Best of the worst? *Pre-packaged HT in a box*

[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

Im on a limited budget and limited on space. I'm looking for a decent HT set up to match with my plasma TV. I dont need anything extravagant, but I would like to have something that sounds good. Ive been on crutchfield, newegg, partstexpress and bestbuy and cant seem to find anything that is worth even the high prices they want for them.

What Im looking for...

5.1 surround system with receiver to power them. (already have a bluray player so I dont need a combo)

small package I am working on limited space so the system needs to fit on a shelf or be hung from the walls.

I do have neighbors in the appartment next and above me so I have no need for something that can blast out the sound.

Budget :$450

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[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

no replies...how am I not surprised.

 

[goingdef 10+ year member]

If you don't want to spend too much check wal-mart they have the same quality level electronics as best buy for the most part and better prices.

 

[*SlappinAzz*]

If you don't want to spend too much check wal-mart they have the same quality level electronics as best buy for the most part and better prices.

Im sorry, but that is the funniest shit ive read today.

 

[goingdef 10+ year member]

If it's the 200.00-300.00 dollar range it's the same sh*t only gonna get the nice stuff if your going to fork out the cash at a good home audio store.

 

[silvercookie 5,000+ posts]

from what i have heard alot of the lower samsung and LG stuff is pretty good.

 

[Haunz 10+ year member]

Years ago I bought a pioneer 5.1 system with the reciever and changer in one unit. IIRC I paid $460 on sale, not sure what the regular price was though. The reciever does 100 x 5 @ 1khz and 200 x 2 in stereo mode + 100 for the sub with all channels driven...

The amount of power is OK and it gets loud, but the speakers left quite a bit for me to desire, infact the 7" sub was a joke.. but I still use the unit today with upgraded speakers and a seperate sub amp and a pair of 15s...

I think you will find similar results with any HT in a box package.. the speakers are sub-par when compared with something 'good'.

 

[fasfocus00 5,000+ posts]

first you should see what your audio output is on you TV, is it RCA, coax, fiber optic? that will determine what sort of route you can take with you budget

 

[goingdef 10+ year member]

I miss my old home stereo it was loud as hell I ran two CV dx-9 15"s a carver a500-x amp and hr-895 receiver, wasn't cheap but it sounded nice eventually the 15"s gave out and I bought some JBL towers with dual 6.5 woofers and a silk dome tweeter that sounded awesome.

 

[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

first you should see what your audio output is on you TV, is it RCA, coax, fiber optic? that will determine what sort of route you can take with you budget

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+42%22+Class+/+1080p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9761068.p?id=1218168619373&skuId=9761068

Still havent found anything thus far. Going to have to keep looking.

 

[kpozr2 10+ year member]

^^ that would be fiber optic aka digital audio out - optical toslink cable.

THIS (7.1)- 457.00 + free S&H

Amazon.com: Onkyo HT-S5200 7.1-Channel Home Entertainment…

or THIS (5.1) - $330.00 + free S&H

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3300-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B003BEDQR6/ref=pd_ts_zgc_e_281056_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&pf_rd_p=1263730122&pf_rd_s=right-5&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000512141&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=011ZDHV2RDXGFA233CMR

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

the dayton setup on pe.com with the 12 is decent.. it will get loud enough especially in an apartment. For receivers look for used pioneers..

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

Check out some raw parts stores. Can find a receiver that does 100x5 for $200 or so then use the rest to create and build the speakers, enclosures, whatever you want.

Not very convenient, however.

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

6.5" speakers for $10 2 for each tower 1 for each surround 2-3 for center thats 80-90 then tweets they are having major blowout sales.. so build your own?

Peerless 835004 SDS 6-1/2" Woofer 4 Ohm | Parts-Express.com

 

[CougarGuy 10+ year member]

i have 2 logitech z5500 sets and there recockulous...

and they're cheap!