Achtung

I need some help to find a fairly simple HT system for a dorm room/apartment. I've been looking around some and I'm taking a good look at those Klipsch Quintets. I hear there are comparable ones from Paradigm and Polk Audio. Also I need a receiver to support DTS (planning for the future). I think there might be a Yamaha that could work, the HTR-5250 I believe, but I'm open to any brand. Thanks for all the help.

steve f

Look at either the Sony DB840/940 or the older DB830/930 receivers. One Call www.onecall.com is closing out the 830 at $319 for example. These are very nice recievers, not just 'bargain basement' type equipment. They have DD5.1 and DTS decoders and a good number of inputs plus plenty of power (an honest 100w/ch). I'm very happy with my DB930.

Achtung

Cool. Anyone else?

electronix_kid

The Kenwood VR407 is a great bargain receiver, with 500 watts of power, DD/DTS decoding, loads in Sivdeo and digital inputs, its a great deal for $243 @ onecall.com

Achtung

Thanks for the receiver recommendations, but what about the speakers? Will the Quintets be the best value for the money, or are there others that are a better value? I could also use some advice on whether to spring for the surrounds right now, or hold out to get the rear speakers later. Thanks again.

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electronix_kid

Or you can get the HTB-503 package, taht comes with a 100w 8" sub, and all 5 speakers, with the reciever mentioned above... great deal as well.

hahn

i like the energy take 5 a little more than the quintets. the sound is a little warmer, and i like the looks better too...

jumbojp

Toshiba SD-6109 DVD player/Receiver $300-400
3 pairs of Paradigm Atoms $175 pair

caipirina

not sure if this solutoion is too low key for you .. but it worked great for me before I got my BIG setup: the cambridge digital desktop system : receiever, 5 speakers and passive sub ... generate enough sound to fill my manhattan apt. (about dorm size) ..

only draw back: now remote ..

etails for 199 at buy.com

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JediJ

i also recommend the Sony DB930 and Energy Take 5 system (you'll also need a sub). that's what i got and i've been very pleased with my purchases

jin

Achtung

Anybody seen any professional reviews of the Energy Take 5's? I'd like to compare them to the Klipsch's.

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Knives

www.hometheaterforum.com
They can anwser your burning questions.
www.audioreview.com for reviews on everything that's home theater.

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Achtung

Thanks, but that Home Theater Forum doesn't seem very friendly. Especially when compared to this one. Thanks for the audioreview.com link, but I was looking for a review from a magazine.

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"Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like no one is watching." --Bono