Advice on Home Theater System

[jvbruggy]

hi guys, i didnt know where to post this so i posted it here, dont know if this question relates to these forums since i didnt see anything about audio hardware..im asking here cause its the only place i know and i get good advice from you guys =)

I've recently bought an oppo dvd player and now am thinking of buying myself a gift for christmas =) a home theater system to go along with my hdtv and oppo. I am kind of on a $300 dollar budget little more little less but thats what im willing to spend. I'd like to get recommendations on what to get =) i want dts dobly logic all that good stuff, and would like to know what accessories do i need for everything to work =) thanks guys u r the best

[Denvers Dawgs]

I have a sony home theater from Circuit City, cost me I think $300-$350. Sounds fine to me in my house.

[sumibas]

if you live in a small space like a apartment then you can buy the sony one that Circuit city sells for 180$ which is preetty good. or you can get some panasonic systems for arounf 250$ in costco

[jvbruggy]

its for my bedroom =) good size bedroom, 20'x15'x10' estimate.

[yoda313]

You might want to look for multiple digital inputs. If you have more than just a dvd player and want to hook up a xbox/playstation and the like. Also good to have both coaxial AND fiber optic inputs

Also if you still have a record player check to see if it has a ground and a PHONO input jack. Mine doesn't so I still have an old stereo that does hooked up so that I can play the record player.

[jvbruggy]

yeah ill definitely buy one with a reciever that has multiple input/outputs, for my oppo dvd player, ps2, xbox, digital cable box

[jvbruggy]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7034675&type=product&productCategoryId=p...=1099395730557

how about this one guys

or this one

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo-Home-Theater-System-HT-S580-/sem/rpsm/oid/124130/...oductDetail.do

[ROF]

The 30 dollars more for the Yamaha is worth it. Neither has HDMI Support. The Onkyo also doesn't support Dolby Pro Logic and has no Composite Video. Basically, for $30 more you get twice the receiver and a more powerful set of peripherals.

Money well spent.

[jvbruggy]

is the hdmi really necessary for an audio reciever? its not like i have to hook up my dvds dvi to hdmi to the reciever or do i? im new to all of this

[ROF]

You never know what the future may hold for your theater. Ignoring the HDMI the Yamaha is still twice the system. From the pictures the speakers look more bulky, but that usually means better construction. If you live near either of these stores check them out and compare if you can. Buying a theater system is half specs and half comfort with it's design.