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Decided to take the plunge and buy a projector for my home theater. I need to find a good speaker and receiver package. I've done some research and found some possible packages. I'd like to buy the components separately but I only have ~$350 to spend. I've been using the built-in TV speakers for as long as I can remember so I'm no audiophile. I just want something that will provide surround sound and hopefully a good base for future upgrades. I would like the receiver to be able to process audio over HDMI so I can run just one cable to my projector.
Here are some of the HTIBs I found:
Sony HT-7200 $340 new
Onkyo HT-S894 $325 Refurb 1-yr warranty
Yamaha YHT-380 $262 new
Pioneer VSX-516-k and surround speakers $175 Refurb 1yr warranty
Samsung HT-AS720ST $394 new
Yamaha/Pioneer bundle $335 Walmart
Separate component deals I found:
Receivers
Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver $228.65 refurb 1-yr
Harman Kardan 146 $195 used
Speakers
Polk R300 pair $103 new at Fry's
Polk RM6750 $205
The only input devices I'll be using are an HTPC (DVI-to-HDMI adapter) and an XBOX 360 with component cables.
Can you guys offer a noob some advice on which deal would be the best or a selection of components that would fit the budget?
Here are some of the HTIBs I found:
Sony HT-7200 $340 new
Onkyo HT-S894 $325 Refurb 1-yr warranty
Yamaha YHT-380 $262 new
Pioneer VSX-516-k and surround speakers $175 Refurb 1yr warranty
Samsung HT-AS720ST $394 new
Yamaha/Pioneer bundle $335 Walmart
Separate component deals I found:
Receivers
Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver $228.65 refurb 1-yr
Harman Kardan 146 $195 used
Speakers
Polk R300 pair $103 new at Fry's
Polk RM6750 $205
The only input devices I'll be using are an HTPC (DVI-to-HDMI adapter) and an XBOX 360 with component cables.
Can you guys offer a noob some advice on which deal would be the best or a selection of components that would fit the budget?
