what do you think about this please help gonna buy a home theatre tommorow

Home Theater > Deal Of The Century?
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http://www.shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm?productid=HT-S580&modelid=64&group_id=1&detail=1&ext_war=0

Anyone in the market for a low cost / high performance home theater system should scope out this one...

Retails for $299 and is a steal at that price... considered one of the top sounding Sub $1000 home theater in a box systems. ShopOnkyo has refurb systems (with warranty ) for $179 including shipping.

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Includes Amp + 2 Front Speakers + 2 Back Speakers + Center Channel + Subwoofer

Power Output (8 ohm, 1 kHz, FTC) 100 W/Ch
THD (Rated Power) 0.08 % (all channels)
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz
S/N Ratio 100 dB (IHF-A)

Extremely Good Reviews on CNet >

Our opinion of el cheapo home-theater systems went up a couple of notches after we spent a little quality time with Onkyo's 2005 budget model, the HT-S580. The HTIB retails for a mere $299, but its shapely satellites, its full-size subwoofer, and its component-grade 5.1 A/V receiver look like they collectively go for at least $100 more. And the sound quality for both home theater and music is more upscale than that of most HTIBs in this price class.

DESIGN

The Onkyo HT-S580 system features four satellites, a dedicated center-channel speaker, a substantial subwoofer, and a fully appointed A/V receiver. The plastic-bodied satellites are almost completely covered by shapely rounded grilles, an elegant styling touch that distinguishes the 8-inch-tall satellites from the more typical pint-size, cheap-looking competition. The curvy 4.25-inch-wide center speaker carries over the same look, and the speakers' backsides are fitted with keyhole slots and threaded inserts to simplify wall mounting.

The dark gray subwoofer is constructed from medium-density fiberboard, a major improvement over plastic cabinet posers we see packed with other econo systems. It weighs 17.2 pounds and measures 9.1 inches wide, 17.1 high, and 15.5 deep.

The S580's speaker package is pretty darn impressive for a $299 HTIB, and the A/V receiver's look and feel is comparable to standalone models' costing that much. Its substantial weight (19.4 pounds) speaks to its robust build quality. Setup chores are pretty straightforward--we had the S580 up and running in less than 20 minutes. No complaints about the remote, either; its buttons are nicely organized and partially backlit, so it's easy to use in dimly lit rooms
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Buy this instead - it's a much better value.

 

This has been a confusing series of responses. The man has a Bose system in his living room, and he wants to purchase a cheap HTIB (?) for his bedroom. He has about $200 to spend.
What we should say to him is that this is not in our area of expertise. We cannot offer any sensible advice. $200 dollars will not get much worth having. It is easy to spend $400 on interconnection cables alone.
However; CHILL2 has offered good advice that is well thought out and well documented. Good work Chill2. All responses should be well thought out, and time should be taken to offer useful ideas based on solid comprehension of the questions asked.
What I have said here should not get any responses. But I cannot help but think that I will get all sorts of abuse hurled at me for stating the over-obvious.

 

some people ask for advice and when it is given, sometimes its taken the wrong way.