Entry Level Home Theater Challenge

[quest88]

No it's really for others. When I end up changing out my current polks later on down the road I'll move them to the bedroom.

[quest88]

Alright this is Hamp's deal modified only slightly.

Same Denon Receiver from Ecost 206.99 + shipping and tax

http://www.ecost.com/detail.aspx?edp...avID=155441524

Polk RM6705 from Polk Direct Ebay Buy it now 179.99 free shipping maybe tax.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RM6750-Home-Thea...item35a62f9fcb

Total 387 minus shipping and tax from Ecost and potential Tax from Polk Direct.

[HAMP]

Originally Posted by quest88

Alright this is Hamp's deal modified only slightly.

Same Denon Receiver from Ecost 206.99 + shipping and tax

http://www.ecost.com/detail.aspx?edp...avID=155441524

Polk RM6705 from Polk Direct Ebay Buy it now 179.99 free shipping maybe tax.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RM6750-Home-Thea...item35a62f9fcb

Total 387 minus shipping and tax from Ecost and potential Tax from Polk Direct.

WoW!!!!! This title should be given to you know....

Originally Posted by quest88

Hamp is the man

quest88 is the man

That is less then $400

[quest88]

Originally Posted by HAMP

WoW!!!!! This title should be given to you know....


quest88 is the man

That is less then $400

Can I quote you on that !

Hey if it wasn't for you and that Denon receiver there's no way a system could be pieced together that cheap.

[nugent]

Ok, here is my budget system.

Refubished Yamaha HTR-6240 same as the Yamaha RXV-465
5.1, 105W per channel, decodes all lossless formats, 4 HDMI inputs
$197.50 free shipping, Less 8% Bing Cash Back of $15.80 = $181.70 delivered.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Yamaha-HTR-6240-...item2a0379fe51

Polk RM6750 $179.99 Free shipping, Less 8% Bing $14.39 = $165.59 Plus tax to all states, 7% for me, $179.99 + $12.59 tax.
Net cost after tax and less Bing Cash Back = $178.20 delivered.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Bing Cash back is now instant on eBay purchases. So that money is back in your account within' minutes of completing your purchase. No 60 day wait as they previously required on eBay purchases.

Total net real world cost including required taxes from Polk,
$359.90 complete 5.1 system

[nugent]

Originally Posted by quest88

Alright this is Hamp's deal modified only slightly.

Same Denon Receiver from Ecost 206.99 + shipping and tax

http://www.ecost.com/detail.aspx?edp...avID=155441524

Polk RM6705 from Polk Direct Ebay Buy it now 179.99 free shipping maybe tax.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RM6750-Home-Thea...item35a62f9fcb

Total 387 minus shipping and tax from Ecost and potential Tax from Polk Direct.

Add $12.59 for 7% sales tax to the speakers
Add $ $27.59 shipping for receiver from eCost
Total additional $40.18

$387
+ $40.18
_________
$427.18

[quest88]

Originally Posted by nugent

Ok, here is my budget system.

Refubished Yamaha HTR-6240 same as the Yamaha RXV-465
5.1, 105W per channel, decodes all lossless formats, 4 HDMI inputs
$197.50 free shipping, Less 8% Bing Cash Back of $15.80 = $181.70 delivered.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Yamaha-HTR-6240-...item2a0379fe51

Polk RM6750 $179.99 Free shipping, Less 8% Bing $14.39 = $165.59 Plus tax to all states, 7% for me, $179.99 + $12.59 tax.
Net cost after tax and less Bing Cash Back = $178.20 delivered.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Bing Cash back is now instant on eBay purchases. So that money is back in your account within' minutes of completing your purchase. No 60 day wait as they previously required on eBay purchases.

Total net real world cost including required taxes from Polk,
$359.90 complete 5.1 system

Wow

[BarkingGhost]

Originally Posted by quest88

Hey Bluray.com members. I am asking you guys to suggest an entry level HT for new members but like all challenges there are rules. The system in question needs to be at least a 5.1, have the ability to decode all new codecs and can be had for under 550 dollars minus wiring and blu ray player. Refurbs are more than welcome ! I know there are many of you who are awesome deal finders. I hope that all of us can have fun with this and the cheaper the better.

Please link stuff so others can see.

Lets see what happens and mods if this is in the wrong area I apologize in advance.

Why the 550 dollar mark well many Onkyo HTiB can be had for a few bucks more so why not see if we can piece something together just as good if not better for cheaper.

First, what is the definition of theater? To me, it is a dedicated space for the specific use, and an environment designed to offer greatest benefit toward that use. As such, a theater isn't the supermarket, the retail electronics showroom, etc.

