Best Sub-$400 Audio - Blu-ray Forum

Aaron · 03-03-2007, 01:15 AM

I need to get a speaker system for under $400. What is the best choice for a "home theater in a box" in this price range. I'm looking at quality rather that loudness. Thanks in advance.

dobyblue · 03-03-2007, 09:01 PM

Unfortunately quality HTiB is most often an oxymoron.
I can tell you that for under $400 the JBL 5.1 systems are pretty good. You're never going to get much depth out of an HTiB at that price, but at least you'll get decent 5.1 or 6.1 sound and be on the right path.
The SCS145.5S was my first system and served me well while I had it.
You can find it for $299 from Best Buy in the US.
It is a JBL 5.1 system with a 100W 8" sub that does a pretty decent job. Only gets down to about 30Hz, but can deliver some half decent rumble.
I don't think you would be displeased in a small to medium sized room
Good luck, let us know if you have any more questions.

Psiweaver · 03-03-2007, 10:38 PM

Yeah I would Look at that or the similar Klipsch system.

03-03-2007, 01:15 AM	#1
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	Best Sub-$400 Audio I need to get a speaker system for under $400. What is the best choice for a "home theater in a box" in this price range. I'm looking at quality rather that loudness. Thanks in advance.

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03-03-2007, 09:01 PM	#2
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Unfortunately quality HTiB is most often an oxymoron. I can tell you that for under $400 the JBL 5.1 systems are pretty good. You're never going to get much depth out of an HTiB at that price, but at least you'll get decent 5.1 or 6.1 sound and be on the right path. The SCS145.5S was my first system and served me well while I had it. You can find it for $299 from Best Buy in the US. It is a JBL 5.1 system with a 100W 8" sub that does a pretty decent job. Only gets down to about 30Hz, but can deliver some half decent rumble. I don't think you would be displeased in a small to medium sized room Good luck, let us know if you have any more questions.

03-03-2007, 10:38 PM	#3
Psiweaver Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Los Angeles,CA	Yeah I would Look at that or the similar Klipsch system.

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