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tlinnert · 11-04-2008, 12:09 AM

I have a 56in panasonic TV and a PS3 and I'm now looking for a speaker system. I, like many others in here, am on a small budget. Does anyone know much about the Sony ht-ss2300? I know the htib's get railed against but it seems as if this system has received positive reviews.

I see a lot of people recommend the onkyo 606 receiver and the polk rm6750 as a good starter setup. Is this setup worth the extra $200 over the sony system?

Since the ps3 does all the decoding would it make more sense to get a less capable receiver like the sony 720 with some sony 5000 floorstanding speakers? I know this is a lot but I need some serious help. Thanks in advance!

One last piece of important information...I live in a small apartment...main room in probably about
20x10.

Beta Man · 11-04-2008, 12:14 AM

Hello....

1) Nice T.V.

2) HTIB get bad press around here for good reason usually.....

3) What reviews are you referring to..... amazon.com ones??? many people who have never heard a proper system may buy this, say "it's great" because it's leaps and bounds beyond their T.V. speakers they are used to

4) Having the PS3 certainly gives you options.....

5) The polks are good speakers for the price, If you can fit a 5.1 into your budget, I'd say it's definitely worth the extra $200

5.5) I personally don't care for sony speakers..... I'd recommend listening to some Polk towers (found on sale quite often)

6) Welcome to the site

zweet77 · 11-04-2008, 12:17 AM

The htib you are looking at does hdmi video pass through only meaning no hd sound.You should steer clear of it.Welcome to the site.

crackinhedz · 11-04-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zweet77

The htib you are looking at does hdmi video pass through only meaning no hd sound.You should steer clear of it.Welcome to the site.

Sony's website says it will pass 5.1 PCM.

but...

A. Ive found Sony's website to be plagued with many errors in the past.

B. Would not buy this system because id regret it down the road. Use the money for something worth keeping in the long run.

Themoth · 11-04-2008, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Sony's website says it will pass 5.1 PCM.

but...

A. Ive found Sony's website to be plagued with many errors in the past.

B. Would not buy this system because id regret it down the road. Use the money for something worth keeping in the long run.

We have this in our office and it does pass the 5.1 like stated. I would also suggest building a real system unless there is a budget issue. GL and welcome.

crackinhedz · 11-04-2008, 12:37 AM

Quote:

We have this in our office

do you guys get to watch blurays at work?!!

tlinnert · 11-04-2008, 12:38 AM

thanks for welcoming me to the site. I've been trying to do as much research as possible before buying.

It sounds like I should stay away from the sony ht-ss2300. Would it make more sense to buy a receiver and the polk rm6750 or purchase a receiver and a couple front speakers, like the polk monitor 50s for now? and worry about buying the sub and surrounds later on?

I see there are quite a few who just buy the rm6750 and then upgrade that as they go. Once again thanks for all your help.

By the way, what are your feelings on the polk r50's? I see these are selling for 59 each on fry's.

zweet77 · 11-04-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Sony's website says it will pass 5.1 PCM.

but...

A. Ive found Sony's website to be plagued with many errors in the past.

B. Would not buy this system because id regret it down the road. Use the money for something worth keeping in the long run.

+1

Beta Man · 11-04-2008, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlinnert

Would it make more sense to buy a receiver and the polk rm6750 or purchase a receiver and a couple front speakers, like the polk monitor 50s for now? and worry about buying the sub and surrounds later on?.

This is my STANDARD advice usually....... and "Yeah" if you're willing to be patient, I'd say you'll be much happier down the road by building a set-up this way.

As far as the 50's, people seem to like them... it's dependent on your budget I guess.

If you can swing it, I'd suggest getting the center channel right away too......

Themoth · 11-04-2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

do you guys get to watch blurays at work?!!

I run the Berghoff one of the Oldest German restaurants in Chicago. And yes we watch them on a 40 inch XBR4

Driver_King · 11-04-2008, 01:39 AM

Take a dive into my sig.

tlinnert · 11-04-2008, 01:40 AM

Are the polk r50's a better value at $120 for the pair than the polk monitor 50s at $300 for the pair? I'm going to purchase one of these two pairs with the csi1 center channel and a decent receiver. Could actually also use receiver help to go with m ps3. I'll start there and then add on later. thanks

Driver_King · 11-04-2008, 01:47 AM

Get the Monitor 60's.

tlinnert · 11-04-2008, 02:35 AM

Hey Driver can you go ahead and spend $600 of my money and tell me whats the best setup to get...somewhere between $500-$600. Thanks much

JasonR · 11-04-2008, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlinnert

Are the polk r50's a better value at $120 for the pair than the polk monitor 50s at $300 for the pair? I'm going to purchase one of these two pairs with the csi1 center channel and a decent receiver. Could actually also use receiver help to go with m ps3. I'll start there and then add on later. thanks

The Monitor is definitely a better line, and if you wait for a sale or get the TSi series you can get them for 200 dollars for the pair.

