I didnt realise how crap my system was until I watched my first Blu-ray and heard the sound from this system.

You wont be dissapointed unless you had some super duper system you are trying to replace (and I doubt that since you are on a budget like I was in when I chose this system).

Wreck · 02-01-2008, 01:04 AM

See I want to get a nice audio system too, but I'm still living in an apartment, and was kinda fraid I would be super duper loud if I got an audio system more than what I already have.

jorg · 02-01-2008, 02:59 AM

alrite here some Cambridge speakers

http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...&item=c1s105bp

http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...item=c1mc405zz

they add up to around 500 but only 4 speakers so u mite want some mains one sbut im not to sure what u would like to center/main speakers

and heres a link to the onkyo

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i

01-31-2008, 11:30 PM	#1
tru2blu707 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007	whats a good setup for under $1000? hello all..i was looking into getting some audio equipment. whats a good system for under 1000 bucks? i have a ps3 and 1080p tv so nothing too fancy but will do the trick. 1000 bucks=receiver and speakers. any advice would be greatly appreciated.

02-01-2008, 02:59 AM	#16
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	. alrite here some Cambridge speakers http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...&item=c1s105bp http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...item=c1mc405zz they add up to around 500 but only 4 speakers so u mite want some mains one sbut im not to sure what u would like to center/main speakers and heres a link to the onkyo http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i

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Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	Onkyo HT-SP908 is an Onkyo 605 and 7.1 surround set for $750. Not sure how good the speakers are, but my 7 year-old Onkyo HTiB speakers are still kicking and sound great. Won't sound as good as towers and such, but it'll still sound incredible at a fraction of the cost. (some may disagree, but their center channel probably costs more than my whole setup )

02-01-2008, 12:09 AM	#8
tru2blu707 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007	ok so i guess everyone can agree on the onkyo 605....but ill definitely look into the speakers you all mentioned....

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BeardedNinjaGuy Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Columbia, Maryland Blu-ray collection:502	I have the Onkyo HT SP-908 7.1 system. Its great for the value. I highly reccomend it. You just cant beat the quality for the 700$ ish price range you can find it at. Breaking the system down..What you get with that set up is the Onkyo 605 receiver (350-400$ value) 7.1 speakers (which sound great) an upconverting DVD player (could probably get 50 bucks from a friend for it who hasnt converted to Blu-ray ) personally, mine is still in the box unopened. and an iPod docking station that you can use with the receiver to recharge/control/listen to your iPod if you have one. I had an older Home theater system that this set up replaced and I didnt realise how crap my system was until I watched my first Blu-ray and heard the sound from this system. You wont be dissapointed unless you had some super duper system you are trying to replace (and I doubt that since you are on a budget like I was in when I chose this system).

02-01-2008, 01:04 AM	#15
Wreck Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:H-town To Indy PSNetwork: HERETOWRECK Trophy Level: (12) Blu-ray collection:249 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:58	See I want to get a nice audio system too, but I'm still living in an apartment, and was kinda fraid I would be super duper loud if I got an audio system more than what I already have.

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