600 or less 5 or 7.1 setup? - Blu-ray Forum

krztov · 04-20-2008, 05:04 PM

looking for a decent 5.1 setup (speakers AND reciever) for 600 or less, i turn this to the experts as im clueless about home theatre, all i know i want on it, is surround sound and for it to decode whatever my ps3 throws at it, if possible hdmi on it as well (for ease of use, plus i hear that hdmi is the only way to do some codecs)

thanks in advance, if i find something good through you guys i'll most likely be buying friday.

Blu Haze · 04-20-2008, 05:25 PM

Well that would basically leave you at a HTIB

crackinhedz · 04-20-2008, 05:39 PM

Onkyo TX-SR605 ($390)

Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System ($250)

$640 close enough?

un4gvn94538 · 04-20-2008, 05:41 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR605...8713245&sr=1-1

onk in silver is a little cheaper

krztov · 04-21-2008, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR605...8713245&sr=1-1

onk in silver is a little cheaper

was looking into these new models but once again they cheap out and only do hdmi passthrough

http://gizmodo.com/370034/onkyo-ht+s...ration-for-579

i really would like an onkyo based on multiple people's recommendations, but the hdmi thing blows

Blu Haze · 04-21-2008, 02:32 AM

Yeah i would get Polk audio that crack said all the way!

BluPayne4400 · 04-21-2008, 02:51 AM

Or for a little more ($330) how about this? Is this good to go along with that receiver guys or gals?

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-SKS-HT75...8746142&sr=1-5

Blu Haze · 04-21-2008, 03:25 AM

Uh get the Polk its better than the Onkyo as Onkyo arent speakear makers except for there HTIB.

Lucy Diamond · 04-21-2008, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Onkyo TX-SR605 ($390)

Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System ($250)

$640 close enough?

This doesn't sound too bad. Download the manual of any receiver you are looking at. Make sure it decodes everythign you need it to. The polks will be really good to you. Since you are so new to "the life" this probably won't interest you yet, but Polks are voiced big and loose and have a traditionally BIG American sound. They are perfect for action/ adventure movies and nicely reproduce music as well.

Yes...I think (assuming the receiver decodes what you need it to) this setup is a nice suggestion for you.

Do you have a Blu Ray player yet???

Blu Haze · 04-21-2008, 03:37 AM

yea he needs one if not..

bkbluray · 04-21-2008, 03:42 AM

He wrote that he has a PS3.

This sounds like a solid setup for your budget. I'd go with their advice.

maseo503 · 04-22-2008, 12:42 AM

simple... the Speaker company
onkyo 605

or Onkyo SR800 HTiB

edit: or HTD level TWO bookshelf & center and athena as-p4100 sub

zweet77 · 04-22-2008, 01:18 AM

get the 605 for sure its the best value for the price the polk set up is solid too if decide to build your own speaker set up that woulld be better though it will be worth it in the long run start with center and fronts your speakers should out live the receiver and maybe even the ps3.

krztov · 05-29-2008, 04:21 PM

so, finally coming across some money so i can get this, the sr605 is on sale right now too, what would you guys recommend for speakers other than the polk? im hoping to go wireless rear speakers if that helps, looking to spend about 250-300 or less on speakers.

Beta Man · 05-29-2008, 04:33 PM

I would avoid the wireless rears....

krztov · 05-29-2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I would avoid the wireless rears....

i normally wouldnt care, but its the woman who does lol. i could get long cable, run it up ceiling and paint it i guess.

GeneD5 · 05-29-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Onkyo TX-SR605 ($390)

Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System ($250)

$640 close enough?

This setup looks tempting and I feel like splurging. I currently have a sony P.O.S. home theater in a box that I got from Wal Mart years back and I believe that it is a 2001 model. Would the above setup make a HUGE difference?

krztov · 05-29-2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeneD5

This setup looks tempting and I feel like splurging. I currently have a sony P.O.S. home theater in a box that I got from Wal Mart years back and I believe that it is a 2001 model. Would the above setup make a HUGE difference?

anything is better than some HTIB from walmart, i dont even know much about the stuff, and i know that

that said, check those links, right now the onkyo is a bit cheaper on amazon

krztov · 05-30-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krztov

so, finally coming across some money so i can get this, the sr605 is on sale right now too, what would you guys recommend for speakers other than the polk? im hoping to go wireless rear speakers if that helps, looking to spend about 250-300 or less on speakers.

anyone? worse case i get the polk as listed before, but hearing the girlfriend complain may not be worth it lol,

crackinhedz · 05-30-2008, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krztov

..but hearing the girlfriend complain may not be worth it lol,

oh, it will be worth it.

04-20-2008, 05:04 PM	#1
krztov Member Member since:Nov 2007	600 or less 5 or 7.1 setup? looking for a decent 5.1 setup (speakers AND reciever) for 600 or less, i turn this to the experts as im clueless about home theatre, all i know i want on it, is surround sound and for it to decode whatever my ps3 throws at it, if possible hdmi on it as well (for ease of use, plus i hear that hdmi is the only way to do some codecs) thanks in advance, if i find something good through you guys i'll most likely be buying friday.

04-21-2008, 02:51 AM	#7
BluPayne4400 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Florida Blu-ray reviews:26 Trading Score:84	Or for a little more ($330) how about this? Is this good to go along with that receiver guys or gals? http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-SKS-HT75...8746142&sr=1-5 Last edited by BluPayne4400; 04-21-2008 at 02:55 AM.

04-22-2008, 12:42 AM	#12
maseo503 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008	simple... the Speaker company onkyo 605 or Onkyo SR800 HTiB edit: or HTD level TWO bookshelf & center and athena as-p4100 sub Last edited by maseo503; 04-22-2008 at 12:59 AM.

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04-20-2008, 05:25 PM	#2
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	Well that would basically leave you at a HTIB

04-20-2008, 05:39 PM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Onkyo TX-SR605 ($390) Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System ($250) $640 close enough?

04-20-2008, 05:41 PM	#4
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR605...8713245&sr=1-1 onk in silver is a little cheaper

04-21-2008, 02:32 AM	#6
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	Yeah i would get Polk audio that crack said all the way!

04-21-2008, 03:25 AM	#8
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	Uh get the Polk its better than the Onkyo as Onkyo arent speakear makers except for there HTIB.

04-21-2008, 03:37 AM	#10
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	yea he needs one if not..

04-21-2008, 03:42 AM	#11
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	He wrote that he has a PS3. This sounds like a solid setup for your budget. I'd go with their advice.

04-22-2008, 01:18 AM	#13
zweet77 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:7	get the 605 for sure its the best value for the price the polk set up is solid too if decide to build your own speaker set up that woulld be better though it will be worth it in the long run start with center and fronts your speakers should out live the receiver and maybe even the ps3.

05-29-2008, 04:21 PM	#14
krztov Member Member since:Nov 2007	so, finally coming across some money so i can get this, the sr605 is on sale right now too, what would you guys recommend for speakers other than the polk? im hoping to go wireless rear speakers if that helps, looking to spend about 250-300 or less on speakers.

05-29-2008, 04:33 PM	#15
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I would avoid the wireless rears....

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