Best place to look at reviews before buying HTIB (1 Viewer)

[brashbostonian]

Hello,

I've been looking at HTIB systems for my samsung un46b7000 television. I have a PS3 as well that I will be looking to hook up for blu ray. I'm looking to spend $300-500 ( if its worth it). Consumer reports offers a very limited amount of recommendations. The highest rated in my price range is the ONKYO HTS 5200, rated way above the rest. I don't know anything about cables or what I would need with it, I would prefer to just plug in an HDMI cable. CNET offers up more ratings but it seems like there is too much too choose from. I guess my main question is where should I be looking to make an informed decision and where can I learn more about the possible limitations and warnings before buying it.

 

[Ed Moxley]

If you want the HD audio from blu ray movies, over your ps3, you'll need to step up to Onkyo's next level HTIB, the HTS 6200. http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S6200-7-1-Channel-Entertainment-Receiver/dp/B002C73WS6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264456180&sr=1-1
Onkyo gives a lot of bang for the buck. They are one of the few that gives you a real receiver, therefore it's more upgradable than most. Upgrade-itis gets to everyone sooner or later. Usually sooner.
Good luck!