I Finally bought my Home Theatre system - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

ZackL · 07-14-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

For the life of me I can't tell what the difference is other than asthetics......

Yeah... dimensions are the same, weight is the same, all the same features by the look of it.

SAM LN32A650 · 07-15-2008, 12:45 AM

should i go with

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&skuId=8743595

or

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1200703057943

Beta Man · 07-15-2008, 12:47 AM

I don't have a lot of audio knowledge, but given that "none-of-the-above" wasn't an option.... I'd say get the Onkyo set-up.

SAM LN32A650 · 07-15-2008, 12:49 AM

or should i get

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do

un4gvn94538 · 07-15-2008, 12:51 AM

i agree. i would buy seperates though. you can get a good deal on a 605 or 606 receiver then something like....
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...6083024&sr=8-1

un4gvn94538 · 07-15-2008, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAM LN32A650

or should i get

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do

do you want lossless audio? or no?

Beta Man · 07-15-2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAM LN32A650

or should i get

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do

Definitely NOT that one...

SAM LN32A650 · 07-15-2008, 01:17 AM

what is loseless audio?

Big Daddy · 07-15-2008, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAM LN32A650

what is loseless audio?

Read A Guide to Home Theater Audio CODECs.

SAM LN32A650 · 07-15-2008, 03:09 AM

ONK TX-Sr575
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i

ONK Tx-SR505
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i

SON STRDG 720
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDG720-...&s=electronics

crackinhedz · 07-15-2008, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAM LN32A650

ONK TX-Sr575
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i

ONK Tx-SR505
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i

I would avoid these.

Quote:

SON STRDG 720
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDG720-...&s=electronics

this would be the lowest on the totem pole, but will achieve HD audio.

Amel · 07-15-2008, 03:34 AM

save some more money and go for the onkyo 606, youll find it for less than 400 soon

Heart&Soul · 07-15-2008, 03:45 AM

Onkyo 606. You won't regret it.

SAM LN32A650 · 07-15-2008, 07:31 AM

I thought i had my mind up, I was going to get a $200 HTIB.. After several Threads i thought i was gonna get the Sony Ht-s2000 but then everyone said dont buy an HTIB.... so today i finally did it i bought
Receiver:Sony STRDG720
Speakers:Polk RM6750
i had a budget of $400 but i ended up spending $500..
i dont know if i made the right decision or not..
but i think i will be happy with it.

i want to thank you guys who responded on my previous threads and for the great advise.

and if you could please tell me if you think i made the right decision i would be greatful.

dukenukem · 07-15-2008, 07:38 AM

That will be way better then some htib,hope you enjoy your system alot.

Petra_Kalbrain · 07-15-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAM LN32A650

I thought i had my mind up, I was going to get a $200 HTIB.. After several Threads i thought i was gonna get the Sony Ht-s2000 but then everyone said dont buy an HTIB.... so today i finally did it i bought
Receiver:Sony STRDG720
Speakers:Polk RM6750
i had a budget of $400 but i ended up spending $500..
i dont know if i made the right decision or not..
but i think i will be happy with it.

i want to thank you guys who responded on my previous threads and for the great advise.

and if you could please tell me if you think i made the right decision i would be greatful.

That will be good... but an Onkyo receiver would have kicked it up a fair notch. Sony receivers cap out the sound frequency range at nearly the same level as AM radio, which I remember reading is 1KHz. The Onkyo receivers blast through to around 20KHz. Much more dynamics in their amplification of the signal.

Still though. It is a Hi-Def setup. And welcome to the fun!!!

xAyoFoolx · 07-15-2008, 10:49 AM

Or Onkyo 605

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...ipping-/1.html

PepeGameblouse · 07-15-2008, 04:24 PM

you might as well go with the 606 because it's a good price for the lossless audio.

mustang-gt-2002 · 07-15-2008, 05:01 PM

why dont you have any YAMAHA's on your list like the RX-V563 or the RX-V663? you can get the 563 for $299 and the 663 for $399 at some online stores. forget where I get my 663 for $399 online. jest do a search.

kingofgrills · 07-15-2008, 05:56 PM

Unless the Sony HTIB offers HDMI audio passthrough, which I can't tell if it does, I would pass on all three options. Definitely pass on the Onkyo, because it doesn't have HDMI connections at all. You'll probably achieve the best sound quality from the Yamaha, but the one you listed doesn't have HDMI audio passthrough or analog inputs, so no lossless audio. I've never been impressed with Sony receivers and amps, especially on the lower end of the spectrum.

