7.1 Home Theater Crack Help Me Get the Best...

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

I think the Onkyo HT-SP908 would be best at this point.

that is also a very good system to start with.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Blu Haze

I have a Blu ray player. What is really going to wow me. 1000 dollars on a freaking audio system is more than my tv basically.

My "Audio to Television" ratio is about 12-1 and you think getting speakers that cost more than your t.v. is bad why??????

[richteer]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

My "Audio to Television" ratio is about 12-1 and you think getting speakers that cost more than your t.v. is bad why??????

I was wondering the same thing myself...

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by richteer

I was wondering the same thing myself...

And that would have been IF I had bought my T.V. it was free, which is my favorite price!

[aramis109]

Going to hijack this a little as it asks the same question I wanted to ask without me getting the "search, dummy!" response.

For someone wanting to dip their toe into lossless audio possibilities, is the Onkyo HT-SP908 the best budget buy out there? It's honestly a little above my price range, but my current HTiB sucks. I need something that includes speakers, but don't need a dvd player.

I'm not an audiophile, but I would like to get more out of my BD's. I have a PS3 and a 42" 1080p LCD, with a max viewing distance of about 8 feet. I don't really have the room for more than 5.1 currently, and have an 80+ year old house, so cutting into the walls/ceiling isn't something I want to get into.

Any suggestions are welcome.

[Beta Man]

why does it have to come with speakers? Why not a reciever, then just buy the speaker? The total cost can still be the same as the HTIB, if that's your concern.

what's your budget?

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by richteer

I was wondering the same thing myself...

Yeah, me too!

[Johk]

Originally Posted by Blu Haze

Now what type of reciever would you get and speakers(7.1 preferably) I want really nice quality) So what can you do for under. 700 maybe 800?

If you want a "really nice quality" receiver and 7.1 setup, you will have to spend more than 800$.

I suggest you wait until you get the money to get a descent system (or "buy now pay later"). You can get an HTIB if you can't wait but don't expect "really nice quality".

[Driver_King]

Right now the Onkyo HT-SP908 will suit him fine. Asking for him to bump up his price range is really out of the question. Like I said earlier, he can upgrade the speaker wire, adjust the EQ, and use the Auto-setup for optimum SQ. I'm sure people who say HTIB systems suck don't know what good quality Onkyo HTIB systems can perform.

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

why does it have to come with speakers? Why not a reciever, then just buy the speaker? The total cost can still be the same as the HTIB, if that's your concern.

what's your budget?

Doesn't have to come with speakers, it can be separate as long as the end result in price is the same. I'm not against that in any way.

My budget is a lot less than most of you, but it'd be $700. I can't do any more than that with my family and such. I'd like to be less than that but assuming the ratio of features and quality to price are there it's doable.

[Blu Haze]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

He did say he was looking for the whole package though for his price range. He could easily go overboard with speakers. Plus, the $50 gift card won't do too much damage for speakers at Best Buy. He could use that money toward Blu-rays, speaker wire, cables, ect.

I dont want a pack. I want a reciver then i want speakers.

[Blu Haze]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

My "Audio to Television" ratio is about 12-1 and you think getting speakers that cost more than your t.v. is bad why??????

Due to the fact money 24,000 dollar audio system is not for me.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Blu Haze

I dont want a pack. I want a reciver then i want speakers.

the Onkyo HT-SR908 consists of an Onkyo 605 and onkyo brand speakers...

You can always buy the Onkyo 605 seperate. ($390 + free shipping)

...but like I said earlier, a slighty better pick would be the Yamaha RX-V663 ($400 + free shipping)



But either would be a great system to have.

[Blu Haze]

Ok man. I want a reciever for under 500 basically. So this reciever allows only one HDMI output that goes into your tv right? Then it does the HD Sound. It has DTS HD MA and Dolby TRUE HD? Doesnt say on BB.com. Also what is a great 7.1 bundle?

And i dont want another hTIB i already have one. right home theater in a box.

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[Blu Haze]

ALSO will having a reciever reduce the pic quality in any ways?

[crackinhedz]

both the Onkyo and Yamaha mentioned will do 7.1PCM,Dolby TrueHD and Dts-HD Master.

trust.

[Blu Haze]

Now what kind of speakers man. im lost. i want 7.1 really bad. and what is 7.2? Will i also be stunned with the Yamaha? And how does the different room outputs work? Wirelessly?

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Blu Haze

Now what kind of speakers man. im lost.

depends on how much you're looking to spend on speakers.

[Blu Haze]

300-500 or amaze me.

[crackinhedz]

Pm'd you.