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what do you think about this please help gonna buy a home theatre tommorow
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leezy
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10. September 2005 @ 20:06 |
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11. September 2005 @ 17:46 |
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wouldn't get it. looks like a pretty crappy brand, and for that price I doubt it have any decent audio quality to it. If you're looking for an all-in-one unit like that, get a Sony, JBL, or Infinity.
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cp1966
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12. September 2005 @ 01:25 |
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NO NO NO
Hows that for a short answer? Remember, you get what you pay for. If you were buying a car, would you buy a Mercedez or a Yoo Hoo? Yea, its cheap, but it will sound crappy. If you want to buy a "package" deal, you can buy a set up by a reputable brand such as Sony, Infinity, Pold Audio, etc...
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gear79
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12. September 2005 @ 07:00 |
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you can't beat just buying a receiver by itself, and building from there. i am currently selling my sony receiver so i can upgrade to a larger, more powerful system. (pm me if interested, and i'll send specs too with info)
but i had started out that way, spent all this money on a home theater in a box......... biggest mistake i made. i shortly took it back and bought just the receiver by itself and built it from there. now the bug has gotten me and i want more, more, more.
i am currently looking to buy this one....
http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR702&class=Receiver&p=i
but, its just my opinion, and your money... cp1966 is right.... you get what you pay for !
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leezy
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12. September 2005 @ 12:20 |
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btw it is for a bedroom not a living room i already have 1 im lookin to not spend over 250 because i am barely going to use it
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gear79
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12. September 2005 @ 12:41 |
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then you can buy one that has 2 zone capability, and solve all your problems.... buy one once, and be done with it !! not very expensive either, for 2 zone room, like around 400-500 dollar range !
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leezy
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13. September 2005 @ 06:27 |
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i already have one for my living room like i stated before i have a bose in my living room i jus want something decent for my bedroom no more than 250 i barely am going to use it but it will be nice jus to have it thanks
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gear79
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13. September 2005 @ 10:24 |
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bose is ok, but i dont think it gives you the flexability of today's receivers. i am into this hard core, so i have my opinions. i like options and gadgets with what i buy. i would personally stay away from home theaters in a box, but its your money. i would though buy a better brand then the one you posted. i know it will not put out the 1000 watts it claims, shoot, my 700 dollar receiver only does 700 watts, true 100 watts a channel, high current. but, if thats what you choose, good luck with it, hope it works out for you.
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13. September 2005 @ 13:37 |
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Ditto gear79, I would spend a little more, get a good brand. But dont overspend on Bose....just my 2 cents.
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18. September 2005 @ 21:47 |
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my a$$ it puts out 1,000, and its actually 810watts, but thats RMS, not a real output, i forgot the equation to find the real wattage, with given RMS, and ohm values. Save you're money.
fugg it
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19. September 2005 @ 13:25 |
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Total output: 810 watts RMS (continuous) power (speakers: 135 x 6 @ 4 ohms, 10% THD; subwoofer: 190W @ 3 ohms, 10% THD)
10%THD is obscenely high! Expect incredibly bad sound from this unit. Sorry, but I'm amazed they would even post such horrible specs. Run away!
Let's get down to brass tacks. How much for the ape?
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leezy
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22. September 2005 @ 13:37 |
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wat the hell are you talkin bout dont overspend on bose if you guys actually took the time out to read wat i put i already have a bose
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gear79
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22. September 2005 @ 14:41 |
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if you took the time to read all replies, only one person stated dont overspend on bose. it happens.... i gave you my opinion, as did others. for you to come back and lash out is uncalled for.
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cp1966
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22. September 2005 @ 18:23 |
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What I meant by saying dont overspend on Bose, was if you really want a "box" outfit, and you want to spend a minimum amount of money, dont buy a Bose. MY OPINION ONLY! You already have a Bose, but I think you will find better "box" outfits out there for much less moola!
You made a post asking for opinions. I think all of us said to stay away from it. If you want to spend $250 max, and you think it will work out, buy it.
Dont get huffy cuz we are telling you to spend a little more money to get better quality; you asked for our opinion and we are giving it.
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gear79
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22. September 2005 @ 18:31 |
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well put cp1966!
as we all have given an opinion of some type. if you have not purchased this item just yet, it does not hurt to do research before making a purchase. it would be to your benefit anyway, but then again, its your money. i did this once before, when i was a noob to home theater, bought a h/t in a box, well, after 2 weeks, it went right back, and i bought on impulse a receiver without doing research. well, to my demise, i have lived with that purchase until recent. i spent over a month looking and listening, narrowing down my choice. now i will be happy until about a year or so, there will always be something better, as technology advances so rapidly, as we all know.
