[azyattic87]

Thanks for the help!

 

[flickhtguru]

In my honest opinion the only HTIB from Onkyo that I would recommend is the HT-S9100THX but that's way more costly than the 6200. Onkyo doesn't make good speakers, but they do make excellent receivers. The 6200 retails for $699 and I'm sure you can get it cheaper at newegg.com or bhphotovideo.com. But if $700 is too much money for you then you should consider used or build a new system in steps. For instance maybe start out with a simple 2.0 system, buy a decent av receiver and a left and right front speaker. Maybe you want to get a receiver with 7.1 capability and if you ever have money to get you speaker package up to 7.1 then you won't need a new receiver. Here is a good buy a refurbished Onkyo 607 receiver for $379, http://shoponkyo.com/products_refurb...s=1&group_id=1

 

[flickhtguru]

BTW it is alway better to buy seperates rather than buy a HTIB. Seperates will get you a much better system.

 

[azyattic87]

Thanks! You have been very helpful. Can you give me an example of a good mid/low range receiver and speaker so I can examine the specs and look for deals?

 

[flickhtguru]

Here is a good buy a refurbished Onkyo 607 receiver for $379, http://shoponkyo.com/products_refurb...s=1&group_id=1 also if you want to buy new speakers the best cheap speakers that I know of are Polk Audio (Monitor Series speakers from newegg.com) especially the Monitor 70s. The 70s are floorstanding tower speakers and would be great for front L&R speakers $230 each. Start with 2 of those then save money and buy the Polk CS2 which is the matching center speaker for the monitor 70s and that is $130 from newegg.com along with that search the sub forum and ask what a good cheap subwoofer would be for you. Then lastly buy your 2 or 4 surround speakers depending if you do 5.1 or 7.1 I would suggest the Polk Monitor 30s from newegg.com for $110 per pair.

 

[cornhulio]

If you're not picky and just want something that will get the job done look at the Energy Takes 5.0 for ~$230 shipped from newegg. It gets good reviews.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1186671

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/s...classic-review

 

[azyattic87]



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Originally Posted by cornhulio /forum/post/18210002


If you're not picky and just want something that will get the job done look at the Energy Takes 5.0 for ~$230 shipped from newegg. It gets good reviews.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1186671

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/s...classic-review

The OP got his speaKers for $180 months ago. I should be able to find a better deal elsewhere right?