I am cluless!Need Help picking a Decent surround System! - Blu-ray Forum

juanpas44 · 11-20-2007, 01:13 AM

Hello everyone:

I need your help picking up a Decent surround system for my gaming set up, and since black friday is just around the corner maybe some of you could point me in the right direction.

I have no clue where to start.... I have my PS3 hooked up too my 30 inch Samsung 1080i slim fit HDTV via HDMI cable.

I mostly use my PS3 for gaming, but over the past year have aquiered a decent number of blu disc..... I just want to rock out to a kick ass sound system for movies and games. Not my crappy TV speakers...

Thanks for all the help...!

JP
PSN id: JPDA or juanpas4 i cant remeber hahaha! prob the first one.

crackinhedz · 11-20-2007, 01:15 AM

what are you looking to spend?

xtop · 11-20-2007, 01:17 AM

yeah. price is a huge factor here lol

Blu-ray Fanatic · 11-20-2007, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juanpas44

Hello everyone:

I need your help picking up a Decent surround system for my gaming set up, and since black friday is just around the corner maybe some of you could point me in the right direction.

I have no clue where to start.... I have my PS3 hooked up too my 30 inch Samsung 1080i slim fit HDTV via HDMI cable.

I mostly use my PS3 for gaming, but over the past year have aquiered a decent number of blu disc..... I just want to rock out to a kick ass sound system for movies and games. Not my crappy TV speakers...

Thanks for all the help...!

JP
PSN id: JPDA or juanpas4 i cant remeber hahaha! prob the first one.

If you're looking for the best, Bose is the most recommended brand. It is expensive but its well worth it and won't cause any problems for a long time. You get what you buy!

crackinhedz · 11-20-2007, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

If you're looking for the best, Bose is the most recommended brand. It is expensive but its well worth it and won't cause any problems for a long time. You get what you buy!

BOSE is a rip-off.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 11-20-2007, 01:23 AM

I pissed all my money away on a HDTV, PS3, and blu-ray dvds, but I'm looking forward to buy Bose, Onyko, Yamaha, or even Sony again. I recommeded you getting a 7.1 surround

xtop · 11-20-2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

BOSE is a rip-off.

bose are only good if you dont have a lot of space. otherwise i completely agree

Blu-ray Fanatic · 11-20-2007, 01:24 AM

What makes Bose a rip-off?

crackinhedz · 11-20-2007, 01:25 AM

well, without knowing what youre willing to spend...for starters this would be a good set-up:

Onkyo TX-SR605

fluance.com for great priced speakers.

darkpoet25 · 11-20-2007, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

BOSE is a rip-off.

I agree. They are way overpriced and they can't call it a subwoofer,because, well it isn't. You can pick up an Onkyo HTIB for around 500-600 and that has a reciever, the center channel, front left and right and rear left and right surrounds and a decently powered subwoofer. I have an older model Onkyo reciever and am very happy with it.

xtop · 11-20-2007, 01:28 AM

from the sounds of it tho. i'd check for some of the black friday deals and just get yourself a home theater in a box

pick a few in your price range and then search google for reviews.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 11-20-2007, 01:30 AM

I heard a lot of good rumors about Onkyo including one in this room so I'll look for a 7.1 version I saw advertised in the best buy ad

cheaphdbuyer · 11-20-2007, 01:33 AM

6ave.com has the KEF 3005 surround sound system for $998 and the Kef 5005.2 system for $1296. I have the 5005.2 and its a great system however I paid $2000 for it at Circuit City. When I called, I talked to Scott at extension 8632.

juanpas44 · 11-20-2007, 01:36 AM

I am a student so i dont have allot of bling bling !! haha i was kind of looking for something in the 300-500 price range!!!!!!!

xtop · 11-20-2007, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by juanpas44

I am a student so i dont have allot of bling bling !! haha i was kind of looking for something in the 300-500 price range!!!!!!!

you'll find a pretty decent system for 300 on black friday. check the ad's. i remember seeing a few, but i can't remember where. sorry

darkpoet25 · 11-20-2007, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by juanpas44

I am a student so i dont have allot of bling bling !! haha i was kind of looking for something in the 300-500 price range!!!!!!!

You don't need a lot of 'bling' to get a good sounding HTIB in that price range. I can't recall the actual model number but try looking up the Onkyo system for $500. You can also try www.crutchfield.com they are decently priced and offer fast shipping. Good luck!

