Go with Onkyo HT-S760 HTIB or Get Fluence SV-10 ? (1 Viewer)

[Mohamed_M]

Hey guys, just putting my Home theater together and need some advice. I already have a Sony 48" Projection. My original budget was around $500. Went to Fry's the other day and it seemed like the best i could get for my money is the Onkyo HTIB HT-S760. It sounded good. Not incredible, but i guess that's expected in this price range. Receiver was impressive however for a HTIB, especially the fact that its 6.1. Searching online i discovered this forum and must have spent 10+ hours just reading. In conclusion, Would i be better off streching my budget a little and get the following:

Fluance SV-10 Mains
Fluance AV-BP2 Dipolar surround
Fluance AV-SC (maybe 2 if i get a rear center)
Onkyo 601 rec.
A powered sub (not sure which one yet)

What do u think ? or should i just stick with the S760 HTIB ? I would love to hear your opinion.

 

[Tyler Cookson]

Just get the onkyo HTIB until you feel then eed to upgrade (which if you stick on this forum will be soon)

 

[Tim Stumpf]

I think you'd be better off with the Fluance. I have the center and bp surrounds that you mention and I'm very happy for the price. If you get the Dayton 10" sub from parts express for around $100 US you'll end up with a decent system that you'll be able to use for a while without too much "what if". I think you'll be happy with the Onkyo receiver also. Great piece of gear!!

 

[Alex_P]

I second what Tim said... go with the Fluance. They are great sounding speakers for great price... Those Onkyo speakers are nowhere near the Fluance speakers... Happy hunting...

 

[David Willow]

I agree with Tim. Get the Fluance speakers. They sound much better then the price indicates. I have the SX-HTB package and I'm very happy with it (at least until I can spend $1500 or more to upgrade ) You could replace the center with the AV-SC and use the original center as your rear.

 

[Mohamed_M]

Thanks for taking the time to reply guys.

Tyler, Can you please expand on your reply? I am not sure where youre getting at.

 

[Mohamed_M]

More imput would be greatly appreciated!