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5.1 amp and speakers for around €400

fletch · 2009-12-07 12:13:57

I wouldn't be the most knowledgeable when it comes to home entertainment systems but I am basically looking for an amp and 5.1 speakers in and around €400. I want something that is scalable and that I can add lots of peripherals to. I was looking at the Onkyo HT-S5205 here, would that be a good buy?

07-12-2009 1:13pm

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fletch

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I wouldn't be the most knowledgeable when it comes to home entertainment systems but I am basically looking for an amp and 5.1 speakers in and around €400. I want something that is scalable and that I can add lots of peripherals to. I was looking at the Onkyo HT-S5205 here, would that be a good buy?

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#2 07-12-2009 1:31pm

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Onkyo seems good, I personally love Yamaha and swear by them.

Try this http://www.peats.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?view_product=1&id=26399&sid=10&cid=123&scid=7399

Both are simular products in the same range, I'd also say you'd get it cheaper thats €499. Peats tend to be a little bit dear with their amps.

Looking at specs the onkyo seems to have the edge. But it mightn't sound as good.

Check out www.avforums.com for more info and opinions.

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#3 07-12-2009 3:11pm

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You could also request a quote from Richersounds in their boards forum, to see what alternatives they can come up with.

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#4 13-12-2009 12:02am

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What is the cheapest I could get a home cinema system that plays HD audio (for Blu-Ray)?

5.1 preferable but I would settle for a 2 speaker plus woofer if it was good enough.

Any recommended websites?

The main thing is that I can get HD audio.

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#5 21-12-2009 1:56pm

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What about today's ibood...would that be a good buy?

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#6 21-12-2009 4:00pm

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fletch wrote: »

What about today's ibood...would that be a good buy?

not sure about small speakers (in general), but as an offer, that price seems good. The 577 is a decent model, and fairly recent too. Seems to tick a lot of boxes feature wise.

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