Suggest a good HTIB for under $400
10-27-02 | 10:41 AM
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Suggest a good HTIB for under $400
I'm looking for a Home Theatre in a Box system because I can't have a loud and expensive system. I just want good sound for movies and TV at a resonable price. Not looking for top of the line equipment. Any suggestions?
10-27-02 | 02:37 PM
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There is a bunch of new stuff coming for Jan. if you can wait. If not look for a real two way design which most are not. You want to avoid the single full range driver which is the same quality as a standard tv has. Also look at the receiver. Most are cost reduced htib only models. Some use receivers straight from their standard line. This is good if you later want to upgrade your speakers.
10-27-02 | 05:26 PM
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There is a bunch of new stuff coming for Jan. if you can wait. If not look for a real two way design which most are not. You want to avoid the single full range driver which is the same quality as a standard tv has. Also look at the receiver. Most are cost reduced htib only models. Some use receivers straight from their standard line. This is good if you later want to upgrade your speakers.
There is a bunch of new stuff coming for Jan. if you can wait. If not look for a real two way design which most are not. You want to avoid the single full range driver which is the same quality as a standard tv has. Also look at the receiver. Most are cost reduced htib only models. Some use receivers straight from their standard line. This is good if you later want to upgrade your speakers.
10-27-02 | 05:49 PM
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i've got the precursor to that one, mine doesnt have dplII. got it last year for 270 at bj's....it is nice, even on non-digital sources. Lord of the Rings through it was incredible : )
then again, it's the only one I have really had experience with, so....But I have enjoyed it.
I actually don't really know what bfrank means, so I am obviously not a big home theater wiz; but the Kenwood HTB 205 price was right, it was reasonably easy to setup, and definitely adds a lot to a dvd experience.
then again, it's the only one I have really had experience with, so....But I have enjoyed it.
I actually don't really know what bfrank means, so I am obviously not a big home theater wiz; but the Kenwood HTB 205 price was right, it was reasonably easy to setup, and definitely adds a lot to a dvd experience.
10-28-02 | 09:20 AM
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Originally posted by sdcrym
Can you be more specific about the new stuff coming out in January? I'm on the verge of getting Onkyo's HT-S650 for about $500. Every review or comment I've read about it has been positive, but should I wait for whatever it is you're referring to?
Can you be more specific about the new stuff coming out in January? I'm on the verge of getting Onkyo's HT-S650 for about $500. Every review or comment I've read about it has been positive, but should I wait for whatever it is you're referring to?
11-02-02 | 09:14 PM
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Hows this look, I will go to BB and hear what it sounds like first but its only $299 with a $50 mail in rebate.
Kenwood HTB-205
Hows this look, I will go to BB and hear what it sounds like first but its only $299 with a $50 mail in rebate.
Kenwood HTB-205
Also saw this Yamaha YHT-300 at BB for $400. It is the only lower end system that mentions Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1. I also like it because the sats are 2-way. Any opinions on this one?
11-03-02 | 09:59 AM
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From: Bartertown due to it having a better economy than where I really live.
I have an RCA
something like 2500 (I'm at work so can't check)
I think it's a good value priced system although a lot of people here bash the RCA systems
Sams club now has the next system up from mine for less than I paid for mine. they started carrying it about a month after I got mine
something like 2500 (I'm at work so can't check)
I think it's a good value priced system although a lot of people here bash the RCA systems
Sams club now has the next system up from mine for less than I paid for mine. they started carrying it about a month after I got mine
