HTIB OPTIONS Pls Help

[johnnygadar]

Hi, I'm a newbie in the Home Theater and I am seeking some advice on what to purchase for HT for under $800. I have been looking and have some options and was wondering what some of you would recommend.

A)Onkyo Home Theater Audio System with HDMI HTS5100B - $699
B)Yamaha 5.1 Channel Receiver(HTR6130B) with Klipsch Quintet III and Synegy Sub 10 Powered Subwoofer - for $699
C)Sony Bravia 5.1 (HTSF2300) system for $599
D) Denon AVR 589 with BOston Acoustics ba-mcsu 90-b -$699

Guys, I have a sony bdp s550 and sony 46xbr4 tv. I would like to know how to get DTS-HD and all the good audio outputs.

Thanks

JOhnny

[b15nut]

If you are looking for best options:

1) Onkyo 606 factory recertified www.ecost.com 260.00
2) Polk Monitor 50's www.newegg.com 180.00/pair
3) Polk Monitor 30's www.newegg.com 70.00/pair
4) Polk CS1 either www.newegg.com or Polk Audio Direct on ebay 80.00
5) PSW10 subwoofer www.newegg.com 117.00
Total 707

Or

1) Polk RM6750 www.newegg.com 180.00
2) Onkyo 606 listed above.

Total 440.00

[My_Two_Cents]

You are better-off going with separates as recommended above. If you must have a HTiB, the go with the Onkyo HT-S6100. You'll get an AVR similar to the Onkyo 606 described in the earlier post, but the Onkyo speakers won't be near as good as the Polks listed in the same post.

http://reviews.cnet.com/home-theater...-33182241.html

[Bizdady]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

You are better-off going with separates as recommended above. If you must have a HTiB, the go with the Onkyo HT-S6100. You'll get an AVR similar to the Onkyo 606 described in the earlier post, but the Onkyo speakers won't be near as good as the Polks listed in the same post.

http://reviews.cnet.com/home-theater...-33182241.html

The HT-S7100 comes with the 606

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by johnnygadar

Hi, I'm a newbie in the Home Theater and I am seeking some advice on what to purchase for HT for under $800. I have been looking and have some options and was wondering what some of you would recommend.

A)Onkyo Home Theater Audio System with HDMI HTS5100B - $699
B)Yamaha 5.1 Channel Receiver(HTR6130B) with Klipsch Quintet III and Synegy Sub 10 Powered Subwoofer - for $699
C)Sony Bravia 5.1 (HTSF2300) system for $599
D) Denon AVR 589 with BOston Acoustics ba-mcsu 90-b -$699

Guys, I have a sony bdp s550 and sony 46xbr4 tv. I would like to know how to get DTS-HD and all the good audio outputs.

Thanks

JOhnny

POST # 2 : You will be much happier with the seperates IMO !!

[HAMP]

Originally Posted by johnnygadar

Hi, I'm a newbie in the Home Theater and I am seeking some advice on what to purchase for HT for under $800. I have been looking and have some options and was wondering what some of you would recommend.

A)Onkyo Home Theater Audio System with HDMI HTS5100B - $699
B)Yamaha 5.1 Channel Receiver(HTR6130B) with Klipsch Quintet III and Synegy Sub 10 Powered Subwoofer - for $699
C)Sony Bravia 5.1 (HTSF2300) system for $599
D) Denon AVR 589 with BOston Acoustics ba-mcsu 90-b -$699

Guys, I have a sony bdp s550 and sony 46xbr4 tv. I would like to know how to get DTS-HD and all the good audio outputs.

Thanks

JOhnny

(B) Is not a HTiB, it must be sometype of package deal? I like that option better. If you can, try and see if you can upgrade that sub to the Sub-12.

Or maybe the receiver can be upgraded. I know the Quintet III's sound fantastic, I am using them for my surrounds along with 2 Sub-12's

[johnnygadar]

Thanks for your feedback guys.

Hamp, option B is a package here at BB in Toronto, Canada. It comes with the Yamaha and Klipsch system and no upgrades. IT is on sale at present for $699, down about $300 for xmas.

I checked some of the Canadian sites (Newegg.ca) and they don't carry the Onkyo 606 and if I get it from the US site, then I have to pay customs and some other taxes.

The Onkyo 7100B package with the 606 receiver is $968.



Johnny

[b15nut]

Shipping and duties suck!!!

[HAMP]

Originally Posted by johnnygadar

Hamp, option B is a package here at BB in Toronto, Canada. It comes with the Yamaha and Klipsch system and no upgrades. IT is on sale at present for $699, down about $300 for xmas.

Are you 1000% Positive on the 'No' upgrade? Reason I ask, that is how I gotten my Quintet III's. It was a president's day say @ BB and I was talking mess to the sales guy.

