max power Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I bought a new tv recently and picked up an LG Blu-Ray/surround sound combo to go with it. It has been brought to my attention that this might not be the way to go. Since I haven't opened the box yet and I have 30 days to return it, I figured I ask the opinions of the collective. Keeping in mind my under $400 budget, what brands/features do you guys recommend and why? I also have to buy a high def dvd player in that 4 hundo budget. It has to sound good (but doesn't need to blow the doors off the place) and have small surround speakers since they have to sit on window sills.So what do I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey614 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I got a Samsung sound bar with a wireless subwoofer that sounds pretty good and I don't think there too expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 not sure what you need exactly, but idodishez on here sells this stuff for a living....im sure he could get you all set up in your budget, i talked to him about some speakers before and he seemed like a good guy to deal with and his prices sounded reasonable...really knew his stuff too, not just a mindless sales rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I went with the Bose SoundDock 10 and the Samsung blueray player. You could always go with the SoundDock II and pick up the Samsung blueray player with built in wifi to keep to your $400 budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I have klipsche, and have been very very happy with it thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxer_joe08 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I have klipsche, and have been very very happy with it thus far.he said under $400 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 at that price range you may be best with an onkyo home theatre in a box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 at that price range you may be best with an onkyo home theatre in a box.Does that come with a blu-ray player? I'd prefer a powered sub also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) At that price range I think you did good. If the budget is bumped up a tad I'd recommend trying the Ohm speaker 120 day home demo. I'd go with a pair of microwalsh talls for the front and a pair of Walls in the back, with a sub of your choice. http://www.ohmspeakers.com/ Edited August 21, 2011 by alienpi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I have klipsche, and have been very very happy with it thus far.I've been running Klipsch for the last 25 years...and I still have a pair of Klipschorns from back then. My currently surround system is modest, but it's a Klipsch setup that is about 14 years old, and still sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Does that come with a blu-ray player? I'd prefer a powered sub also.You might not believe me when I say this but the Insignia home theater system at best buy is actually a rebranded Onkyo and it sounds legit! It has a powered sub and comes in at like $300 I think. That would leave you with $100 for a blue ray player. Also, buy your cables online at amazon or monoprice.com.http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23153%3B+-+570W+5.1-Ch.+Home+Theater+System/9833984.p?id=1218214391173&skuId=9833984I've been running Klipsch for the last 25 years...and I still have a pair of Klipschorns from back then. My currently surround system is modest, but it's a Klipsch setup that is about 14 years old, and still sounds great.I would agree with Klipsch being awesome! I have a 2.1 system for my computer and it actually sounds way better than my parents 5.1 system in their living room lol. It is basically just 2 quintet speakers and an 8" sub but it will shake the house and sound great doing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) Thanks for all the input guys. I have this system: http://www.lg.com/us/tv-audio-video/home-theater-systems/LG-home-theater-system-LHB336.jsp sitting in a box right now and I'm not sure its the best bang for my buck. I have just over $300 in it and about 2 weeks left to return it.My requirements are: Blu-ray player (not necessarily integrated into the system, but purchased in the $400 budget), powered sub (this system is passive) and small surround speakers (going on window sill) that sound great. Edited August 21, 2011 by max power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 well the system I mentioned has speakers about 5"x7"x3" so they are not extremely small but not HUGE, they do sounds really good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 he said under $400 loli paid well under 400 dollars for my klipsche setup from hhgreg. I believe for the 5.1 speakers i paid 250-300, and I then bought a used reciever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Build your own systemSounds betterHigher quailty???Profit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 not sure what you need exactly, but idodishez on here sells this stuff for a living....im sure he could get you all set up in your budget, i talked to him about some speakers before and he seemed like a good guy to deal with and his prices sounded reasonable...really knew his stuff too, not just a mindless sales repThanks Tyler.As to the OP, for $400 to include a set of speakers, surround amp, a sub, AND a blue ray player, I think you're kind of tied to a HTIB. I personally don't see even doing that w $400, but apparently others have done so. Hell, just a Samsuck (intentional typo) blue ray alone is gonna run you $200 +\-. I havent ever sold a HTIB, (typically do mid to high end stuff, with separate components) so not up on the pricing. I have a Klipsch Synergy in my personal system. Whatever you do, don't buy into the Bose hype. "No highs, no lows, must be Bose"Sorry couldn't be of more help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Not really looking to do high end stuff here right now. I could go a little over 400 if need be, but not really looking to if I don't have to. Maybe the system I have is what I need but, I'm kinda scared of the all in 1 deal. If either component goes bad, I'm screwed and I'd prefer to have a powered sub. That doesn't seem to exist in the all in 1 set ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTriple44444 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Build your own systemSounds betterHigher quailty???ProfitNot unless you know what you're doing. To do it right takes some knowledge and tools. I think in this price range one of the box systems isn't too bad of a way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTriple44444 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 . Whatever you do, don't buy into the Bose hype. "No highs, no lows, must be Bose" True...BetterOff (with)SomethingElseIf you don't have to have surround sound, there are other ways to go on this. I would rather have a decent 2-channel setup on a budget than a cheapie home theater in a box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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