Need help choosing a home theatre system for under $1000

[crackinhedz]

The Onkyo 908 is actually the Onkyo 605 with Onkyo speakers.

So in essence, you may as well get the newer model 606 and just get better speakers.


Onkyo TX-SR606 (free shipping)

Polk Audio Monitor Series CS1 Center Channel Speaker (free shipping)

Polk Monitor50 (x2) (free shipping)

Athena LS-50B Satellite Speaker (Pair)

Polk Audio PSW10 Subwoofer
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5.1 setup ~ $1,000


granted you can just use this for ideas, but its a good choice.

[ShawnJ]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

The Onkyo 908 is actually the Onkyo 605 with Onkyo speakers.

So in essence, you may as well get the newer model 606 and just get better speakers.


Onkyo TX-SR606 (free shipping)

Polk Audio Monitor Series CS1 Center Channel Speaker (free shipping)

Polk Monitor50 (x2) (free shipping)

Athena LS-50B Satellite Speaker (Pair)

Polk Audio PSW10 Subwoofer
-----------------------------------

5.1 setup ~ $1,000


granted you can just use this for ideas, but its a good choice.

Since these are 7.1 recievers, should I get 7 speakers and a sub or just 5 speakers and a sub? Thanks.

[un4gvn94538]

i would get the best 5.1 system i could afford then add 2 speakers later on

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by ShawnJ

Since these are 7.1 recievers, should I get 7 speakers and a sub or just 5 speakers and a sub? Thanks.

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

i would get the best 5.1 system i could afford then add 2 speakers later on

precisely.

[ShawnJ]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

precisely.

Thanks, do you have any recommendations for wires and stands?

[ShawnJ]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

The Onkyo 908 is actually the Onkyo 605 with Onkyo speakers.

So in essence, you may as well get the newer model 606 and just get better speakers.


Onkyo TX-SR606 (free shipping)

Polk Audio Monitor Series CS1 Center Channel Speaker (free shipping)

Polk Monitor50 (x2) (free shipping)

Athena LS-50B Satellite Speaker (Pair)

Polk Audio PSW10 Subwoofer
-----------------------------------

5.1 setup ~ $1,000


granted you can just use this for ideas, but its a good choice.

Which set of speakers is intended to be used for the "rear" or surround sound speakers? The Athena Satellite speakers?
Thanks

[crackinhedz]

yes, the athena satellite speakers would be used as surrounds.

also:

speaker wire (14awg-16awg should suffice)

HDMI cables

Speaker Stand (you could probably find better stands elsewhere)

[ShawnJ]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

The Onkyo 908 is actually the Onkyo 605 with Onkyo speakers.

So in essence, you may as well get the newer model 606 and just get better speakers.


Onkyo TX-SR606 (free shipping)

Polk Audio Monitor Series CS1 Center Channel Speaker (free shipping)

Polk Monitor50 (x2) (free shipping)

Athena LS-50B Satellite Speaker (Pair)

Polk Audio PSW10 Subwoofer
-----------------------------------

5.1 setup ~ $1,000


granted you can just use this for ideas, but its a good choice.

Sorry for all of the questions, but here is another one. How does the Onkyo 606 receiver compare to the Denon AVR-2808CI? I may be able to get a Denon 2808 for only $500. If it's that much better than say the Onkyo 606, then it may be worth getting it for that price. Any thoughts? Would those same speakers that you recommended match up well with the Denon?

Also, what is your opinion of Klipsch speakers? I may be able to get a good deal on those as well.

Thanks