[PatEllis15]

Hey folks... I've been saving for a while, and researching for a while as well.


I had originally (last fall...) decided on the Onkyo 6100 HTiB. I've now got most of the cash in the bank I need to buy a new HDTV and HTiB (along with furniture, wires, etc.).


Here is what my set up will look like once everything is delivered:


TV: Panasonic 50 inch G10

Gaming: Xbox 360, and Wii

DVD: Xbox 360

Receiver: ? (probably the 6100...)

Cable Box; What every comcast hands me... (I hope to upgrade to a Tru2Way Tivo box once it is released)

Blu-Ray: Probably 12 months out.




The reality is that I don't have enough space in my home theater area to effectively set up the 7.1 speakers.


I am also concerned that having the Receiver do "all" the work will cause input lag when playing either rhythm games, or FPS's on my 360.


Lastly, I'm not sure that I want to have to power the Receiver every time we use the system (i.e. when the kids are playing with the Wii, or just watching network TV).


SO: While trying to maintain the ability to have the higher end sound when I do get Blu-Ray in 12 month, and higher end sound for my 360 and gaming, what do you folks suggest? Money does matter... I was hoping to spend $500 on a HTiB, ut even the 6100 pushes this budget. Any money I save gets me into Blu-Ray a bit sooner.


Thoughts?


Pat E

 

[CleoPatrudo]

what's the difference between the 6100 and 7100? beside the speaker stands I don't know if there's any.

 

[HiDefRev]

The 6100 will allow you to set it up as a 5.1 as well. In the set up, you designate how many speakers you are using, and the receiver does all the work for you. Yes, basically the only differences between the 6100 and 7100 are the inclusion of 2 speaker stands and a different iPod dock. Everything else is the same.

 

[PatEllis15]

Hrm.... No real recommendations? I wish I could get the 6100 (new) for $500 or less.


Is that the default at this point?


How much longer will the 6100 be available (as I hear the 6200 doesn't have as many features as the 6100).?


Pat E