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Matt
I would like some recommendations for good audio speaker systems at a low price. I am on a budget, and would like to find a great sounding system with a subwoofer for $350-$550. I'm sure they're out there! Please help!
Thank you
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Well, you're not clear on what exactly you need.
A good HT audio system includes a home theater audio receiver, a set of speakers, in budget systems, we're talking 5.1 systems, and maybe some of the source devices, such as a disc player, be it an upconverting DVD, or a BluRay.
The first thing is that the all in one systems that include the disc player in with the control unit are just garbage. They tend to have bad speakers, and ones which have proprietary connections, so you cannot use them without that system's control unit. Then, there's the fact that having the disc player be built in with the control unit of the system means that you cannot later upgrade it, and that if it breaks, your whole system is out of action.
No, if you want good sound, and good connectivity, plus the ability to upgrade one part of the system without replacing 100% of it, then you want a separate audio receiver, and a proper home theater speaker set made by a company that specialises in speakers.
A good pick on Amaz*n would be a Yamaha 371BL receiver, going for $190 (list price $250), then add a Polk 705 5.1 speaker system for $250 (list price of $600). Add in some 16 gauge speaker wire (100 feet for about $12), and some connecting cables (digital optical cable-connects TV audio out to the receiver, so that you can listen to the TV's sound through the HT system-$5; HDMI cables to connect the disc player to the receiver, then a second one going from the receiver to the TV, $3 each; and a subwoofer cable, about $8), and you'll be set for good sound for years to come.
Call that just under $500, all included.
Well, you're not clear on what exactly you need.
A good HT audio system includes a home theater audio receiver, a set of speakers, in budget systems, we're talking 5.1 systems, and maybe some of the source devices, such as a disc player, be it an upconverting DVD, or a BluRay.
The first thing is that the all in one systems that include the disc player in with the control unit are just garbage. They tend to have bad speakers, and ones which have proprietary connections, so you cannot use them without that system's control unit. Then, there's the fact that having the disc player be built in with the control unit of the system means that you cannot later upgrade it, and that if it breaks, your whole system is out of action.
No, if you want good sound, and good connectivity, plus the ability to upgrade one part of the system without replacing 100% of it, then you want a separate audio receiver, and a proper home theater speaker set made by a company that specialises in speakers.
A good pick on Amaz*n would be a Yamaha 371BL receiver, going for $190 (list price $250), then add a Polk 705 5.1 speaker system for $250 (list price of $600). Add in some 16 gauge speaker wire (100 feet for about $12), and some connecting cables (digital optical cable-connects TV audio out to the receiver, so that you can listen to the TV's sound through the HT system-$5; HDMI cables to connect the disc player to the receiver, then a second one going from the receiver to the TV, $3 each; and a subwoofer cable, about $8), and you'll be set for good sound for years to come.
Call that just under $500, all included.
What are the most important features to look for in a receiver these days?
illiniguy1
I just bought a new Sony 52" LCD and a blue ray player. I want to complete my home theater by adding surround sound. I'm looking at a Polk 5.1 speaker system (thinking of adding another pair to get 7.1) but am unsure about what brand and what features I should be looking for in a receiver. I'm thinking about spending no more than $500 or so on the receiver itself. Any thoughts?
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HDMI is certainly the most important feature to be looking for these days.
BE AWARE THOUGH...MANY OF THE RECEIVERS THAT ARE BEING RECOMMENDED HERE ONLY DO AUDIO PASS-THROUGH WITH THE HDMI CABLE!!!!!
Its rather funny how the Denon AVR-1609 mentioned by Joe is a 7.1 channel 1080P upconverting receiver, yet it CANNOT take the audio from the HDMI cable, which means that you need to hook up MORE cables to the receiver to actually get it to play the audio from your HDMI device!!! The last time I checked HDMI was the only method of transferring a 7.1 signal! Optical is only rated to 5.1. You could possibly do a 7.1 setup through a multi-channel in method, but its rather confusing and definately not digital!
DENON AND ONKYO ARE COMPANIES WHO LIKE TO DECEIVE AND PLAY OFF OF THEIR PREVIOUS REPUTATION!!!!
My suggestion would be to get a Yamaha RX-V663 or RX-V863. The 663 is normally around $500 from and large box store. The 863 would have to be bought through ebay or amazon for $500-$600, but the increases in quality and features would make it worth every cent more than Onkyo or Denon.
Another option would be to get a Marantz or Pioneer higher end receiver.
Bottom Line: Make sure that the receiver that you are getting has the HDMI decoders (DolbyTrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD)
HDMI is certainly the most important feature to be looking for these days.
BE AWARE THOUGH...MANY OF THE RECEIVERS THAT ARE BEING RECOMMENDED HERE ONLY DO AUDIO PASS-THROUGH WITH THE HDMI CABLE!!!!!
Its rather funny how the Denon AVR-1609 mentioned by Joe is a 7.1 channel 1080P upconverting receiver, yet it CANNOT take the audio from the HDMI cable, which means that you need to hook up MORE cables to the receiver to actually get it to play the audio from your HDMI device!!! The last time I checked HDMI was the only method of transferring a 7.1 signal! Optical is only rated to 5.1. You could possibly do a 7.1 setup through a multi-channel in method, but its rather confusing and definately not digital!
DENON AND ONKYO ARE COMPANIES WHO LIKE TO DECEIVE AND PLAY OFF OF THEIR PREVIOUS REPUTATION!!!!
My suggestion would be to get a Yamaha RX-V663 or RX-V863. The 663 is normally around $500 from and large box store. The 863 would have to be bought through ebay or amazon for $500-$600, but the increases in quality and features would make it worth every cent more than Onkyo or Denon.
Another option would be to get a Marantz or Pioneer higher end receiver.
Bottom Line: Make sure that the receiver that you are getting has the HDMI decoders (DolbyTrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD)
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