budget home theater vs Logitech Z5500

I currently have the Logitech Z-5500 for 4 years, great system so far, but so limited in inputs, to the point that I will sell it, currently waiting for the Onkyo S5300 to arrive.

Why? because I need more inputs, features and HD audio decoding. Current devices are PS3, Tvix M-6500A, Wii and the PC.

If you have a good size room, I would recommend getting a HTIB, like Onkyo, you will get better features and functionality. If you don't want to spend a lot of money, a system like the Onkyo S3300 would be fine, getting good reviews so far on Amazon and NewEgg.

If you can spend like $200 more, look into the S5300, much better than the S3300, also look at Yamaha. You can also look into separate receivers and a speakers set for better sound quality, but it will be more expensive, or not too far if you manage to get good deals.

I already went this route, I tried out some Sony and Onkyo HTIB's along with Z-5500's and just about any decent HTIB will be better than the Z-5500 system. I second the recommendation for the Onkyo HTIB, they are the best quality for the money.

I have been discerning the same, I got MY Z5500 5 YEARS AGO, they are wonderful, I am not sure if a budget HTIB could be better, I don´t think so, maybe in qty connections and HD AUDIO FORMATS DECODER but in quality sound output not, if you use a high end sound card the quality level performed is outstanding, I am an audiophile and I know what am saying.

If you are an audiophile you must be a bad one at that. You have no clue what you are talking about

Quality sound comes from quality audio outputs before it reaches the speakers that means HD audio codecs Also the z5500 has one driver most budget systems have midrange and tweeter as its the better combo

I thought the Z 5500 was awesome when I got it waaay back.
Then I tried out the Onkyo HT-S3200... I must say, it was a step up.

Honestly, Z 5500 is only good for gaming and some movie watching. Mediocre for music in my experience. (Always lacking in something for me...)

Onkyo HTiB that I had did good with movies and game, even music sounded better.

I would definitely go with an Onkyo instead of Z 5500. It's more full featured.