Blu-ray Fanatic · 11-20-2007, 01:40 AM

It'll take me awhile to get money like that or make payments for several years. I have the HDTV, PS3, and I need one more to complete the combination.

crackinhedz · 11-20-2007, 02:20 AM

for $750

you could get these:

Sony STR-DG910 ($350)
7.1 PCM Audio
3 HDMI inputs

Fluance AV-HTB+ Surround Sound Home Theater 5 Speaker System ($200)

Fluance™ DB-150 10 Inch 150 Watt Low Frequency Powered Subwoofer ($200)

yellowblanket · 11-20-2007, 03:37 AM

hmmm or he could get the 7.1 package ht805 onkyo Come with all 7 speakers and subwoofer and a kick ass 1000w receiver for $449.
That if he don't mind not having the lossless audio.

crackinhedz · 11-20-2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowblanket

hmmm or he could get the 7.1 package ht805 onkyo Come with all 7 speakers and subwoofer and a kick ass 1000w receiver for $449.
That if he don't mind not having the lossless audio.

you mean the Onkyo HT-SR800 (not 805?

)

You would need an optical cable for audio...and the speakers are ass budget.

11-20-2007, 01:13 AM	#1
juanpas44 New Member Member since:Mar 2007	I am cluless!Need Help picking a Decent surround System! Hello everyone: I need your help picking up a Decent surround system for my gaming set up, and since black friday is just around the corner maybe some of you could point me in the right direction. I have no clue where to start.... I have my PS3 hooked up too my 30 inch Samsung 1080i slim fit HDTV via HDMI cable. I mostly use my PS3 for gaming, but over the past year have aquiered a decent number of blu disc..... I just want to rock out to a kick ass sound system for movies and games. Not my crappy TV speakers... Thanks for all the help...! JP PSN id: JPDA or juanpas4 i cant remeber hahaha! prob the first one.

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11-20-2007, 01:15 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	what are you looking to spend?

11-20-2007, 01:17 AM	#3
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	yeah. price is a huge factor here lol

11-20-2007, 01:23 AM	#6
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I pissed all my money away on a HDTV, PS3, and blu-ray dvds, but I'm looking forward to buy Bose, Onyko, Yamaha, or even Sony again. I recommeded you getting a 7.1 surround

11-20-2007, 01:24 AM	#8
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	What makes Bose a rip-off?

11-20-2007, 01:25 AM	#9
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	well, without knowing what youre willing to spend...for starters this would be a good set-up: Onkyo TX-SR605 fluance.com for great priced speakers.

11-20-2007, 01:28 AM	#11
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	from the sounds of it tho. i'd check for some of the black friday deals and just get yourself a home theater in a box pick a few in your price range and then search google for reviews.

11-20-2007, 01:30 AM	#12
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I heard a lot of good rumors about Onkyo including one in this room so I'll look for a 7.1 version I saw advertised in the best buy ad

11-20-2007, 01:33 AM	#13
cheaphdbuyer Junior Member Member since:Nov 2007	6ave.com has the KEF 3005 surround sound system for $998 and the Kef 5005.2 system for $1296. I have the 5005.2 and its a great system however I paid $2000 for it at Circuit City. When I called, I talked to Scott at extension 8632.

11-20-2007, 01:36 AM	#14
juanpas44 New Member Member since:Mar 2007	I am a student so i dont have allot of bling bling !! haha i was kind of looking for something in the 300-500 price range!!!!!!!

11-20-2007, 01:40 AM	#17
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	It'll take me awhile to get money like that or make payments for several years. I have the HDTV, PS3, and I need one more to complete the combination.

11-20-2007, 02:20 AM	#18
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	for $750 you could get these: Sony STR-DG910 ($350) 7.1 PCM Audio 3 HDMI inputs Fluance AV-HTB+ Surround Sound Home Theater 5 Speaker System ($200) Fluance™ DB-150 10 Inch 150 Watt Low Frequency Powered Subwoofer ($200)

11-20-2007, 03:37 AM	#19
yellowblanket Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:1	hmmm or he could get the 7.1 package ht805 onkyo Come with all 7 speakers and subwoofer and a kick ass 1000w receiver for $449. That if he don't mind not having the lossless audio.

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