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SAM LN32A650 · 07-13-2008, 07:21 AM

how do u guys feel about the SONY HTS-S2000 for someone with a low budget?

allstar780 · 07-13-2008, 07:59 AM

for roughly the same price you could get this ONKYO HTIB and from experience (at work) the onkyo HTIBs are some of the best

crackinhedz · 07-13-2008, 01:46 PM

whats a "low budget"?

SAM LN32A650 · 07-13-2008, 03:25 PM

300-400

crackinhedz · 07-13-2008, 03:58 PM

personally id save up a little bit more for an HDMI receiver that will porcess lossless audio...but if you just want a sound system for now, then the Onkyo 800 mentioned above is nice for the price. (if you can find one in stock, its been discontinued)

SAM LN32A650 · 07-14-2008, 08:07 AM

i have a 1080p tv and a ps3 so now to complete the set i need a home theatre system. I only have a budget of 400 max and dont know what i am really looking for feature wise. The two i kind of narrowed it downt to is the Sony Hts-s2000 (3 hdmi inputs) and the Onkyo HT-S3100 (because people tell me onkyo is very good) (optical input no HDMI)
so i am lost someone please help me

allstar780 · 07-14-2008, 08:10 AM

pleeeease just browse the forums... there seems to be a thread like this atleast once a day, all with pretty well the same questions and answers

Stephan.klose · 07-14-2008, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAM LN32A650

i have a 1080p tv and a ps3 so now to complete the set i need a home theatre system. I only have a budget of 400 max and dont know what i am really looking for feature wise. The two i kind of narrowed it downt to is the Sony Hts-s2000 (3 hdmi inputs) and the Onkyo HT-S3100 (because people tell me onkyo is very good) (optical input no HDMI)
so i am lost someone please help me

just get the onkyo 606. It has everything you need

allstar780 · 07-14-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephan.klose

just get the onkyo 606. It has everything you need

he asked about a home theatre, not a receiver.

Beta Man · 07-14-2008, 12:37 PM

If you're looking at spending just $400, you're going to have to make some sacrafices, so buying it all "Right Now" isn't going to be feasible.

I'd get a Marantz SR4001 from Accessories4less refurbed for $250, and that leaves $150 to get a pair of Polk floor-standers (not sure the model, but they apparently are always on sale for $50 a pop) and get the matching center.... should hit right around your $400 budget, and you can get a sub/rears/surrounds etc... somewhere down the line.

The Guardian · 07-14-2008, 12:57 PM

Yup, sounds like Beta Man has a good plan there. That's what I did except I didn't even get the center when I started.

SAM LN32A650 · 07-14-2008, 05:40 PM

i know everyone here hates HTIB, Unfortunatly i have decided to get one against my better judgment. I thought i was sure i wanted to get the
Sony Ht-S2000(399.99) but today i saw a Sony Ht-S2300 (399.99). I am not knowledgable enought to distinguish a difference between the two of them. I was planning on buying it today but thought i should ask what the differences are and if i am missing something big. If anyone could tell me some differences i would be greatful. Thank You!

ZackL · 07-14-2008, 05:52 PM

Got a link to em?

Honestly man get an Onkyo 606 for $299 refurb or maybe find a good sale and buy some used/cheaper speakers and upgrade slowly. You will be so much happier in the end.

SAM LN32A650 · 07-14-2008, 06:09 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1200703057943

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1184369166945

Moefiz · 07-14-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAM LN32A650

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1200703057943

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1184369166945

Most you will get is PCM for sound...its limited for what it can decode.

ZackL · 07-14-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moefiz

Most you will get is PCM for sound...its limited for what it can decode.

Is that the difference in the two..?

ZackL · 07-14-2008, 06:15 PM

Uhh.. I see no difference when comparing the specs Maybe someone with more experience can shed some more light.

SAM LN32A650 · 07-15-2008, 12:45 AM

should i go with

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&skuId=8743595

or

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1200703057943

Beta Man · 07-15-2008, 12:47 AM

I don't have a lot of audio knowledge, but given that "none-of-the-above" wasn't an option.... I'd say get the Onkyo set-up.

SAM LN32A650 · 07-15-2008, 12:49 AM

or should i get

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do

07-13-2008, 07:21 AM	#1
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	Audio Help! how do u guys feel about the SONY HTS-S2000 for someone with a low budget?

07-14-2008, 08:07 AM	#6
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	need info from someone with audio knowledge i have a 1080p tv and a ps3 so now to complete the set i need a home theatre system. I only have a budget of 400 max and dont know what i am really looking for feature wise. The two i kind of narrowed it downt to is the Sony Hts-s2000 (3 hdmi inputs) and the Onkyo HT-S3100 (because people tell me onkyo is very good) (optical input no HDMI) so i am lost someone please help me

07-14-2008, 05:40 PM	#12
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	Need help with audio. i am an idiot i know everyone here hates HTIB, Unfortunatly i have decided to get one against my better judgment. I thought i was sure i wanted to get the Sony Ht-S2000(399.99) but today i saw a Sony Ht-S2300 (399.99). I am not knowledgable enought to distinguish a difference between the two of them. I was planning on buying it today but thought i should ask what the differences are and if i am missing something big. If anyone could tell me some differences i would be greatful. Thank You!

07-15-2008, 12:45 AM	#18
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	Need someone with alot of audio knowledge should i go with http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&skuId=8743595 or http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1200703057943

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07-13-2008, 07:59 AM	#2
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	for roughly the same price you could get this ONKYO HTIB and from experience (at work) the onkyo HTIBs are some of the best

07-13-2008, 01:46 PM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	whats a "low budget"?

07-13-2008, 03:25 PM	#4
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	300-400

07-13-2008, 03:58 PM	#5
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	personally id save up a little bit more for an HDMI receiver that will porcess lossless audio...but if you just want a sound system for now, then the Onkyo 800 mentioned above is nice for the price. (if you can find one in stock, its been discontinued)

07-14-2008, 08:10 AM	#7
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	pleeeease just browse the forums... there seems to be a thread like this atleast once a day, all with pretty well the same questions and answers

07-14-2008, 12:37 PM	#10
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	If you're looking at spending just $400, you're going to have to make some sacrafices, so buying it all "Right Now" isn't going to be feasible. I'd get a Marantz SR4001 from Accessories4less refurbed for $250, and that leaves $150 to get a pair of Polk floor-standers (not sure the model, but they apparently are always on sale for $50 a pop) and get the matching center.... should hit right around your $400 budget, and you can get a sub/rears/surrounds etc... somewhere down the line.

07-14-2008, 12:57 PM	#11
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	Yup, sounds like Beta Man has a good plan there. That's what I did except I didn't even get the center when I started.

07-14-2008, 05:52 PM	#13
ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	Got a link to em? Honestly man get an Onkyo 606 for $299 refurb or maybe find a good sale and buy some used/cheaper speakers and upgrade slowly. You will be so much happier in the end.

07-14-2008, 06:09 PM	#14
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1200703057943 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1184369166945

07-14-2008, 06:15 PM	#17
ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	Uhh.. I see no difference when comparing the specs Maybe someone with more experience can shed some more light.

07-15-2008, 12:47 AM	#19
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 don't have a lot of audio knowledge, but given that "none-of-the-above" wasn't an option.... I'd say get the Onkyo set-up.

07-15-2008, 12:49 AM	#20
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	or should i get http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do

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