| Originally posted by HTJunkie1 Look into the Sherwood 6108. It has DD and DTS, and loads of power and runs about 140 at Fry's. With what you have left over, try getting a Cerwin Vega speaker system that comes with 5 speakers and a powered sub. Usually can be found for about 300. You can usually find these speaker sets on sale. (you don't have to go with cerwin vega). After all that, you will probably still have enough for optical cable, and some good speaker wire. Good Luck. BTW, I own the 6108 and highly recommend it. |
| Originally posted by Yellowstone Tim If your budget is $500.00, you cannot beat the Onkyo system. I researched a number of systems and seperate components, but found it difficult to arrive at anything equal to the HTS760 for the same price. I purchased the Onkyo and am as happy as a clam. It may not be to most beautiful and stylish looking of the systems you will find, but it's performance is outstanding for the money. Also, one key point to me was the fine receiver with the best inputs and outputs for the money. Nothing else came close. Go read the reviews online. They are overwhelming in their praise of the HTS760 in all aspects except speaker looks. I happen to like the larger speakers and the system performs great. Don't get me wrong, there is much better available out there, just not for $500.00. Good luck with your choice. |
| Originally posted by machani I would agree that Onkyo produces top notch receivers. However, if you are starting cheap, then the most important component is the speaker (set), followed by the receiver. You can get a good receiver around the $170 range (Sony STR-DE595, JVC RX-7030) and then buy a very good set of speakers (JBL SCS150, Cerwin Vega AVS-5.1) for less than $300 - although not audiophile quality...but close (IMHO). |
| Originally posted by dandirk I am on a fence... Onkyo HT-760 or Onkyo SR501+Cerwin Vega AVS-5.1... What are the differences in the speaker quality of these two? I will be checking out the Onkyo HTiB system tomorrow but I cannot find a local store (Minneapolis, Mn) that has the Cerwin's. I have read that the Cerwin's are better with music, but I have also heard that this system is fairly bass heavy that leans tword pop/hip hop music (I listen to some but more Jazz and softer music, plus I live in an apt.). I am looking for a fairly balanced system that leans tword the HT... What are your opinions, I know too well that sound is subjective. I just wish I could listen to the Cerwin's in a decent enviroment. It's impossible to listen to anything in a Best Buy or CC w/ a decent setup. Most of the time they have all the speakers on one shelf and no cd player!!!! |
). Though I still need to hear the 501, guess I will find out then.| Originally posted by dandirk Any thoughts on the Onkyo 501 receivers vs others at it's price point? It will replace my current stereo for everything HT and Music... I will be honest that I heard Onkyo was good and have not looked around to much because I do not have the personal knowledge nor probably the ear to hear much difference at this price point. |
