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RainMaker · 08-28-2009, 12:43 AM

Does anyone have any suggestions on a home theater system? Looking at anywhere from $300-$600 that includes speakers. Saw the Sony Bravia system which I thought might sync up nice with my TV but am really not versed in what to look for at all.

This is the one I am fancying.

Amazon.com: Onkyo HT-S6200 7.1-Channel Home Entertainment Receiver/Speaker Package with Dock for the iPod: Electronics

stevew · 08-28-2009, 01:22 AM

are you pre wired for speakers? do you want to take the time to set up the rear channels?

I have a soundbar, which suits my needs to be lazy.

Onkyo stuff is nice though, I had one previously.

RainMaker · 08-28-2009, 01:38 AM

By pre-wired, do you mean inside the walls? If so, then no. I do have a setup where the wires won't really be visible though.

Also, is the setting up of the rear speakers tough? I assumed this was just a home theater in a box and somewhat easy to setup. The thing I liked about this was the 4 HDMI inputs as well as the good reviews.

Sorry if I'm not understanding your terminology right. I am really a novice in anything but computers these days.

stevew · 08-28-2009, 02:03 AM

If you can hide the wires to the back easily, that's what I meant. Setting the thing up should be easy, most have some sort of mic/auto config setup.

It's a nice looking system.

RainMaker · 08-28-2009, 11:35 AM

Thanks. It's more than I wanted to spend but I couldn't really find anything decent that had that many HDMI ports. I also kind of liked the iPod docking station that comes with it.

CU Tiger · 08-28-2009, 12:39 PM

That Onkyo receiver is nice for its price point.
The Yamaha rx-v765 would give you a nicer balance and a good bit more user friendly control.

As for those speakers, i'll just say it is a fairly nice receiver....

CU Tiger · 08-28-2009, 12:40 PM

Dola....even the v465 would get you 4 inputs, superior sound balance andd it should be available TYD around $210

Of course speakers not included, but you dont want yamaha speakers anyway unless you go Japan versions or ultra high end

RainMaker · 09-26-2009, 09:40 PM

I ended up with the Onkyo system. Now I'm a little confused with the speaker setup. It's a 7.1 and the rear speakers don't work for anything i have.

Is this normal and will they only work with items that are 7.1 sound. I was under the impression that there was a way to get the rear speakers to produce something. If not, I might hold off on installing stands on the back wall for them.

Any advice on this?

08-28-2009, 12:43 AM	#101
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Does anyone have any suggestions on a home theater system? Looking at anywhere from $300-$600 that includes speakers. Saw the Sony Bravia system which I thought might sync up nice with my TV but am really not versed in what to look for at all. This is the one I am fancying. Amazon.com: Onkyo HT-S6200 7.1-Channel Home Entertainment Receiver/Speaker Package with Dock for the iPod: Electronics Last edited by RainMaker : 08-28-2009 at 12:57 AM.

08-28-2009, 12:40 PM	#107
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Dola....even the v465 would get you 4 inputs, superior sound balance andd it should be available TYD around $210 Of course speakers not included, but you dont want yamaha speakers anyway unless you go Japan versions or ultra high end Last edited by CU Tiger : 08-28-2009 at 12:41 PM.

08-28-2009, 01:22 AM	#102
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	are you pre wired for speakers? do you want to take the time to set up the rear channels? I have a soundbar, which suits my needs to be lazy. Onkyo stuff is nice though, I had one previously.

08-28-2009, 01:38 AM	#103
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	By pre-wired, do you mean inside the walls? If so, then no. I do have a setup where the wires won't really be visible though. Also, is the setting up of the rear speakers tough? I assumed this was just a home theater in a box and somewhat easy to setup. The thing I liked about this was the 4 HDMI inputs as well as the good reviews. Sorry if I'm not understanding your terminology right. I am really a novice in anything but computers these days.

08-28-2009, 02:03 AM	#104
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	If you can hide the wires to the back easily, that's what I meant. Setting the thing up should be easy, most have some sort of mic/auto config setup. It's a nice looking system.

08-28-2009, 11:35 AM	#105
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Thanks. It's more than I wanted to spend but I couldn't really find anything decent that had that many HDMI ports. I also kind of liked the iPod docking station that comes with it.

08-28-2009, 12:39 PM	#106
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	That Onkyo receiver is nice for its price point. The Yamaha rx-v765 would give you a nicer balance and a good bit more user friendly control. As for those speakers, i'll just say it is a fairly nice receiver....

09-26-2009, 09:40 PM	#108
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I ended up with the Onkyo system. Now I'm a little confused with the speaker setup. It's a 7.1 and the rear speakers don't work for anything i have. Is this normal and will they only work with items that are 7.1 sound. I was under the impression that there was a way to get the rear speakers to produce something. If not, I might hold off on installing stands on the back wall for them. Any advice on this?

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