pennektj Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 This is an embarrasing question, but I am looking to buy a home theater speaker package for under $400. My future in-laws mentioned they wanted to get speakers for a "home theater" and wanted me to pick them out. I don't have the $42,000 budget like some have had in the past. Instead I have $400. They are looking for a small satalite systems, with a sub. Nothing outragous... Any recommendations... best package for the buck? They will be using a basic Dolby Pro Logic Reciever. They are currently using there TV speakers. I am a little nervous on this one, not used to shopping on this tight of a budget, and don't want to make the future in-laws upset. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 do you need a dvd player with this? two options. 1st, LogiTech Z-680s. You get DTS, DD, ProLogic II and speakers only beated by the Klipsch ProMedia 5.1's (which are >$100 more at $400 plus the needed digital decoder, the DD-51 which costs $179). The LogiTech Z-680 which includes 5 sattelites and a subwoofer plus as I said, a DTS/DD and PLII decoder with two digital inputs, plus 6 channel line level inputs plus a remote control, can be had only for around $270-400. 2nd, the only HTIB system that sounded decent to me was one from Denon. Check them out. This is the best you can do if you need a receiver and speakers. With the LogiTech system you still will need a DVD player, which would put you right at $400, the Denon which also costs $400 comes with a DVD player if memory serves me right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 I purchased a Cambridge Sound system for my dad. http://www.hifi.com/store/category.cgi?category=ht_package&item=k1pkm28xx They actually sound pretty good for satellites and for the price. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennektj Posted March 4, 2003 Author Share Posted March 4, 2003 I will look into these, thanks for advice. They have a DVD player (Christmas present)... so they just need basic speaker... If this brings up any more ideas please let me know. Thanks again. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Not sure how low you want to go but i just went to the Yahoo.com shopping area and in the search box typed in "home theater in a box" A ton of hits came up. Just a thought, scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjohnsonhp Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 Check out these: http://www.ascendacoustics.com/Main/Intro/Firstpage.asp Energy Take 5 5 speakers and sub for $600 is a good value on ebay. Cambridge sells their older lines on ebay, too. You could also buy 3 pair of used speakers like like Boston acoustics A100 and A60's for about $300 total....or Polk, etc. This probably would be as clean or pretty. The sub/sats blend into the furniture better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabulousfrankie Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 Over at Home Theater Forum, speakers from fluance.com are regarded as good bargains. I've never heard any so take this FWIW. Maybe a little research on them might persuade you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 Fluance again... they ARE cheap... http://fluance.com/fluanceavhtb.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1jmv Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 Hey, I have a Sony HTIB I'm looking to sell. You wouldn't by any chance live anywhere near either Austin or Dallas TX would you? E-mail me at no1jmv@mail.utexas.edu if you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennektj Posted March 6, 2003 Author Share Posted March 6, 2003 unfortunately I do not. I am in beautiful Dayton, Ohio I am just looking for the speakers... they already have a reciever and DVD player. Thanks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabulousfrankie Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Just searching ebay and I came across this great deal on the JBL NSP-1 package with a buy it now of $179.99. At stores like Best Buy they're around $500! Usually you can't find them under $200. Check out this link some guy put together and why theyr'e such a good deal: http://www.geocities.com/p_iturra/Misc_HT_Speakers.html I setup a system for a friend with the NSP-1 package and it really surprised me with how much more expensive the system sounded. It's by far my favorite budget system. I'd personally look for a used sub, but the Audiosource SW-15 is one worth considering in your budget. It's available from ubid.com and usually go under $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabulousfrankie Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 I forgot to include the link to the auction. Here it is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3012585149&category=3276 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblue Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Cnet has some informative reviews on HT speaker systems for under $400. Check them out. Also, my parents bought a Sony Speaker system for $300, it sounds decent even on DTS and DD sources. It should more than suffice for Pro Logic(and someone who doesn't have a demanding ear). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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