Did I get a good deal?

[flyfree432]

Thanks for the advice on the previous "I need expert advice" thread. I went out shopping around and ended up settling on the following for now - this is my first "real" surround sound system. Basically I just want to know that the price I paid I didn't get ripped off. They sound pretty great to me. We are going to start saving for a much better system for the future (see other thread).

Yamaha HTR-6030 Receiver
Yamaha YST-SW012 Subwoofer
I'm not sure what model the 5 speakers are, but they are the same color and similiar finish as the subwoofer.

I got it all from from Best Buy for $259.99 and have connected to my PS3 with an optical cable (15.99) and used 18 gauge speaker wire to connect to the rest of the speakers.

[aod38]

for 260 thats pretty good. I would definitely get good speaker wire and when you're ready to upgrade start with good speakers before getting a new receiver

[ThisIsSparta]

Originally Posted by flyfree432

Thanks for the advice on the previous "I need expert advice" thread. I went out shopping around and ended up settling on the following for now - this is my first "real" surround sound system. Basically I just want to know that the price I paid I didn't get ripped off. They sound pretty great to me. We are going to start saving for a much better system for the future (see other thread).

Yamaha HTR-6030 Receiver
Yamaha YST-SW012 Subwoofer
I'm not sure what model the 5 speakers are, but they are the same color and similiar finish as the subwoofer.

I got it all from from Best Buy for $259.99 and have connected to my PS3 with an optical cable (15.99) and used 18 gauge speaker wire to connect to the rest of the speakers.

Working in the HE industry I hate it when people cheat themselves out of the home theater experience by getting sub-par audio. I'm not trying to say what you bought is crap, it's just that for 500-600 bucks you could have gotten a lot more. And if you go over that a little bit you get a ton more. And then there's no reason to upgrade for a long time. If this is your first surround sound system though you probably think it sounds phenomenal. Audio is such a huge part of the home theater experience and with blu-ray giving us uncompressed audio it's getting even better. Now I don't know what your budget was but here's what I would recommend:

Get yourself a good speaker system: Polk, Boston, KEF, even Bose if your budget permits.

Next get yourself an A/V receiver with HDMI switching. Yes it is going to be a little bit more money now but it will be worth it when you won't have to buy one a year down the road.

Even if your on a budget it'd would be worth paying extra now and not having to redo everything down the road.

[BirdManJr]

I think if your happy with it..Then you got a good deal

[richteer]

Originally Posted by ThisIsSparta

Get yourself a good speaker system: Polk, Boston, KEF, even Bose if your budget permits.

God, no. If the OP's budget permits Bose, then he can get much better speakers than anything offered by Bose!

[RandDawg]

Originally Posted by BirdManJr

I think if your happy with it..Then you got a good deal

ignorance is bliss.

[Driver_King]

Return that reciever and upgrade! Speaker wire too! (At least 14 guage.)

[mustangfun101]

Originally Posted by BirdManJr

I think if your happy with it..Then you got a good deal

Amen to that, alot of home theater systems now have great sound for the price. As long as you enjoy it, don't sweat it. If you compare the picture of your TV and the sound of your system to the local movie theater, I bet you are alot happier with what is in your home compared to the theater. Plus, you get to sit on your couch and relax.

"IF" you have the money to upgrade like some audio nuts, I totally see their point but if you are on a budget, you did okay. Enjoy it. Take the money you saved and buy some more movies.

[Rabidhunter]

Yeah, there are several great recievers out there for just a little bit more than what you paid. But it's not a bad system. I'm using an older Sony system, so don't worry about it right away.

[Kyzer the Medic]

I agree with a few of the previous posters that said if it makes you happy, then you got a great deal. When spending someone elses money its always easy to be critical about what someone else bought. If what you got was within your budget then more power too you. Its better than going out and putting yourself further in debt just trying to keep up with the joneses. I hope you enjoy every minute of your system

[Driver_King]

The 605 is only $279. It's a very good budget reciever that decodes all HD audio formats. I have a budget too!

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

The 605 is only $279. It's a very good budget reciever that decodes all HD audio formats. I have a budget too!

When you buy refurbs like that, can you expect cosmetic blemishes?

[Driver_King]

Not normally. Even if they did, it wouldn't be major or moderate unless it says. The 605 on Ecost has a 1 year Onkyo warantee too. It wouldn't ever effect how it performs, unless it says.