Onkyo's WAVIO GXM-2.1HD - Blu-ray Forum

TheShinigami · 01-09-2009, 12:25 AM

Hi guys i already have a HTS for my living room but i want one for my bedroom. I have a 40" bravia and a bx1 bluray player for my bedroom but i was thinking of getting a 2.1 system for my room what do you guys think???
klipsch c500??
klipsch c700??
denon s302??
bose 321 ???
or is it a waste of money to get one of them ???

MoPe · 01-09-2009, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheShinigami

Hi guys i already have a HTS for my living room but i want one for my bedroom. I have a 40" bravia and a bx1 bluray player for my bedroom but i was thinking of getting a 2.1 system for my room what do you guys think???
klipsch c500??
klipsch c700??
denon s302??
bose 321 ???
or is it a waste of money to get one of them ???

Have never listened any of them, but the CS700 looks nice in person.

hateyou · 01-09-2009, 03:03 AM

Its Bose everyone will hate this idea but the cinemate by Bose for 499 is way beter then my sister s.1 panasonic for 40 dollars cheaper just my thoght everyone here hates Bose but for a 2.1 I like the cinemate

Driver_King · 01-09-2009, 03:11 AM

Budget?

hateyou · 01-09-2009, 03:15 AM

The Bose 3-2-1 is a Rip!!! the cinemate is 2.1 in a Box but beter then most 5.1 in a box

Another_Dude · 01-09-2009, 04:41 AM

Well, if you don't want the outdated technology of HDMI or Toslink and want to go with those cool new red/white RCA cables then the Bose Cinemate is for you!

DavidAg02 · 01-09-2009, 04:47 AM

I think all of those systems are overpriced for what they are. Who really needs another DVD player these days? You can get a really good one for $60 at BB.

You would be much better off buying an entry level receiver, a good subwoofer and a pair of speakers then picking up a cheap DVD player somewhere.

$1500 for the Denon is a complete waste of money.

TheShinigami · 01-11-2009, 10:12 PM

oh i dont need a dvd player because i have a sony bx 1 bluray player upstairs. i just wanted a 2.1 surround sound for my bedroom.

Rob J in WNY · 01-11-2009, 10:35 PM

Assuming you will connect your BD player directly to your TV, you can get an ultra-inexpensive stereo receiver w/remote control and some decent speakers, without a sub, or use a sub with speaker-level inputs (although I've never been a big fan of speaker-level inputs on a home theater sub).

I only suggest this because since you are only interested in 2-channel stereo, you could use the analog L/R RCA audio outputs from your BD player to one of the line-level inputs on the 2-channel receiver.

There are some very inexpensive 5.1 receivers still available, too (around $200) which will have a dedicated subwoofer (LFE) out. You could put together a basic 2.1 system with small Polk Audio R150 main speakers (such as the ones used in my surround channels - see my gallery) and an inexpensive Polk Audio PSW10 sub all for way less than $500. In this case, you can still use the analog audio out to a line-level input on the receiver, or go with an optical or coaxial digital connection and tell the receiver to run in 2.1 mode. Easy way to do it, and you'll even have the ability to "upgrade" it to a more robust 5.1 bedroom system later if you'd like.

- Rob J

TheShinigami · 01-16-2009, 10:55 PM

thanks rob

Bourne1 · 01-16-2009, 11:09 PM

Try the Polk Audio soundbar for the bedroom.

md99 · 01-17-2009, 12:09 AM

Try the Onkyo HTX22HD. It's an AV receiver with built in subwoofer and is upgradeable to 5.1 (standard setup is 2.1)

http://www.eu.onkyo.com/products/HTX-22HD.html

Lovely piece of kit. Its a little smaller than a PS3 which is hard to tell from the screenshots (check my HT gallery)

Goes without saying, it sounds fantastic too.

My_Two_Cents · 01-17-2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hateyou

The Bose 3-2-1 is a Rip!!! the cinemate is 2.1 in a Box but beter then most 5.1 in a box

Riiiiiiiight....

