Desperately need home theatre help!! - Blu-ray Forum

Tru2theBlu · 10-29-2008, 03:56 PM

I am new to bluray.com, but have been reading the forum for months. Although I have learned a lot of new things, I need some insight on my home theatre decision. I want a home theatre that will give me an immersing movie experience, but not one that will break the bank. I am thinking about putting together a 3.1 system for now (space issues), and making it a 7.1 when I move in May. There are so many receivers to choose from, but I want to stay in the $300-400 range. Would the polk monitor 50's and CS1 work? Give me some insight.

Beta Man · 10-29-2008, 04:01 PM

Yes......

Those three speakers you selected would certainly work. I'd listen to a few things within your price range if you haven't done so yet.

Lucy Diamond · 10-29-2008, 04:02 PM

Narrow your search to Yamaha and Onkyo for now. A/B them to death and pick which is right for you. Buy the best receiver you can for now and pick the speakers you feel you need and then add later.

Don't stress about it, have fun with it and enjoy.

Go to Monoprice.com for your cables and spend the money you save on your rig.

Welcome to the family...we are here for you.

Tru2theBlu · 10-29-2008, 04:09 PM

Which website will I get the best deal for a receiver? I would buy used (if in perfect condition), but would rather buy new. So the receiver would be the most important part of my buy right? And I forgot to ask, I do not want to upgrade my sub in 6 months. I want something that will last. What sub would be a good choice? And i do not need some massive sub like the ed a2-300. A sub that will shake the room, and let me enjoy action movies.

cravnsn · 10-29-2008, 04:59 PM

Amazon is good, as well as Vanns & Onecall. Each have sections for specials, sales & even close-outs. Vanns in particular can have a section of customer returns, with the item having been check by an authorized service center, and full warranty.

callas01 · 10-29-2008, 05:26 PM

not a very wide selection but ugotadeal.com has good prices and so does techdepot.com

Driver_King · 10-29-2008, 06:20 PM

Polk Monitor 60

Polk CS2

Onkyo 606 (see my sig)

Tru2theBlu · 10-29-2008, 06:34 PM

Will I get the most bang for my buck from a Sony-DG920, Onkyo 606, or comparable Yamaha receiver?? And the Onkyo 606 will give me enough power when I step up to a 5.1?

Driver_King · 10-29-2008, 06:46 PM

Absolutely.

D1-2005 · 10-29-2008, 06:55 PM

I would also check 6ave.com and Jr.com, they run great specials sometimes, I picked up my yamaha for 370 shipped from 6ave and bought some of my speakers from Jr. And don't forget about Amazon they have had great deals on the onkyo.

10-29-2008, 03:56 PM	#1
Tru2theBlu Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:10	Desperately need home theatre help!! I am new to bluray.com, but have been reading the forum for months. Although I have learned a lot of new things, I need some insight on my home theatre decision. I want a home theatre that will give me an immersing movie experience, but not one that will break the bank. I am thinking about putting together a 3.1 system for now (space issues), and making it a 7.1 when I move in May. There are so many receivers to choose from, but I want to stay in the $300-400 range. Would the polk monitor 50's and CS1 work? Give me some insight.

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10-29-2008, 04:01 PM	#2
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	Yes...... Those three speakers you selected would certainly work. I'd listen to a few things within your price range if you haven't done so yet.

10-29-2008, 04:02 PM	#3
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	Narrow your search to Yamaha and Onkyo for now. A/B them to death and pick which is right for you. Buy the best receiver you can for now and pick the speakers you feel you need and then add later. Don't stress about it, have fun with it and enjoy. Go to Monoprice.com for your cables and spend the money you save on your rig. Welcome to the family...we are here for you.

10-29-2008, 04:09 PM	#4
Tru2theBlu Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:10	Which website will I get the best deal for a receiver? I would buy used (if in perfect condition), but would rather buy new. So the receiver would be the most important part of my buy right? And I forgot to ask, I do not want to upgrade my sub in 6 months. I want something that will last. What sub would be a good choice? And i do not need some massive sub like the ed a2-300. A sub that will shake the room, and let me enjoy action movies.

10-29-2008, 04:59 PM	#5
cravnsn Banned Member since:Aug 2008	Amazon is good, as well as Vanns & Onecall. Each have sections for specials, sales & even close-outs. Vanns in particular can have a section of customer returns, with the item having been check by an authorized service center, and full warranty.

10-29-2008, 05:26 PM	#6
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	not a very wide selection but ugotadeal.com has good prices and so does techdepot.com

10-29-2008, 06:20 PM	#7
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Polk Monitor 60 Polk CS2 Onkyo 606 (see my sig)

10-29-2008, 06:34 PM	#8
Tru2theBlu Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:10	Will I get the most bang for my buck from a Sony-DG920, Onkyo 606, or comparable Yamaha receiver?? And the Onkyo 606 will give me enough power when I step up to a 5.1?

10-29-2008, 06:46 PM	#9
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Absolutely.

10-29-2008, 06:55 PM	#10
D1-2005 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kansas City Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:298	I would also check 6ave.com and Jr.com, they run great specials sometimes, I picked up my yamaha for 370 shipped from 6ave and bought some of my speakers from Jr. And don't forget about Amazon they have had great deals on the onkyo.

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