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New member Username: Ddc313Post Number: 1 Registered: Aug-07 | Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me some quick advice on what to get for a sub $1,500 home theater system. I would like to get a receiver, a good set of surround speakers, a projector, and possibly a DVD player. I would like it all to be HD, and am having trouble because some receivers by Onkyo support video and not audio through HDMI. I am somewhat looking at these items: Harman Kardon AVR 146 - Receiver $299.99 Onkyo SKS-HT240 - Speakers (6.1 although receiver is 5.1, don't know what to do) $289.99 Oppo DV-980H - DVD player $169.99 Optoma HD70 - Projector $749.99 after rebate In total this is about $1510, a little over my budget, but if it's real good 10 bucks more is not a big deal. I would appreciate any insight on this. Thanks a lot! Doug |
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Silver Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 208 Registered: Feb-07 | The H/K is a solid receiver... stick with 5.1, and forget about the Onkyo speakers. Maybe go with a package like this from Fluance: http://fluance.com/fluan5speaks.html I have nothing but good things to say about Fluance speakers. |
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New member Username: Ddc313Post Number: 2 Registered: Aug-07 | Wow! Those are excellent speakers, I would have thought they were at least $500. They look like a great option, thanks! |
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New member Username: Ddc313Post Number: 3 Registered: Aug-07 | What do you think of the Fluance AV-HTB? I was thinking of getting these and a separate subwoofer. Any ideas? |
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Silver Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 213 Registered: Feb-07 | I would actually spend the extra hundred bucks and get the SX-HTB package. My buddy has them in his dedicated HT room, and they sound quite good. |
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New member Username: Ddc313Post Number: 4 Registered: Aug-07 | Yes, that sounds like a good idea. I also have a few more questions I would appreciate if I could get some insight on: First, how do the SX-HTB speakers sound with music? Second, does anyone know if they come with all the required cables? And third, does anyone have any ideas about how I can hook my receiver up to my computer keeping the highest quality sound? Thanks, Doug |
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New member Username: Ddc313Post Number: 5 Registered: Aug-07 | Sorry, about my last posting, in the first question I meant movies instead of music. |
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Silver Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 215 Registered: Feb-07 | (1) I've only heard them while watching movies (in fact I own the center channel, which I use on my secondary HT system). I'm sure they sound quite good for music, there's lots of positive reviews out there for Fluance speakers... (2) Probably not. (3) http://www.obadimports.com/catalog/item/4377355/4344734.htm Cheers. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5137 Registered: Feb-05 | Good HT speakers on the cheap = Infinity Primus. Buy a low cost Hsu sub. You won't regret it! |
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New member Username: Ddc313Post Number: 9 Registered: Aug-07 | Excellent, thanks for all the insight! Appreciate it! Doug |