Topic: Home Thearer In Box (Read 219 times)

MetalZoic · « **on:** August 19, 2005, 07:48:00 PM »

Not really any recomandations...
But make absolutely sure that you get one with at least 1 digital fiber optic
input. If you don't you won't be able to get surround sound from the 360.

twistedsymphony · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2005, 08:52:00 PM »

go to your local best buy/comp USA/circuit city and try them out... they typically have them on display for you to try.

I personally like the stuff made by Cambridge Soundworks as they usually offer a good balance of quality vs price

something like this:
http://www.cambridge...&item=k1pkm29zz

Sageice · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2005, 12:15:00 AM »

I say go Onkyo. You can get the HT-S870 for about 500 on sale or the HT-S680 for about $400. I have the HT-S760 (last years model of the HT-S870) and it is amazing.

trance4jim · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2005, 04:50:00 PM »

I agree with sageice.Onkyo is excellent.The 780 is a great package for the price.
Never buy sony sound products.The onkyo has component video switching in it.You'll need it for high def if you you have the tv.If you don't have hd then you will soon.The speakers are a lot better than the competitors.The cambridge is good
but are not as flexible.Polk is great as well but I didn't see any with an amplifier/reciever.Enjoy!

hugoboss1 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2005, 07:30:00 AM »

How about a bose system isnt tht the best out there that is compact?

twistedsymphony · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2005, 07:43:00 AM »

QUOTE(hugoboss1 @ Aug 30 2005, 09:41 AM)

How about a bose system isnt tht the best out there that is compact?

Deftech · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2005, 11:56:00 AM »

ack

Bose

Get a Receiver, then get these...

http://www.definitiv.../procinema.html

little more pricey but the subs are actual subs and reach down low. Ive ran tests on all those little guys and they atually come close to their listed frequency range as far as very low bass band. I'm a fan of JBL and Klipsch(decent speakers found at mass market stores), but that little 8" pro60 sub walks all over the subs you find in a best buy, and those are enclosures holding a supposed much more powerful amp and a 12 or 15" woofer.

Has to be heard/felt to be believed.

My cousin has the 60 setup, and its quite nice.

nevermind this post. Just saw the 300 to $500.00 budget.

The cheapest of these are $700.00 and can only be found at a "DefTech" dealer. Thats not including a Receiver

for the $$ though, kick ass little setup.

Carlo210 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2005, 12:13:00 PM »

Make sure it has an optical jack as well.

Carlo210 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2005, 01:10:00 PM »

I'm guessing those are pc speakers. If so, you won't be getting full 5.1 surround sound, just sound from all 5 of the speakers. Sicne tehy are pc speakers, and assuming they don't have a ecoder built in, they can't output dolby digital 5.1 etc (that's why they are pc speakers, because you use your sound card to do that).

twistedsymphony · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2005, 01:38:00 PM »

shhhh.... don't listen to Carlo... he's bee going crazy with to much

lately

Both the Logitech z-5500 and the Klipsch ProMedia GMX D-5.1 have hardware decoders and are designed for use with consoles as well as PC and will do you fine for a budget system

Carlo210 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2005, 01:41:00 PM »

lol I think you're right about my popcorn problem.

Jonm888 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 04, 2005, 01:10:00 PM »

Just got the Onkyo ht-780. It sounds great. thanks everyone for their input/help

amb7247 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 07, 2005, 09:15:00 PM »

no HTIB here, used to have kenwood but no more.

Receiver: ONKYO TN-SR702B
FRONTS: JBL E80
CENTER: JBL E35
REAR: JBL E30

sounds sweet on xbox and im sure will sound amazing on the 360

JustDanMI · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2005, 12:43:00 PM »

QUOTE(Deftech @ Aug 30 2005, 02:07 PM)

ack

hugoboss1 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2005, 12:57:00 PM »

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