[MikeWHa]

Well after exhaustive research and the help of this fine forum, I have decided to empty my pockets and purchase my first real system ever to celebrate my recent promotion. Here's the winning line-up:


Pio 1014 from JR - $399 delivered

Onix Rocket 550II Ultra HT package (550s, 200, 550s) - $1899

Onix XCD-88 CD Player - $199

SVS 20-39 PCi sub - $640 delivered OR SVS PB10ISD - $470 delivered


Total - $2970 or $3040 depending on the sub


Thoughts are welcome and I want to thank this awesome forum for helping me come to a decision.

 

[Eddie Horton]

Sounds like a nice setup. I'd go with the larger PCi if it were me. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[Rijax]

Mike, you got some good deals on the receiver and speakers. If I have my facts straight, the Onix XCD-88 CD player, plays CDS only. I'm assuming either you're interested in music only, already have a DVD player, or have other plans for obtaining one.


As far as the sub goes, it depends on the cubic footage (W x L x H) of your space. When figuring cubic footage you should include any spaces that are contiguous to your room. For example, my room is 11.5 x 18 x 8 = 1656 cubic feet. But it opens into a 10 x 10 x 8 = 800 cubic feet, for a total of 2456 cubic feet. Either sub is a good choice. It just depends on the amount of air you need it to move.


Regardless, I hope, and believe, you'll enjoy your new toys, especially that center channel. The Bigfoot is a heck of a center.


Enjoy!

 

[MikeWHa]

Thanks guys. I think I am going to go for the larger sub because my room also opens to the kitchen.


Can you recommend a quality CD/DVD player that won't break the bank? I have a DVD player but is it one of those $80 specials.

 

[Eddie Horton]

See if you can find a Zenith DVB-318 that upconverts to 1080i or 720p over component. I have one and have been very pleased with its performance and price.