Best Home Theater in a Box

[Ason12]

Hello,

I've been looking to getting a Home Theater for a while now, don't even have one

My budget is rather low being only a High Schooler, so I am looking for a theater in a box. The one I had been particularly interested in was the Pioneer HTP-2950DV (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1171057792054)

Any suggestions?

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Ason12

Any suggestions?

Sony STR-DG810 6.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver ($300 shipped)

use some old speakers or save up a little more for some new speakers. (Fluance.com)


HTIB is an okay idea...but down the road you will kick yourself. At least with this entry level sony you can utilize the HDMI audio (5.1PCM) and many more inputs/output options for future use...the HTIB you most likely will be limited to Optical for audio (no point even having an HDMI connection if it only does half what its suppose to).

[Ason12]

That would be great if I could afford some Speakers, but truth is I can't

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Ason12

That would be great if I could afford some Speakers, but truth is I can't

then save your money.

ah hell. Who am I to tell you what to do. If its surround sound you need...then go get it. Its better than nothing.

[Blu As Hell]

Originally Posted by Ason12

Hello,

I've been looking to getting a Home Theater for a while now, don't even have one

My budget is rather low being only a High Schooler, so I am looking for a theater in a box. The one I had been particularly interested in was the Pioneer HTP-2950DV (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1171057792054)

Any suggestions?

The one you chose is cool, but if you already have a Blu-ray player or PS3 for a little extra cash I would recommend http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....#productdetail

[Robmx]

Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

The one you chose is cool, but if you already have a Blu-ray player or PS3 for a little extra cash I would recommend http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....#productdetail

Not a bad choice.... I have a HTIB now and its a Yamaha and I think it sounds great. The rear surrounds are starting to go. Think its the processor as its had hours and hours of use.

Im looking to upgrade to a Denon receiver but HTIB can do the job well for the price !

[Ason12]

Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

The one you chose is cool, but if you already have a Blu-ray player or PS3 for a little extra cash I would recommend http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....#productdetail

Just curious buy, why is it a better system?

[95pgtproject]

Originally Posted by Ason12

Hello,

I've been looking to getting a Home Theater for a while now, don't even have one

My budget is rather low being only a High Schooler, so I am looking for a theater in a box. The one I had been particularly interested in was the Pioneer HTP-2950DV (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1171057792054)

Any suggestions?

Onkyo HT-SR800 7.1 and no dvd player included

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...+theater&tp=35

this is one of the best home theaters in a box

[sacredchao]

Originally Posted by 95pgtproject

Onkyo HT-SR800 7.1 and no dvd player included

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...+theater&tp=35

this is one of the best home theaters in a box

That things very impressive. Wish I had 500 to spare.

[yellowblanket]

yeah ht sr800 is quite impressive, 130 watt X 7

Circuitcity has it for 439 i believe

[95pgtproject]

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.asp...berONKHTSR800S


Best price on the Onkyo HT-SR800 7.1-Channel Home Theater System but it is the silver verson.

$420 with free ground shipping!!!!!

[blitz6speed]

The only HTIB worth a lick is the Onkyo SP-908. Has a Onkyo 605 receiver so it can do all the codecs, 7.1 setup, a upconverting DVD player (good for bedrooms), ipod dock and it lets you upconvert ANYTHING to a single HDMI output to your TV so you never need to do more then 1 calibration, ever. I would never suggest any other HTIB, imo. The SP-908 should be good for the next 10+ years.