[Syrus614]

I am looking for a newer surround sound system. I currently have a Sony STR-K790 HTiB that I purchased a few years back for around $150 (I know its terrible). My budget is around $500, I only need 5.1 and do not want a dvd player, the main use of the system would be for Blu-ray watching. I will be connecting it to my Panasonic TH-42pz80u, PS3, Xbox360, HD DVR, and maybe my pc. Do you think I would be better off buying pieces or another HTiB? Also my current set up only has 1 optical input, I would perfer atleast 2 unless hdmi audio comparable. If need be I would consider using the sub that came with my str-k790 for the time being and buying a new sub later. Any help would be greatly appreciated because I dont have any idea where to start. Thanx.

 

[porsche951]

Buying "pieces" will always be better than a cheap, crappy HTIB.

 

[afrogt]

If you have to go HTIB look for the Denon 590BA. Its not s true HTIB since it comes with a standalone receiver and Boston speaker package. It comes with the Denon 590 receiver and Boston Acoustics speakers. Not a bad setup in the $500 range. The 590 has 3 HDMI inputs that decode audio so you wont even need to any optical inputs unless maybe for your PC. The receiver does have 2 optical inputs in you need them.


Another option would be the Denon AVR-1610 and Jamo S413 speaker package.
http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/4865.asp
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it..._c=site_search


The receiver can be found around $300 here. Use coupon code AUDIOSALE at checkout
http://www.electronics-expo.com/make...AVR1610/1.html

 

[kciaccio]



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Originally Posted by porsche951 /forum/post/18177695


Buying "pieces" will always be better than a cheap, crappy HTIB.

Agreed.

 

[elmalloc]

don't buy a HTIB, period.


$500 is the limit to start upgrading.


I would buy a pair of front speakers with that, then buy a receiver afterwards. Obviously they will be useless without power.

 

[crazyrob425]

I have a Sony STR-DH700 reciever and Polk RM6750 5.1 speaker system and I love it for my first 5.1 system.


Since the Sony accepts HDMI audio I can get Dolby TrueHD and DTS-MA HD sound tracks by just letting my PS3 do the audio decoding.


I spent $450 and I am extremely happy with my purchase

 

[elmalloc]

ok maybe HTIBs have gotten better since the days I bought mine (about 8 yeras ago).

 

[afrogt]

He did admit it was his first 5.1 system. As he upgrades in the future he'll realize there are better receivers and speakers out there.


Not bad for a first setup though.

 

[Syrus614]

Thanks alot for the suggestions, Afrogt, and Crazyrob. The Denon 590BA looks interesting, and I could upgrade the speakers in the future.

 

[Elnino75]



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Originally Posted by Syrus614 /forum/post/18180731


Thanks alot for the suggestions, Afrogt, and Crazyrob. The Denon 590BA looks interesting, and I could upgrade the speakers in the future.

I have had this for over a month and couldn't be happier i said the same thing , maybe later i can upgrade the speakers but for now i don't see the need to, they are a decent set of speakers already.

I might eventually get a more powerfull subwoofer but thisone has a pretty decent powered subwoofer in it already which is good enough for apartment living.

 

[Syrus614]

Well after it's all said and done, I went a bit over my budget and ended up staying away from another HTiB lol. Afrogt really helped me out alot. I ended up going with a Denon 1610 receiver, 2 Polk 60's for my fronts, a Polk CS2 for my center, a H100 BIC Acoustech sub, and 2 polk 40's for surrounds. Now I'm just waiting for everything to arrive, I'm so geeked!