thatholydiver
Auditioning
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New here, just wanted some advice regarding a few systems I was looking at to match with a 50" 3D Plasma.
I will be using my setup for mostly movies and some music, no games. So 80% movies, 20% music.
Basically I am looking for a system that will sound as close as possible to a movie theater (obviously that might not be very close given my budget).
Budget is about $500 for speakers and sub.
Would the best bang for the buck be a 5.1 system or a 7.1?
I've looked around and have it narrowed to these choices (although I'm open to any suggestions).
- Onkyo SKS-HT540 ($220). Anyone have these? My only concern is that they might be too low-power...although it seems like they are excellent value for a 7.1 system.
- Klipsch Synergy Quintet IV ($350). Only 5.1 and no sub, and mixed reviews, some excellent, some just say its "cheap plastic". Thoughts?
- Klipsch HDT 500 ($599). Over my ideal budget, but if they really are that much better than the Synergy Quintets and Onyko's I will take the plunge.
- Klipsch HD Theater 1000 ($549). Cheaper than the HDT 500, but not sure on differences...
I will be using my setup for mostly movies and some music, no games. So 80% movies, 20% music.
Basically I am looking for a system that will sound as close as possible to a movie theater (obviously that might not be very close given my budget).
Budget is about $500 for speakers and sub.
Would the best bang for the buck be a 5.1 system or a 7.1?
I've looked around and have it narrowed to these choices (although I'm open to any suggestions).
- Onkyo SKS-HT540 ($220). Anyone have these? My only concern is that they might be too low-power...although it seems like they are excellent value for a 7.1 system.
- Klipsch Synergy Quintet IV ($350). Only 5.1 and no sub, and mixed reviews, some excellent, some just say its "cheap plastic". Thoughts?
- Klipsch HDT 500 ($599). Over my ideal budget, but if they really are that much better than the Synergy Quintets and Onyko's I will take the plunge.
- Klipsch HD Theater 1000 ($549). Cheaper than the HDT 500, but not sure on differences...