Hello All - I am new to this forum and wanted to seek some advise. I have decided to invest in a Home theater system. On reading through the threads and other articles, I have decided not to go the HTIB way but rather build a set with best of breed speakers + receiver. I live in an apartment and have a a 50 inch Plasma TV. I am interested in a 5.1 configuration. At the present time, I am interested in buying the speakers and sub-woofer without breaking the bank. The budget is $250 - $300. I could go higher but prefer not to. When researching I came across the following options.
Home Theater speakers
1. Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black) - $399 at Amazon
2. Polk Audio RM6750 Black 5.1CH Home Theater Speaker System - $179 at Newegg
3. Polk Audio RM705 5.1 Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black) - $250 at Amazon
4. Definitive Technology ProCinema 60 5.1CH Home Audio Speaker System - $230 at Newegg
5. Boston Acoustics SNDWRESHTSB Compact Home Theater System - High Gloss Finish (Black) - $ 300 at Amazon
The two HTIB options if I had to consider are:
1. Denon DHT-1312BA A/V Home Theater Receiver with Boston Acoustics MCS 160 5.1 Surround Speaker System - $440 at Amazon
2. Denon DHT-1513BA Total 650 Watt 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with Boston Acoustics Premium Speaker System - $600 at Amazon
I had personally prefer the Energy 5.1 but at $399 I feel the price is above what I had be comfortable paying. Based on the above, can someone advise what would be a reasonable option for me? The RM6750 does look tempting at the price range above but I read a few threads where they mentioned the sub-woofer may not give what you expect. Also, can someone also suggest if the HTIB options above can be considered. Thanks in advance.
Home Theater speakers
1. Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black) - $399 at Amazon
2. Polk Audio RM6750 Black 5.1CH Home Theater Speaker System - $179 at Newegg
3. Polk Audio RM705 5.1 Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black) - $250 at Amazon
4. Definitive Technology ProCinema 60 5.1CH Home Audio Speaker System - $230 at Newegg
5. Boston Acoustics SNDWRESHTSB Compact Home Theater System - High Gloss Finish (Black) - $ 300 at Amazon
The two HTIB options if I had to consider are:
1. Denon DHT-1312BA A/V Home Theater Receiver with Boston Acoustics MCS 160 5.1 Surround Speaker System - $440 at Amazon
2. Denon DHT-1513BA Total 650 Watt 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with Boston Acoustics Premium Speaker System - $600 at Amazon
I had personally prefer the Energy 5.1 but at $399 I feel the price is above what I had be comfortable paying. Based on the above, can someone advise what would be a reasonable option for me? The RM6750 does look tempting at the price range above but I read a few threads where they mentioned the sub-woofer may not give what you expect. Also, can someone also suggest if the HTIB options above can be considered. Thanks in advance.