Do I need a receiver for a Speaker system for my home theater system?

Fernando

I was wondering what the receiver does and if I even need one if I were to buy some Polk Audio 5.1 speaker system.

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Any speakers will require a power amplifier to be able to produce sound. Stand alone power amplifier are mainly left for the high end of the audio and are more expensive. Most consumers purchase a receiver, which has a power amplifier to drive the speakers along with other features like a AM and FM radio tuner and a pre amplifier so that you can connect other divice to the unit. This will depend on your personal budget on how much you want to spend for a receiver. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on receivers. You will notice that Onkyo and Pioneer are the top brand from the entry level to the high end. I personally use both Pioneer Elite and Onkyo receivers for well over 35 years and never had one issue. Hope this will help you out.

home theater speaker?

sunny

hello everyone
i am getting Pioneer VSX-1018AH 7.1 A/V Receiver can you please suggest me what kind of speaker and sub would go better with it in range of 1000 to 1500 i am going for 5.1 thanks

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Onkyo SKSHT750 7.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System
7.1-channel speaker package
7 2-way acoustic-suspension speakers
Powered subwoofer with 230-watt amplifier
Magnetically shielded
Wall mountable

The missing piece to your home theater puzzle is this 7.1-channel speaker package from Onkyo. The perfect addition to your DVD player and home theater receiver, the SKS-HT750 provides all the speakers you need to enter the all-enveloping world of surround sound. 110W output, 2-way acoustic-suspension front, center and surround speakers provide the soundstage. The earth-shaking 230W powered subwoofer provides the impact. All provide the cinema experience in your home.

Price: $305.39 free shipping
reference: http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-SKSHT750-7-1-Channel-Theater-Speaker/dp/B000XXO6GS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1233731016&sr=1-1&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

but if you want 5.1
Samsung HT-Z512T 5.1-Channel 5 Disc Home Theater Surround Sound System
5.1-channel 5-disc changer home theater surround sound system
Equipped with 2 tallboy speakers (fronts) and 2 satellite speakers (rears)
Total power output: 1200 watts
Comes with Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS system
XM Radio Ready and iPod cradle included

The Samsung HT-Z512T 5.1-channel 5 disc home theater surround sound system is intense sound with a stunning picture. Step into the action with this SAMSUNG home theater system. It comes with a 5-disc changer which will up-convert your standard DVDs to amazing 1080 high definition and an iPod dock so you can listen to your favorite tunes. Plus, auto sound calibration makes sure you¿re hearing optimal sound by automatically configuring the speakers. Get the total home theater experience with the SAMSUNG HT-TZ512T.

Price: $351.69 + $55.50 shipping
reference: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-HT-Z512T-5-1-Channel-Theater-Surround/dp/B0015AD934/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1233731016&sr=1-3&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

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Home Theatre vs Sound system?

eskimo129

I'm looking for a good system mainly to play music and was wondering if I should try to piece together a sound system or just get a home theatre system since they are cheaper. My budget is $300. Would a home theatre system work as a good enough sound system to play loud music? If so, which home theatre system should I get? I've looked at a bunch of brands online, but I'm not sure what brands are a good, safe buy. Any advice would be great

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You say you want mainly a music system. Will it be used only for music? If so I'd recommend an old fashioned stereo system. A stereo receiver, 2 speakers, and a small sub woofer. This is called 2.1 sound. Note that all receivers can do 2.1 also known as stereo. If you plan on using it for more than just music (i.e. gaming or home theater) you need a 5.1 system at a minimum. 5 speakers and a small sub woofer. $300 is a very low budget and you will not get something that sounds really good or really loud no matter what you get. A HTIB (home theater in a box) system would give you 5 cheap speakers, a small sub woofer, and usually an all in one unit that contains a DVD player and a power amp with some minimal switching capabilities.

A separate component 5.1 system would have an AV receiver, 5 speakers, and a sub woofer. There are also 7.1 systems but both of those are out of your price range.