I told him I really love the deal you guys have, but to make a real deal "What if you upgrade ... . . . ... ..", "because I like.. ... . . . ."

Next thing I know he said hold on and spoke with a manager, I was laughin on the inside and thinking this guy is gonna lose his job for asking that crazy question.

I swear the Manager came back with a better deal then what I was talking about with a have to get now, deal will not be here tomorrow.


So I bought it, Kinda felt like I was set-up...... lol

[lojack1976]

Separates are generally the best way to go, but I don't see anything wrong with the better HTIB's out there either if the price is right. I would say the Sony setup for $600 is a good option if the Onkyo 6100 isn't available at a reasonable price. The Onkyo 7100 is the same except it features an iPod connection and a couple of speaker stands....that's it, so its not really worth the extra money. Being that you are in Canada I understand that you may be limited in your selection versus what we can get here in the US. After checking the BestBuy Canada site I've pulled up a few recommendations for receivers. I don't know your exact budget so I'm going off the roughly $700 cost of your earlier options. So here we go: THIS, THIS, THIS, and THIS are all options that will provide you sound over HDMI and the prices range from $300 to just under $400. The Sony's are 6.1 and 7.1 capable respectively and the others are 5.1 capable. For speakers I would say get two sets of THESE and THIS. This will get you out the door for $700-$800. You can add a sub later to complete a 5.1 setup. This is pricier than the Sony HTIB, but it will sound much better and you will get a better quality receiver that last you for years.

[Bizdady]

Originally Posted by lojack1976

Separates are generally the best way to go, but I don't see anything wrong with the better HTIB's out there either if the price is right. I would say the Sony setup for $600 is a good option if the Onkyo 6100 isn't available at a reasonable price. The Onkyo 7100 is the same except it features an iPod connection and a couple of speaker stands....that's it, so its not really worth the extra money. Being that you are in Canada I understand that you may be limited in your selection versus what we can get here in the US. After checking the BestBuy Canada site I've pulled up a few recommendations for receivers. I don't know your exact budget so I'm going off the roughly $700 cost of your earlier options. So here we go: THIS, THIS, THIS, and THIS are all options that will provide you sound over HDMI and the prices range from $300 to just under $400. The Sony's are 6.1 and 7.1 capable respectively and the others are 5.1 capable. For speakers I would say get two sets of THESE and THIS. This will get you out the door for $700-$800. You can add a sub later to complete a 5.1 setup. This is pricier than the Sony HTIB, but it will sound much better and you will get a better quality receiver that last you for years.

I picked up the Onkyo HT-S7100 for about the same price as the 606 receiver so I got a really great deal. Overall Im very satisfied with the quality of the speakers and sound. My main reason for this system of course was the 606 receiver alone, speakers were a nice plus.

[lojack1976]

Originally Posted by Bizdady

I picked up the Onkyo HT-S7100 for about the same price as the 606 receiver so I got a really great deal. Overall Im very satisfied with the quality of the speakers and sound. My main reason for this system of course was the 606 receiver alone, speakers were a nice plus.

Well, you got a hell of a deal my friend. I've had Onkyo speakers in the past, and though they are not the best they are pretty solid for the price. Since you basically got them for free then that's even better.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by Bizdady

The HT-S7100 comes with the 606

Thanks. I thought it was the same, but could not confirm that last night when I posted, hence the term "similar".

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by johnnygadar

Thanks for your feedback guys.

Hamp, option B is a package here at BB in Toronto, Canada. It comes with the Yamaha and Klipsch system and no upgrades. IT is on sale at present for $699, down about $300 for xmas.

I checked some of the Canadian sites (Newegg.ca) and they don't carry the Onkyo 606 and if I get it from the US site, then I have to pay customs and some other taxes.

The Onkyo 7100B package with the 606 receiver is $968.



Johnny

You don't want the Yamaha package. You will never be able to get HD audio without an upgraded AVR, so the price (in the long run) is not worth it.

[Galley]

I've seen the Sony HT-SF2300 for $399 shipped in the U.S.

[Bizdady]

Originally Posted by lojack1976

Well, you got a hell of a deal my friend. I've had Onkyo speakers in the past, and though they are not the best they are pretty solid for the price. Since you basically got them for free then that's even better.

Seeing I could get the receiver only or the package with speakers for about the same price and I needed new speakers anyways I went with the s7100. Figured I could always upgrade the speakers if I wasnt happy without loosing money. This system will do me good for awhile

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by Galley

I've seen the Sony HT-SF2300 for $399 shipped in the U.S.

The Sony system at least accepts LPCM over HDMI, so the OP would be able to get HD audio with his BDPS550. Might be a good starter system if he doesn't want to go with the separates.