Home Theatre in a Box

Patrick del Poker Grande · #1 10-04-2006, 10:26 PM

Alright, OOT A/V club. The "A" in my A/V system is blown and was [censored] to begin with. I'm looking for a stopgap measure, fully intending to replace it once I really do my full home theatre makeover. Is it worth trying to figure out which $200-$300 home-theatre-in-a-box is the best, or are they all pretty much the same [censored] a this price point anyway? Any recommendations?

guids · #2 10-04-2006, 11:29 PM

Didnt read your OP, but she must be a huge [censored].

Mike E. Vegas · #3 10-04-2006, 11:35 PM

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Alright, OOT A/V club. The "A" in my A/V system is blown and was [censored] to begin with. I'm looking for a stopgap measure, fully intending to replace it once I really do my full home theatre makeover. Is it worth trying to figure out which $200-$300 home-theatre-in-a-box is the best, or are they all pretty much the same [censored] a this price point anyway? Any recommendations?

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I've heard that the Onkyo systems are pretty good.

http://www.shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm?prod...code=08-6918839

http://www.shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm?prod...1&ext_war=1

Kneel B4 Zod · #4 10-04-2006, 11:36 PM

onkyo

CrazyEyez · #5 10-04-2006, 11:40 PM

I third Onkyo.

Patrick del Poker Grande · #6 10-05-2006, 01:11 AM

So... Onkyo?

RunDownHouse · #7 10-05-2006, 01:43 AM

I've got the Onkyo a step up from that $300 mark, and I really love it. Great for a first home theater setup, and if I remember correctly, the guys at avsforum said the receiver was particularly good, which helps when you want to upgrade piece-by-piece.

4_2_it · #8 10-05-2006, 10:08 AM

I have this one and was planning to replace the boxy speakers, but damn if they do not sound great.

Onkyo HT-S790

RunDownHouse · #9 10-08-2006, 01:35 PM

Hey, just a heads up Patrick: slickdeals this morning has a deal posted for refurbed Onkyos for $150.

http://www.slickdeals.net/

EDIT: I can never remember the username of your PM account.

Dids · #10 10-08-2006, 01:39 PM

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I've got the Onkyo a step up from that $300 mark, and I really love it. Great for a first home theater setup, and if I remember correctly, the guys at avsforum said the receiver was particularly good, which helps when you want to upgrade piece-by-piece.

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I have a Onkyo that I got for about 450.

The speakers and sub are larger than your average HTIAB, but it sounds fantastic.