I have an entry level system that I pieced together over a period of time. I had two cheap speakers (stereo) so I got an AV (audio-visual) receiver that cost me about $250. Some time later I got fantastically lucky and found a 5 speaker set on clearance that retailed for $600 on sale for $200. I got a sub woofer at the same time which cost me $350 with my tax refund. Along the way I got a cheap ($40) DVD player. A bit later I got a small hi-def TV set for $400. Then just a few months ago I got an HD-DVD player mainly for upscaling DVDs for $80. All told I spent about $820 for a decent entry level system. However my system is worth about $2100. I got lucky and shopped very well. You can see. why it took me awhile to build it up.

If you shop carefully you might be able to get a low end 5.1 AV receiver, 2 speakers, and a small sub for $300-$500. That would give you a start. Your other choice is a HTIB system which would cost $200-$1000. HTIBs are not nearly as versatile as separates but are cheaper. Separate components can cost anywhere from several hundred dollars on up.

Listen to everything you can both in your price range and a bit above it (for comparison) and let your ears be your guide.

Blu Ray Home Theater System with HDMI inputs and Built In Wireless Rear Speakers?

Chicken F

Are there any blu ray home theater systems like this right now? Preferably with the tall front speakers. Thanks.

Answer
This system has tall front speakers, wireless, and is Blu-ray as well. I'm not a fan of these systems, but if that's what you want it's more than adequate. I've bought from these people before and their customer service is the best. No surround speaker is 100% wireless. It still needs power and that will require you plug it in somehow. Speakers that are wireless tend to have issues with getting a full signal and limited frequencies. They have not or have ever been recommended. Good luck!

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hi I have a quick question about the cinemate 1 SR home theater speaker system?

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Marmar

I was just wondering if you can hook an ipod into the cinemate 1 SR home theater speaker system??If so does it just hook up or do you need to buy a certain cord for this to work?

Answer
If there isn't a 3.5mm INPUT jack, buy a 3.5mm to RCA two channel cord if it has red and white RCA audio INPUT jacks.

Should all the speakers on a home theater system emit sounds?

Synergy9

I have the Coby 5.1 Channel home theater speaker system. I hooked it up but I only hear sound from the front left and front right speakers. Should I be hearing sound from the center and surround left and right speakers as well?

Answer
all depends on what settings are on. there should be a button on the actual reciever and the remote to switch the different types of sound that could be played and what speakers are to be used. ALTHOUGH, the reason you may have all of the speakers activated and you only hear audio from the from front left, middle, and front right, is because the channel or movie that you are playing does not have 5.1 audio. meaning only the front will work and possibly the back but it will play the exact same audio as the front only a lot quieter. every movie is now made at least 5.1 so no worries with that. television channels do not ALL include 5.1, but some may!

hope that helped a little!

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Should all the speakers on a home theater system emit sounds?

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Synergy9

I have the Coby 5.1 Channel home theater speaker system. I hooked it up but I only hear sound from the front left and front right speakers. Should I be hearing sound from the center and surround left and right speakers as well?

Answer
all depends on what settings are on. there should be a button on the actual reciever and the remote to switch the different types of sound that could be played and what speakers are to be used. ALTHOUGH, the reason you may have all of the speakers activated and you only hear audio from the from front left, middle, and front right, is because the channel or movie that you are playing does not have 5.1 audio. meaning only the front will work and possibly the back but it will play the exact same audio as the front only a lot quieter. every movie is now made at least 5.1 so no worries with that. television channels do not ALL include 5.1, but some may!

hope that helped a little!

What is a good inexpensive home theater speaker system ?

Mr. X

I'm just looking for an inexpensive home theater speakers from my 32'' Toshiba 1080p tv. I don't want to spend big bucks on one but something decent would be good. Know of any inexpensive speaker systems ?

I wouldn't be buying one If the sound on my tv was good, but when it comes to watching movies it's somewhat low and not very immersive.

Thanks

Answer
soundbars aren't true surround, don't get one of those.

This is sufficient for most people:
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S5300-7-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B003BEDQRG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1293832313&sr=8-3

I have an Onkyo home theater in the box that I purchased 5-6 years ago. It's in a 10x12 room and it is LOUD and very decent.

