Onkyo 5.1

mojoman0 · 11-28-07, 06:24 PM

So my parents finally got around to getting a new TV. They picked up a Sharp Aquos 46" and set it up with DirecTV's HD package with DVR. It's pretty sweet tbh. Now my dads looking to get a surround sound package and he's most interested in the Onkyo 5.1 setup.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do

Is this a good system? I know the sub should probably upgraded, but are those speakers even big enough to sound good? The combo is currently $270 or $260 after tax with a %10 off coupon I keep getting in the email. Opinions anyone? Thanks

Danothemano · 11-28-07, 06:31 PM

Personally, I would build one myself. But if you are going to get an Onkyo, I would save up another $100 and get the SR800.

Gnaddel · 11-29-07, 01:14 AM

It's hard to build an entire 5.1 system including the AVR for $269.- so there isn't really an alternative to such systems as the onkyo one. Onkyo is a quality brand, that's for sure, they do make good receivers, I use one myself and I'm glad with it. I haven't heard one of their 5.1 systems yet, but I'm sure they are worth their money, you should listen to the system before you buy it never the less.

You could also think about buying an AVR (like an Onkyo SR505) and go stereo first. A good stereo set will likely sound better than a cheap 5.1 system anyway and with such an AVR you can upgrade anytime you want to, though this will be more expensive.

LabShark · 12-03-07, 02:46 PM

The only thing that catches my eye at a cursory glance is there are no HDMI ins or outs.....but it is a great price.

**Rakeesh** · 12-03-07, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mojoman0

So my parents finally got around to getting a new TV. They picked up a Sharp Aquos 46" and set it up with DirecTV's HD package with DVR. It's pretty sweet tbh. Now my dads looking to get a surround sound package and he's most interested in the Onkyo 5.1 setup.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do

Is this a good system? I know the sub should probably upgraded, but are those speakers even big enough to sound good? The combo is currently $270 or $260 after tax with a %10 off coupon I keep getting in the email. Opinions anyone? Thanks

Onkyo receivers are good, but their speakers aren't. In fact, stay away from instant "home theater in a box" setups entirely.

mythy · 12-04-07, 04:56 AM

^ What he said X2

I grabbed a Pioneer VSX-1016TX receiver and a pair of Polk RTi4 and a SVS PCi Series sono tube sub for $1.3K Seriously not a bad setup for 2.1

For $300 ish tho you don't really have any other options. Grab a second hand receiver on ebay and a pair of monitors to start out

mythy · 12-06-07, 09:05 AM

How do you like your sub? Are your neighbors death yet?

mine sure are

11-28-07, 06:24 PM	#1
mojoman0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,566	Onkyo 5.1 So my parents finally got around to getting a new TV. They picked up a Sharp Aquos 46" and set it up with DirecTV's HD package with DVR. It's pretty sweet tbh. Now my dads looking to get a surround sound package and he's most interested in the Onkyo 5.1 setup. http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do Is this a good system? I know the sub should probably upgraded, but are those speakers even big enough to sound good? The combo is currently $270 or $260 after tax with a %10 off coupon I keep getting in the email. Opinions anyone? Thanks

11-28-07, 06:31 PM	#2
Danothemano themanotheman Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 135	Re: Onkyo 5.1 Personally, I would build one myself. But if you are going to get an Onkyo, I would save up another $100 and get the SR800. __________________ Antec Earthwatts 430W \| Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L \| Intel E8400 (Stock) \| PNY 8800GT 512MB \| 2GB Corsair XMS 800Mhz (2x1024) \| Dell 2007WFP \| Z-5500

11-29-07, 01:14 AM	#3
Gnaddel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 225	Re: Onkyo 5.1 It's hard to build an entire 5.1 system including the AVR for $269.- so there isn't really an alternative to such systems as the onkyo one. Onkyo is a quality brand, that's for sure, they do make good receivers, I use one myself and I'm glad with it. I haven't heard one of their 5.1 systems yet, but I'm sure they are worth their money, you should listen to the system before you buy it never the less. You could also think about buying an AVR (like an Onkyo SR505) and go stereo first. A good stereo set will likely sound better than a cheap 5.1 system anyway and with such an AVR you can upgrade anytime you want to, though this will be more expensive. __________________ Audiatur et altera pars!

12-03-07, 02:46 PM	#4
LabShark Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 277	Re: Onkyo 5.1 The only thing that catches my eye at a cursory glance is there are no HDMI ins or outs.....but it is a great price. __________________ EVGA X58 Intel i7 965 Quad GTX 295 1200W Thermaltake PS 6GB G. Skill RAM X-Fi Fatality Intel X25-M SSD 300GB Raptor 640GB WD Cavair 16MB LG BluRayDisc LG SuperDisc Lian Li PC80 Armorsuit W7 64 bit

12-04-07, 04:56 AM	#6
mythy Single Male Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,115	Re: Onkyo 5.1 ^ What he said X2 I grabbed a Pioneer VSX-1016TX receiver and a pair of Polk RTi4 and a SVS PCi Series sono tube sub for $1.3K Seriously not a bad setup for 2.1 For $300 ish tho you don't really have any other options. Grab a second hand receiver on ebay and a pair of monitors to start out __________________ ---Q6600 @3.45 430FSB - P5K Deluxe--- ---1066 5-4-4-12 PL6! - 257 GTX OCed--- ---ASUS Xonar DX - Dell 2407 24 LCD---

12-06-07, 09:05 AM	#7
mythy Single Male Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,115	Re: Onkyo 5.1 How do you like your sub? Are your neighbors death yet? mine sure are __________________ ---Q6600 @3.45 430FSB - P5K Deluxe--- ---1066 5-4-4-12 PL6! - 257 GTX OCed--- ---ASUS Xonar DX - Dell 2407 24 LCD---