some basic Q's on getting a new 5.1 dvd player
05-25-06, 12:23 PM
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some basic Q's on getting a new 5.1 dvd player
I currently have a very poor dvd player I got with a cheap 5.1 set up. The set was 80 bucks at Sav On and got me through a year, but I'm ready for a better player.
I have a Gift card and some coupons for Best Buy, so I plan to buy a new dvd player sometime next week.
Having never bought a good dvd player before, what brands would you reccomend I stay away from and which ones would be good? I would really not like to spend more than $150 for a player, but I have a good HD television so I really want good quality.
Also, I'm looking to buy a really nice 5.1 setup. I would like to get both the dvd player and the speakers next week, but I'm a bit strapped for cash.
Is it a smarter move to buy the dvd player and 5.1 setup together in a set or just buy the speakers themselves? Will most good dvd players out there be set up for 5.1 or will I have to buy a seperate reciever?
And lastly, whats a good 5.1 speaker system around $300 or under?
Thanks for any advice
I have a Gift card and some coupons for Best Buy, so I plan to buy a new dvd player sometime next week.
Having never bought a good dvd player before, what brands would you reccomend I stay away from and which ones would be good? I would really not like to spend more than $150 for a player, but I have a good HD television so I really want good quality.
Also, I'm looking to buy a really nice 5.1 setup. I would like to get both the dvd player and the speakers next week, but I'm a bit strapped for cash.
Is it a smarter move to buy the dvd player and 5.1 setup together in a set or just buy the speakers themselves? Will most good dvd players out there be set up for 5.1 or will I have to buy a seperate reciever?
And lastly, whats a good 5.1 speaker system around $300 or under?
Thanks for any advice
05-27-06, 11:05 AM
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Onkyo is having a Memorial Day sale
Details from: http://shoponkyo.com/promos/MMRL.cfm
"Help us celebrate Memorial Day with a great deal. For a limited time only, Club Onkyo members will receive a free factory reconditioned DV-CP702 DVD Player with the purchase of a factory reconditioned HT-S780 Home Theater System.
Includes free Ground shipping in the continental United States. Quantities are limited so act fast.
This offer can not be combined with any other offer. Offer valid for purchases made from www.shoponkyo.com from 05/22/06 through 06/04/06 or when inventory is depleted. Offer valid in the Continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Void where prohibited by law. Not valid on prior purchases. Offer may be changed or cancelled without notice. Offer available online only."
I think this would be a very good solution for what you're looking for.
The HT-S780 is a 7.1 Set, w/receiver and speakers ($399 refurbed).
All details can be found here: http://shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm?prod...il=1&ext_war=1
The CP702 is a DVD changer ($119 refurbished; free with this deal).
Details: http://shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm?prod...il=1&ext_war=1
Additionally, free ground shipping and you should get $10 in Onkyo points to apply for making an account on the shoponkyo.com site.
Also, if you just wanted a 5.1 or 6.1 set-up and wanted to get the DVD player elsewhere, Onkyo also has factory refurbed 5.1 and 6.1 HT set-ups:
HT-580: (5.1; $179) - http://shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm?prod...il=1&ext_war=1
HT-680: (6.1; $275) - http://shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm?prod...il=1&ext_war=1
Details from: http://shoponkyo.com/promos/MMRL.cfm
"Help us celebrate Memorial Day with a great deal. For a limited time only, Club Onkyo members will receive a free factory reconditioned DV-CP702 DVD Player with the purchase of a factory reconditioned HT-S780 Home Theater System.
Includes free Ground shipping in the continental United States. Quantities are limited so act fast.
This offer can not be combined with any other offer. Offer valid for purchases made from www.shoponkyo.com from 05/22/06 through 06/04/06 or when inventory is depleted. Offer valid in the Continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Void where prohibited by law. Not valid on prior purchases. Offer may be changed or cancelled without notice. Offer available online only."
I think this would be a very good solution for what you're looking for.
The HT-S780 is a 7.1 Set, w/receiver and speakers ($399 refurbed).
All details can be found here: http://shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm?prod...il=1&ext_war=1
The CP702 is a DVD changer ($119 refurbished; free with this deal).
Details: http://shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm?prod...il=1&ext_war=1
Additionally, free ground shipping and you should get $10 in Onkyo points to apply for making an account on the shoponkyo.com site.
Also, if you just wanted a 5.1 or 6.1 set-up and wanted to get the DVD player elsewhere, Onkyo also has factory refurbed 5.1 and 6.1 HT set-ups:
HT-580: (5.1; $179) - http://shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm?prod...il=1&ext_war=1
HT-680: (6.1; $275) - http://shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm?prod...il=1&ext_war=1
05-27-06, 05:32 PM
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sounds like a great deal but im a little skeptical of any *refurbished product, I know some people get them and never have any problems, however with my luck I wouldn't chance it.
