astroglide's home theater: what i own, what i would buy today - Page 18

TheWorstPlayer · #**171** 07-02-2007, 02:35 PM

I don't think the wife wants a huge TV in the middle of the living room. It's the room you are in right when you walk into our place and she doesn't like that idea... but thanks for the rec and I'll discuss it with her as an option...

Rick Nebiolo · #**172** 07-02-2007, 04:40 PM

Onkyo TX-SR505 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver ( Black )

I just got the Onkyo TX-SR605 for $100 more at Circuit City by ordering through the web site and picking up in a local store. This was equal to the best price I could find online and is probably worth the extra $100 according to the AVS forums.

Gotta go otherwise I'd link to some discussions/reviews.

~ Rick

TheWorstPlayer · #**173** 07-02-2007, 04:43 PM

sweet. thanks.

Maulik · #**174** 07-02-2007, 10:02 PM

TWP,

Check out www.av123.com email their customer service reps, tell them your budget, etc. Also, bounce ideas on head-fi.org; it's well known for it's audiophiles who get wet for cans.

highhustla · #**175** 07-05-2007, 06:46 PM

TWP,

Just wanted to 2nd Rick's opinion. You should definitely spring for the new Onkyo that has the true HDMI v1.3, not just the passthru like the model you listed.

Amazon actually has a pretty good price.

TheWorstPlayer · #**176** 07-05-2007, 06:53 PM

Hey, thanks a lot. On the basis of Rick's post I have decided to get the better model - thanks for confirming I made a good choice. The other stuff all looks reasonable? I'm especially concerned about the speakers, but people seem to really like them... The other option I was looking at was:

Ventriloquist VT-12
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vt-12.html

STF-2 Subwoofer
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/stf-2.html

jws43yale · #**177** 07-05-2007, 07:30 PM

I have the X-series subwoofer, and the Monitor 0.5's and love them. Would definitely buy any of their stuff again. If your wife lets you, you might consider the X-series towers for your front surround speakers. If you listen to music much, they would give you great sound for a 2.1 setup.

I also definitely 2nd calling them. I did and they gave me an extra discount and allowed me to package the X-series sub with the monitors. They will work with you to get a great system and will also recommend a reciever which pairs well with the speakers.

TheWorstPlayer · #**178** 07-05-2007, 07:52 PM

I emailed them at sales@av123.com a few days ago and got nothing back. I guess I'll try calling. Thanks.

Maulik · #**179** 07-05-2007, 07:56 PM

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I emailed them at sales@av123.com a few days ago and got nothing back. I guess I'll try calling. Thanks.

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This is their contact page: http://www.av123.com/about_contact.php

Sales Support
email -- sales@av123.com
telephone (USA toll-free) -- 877-543-7500, menu option 1

guids · #**180** 07-05-2007, 09:31 PM

Quick question, how the [censored] do I stop the huge jumps in changes in sound when Im watching movies and dvds. I have my lcds optical out going into my surround sound, so the tv does all the output, and the "smart" sound is turned on (ive tried it both ways), but every time I watch an action movie an explosion will wake the neighbors but I can barely hear dialog. or am I deaf?