If it were me, I'd save a few more bucks to by a lower priced separate system. Seriously consider the Yamaha RX-V663 or Onkyo 606 as your brain, and buy a surround speaker package separately. You'll end up a lot happier in the long run. HTIB's compromise too much on sound quality and features to make the savings worth it.

07-15-2008, 12:45 AM	#22
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	Need someone with alot of audio knowledge should i go with http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&skuId=8743595 or http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1200703057943

07-15-2008, 03:09 AM	#30
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	I Narrowed it down to 3 receivers... now i need ur help!!! ONK TX-Sr575 http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i ONK Tx-SR505 http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i SON STRDG 720 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDG720-...&s=electronics

07-15-2008, 07:31 AM	#34
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	I Finally bought my Home Theatre system I thought i had my mind up, I was going to get a $200 HTIB.. After several Threads i thought i was gonna get the Sony Ht-s2000 but then everyone said dont buy an HTIB.... so today i finally did it i bought Receiver:Sony STRDG720 Speakers:Polk RM6750 i had a budget of $400 but i ended up spending $500.. i dont know if i made the right decision or not.. but i think i will be happy with it. i want to thank you guys who responded on my previous threads and for the great advise. and if you could please tell me if you think i made the right decision i would be greatful.

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07-15-2008, 12:47 AM	#23
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I don't have a lot of audio knowledge, but given that "none-of-the-above" wasn't an option.... I'd say get the Onkyo set-up.

07-15-2008, 12:49 AM	#24
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	or should i get http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do

07-15-2008, 12:51 AM	#25
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	i agree. i would buy seperates though. you can get a good deal on a 605 or 606 receiver then something like.... http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...6083024&sr=8-1

07-15-2008, 01:17 AM	#28
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	what is loseless audio?

07-15-2008, 03:34 AM	#32
Amel Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Clearwater FL Blu-ray collection:91 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	save some more money and go for the onkyo 606, youll find it for less than 400 soon

07-15-2008, 03:45 AM	#33
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	Onkyo 606. You won't regret it.

07-15-2008, 07:38 AM	#35
dukenukem Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:31	That will be way better then some htib,hope you enjoy your system alot.

07-15-2008, 10:49 AM	#37
xAyoFoolx Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Bayonne, New Jersey	Or Onkyo 605 http://www.accessories4less.com/make...ipping-/1.html

07-15-2008, 04:24 PM	#38
PepeGameblouse Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:2	you might as well go with the 606 because it's a good price for the lossless audio.

07-15-2008, 05:01 PM	#39
mustang-gt-2002 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Madison, WI. Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:66	why dont you have any YAMAHA's on your list like the RX-V563 or the RX-V663? you can get the 563 for $299 and the 663 for $399 at some online stores. forget where I get my 663 for $399 online. jest do a search.

07-15-2008, 05:56 PM	#40
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	Unless the Sony HTIB offers HDMI audio passthrough, which I can't tell if it does, I would pass on all three options. Definitely pass on the Onkyo, because it doesn't have HDMI connections at all. You'll probably achieve the best sound quality from the Yamaha, but the one you listed doesn't have HDMI audio passthrough or analog inputs, so no lossless audio. I've never been impressed with Sony receivers and amps, especially on the lower end of the spectrum. If it were me, I'd save a few more bucks to by a lower priced separate system. Seriously consider the Yamaha RX-V663 or Onkyo 606 as your brain, and buy a surround speaker package separately. You'll end up a lot happier in the long run. HTIB's compromise too much on sound quality and features to make the savings worth it.

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