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Novice getting ready to take plunge. Seems like the all-in-one-boxes offered by Sony (DAV-C70es)for $1,000, and Onkyo (?-500) for $600, would keep it simple. Is it safe to assume the Sony es is the better of the two? Also, any others that I should consider?
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and "a get it over with purchase". A buddy of mine was looking at one of these systems, wasn't even familar with the term " home theater in a box". Anything that gets you started in this fun hobby, I say go for it.But since you're here, spend some time rummaging thru the "search" archives, as you can do a lot better by building a system from scratch.
The beauty of this approach is you can buy higher quaity equipment, one piece at a time, and get more satisfaction with each upgrade.
I know, started out with a hi-fi vcr about 15 years ago, still having fun.
and no, I have not heard them all or even a lot of them. But when my neighbors come for advice and want to get into HT on the cheap, there always seem to be better options.Many are buying a low end HT for a big screen TV. Most of these larger screen TVs have better speakers then the all in one box systems. So if you buy a better receiver only and use the TV speakers you will come out ahead. Use the L/R and set the center to NO on the receiver.
Most, all, almost all all in one systems have pathetic sub woofers. You will be dissappointed in the long run and buy another one. In HT, the sub is where the fun is. So use the TV's front speakers, spend on a receiver and decent sub.
Rear speakers are still not done well on 99% of DVDs. Buy the cheapest pair you can find on sale.
So if you have $599 for an all in one system, try:
$250 for a reciever
$200 for a sub
$50 for rear speakers.
Or $300 for a reciever and no rear speakers.You can really have fun with the TV speakers (or your old stereo speakers), a good sub and no rears. Add more later.
My .02
She likes it, which was the only criteria for that purchase (so it was successful). I really don't care for it. For the same price you can assemble a better sounding system IMO. I really think the Boston Acoustics Micro 90X are great sounding mini speakers (bought my Dad a Sony receiver with these speakers). This system is light years ahead of my wife's C900...You can certainly get a better sound assembling your system than buying an all-in-one.
Good Luck...
... Paul
Do you have a price range? I agree that unless you are paying big bucks for an all-in-one system (ie. Polk, Mission) you are not likely to be happy with Megalomart all in systems. They sound bad, period.
It's easier to get the whole schmere in one spot, but it's not likely to be all that great performance-wise. Many retailers offer package deals in-store consisting of a loudspeaker set-up like the Energy Take 5 or Klipsch Quintet and a Denon or Yamaha receiver. This makes more sense from a performance standpoint and upgrades the quality level from a Panasonic or Sony all-in-one package system. It'll cost more, but long-term satisfaction and versatility will be worth it.
I have the Klipsch Quintet or at least the main speakers. I opted to use my own subwoofer powered by an old stereo receiver I had lying around.
I also have the Denon DVR 1801. So far I am very happy with the setup. Now this is in the HT arena. If listening to music, it's ok. I would rather have my old Yamaha bookshelves for that.
BTW the sub was a Deathbox but is now an Image Dynamics 12" in a sealed enclosure.
Remember, you get what you pay for!If the system sounds good to you, then it will be good for you!
You will find very few supporters of satellite speaker systems here. Full-size full-range speakers sound much better than satellite speakers.
Sam
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