Home theatre in a box

[GarlicBreath]

I'd like to buy a surround sound "home theatre in a box" stereo system as a gift for my father. My budget is about 6 beans. I know all the audiophiles out there will scoff at this, but that's it; $600. Don't need a TV or DVD, just 6 speakers, including a powered sub.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Do you also need a 6-channel amp / receiver for under $600 total? If not, I think there are some good speaker/sub sets from Energy at that price. Just stay away from KLH.

 

[BCYL]

I have seen some Kenwood 500-watt "home threater in a box" packages that goes for $300-400 bucks... those have pretty good sound and quality for entry level...

The package includes the receiver, 5 speakers and a sub (but probably not a powered-sub)...

 

[Nutdotnet]

If you need a receiver as well go check out the Kenwood HTB-504....

 

[rival]

i got a kenwood htb-504 a few months ago, it rocks....sounds very good, looks good and so far, is solid as a rock...

 

[DanJ]

As was said, take a look at the Energy Take 5.2 system.

It'll blow any home theater in a box system that Best Buy or CC sells out of the water (for the price of course).

 

[d1abolic]

The only way to go for you is the Energy Take 5. If you can afford the newer 5.2, go for it - if not, get the 5, it's just as good. You should be able to pick it up for about $450. Get a receiver separately for another 150-200. Good brands are Denon, Onkyo, Marantz, Harman Kardon, etc. Make sure it has DTS, that's all your dad will need.