TheShinigami · 01-17-2009, 04:52 PM

hey guys what do you think about the samsung HT-X715T is going for $350 at amazon.com . would you buy this system instead of any 2.1 ????

TheShinigami · 01-17-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md99

Try the Onkyo HTX22HD. It's an AV receiver with built in subwoofer and is upgradeable to 5.1 (standard setup is 2.1)

http://www.eu.onkyo.com/products/HTX-22HD.html

Lovely piece of kit. Its a little smaller than a PS3 which is hard to tell from the screenshots (check my HT gallery)

Goes without saying, it sounds fantastic too.

where can i get it?? ive been searching but they only sell it in the UK.

md99 · 01-17-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheShinigami

where can i get it?? ive been searching but they only sell it in the UK.

Unfortunately the answer is in your question. Probably isn't worth the hassle to be honest, what with expensive shipping and the small matter of Euro/US voltage differences.

MoPe · 01-17-2009, 05:56 PM

Check this bad boy out.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/01/16...rama-soundbar/

TheShinigami · 01-17-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md99

Unfortunately the answer is in your question. Probably isn't worth the hassle to be honest, what with expensive shipping and the small matter of Euro/US voltage differences.

yeah thats what i thought. you got me all excited about it and then i notice oh shit Europe

X-Ninja · 01-17-2009, 06:09 PM

Do you mind if i ask why 2.1 instead of 5.1? I have 7.1 in my generally small bedroom. Honestly, throwing some speakers on the wall really does not take up that much room.
Oh well. I really cant recommend anything.

Sorry.

Hammie · 01-17-2009, 09:45 PM

B&W 800D and B&W ASW825.

01-09-2009, 12:25 AM	#1
TheShinigami Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:MIAMI	best 2.1 home theater system .. Hi guys i already have a HTS for my living room but i want one for my bedroom. I have a 40" bravia and a bx1 bluray player for my bedroom but i was thinking of getting a 2.1 system for my room what do you guys think??? klipsch c500?? klipsch c700?? denon s302?? bose 321 ??? or is it a waste of money to get one of them ???

01-09-2009, 03:03 AM	#3
hateyou Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:59	Go with Cinemate Its Bose everyone will hate this idea but the cinemate by Bose for 499 is way beter then my sister s.1 panasonic for 40 dollars cheaper just my thoght everyone here hates Bose but for a 2.1 I like the cinemate

01-09-2009, 03:15 AM	#5
hateyou Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:59	He Mentioned 3-2-1 The Bose 3-2-1 is a Rip!!! the cinemate is 2.1 in a Box but beter then most 5.1 in a box

01-17-2009, 12:09 AM	#12
md99 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Oirland Home Theater Gallery:167 Blu-ray collection:406	Try the Onkyo HTX22HD. It's an AV receiver with built in subwoofer and is upgradeable to 5.1 (standard setup is 2.1) http://www.eu.onkyo.com/products/HTX-22HD.html Lovely piece of kit. Its a little smaller than a PS3 which is hard to tell from the screenshots (check my HT gallery) Goes without saying, it sounds fantastic too. Last edited by md99; 01-17-2009 at 12:11 AM.

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TheShinigami Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:MIAMI	oh i dont need a dvd player because i have a sony bx 1 bluray player upstairs. i just wanted a 2.1 surround sound for my bedroom.

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01-16-2009, 10:55 PM	#10
TheShinigami Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:MIAMI	thanks rob

01-16-2009, 11:09 PM	#11
Bourne1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Try the Polk Audio soundbar for the bedroom.

01-17-2009, 04:52 PM	#14
TheShinigami Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:MIAMI	hey guys what do you think about the samsung HT-X715T is going for $350 at amazon.com . would you buy this system instead of any 2.1 ????

01-17-2009, 05:56 PM	#17
MoPe Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Orlando	Check this bad boy out. http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/01/16...rama-soundbar/

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Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	B&W 800D and B&W ASW825.

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