I want to get a new surround sound system and was wondering if anyone had any input, I want quality equipment at an affordable price. I've found Onkyo to be very affordable at what seems to be quality stuff.
Travis
Travis
First hand knowledge on Onkyo or other audio?
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I have some Onkyo amps and recievers that are several years old, still sound and work excellent 
Good stuff in my book.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/
Good stuff in my book.http://www.us.onkyo.com/
Onkyo is good stuff. I thought it was going to be a Circuit City brand that just looked nice but sounded horrible.
My buddy convinced me otherwise.
So 2 Thanksgiving's ago, I bought myself a 6.1 surround sound setup/receiver on Black Friday. Loving it.
My buddy convinced me otherwise.
So 2 Thanksgiving's ago, I bought myself a 6.1 surround sound setup/receiver on Black Friday. Loving it.
I have a harmon & Kardon reciever,fronts,and sub and I would still say JVC gives you the best deal for your money in home theater.I have my old (well,like 2 years old) JVC reciever actually connected to my other reciever so that I can have more speakers and because the higher end stuff (if you can call it that) that JVC makes is really pretty good equipment.
So bottom line is I would get JVC before Onkyo.
here is the JVC system that I have connected to my H&K,I highly recommend it.The only thing it doesnt come with is a sub but on the other hand it has dual 15" drivers in the mains......:http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027772&pathId=31&page=1
So bottom line is I would get JVC before Onkyo.
here is the JVC system that I have connected to my H&K,I highly recommend it.The only thing it doesnt come with is a sub but on the other hand it has dual 15" drivers in the mains......:http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027772&pathId=31&page=1
Yeah, I'm really leaning toward the Onkyo HT-S590 or the 680, both well within my range, but the JVC system was over a grand, but looked like a nice one. 
TBergy;812928; said:
Onkyo is good, but with that budget you could go with a Denon receiver and Bowers and Wilkins speakers. If you haven't heard B&W you really need to. They are just spectacular.
I've also had very good luck with Marantz and Harmon Kardon.
I've had Integra (higher end of Onkyo like Toyota/Lexus) for quite a while now and some friends with Onkyo. GREAT gear and the '07 Onkyo models are def worth it. I'm sure a all-in-one system should be out soon.. I suggest:
TX-SR575 MSRP $399 OUT NOW!
575 Pictures: Front View Black Front View Silver Rear View
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR575&p=f&class=Receiver
*HDMI 1.3 Video Pass Through (2 in 1 out)
*HDMI Deep Color Capable (36bit)
*Component Video Upconversion and HDTV-Capable (50 MHZ) Video Switching (3 in 1 out)
*WRAT/ Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry/ Non-Scaling Configuration/ A-Form Listening Mode Memory/ RI
*Audyssey 2EQ Room Acoustics Correction With Microphone
*7.1 Multichannel Inputs for PCM Delivery of Hi-Def Audio Sources
*DOLBY Decoder - PLIIx, DD, DD-EX
*DTS Decoder - DTS, ES, NEO6, 96/24
*S-Video (3 in 1 out)
*Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX) 2/2
*Composite (4 in 1 out)
*Power 80W/Ch
*XM and Sirius ports
TX-SR575 MSRP $399 OUT NOW!
575 Pictures: Front View Black Front View Silver Rear View
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR575&p=f&class=Receiver
*HDMI 1.3 Video Pass Through (2 in 1 out)
*HDMI Deep Color Capable (36bit)
*Component Video Upconversion and HDTV-Capable (50 MHZ) Video Switching (3 in 1 out)
*WRAT/ Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry/ Non-Scaling Configuration/ A-Form Listening Mode Memory/ RI
*Audyssey 2EQ Room Acoustics Correction With Microphone
*7.1 Multichannel Inputs for PCM Delivery of Hi-Def Audio Sources
*DOLBY Decoder - PLIIx, DD, DD-EX
*DTS Decoder - DTS, ES, NEO6, 96/24
*S-Video (3 in 1 out)
*Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX) 2/2
*Composite (4 in 1 out)
*Power 80W/Ch
*XM and Sirius ports
ONKYO makes decent recievers, they offer clean power and the usual features. The only thing that ever bothered me about ONKYO is that the sound is clean but it is also "lean". They seem to emphasise on the highs and mids but leave a little to be desired in the lower frequencies IMO.
If it were my money and I was on a tight budget I would start with a nice reciever and a pair of good bookshelf speakers and "build" a system from there. The speakers that come in the "all in one" boxes are for the most part not very good and you can do much better.
For recievers I would look into H/K, Pioneer, Marantz and ONKYO. Personally I like what Pioneer offers in thier "budget" models. The MCaCC auto set-up is a great feature and they seem to have great sound and reliable power supplies.
For speakers I would look into APERION AUDIO, PSB, Paradigm, and Boston. These companies offer great bookshelf speakers at a great price. You can later add a matching center, then matching surrounds and eventually the REAL sub of your choice!
It took me almost four years to put together my system, and I am very glad I went that route instead of buying the "best" Home Theater IN a BOX" that I could afford. What I was able to "build" will surely blow any of those out of the door for movies AND music!
Trust me, its worth the wait!!
If it were my money and I was on a tight budget I would start with a nice reciever and a pair of good bookshelf speakers and "build" a system from there. The speakers that come in the "all in one" boxes are for the most part not very good and you can do much better.
For recievers I would look into H/K, Pioneer, Marantz and ONKYO. Personally I like what Pioneer offers in thier "budget" models. The MCaCC auto set-up is a great feature and they seem to have great sound and reliable power supplies.
For speakers I would look into APERION AUDIO, PSB, Paradigm, and Boston. These companies offer great bookshelf speakers at a great price. You can later add a matching center, then matching surrounds and eventually the REAL sub of your choice!
It took me almost four years to put together my system, and I am very glad I went that route instead of buying the "best" Home Theater IN a BOX" that I could afford. What I was able to "build" will surely blow any of those out of the door for movies AND music!
Trust me, its worth the wait!!