Which setup to go with? - Blu-ray Forum

Blufury · 02-03-2008, 02:58 AM

I would be connecting a PS3 and A3 to a receiver. I also have an Xbox 360 Elite and may get HD from Time Warner soon. Two HDMI inputs will probably be enough on a receiver since my TV will have an extra HDMI input for the 360 or HD box.

How are the speakers on the Onkyo SP908 Home Theater System? I could put the ipod dock to use, but I mainly want this for HD movies. This system is available on Amazon for $763.

Other option for me was to get an Onkyo 605 or 705 receiver and a set of speakers. What are the main differences between those, aside from the extra HDMI input? Any recommendations on a suitable speaker package for either receiver?

I'm looking for good sound quality, but not mind blowing. Would prefer to keep the total cost under $700. Since this wouldn't be going into a very large room, what do you guys recommend?

Blufury · 02-05-2008, 04:22 AM

Any suggestions?

crackinhedz · 02-05-2008, 01:42 PM

I think because of your budget range, the Onkyo 908 just might be what you need.

(the 908 is actually a 605 with onkyo brand speakers included)

BLU STEAL · 02-05-2008, 01:45 PM

the speakers a decent and you can always upgrade to better speakers in the future. You get a lot for the price of the 908

MouseRider · 02-05-2008, 04:42 PM

For me, I'd always spend my money on a good set of speakers first, hands-down.

Speaker technology doesn't change much over years while receivers play the technology game with newer and better models at rapidly falling prices with a hurried pace.

Blufury · 02-07-2008, 04:47 AM

Thanks for the replies. I'm leaning towards the 908 right now. Looking for more feedback on the speakers it comes with.

Blufury · 02-13-2008, 04:30 AM

Looking for more replies about the speakers that come with the 908.

02-03-2008, 02:58 AM	#1
Blufury Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1668 Trading Score:36	Which setup to go with? I would be connecting a PS3 and A3 to a receiver. I also have an Xbox 360 Elite and may get HD from Time Warner soon. Two HDMI inputs will probably be enough on a receiver since my TV will have an extra HDMI input for the 360 or HD box. How are the speakers on the Onkyo SP908 Home Theater System? I could put the ipod dock to use, but I mainly want this for HD movies. This system is available on Amazon for $763. Other option for me was to get an Onkyo 605 or 705 receiver and a set of speakers. What are the main differences between those, aside from the extra HDMI input? Any recommendations on a suitable speaker package for either receiver? I'm looking for good sound quality, but not mind blowing. Would prefer to keep the total cost under $700. Since this wouldn't be going into a very large room, what do you guys recommend?

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02-05-2008, 04:22 AM	#2
Blufury Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1668 Trading Score:36	Any suggestions?

02-05-2008, 01:42 PM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I think because of your budget range, the Onkyo 908 just might be what you need. (the 908 is actually a 605 with onkyo brand speakers included)

02-05-2008, 01:45 PM	#4
BLU STEAL Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	the speakers a decent and you can always upgrade to better speakers in the future. You get a lot for the price of the 908

02-05-2008, 04:42 PM	#5
MouseRider Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	For me, I'd always spend my money on a good set of speakers first, hands-down. Speaker technology doesn't change much over years while receivers play the technology game with newer and better models at rapidly falling prices with a hurried pace.

02-07-2008, 04:47 AM	#6
Blufury Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1668 Trading Score:36	Thanks for the replies. I'm leaning towards the 908 right now. Looking for more feedback on the speakers it comes with.

02-13-2008, 04:30 AM	#7
Blufury Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1668 Trading Score:36	Looking for more replies about the speakers that come with the 908.

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