Godd HTIB for gaming

[abynum1]

Hi guys. I have a 60gb PS3 and a Xbox 360. Just wanted some recomendations on a decent HTIB to use with them on a HD lcd tv.
I am a noob, and just want a system that will allow my gaming consoles to do what they are suppose to do on a tv. I'm not an audioholic but would like a good picture and sound. I would like to keep the price around $600.00 and below.I dont need one with a dvd player as I will be using the ps3 or 360 for that. Oh, I have a Wii as well,but I dont think it's capable of HDMI hookup is it? The wii is not important anyway, my system needs to be dedicated around the PS3, with the option of working with the 360 as well if thats possible. I will also get HD programing thru Direct tv as well.
I also need a good LCD tv that will handle the setup (46" or bigger) for around $1500.00 or less.
Thanks for any help!

[abynum1]

I was looking at the SONY HT-SS2000, ONKYO HT-S5100 ,Onkyo HT-SR800,and the Onkyo HT-S4100 but I dont know what the difference is between them other than 7.1 vs 5.1

[abynum1]

Any suggesstions?

[Driver_King]

I went with the SR-800 and kind of regret it. You should get a good reciever, speakers, sub, and cables instead. It may seem tedious but in the long run, it is the best solution.

[abynum1]

Ive been reading on a Onkyo 605 receiver/ polk speaker combo, would that work?

[dgator783]

The Sony Str -K900 ....its not really that expensive, has two HDMI Ins and One Out, has two opitcal ins, Two component connections, a digital audio connection, and much more....I couldnt be happier with it since I bought it as my gaming and movie reciever for my bedroom.....Blu rays sound great

Theres some Samsungs on sale at Best Buy this week, good prices and big sizes....

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by abynum1

Ive been reading on a Onkyo 605 receiver/ polk speaker combo, would that work?

yippee skippee.

[abynum1]

Cant remember the polk speaker setup though.

[crackinhedz]

or an ever better setup...

Yamaha RX-V663 (call by phone and use this code: AFLYAM359...$360 shipped)

Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System

[mr.hidef]

Originally Posted by abynum1

I was looking at the SONY HT-SS2000, ONKYO HT-S5100 ,Onkyo HT-SR800,and the Onkyo HT-S4100 but I dont know what the difference is between them other than 7.1 vs 5.1

I'm a big sony fan,but the onkyo's sound amazing.........hence my signature!



P.S. Okyo will have MUCH better speakers (quality)

[kozumasbullitt]

i have the sony hts-s2000 and i am using the upgraded sony center channel and it sounds great.

[408royalty]

Originally Posted by kozumasbullitt

i have the sony hts-s2000 and i am using the upgraded sony center channel and it sounds great.

i have the sony ht-ss2000 too, and it does sound really good.i just bought it at best buy two weeks ago. it sells for $399.00 in store, but i got the salesman to knock off $50.00 for applying for a credit card (you get the discount no matter the outcome) and then i price matched there own website at $359.00. so i got it for$309.00 plus tax.

[kozumasbullitt]

yeah i had them price match circuitcity a while back for 359.99 and they keyed in my 10% off coupon. the stock center was real weak and it was hard to hear voices but i got the SSCN5000 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1172277277875 and now it sounds great.

[408royalty]

great now i have to get that too!

[Kenshiro]

Originally Posted by kozumasbullitt

yeah i had them price match circuitcity a while back for 359.99 and they keyed in my 10% off coupon. the stock center was real weak and it was hard to hear voices but i got the SSCN5000 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1172277277875 and now it sounds great.

I wouldn't reccomend mixing 8ohm speakers with this htib that uses 3 ohm speakers.

[onehothemi]

logitech z-5500

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Kenshiro

I wouldn't reccomend mixing 8ohm speakers with this htib that uses 3 ohm speakers.

yeah, definitely not a good idea.

[kozumasbullitt]

it works great. the impedance is not an issue because you canchange the levels individual. its not like a single channel.

[Driver_King]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

or an ever better setup...

Yamaha RX-V663 (call by phone and use this code: AFLYAM359...$360 shipped)

Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System

I like that Polk deal. He could also get the Onkyo 605 for $259. That bundle is my best recommendation for starters. And for cables, Monoprice all the way!

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

I like that Polk deal. He could also get the Onkyo 605 for $259. That bundle is my best recommendation for starters. And for cables, Monoprice all the way!

I'm doing something very similar. I just didn't feel good about ecost so I went with a different retailer allaccessories4less.com (I think?) Getting the onkyo 605 refurb for $299 shipped and going to pick up those polks later this month. I have my 2nd monoprice hdmi cable on the way and will pick up some 16ga wire once I see what my needs will be with running them under the floor.

So long, crappy RCA HTiB! And yes, before you ask, the site is a listed reseller for Onkyo. Thanks to the folks at this site (especially Crackinhedz' sticky post) for all the good info.