Htib

[tsunami]

looking for a nice htib for my parents for x-mas... would like the price less then 5bills but would consider a bit more if there is a significant reason... done some looking at target/bestbuy/circuit city and saw some stuff i liked and some absolute crap...

the room it is going in is huge... 26' wide and 42 long. so it needs to be able to fill the void that is there living room. they would mostly be using it for movies and the occasional sporting event. really no music... they dont' have anything that works that well now so if it is an option would prefer one with a built in progressive scan dvd player. but its not a deal breaker.


thanks for the help guys/gals and keep the ideas coming

 

[tsunami]

(bump) anyone... ??

 

[B1GHAM]

well, first.... whats the main use going to be for? Music? movies? mostly television? etc. Also are they going for the best sound quality? do they care about space? is low frequency (bass) important to them?

Ill help ya out ...

Sean

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

WTF is a htib?

 

[B1GHAM]

WTF is a htib?

Home Theater In a Box

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

well then Bestbuy has an awesome one on sale...I want it...its on sale from 349.99 to 299.99 & you get the wireless rear speaker reciever kit for free, today & saturday only...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7704166&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat40200050002&id=1138084939898

 

[B1GHAM]

well then Bestbuy has an awesome one on sale...I want it...its on sale from 349.99 to 299.99 & you get the wireless rear speaker reciever kit for free, today & saturday only...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7704166&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat40200050002&id=1138084939898

please enlighten me, I cant reach best buy @ work...

what brand/model #?

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=Body-Headline colSpan=2>Panasonic 1000W 5.1-Ch. Home Theater System with Progressive-Scan DVD/CD/MP3/JPEG Player - Silver
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=Body-Small>Model: SC-HT740
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=385 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=Body vAlign=top>Built-in surround sound decoders include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right width=60 rowSpan=3><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=60 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=middle></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=15><SCRIPT>wS('1','4')</SCRIPT>

</TD><TD class=Body vAlign=top>7 discrete soundfields</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=15><SCRIPT>wS('1','4')</SCRIPT>

</TD><TD class=Body vAlign=top>Total output: 1000W (front speakers: 90W x 2, center speaker: 320W, rear speakers: 90W, subwoofer: 320W)</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=15><SCRIPT>wS('1','4')</SCRIPT>

</TD><TD class=Body vAlign=top>DVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, CD, HDCD, CD-R/RW, HighMAT, WMA, MP3 and JPEG playback capability</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=15><SCRIPT>wS('1','4')</SCRIPT>

</TD><TD class=Body vAlign=top>Five 2-1/2" full-range satellite speakers</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=15><SCRIPT>wS('1','4')</SCRIPT>

</TD><TD class=Body vAlign=top>6-1/2" passive subwoofer; 4-step subwoofer control</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=15><SCRIPT>wS('1','4')</SCRIPT>

</TD><TD class=Body vAlign=top>360 sound with surround enhancer</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=15><SCRIPT>wS('1','4')</SCRIPT>

</TD><TD class=Body vAlign=top>Quiet 5 SD/DVD changer with high-speed access from disc to disc</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=15><SCRIPT>wS('1','4')</SCRIPT>

</TD><TD class=Body vAlign=top>HD upconversion reduces the visibility of horizontal scan lines for a clearer picture</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=15><SCRIPT>wS('1','4')</SCRIPT>

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</TD><TD class=Body vAlign=top>Inputs: 1 stereo audio and 1 music port (front)</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=15><SCRIPT>wS('1','4')</SCRIPT>

</TD><TD class=Body vAlign=top>Outputs: S-video, 1 component video, 1 video monitor, 1 HDMI and 1 headphone jack</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=15><SCRIPT>wS('1','4')</SCRIPT>

</TD><TD class=Body vAlign=top>Universal remote included</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

please enlighten me, I cant reach best buy @ work...

what brand/model #?

 

[B1GHAM]

my only REALY complaint about that system - not a lot of versatility. It has GREAT sound quality for the price (better than similarly priced samsung and sony units which retail the same or higher in price). HOWEVER, theres not many inputs making it harder to upgrade/add on in the future.

I remember the older models not having it, and I dont see it listed. Does it even have an optical or digital coax input?

Sean

 

[B1GHAM]

ALSO! with the size of their room Id worry about its ability to fill the room with sound at normal volume.

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

my only REALY complaint about that system - not a lot of versatility. It has GREAT sound quality for the price (better than similarly priced samsung and sony units which retail the same or higher in price). HOWEVER, theres not many inputs making it harder to upgrade/add on in the future.

I remember the older models not having it, and I dont see it listed. Does it even have an optical or digital coax input?

Sean

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol im sure...i just want this one for myself...it matches my new tv lol

ALSO! with the size of their room Id worry about its ability to fill the room with sound at normal volume.

 

[B1GHAM]

yeah..... not a single digital input (IE no HD in true 5.1 surround). I know they do make a version with that input, but in leiu of the dvd player.

In either event, it really depends on what tsunamis parents need. This might work great if they are looking for more simplicity rather than sound quality/versatility. Definately a great option for someone not currently HD and wants an easy to use system with better sound quality @ a good price.

EDIT: LOL! just read its for yourself... Whats the rest of your setup? (TV, game systems, etc.)

 

[tsunami]

yeah i would prefer something that would be compatible with hd as they are going to upgrade tv's soon as well. it would mostly be used for movies and tv/sports. not a lot of use for music in their living room, the entertianing is done elsewhere in the house. i am sure my dad would like a nice low end system but its not a deal breaker... i have a lot of knowedge for car audio and can probably piece together a good system for a home set up but i think htib is the way to go for them so once i hook it up for them it will be more user friends as i am intimdated by some of the recievers out on the market today.

i saw a bose system that sounded nice but it didn't seem to have jack s*** for inputs... and a saw a couple phillips ones that didn't look like that would fill a dorm room with sound....