The TSi series is the same as the Monitor series.

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-TSi...5769962&sr=8-1

Kryptron · 11-04-2008, 02:50 AM

I own the Tsi300s and they are basically the monitor series but they changed the port from the front (monitor series) to the bottom (tsi series) the grill design was changed too and they added a nice gloss finish to cabinet. Love em

Driver_King · 11-04-2008, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlinnert

Hey Driver can you go ahead and spend $600 of my money and tell me whats the best setup to get...somewhere between $500-$600. Thanks much

Yes, tomorrow. I'm going to bed in a few minutes.

tlinnert · 11-05-2008, 12:24 AM

Driver you promised me you would have a suggested setup for me today in the 500-600 dollar range. I'm anxiously awaiting!

Driver_King · 11-05-2008, 01:08 AM

Sorry. I've been busy with my SDA 2's!

Okay, wait for my next post. By the way did you care if I included tower speakers and an eD sub? Did you want me to include a receiver as well?

zweet77 · 11-05-2008, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Sorry. I've been busy with my SDA 2's!

Okay, wait for my next post. By the way did you care if I included tower speakers and an eD sub? Did you want me to include a receiver as well?

You have sda 2s !!

You truly are the driver king!

11-04-2008, 12:09 AM	#1
tlinnert Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:13	speaker system I have a 56in panasonic TV and a PS3 and I'm now looking for a speaker system. I, like many others in here, am on a small budget. Does anyone know much about the Sony ht-ss2300? I know the htib's get railed against but it seems as if this system has received positive reviews. I see a lot of people recommend the onkyo 606 receiver and the polk rm6750 as a good starter setup. Is this setup worth the extra $200 over the sony system? Since the ps3 does all the decoding would it make more sense to get a less capable receiver like the sony 720 with some sony 5000 floorstanding speakers? I know this is a lot but I need some serious help. Thanks in advance! One last piece of important information...I live in a small apartment...main room in probably about 20x10. Last edited by tlinnert; 11-04-2008 at 12:14 AM.

11-04-2008, 02:50 AM	#16
Kryptron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Tampa Bay, FL Home Theater Gallery:21 4K collection:83 Blu-ray collection:450 Trading Score:4	I own the Tsi300s and they are basically the monitor series but they changed the port from the front (monitor series) to the bottom (tsi series) the grill design was changed too and they added a nice gloss finish to cabinet. Love em Last edited by Kryptron; 11-04-2008 at 02:56 AM.

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11-04-2008, 12:14 AM	#2
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	Hello.... 1) Nice T.V. 2) HTIB get bad press around here for good reason usually..... 3) What reviews are you referring to..... amazon.com ones??? many people who have never heard a proper system may buy this, say "it's great" because it's leaps and bounds beyond their T.V. speakers they are used to 4) Having the PS3 certainly gives you options..... 5) The polks are good speakers for the price, If you can fit a 5.1 into your budget, I'd say it's definitely worth the extra $200 5.5) I personally don't care for sony speakers..... I'd recommend listening to some Polk towers (found on sale quite often) 6) Welcome to the site

11-04-2008, 12:17 AM	#3
zweet77 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:7	The htib you are looking at does hdmi video pass through only meaning no hd sound.You should steer clear of it.Welcome to the site.

11-04-2008, 12:38 AM	#7
tlinnert Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:13	thanks for welcoming me to the site. I've been trying to do as much research as possible before buying. It sounds like I should stay away from the sony ht-ss2300. Would it make more sense to buy a receiver and the polk rm6750 or purchase a receiver and a couple front speakers, like the polk monitor 50s for now? and worry about buying the sub and surrounds later on? I see there are quite a few who just buy the rm6750 and then upgrade that as they go. Once again thanks for all your help. By the way, what are your feelings on the polk r50's? I see these are selling for 59 each on fry's.

11-04-2008, 01:39 AM	#11
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Take a dive into my sig.

11-04-2008, 01:40 AM	#12
tlinnert Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:13	Are the polk r50's a better value at $120 for the pair than the polk monitor 50s at $300 for the pair? I'm going to purchase one of these two pairs with the csi1 center channel and a decent receiver. Could actually also use receiver help to go with m ps3. I'll start there and then add on later. thanks

11-04-2008, 01:47 AM	#13
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Get the Monitor 60's.

11-04-2008, 02:35 AM	#14
tlinnert Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:13	Hey Driver can you go ahead and spend $600 of my money and tell me whats the best setup to get...somewhere between $500-$600. Thanks much

11-05-2008, 12:24 AM	#18
tlinnert Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:13	Driver you promised me you would have a suggested setup for me today in the 500-600 dollar range. I'm anxiously awaiting!

11-05-2008, 01:08 AM	#19
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Sorry. I've been busy with my SDA 2's! Okay, wait for my next post. By the way did you care if I included tower speakers and an eD sub? Did you want me to include a receiver as well?

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