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leezy
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23. September 2005 @ 13:40 |
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what are you talkin about dont get huffy cause you guys told me too spend a little more i was stating i already had bose in my living room i wanted to get something for my bedroom so i guess you still didnt read what i put u may have read what i put but you didnt comprehend it
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chazman66
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23. September 2005 @ 13:43 |
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Jesus Christ Leezy!
Dont buy the shit $200 theater in a box, and dont spend another $2000 on a Bose! Get something in between.
Buy whatever the hell what you want.
Sheesh!
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gear79
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23. September 2005 @ 14:03 |
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yeah, i am done with this thread ! you try to steer someone in the right direction, and wind up getting an ass chewing ! buy your stupid $200, waaaay over rated 1000 watt stereo system, you will be better off talking to the best buy returns department with your problems, dont bring them here !
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23. September 2005 @ 14:40 |
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Better Off Buying something Else
fugg it
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leezy
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23. September 2005 @ 18:26 |
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no gear i wasnt giving you a ass chewing i never bought that home theatre this was like 2 weeks ago btw thanks for your help but you guys kept saying the same thing over and over and over but thanks for your help and i am going to get something different and i keep saying i have a bose i have it already had it for a year now so get off the fact of dont overspend i already have it but i am trying to find a receiver for a good price
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Home Theater > Deal Of The Century?
http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t19507...
http://www.shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm?productid=HT-S580&modelid=64&...
Anyone in the market for a low cost / high performance home theater system should scope out this one...
Retails for $299 and is a steal at that price... considered one of the top sounding Sub $1000 home theater in a box systems. ShopOnkyo has refurb systems (with warranty ) for $179 including shipping.
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Includes Amp + 2 Front Speakers + 2 Back Speakers + Center Channel + Subwoofer
Power Output (8 ohm, 1 kHz, FTC) 100 W/Ch
THD (Rated Power) 0.08 % (all channels)
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz
S/N Ratio 100 dB (IHF-A)
Extremely Good Reviews on CNet >
Our opinion of el cheapo home-theater systems went up a couple of notches after we spent a little quality time with Onkyo's 2005 budget model, the HT-S580. The HTIB retails for a mere $299, but its shapely satellites, its full-size subwoofer, and its component-grade 5.1 A/V receiver look like they collectively go for at least $100 more. And the sound quality for both home theater and music is more upscale than that of most HTIBs in this price class.
DESIGN
The Onkyo HT-S580 system features four satellites, a dedicated center-channel speaker, a substantial subwoofer, and a fully appointed A/V receiver. The plastic-bodied satellites are almost completely covered by shapely rounded grilles, an elegant styling touch that distinguishes the 8-inch-tall satellites from the more typical pint-size, cheap-looking competition. The curvy 4.25-inch-wide center speaker carries over the same look, and the speakers' backsides are fitted with keyhole slots and threaded inserts to simplify wall mounting.
The dark gray subwoofer is constructed from medium-density fiberboard, a major improvement over plastic cabinet posers we see packed with other econo systems. It weighs 17.2 pounds and measures 9.1 inches wide, 17.1 high, and 15.5 deep.
The S580's speaker package is pretty darn impressive for a $299 HTIB, and the A/V receiver's look and feel is comparable to standalone models' costing that much. Its substantial weight (19.4 pounds) speaks to its robust build quality. Setup chores are pretty straightforward--we had the S580 up and running in less than 20 minutes. No complaints about the remote, either; its buttons are nicely organized and partially backlit, so it's easy to use in dimly lit rooms
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Buy this instead - it's a much better value.
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21. October 2005 @ 09:10 |
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This has been a confusing series of responses. The man has a Bose system in his living room, and he wants to purchase a cheap HTIB (?) for his bedroom. He has about $200 to spend.
What we should say to him is that this is not in our area of expertise. We cannot offer any sensible advice. $200 dollars will not get much worth having. It is easy to spend $400 on interconnection cables alone.
However; CHILL2 has offered good advice that is well thought out and well documented. Good work Chill2. All responses should be well thought out, and time should be taken to offer useful ideas based on solid comprehension of the questions asked.
What I have said here should not get any responses. But I cannot help but think that I will get all sorts of abuse hurled at me for stating the over-obvious.
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21. October 2005 @ 11:41 |
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some people ask for advice and when it is given, sometimes its taken the wrong way.
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