The analogy, here, is that a theater in the home wouldn't be the kitchen, family room, etc., but a dedicated space. Once that is accepted then maybe one can go about filling that dedicated space.

And entry level dedicated space doesn't mean a room addition. I was able to convert a 12' by 12' aux. bedroom to a dedicated space. Light control was implemented, interior surfaces designed to focus what was on the [projection] screen, and then I added the electronics.

Of course, this is all based on what I think a theater is to me in my home. Surely that will differ from one person to the next. Heck, even the public pillboxes aren't theaters. More like teenage daycare.

[Icedburden]

For your cables go to monoprice.com. Great quality and super cheap.

[quest88]

Originally Posted by BarkingGhost

First, what is the definition of theater? To me, it is a dedicated space for the specific use, and an environment designed to offer greatest benefit toward that use. As such, a theater isn't the supermarket, the retail electronics showroom, etc.

The analogy, here, is that a theater in the home wouldn't be the kitchen, family room, etc., but a dedicated space. Once that is accepted then maybe one can go about filling that dedicated space.

And entry level dedicated space doesn't mean a room addition. I was able to convert a 12' by 12' aux. bedroom to a dedicated space. Light control was implemented, interior surfaces designed to focus what was on the [projection] screen, and then I added the electronics.

Of course, this is all based on what I think a theater is to me in my home. Surely that will differ from one person to the next. Heck, even the public pillboxes aren't theaters. More like teenage daycare.

I believe you are referring more to an Dedicated Home Theater room. With that being said, new people starting out in the Home Theater experience may not be able to take the plunge into a dedicated room. At the very least this is a start, while maybe not the best start it is better than HTiB in the same price range with only a very few exceptions.

[Elvis Is Alive]

You are not going to get an adequate sub in that price range. I would suggest getting a 5.0 system and add sub later as funds allow. Check out the fluance speaker sets at $199 and $299.

[nugent]

Originally Posted by Elvis Is Alive

You are not going to get an adequate sub in that price range. I would suggest getting a 5.0 system and add sub later as funds allow. Check out the fluance speaker sets at $199 and $299.

I think you are missing the point of the thread. Read the post prior to yours.

[lojack1976]

How about THIS Pioneer VSX-519V-K for $205.99, THESE Jamo speakers for $249.88, and THIS sub for $120. This puts its slightly over budget at $570, but its all new equipment.

[quest88]

Originally Posted by lojack1976

How about THIS Pioneer VSX-519V-K for $205.99, THESE Jamo speakers for $249.88, and THIS sub for $120. This puts its slightly over budget at $570, but its all new equipment.

That's cool but I don't think that Pioneer does DTS HD or TRUE HD decoding and that's kinda the point of the thread. That's not a bad price on those Jamo speakers. Looks like Nugent still holds the best deal title.

[lojack1976]

Originally Posted by quest88

That's cool but I don't think that Pioneer does DTS HD or TRUE HD decoding and that's kinda the point of the thread. That's not a bad price on those Jamo speakers. Looks like Nugent still holds the best deal title.

Since most Blu-ray players decode and it accepts PCM it doesn't really matter. If its that big of deal then swap it out for the receiver he suggested.

[quest88]

Originally Posted by lojack1976

Since most Blu-ray players decode and it accepts PCM it doesn't really matter. If its that big of deal then swap it out for the receiver he suggested.

I understand that. I could have suggested the SONY STR-DH700 that vanns sells for 209.97.

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it...sony-str-dh700

[leynadbr]

Wow..good options so far..any complains about the sony receiver !?

Im thinking about getting one of these but not sure about the speakers.

Just found the Polk audio speakers in canada per $599,00 at futureshop which is ridiculous!!

Anyway..gonna keeo searching for something suitable..

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by leynadbr

Wow..good options so far..any complains about the sony receiver !?

Im thinking about getting one of these but not sure about the speakers.

Just found the Polk audio speakers in canada per $599,00 at futureshop which is ridiculous!!

Anyway..gonna keeo searching for something suitable..

That depends on the model you saw! Besides, FS has Polk sales all of the time, and I've seem them go for 50% off.

John

[leynadbr]

I saw the Polk Audio Home Theatre Speaker System (RM6750)..same as people recommended here..thats why I was like..are u serious !? lol..gonna wait and see if it gets on sale.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by leynadbr

I saw the Polk Audio Home Theatre Speaker System (RM6750)..same as people recommended here..thats why I was like..are u serious !? lol..gonna wait and see if it gets on sale.

Good thinking! Because they will go on-sale at some point! Do you know how much that same system goes for in the U.S.?

John