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What home theater system should I get or where can I find it?

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Alex D

I want a home theater system with:
HDMI cable hook up
It doesn't need to be able to play DVDs at all, just hook up to one
Good surround sound quality
A remote
Nowhere over $200

Is there any speaker system or home theater system for me?
If so, what is it or where could I go to find it myself?
Thanks.

Answer
It will be impossible to find a "quality" home theater setup for less than 200 dollars. That being said, you can get a sub-par setup for less than 200, and i would say that a bad system is better than no system.

:)

I got mine for $760 dollars on amazon. It's a 7.1 channel, and it supports the new high definition audio formats.

Strange problem with speaker system with my home theater?

RockiesFan

Hi. I have a strange problem with my Bose speaker system in my home theater. When I am watching a DVD, there are two ways I can hear the sound, either regular or digital. The digital sound is a lot better than the regular. But when I select the digital sound, the movies play fine, but at random parts, the sound turns off for a few seconds and then comes back. It is very strange. And I have noticed that when it turns off and comes back, the visual and audio are not in synch. This problem never happens when I select the regular sound.

By the way, when I say "select the sound on the Bose system" I really mean the wires. The regular sound wires work for T.V., V.C.R., and D.V.D., but the digital sound wires work for only D.V.D.

But what's going on? This is such a strange problem. And I know that my wires aren't loose or anything so that is not the problem.

Thanks.

Answer
you Bose system is headed down the toilet make sure to get something better next time.

Bose is overpriced for what you get.

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hi I have a quick question about the cinemate 1 SR home theater speaker system?

speaker system home theater image

Marmar

I was just wondering if you can hook an ipod into the cinemate 1 SR home theater speaker system??If so does it just hook up or do you need to buy a certain cord for this to work?

Answer
If there isn't a 3.5mm INPUT jack, buy a 3.5mm to RCA two channel cord if it has red and white RCA audio INPUT jacks.

Should all the speakers on a home theater system emit sounds?

Synergy9

I have the Coby 5.1 Channel home theater speaker system. I hooked it up but I only hear sound from the front left and front right speakers. Should I be hearing sound from the center and surround left and right speakers as well?

Answer
all depends on what settings are on. there should be a button on the actual reciever and the remote to switch the different types of sound that could be played and what speakers are to be used. ALTHOUGH, the reason you may have all of the speakers activated and you only hear audio from the from front left, middle, and front right, is because the channel or movie that you are playing does not have 5.1 audio. meaning only the front will work and possibly the back but it will play the exact same audio as the front only a lot quieter. every movie is now made at least 5.1 so no worries with that. television channels do not ALL include 5.1, but some may!

hope that helped a little!

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What is a good inexpensive home theater speaker system ?

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Mr. X

I'm just looking for an inexpensive home theater speakers from my 32'' Toshiba 1080p tv. I don't want to spend big bucks on one but something decent would be good. Know of any inexpensive speaker systems ?

I wouldn't be buying one If the sound on my tv was good, but when it comes to watching movies it's somewhat low and not very immersive.

Thanks

Answer
soundbars aren't true surround, don't get one of those.

This is sufficient for most people:
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S5300-7-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B003BEDQRG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1293832313&sr=8-3

I have an Onkyo home theater in the box that I purchased 5-6 years ago. It's in a 10x12 room and it is LOUD and very decent.

I need a remote control by the makers of Mustek for a home theater speaker system. Wheere can I get one?

sjrolick@v

My remote control broke for a home theater speaker system and the brand name is Mustek. The model number of my system is HTB-5130S.

Answer
I had a similar problem and bought a Harmony 520 Universal Remote from Logitech..ran the setup disc on my computer..told them what equipment I had and BOOM its done..Sony Amp, Sony Video Proj, JVC TV, Sanyo DVD RECORDER..all on one remote..Whats nice is it sets up ACTIVITIES for you..
Play CD, watch tv, and then sets all your inputs and powers everything to make that activity happen...SIMPLE and nice

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