Great deal on Onkyo TX-SR600 surround receiver and SHS-HT500 surround speakers ($311.75 and $164 respectively)

[MrBaseball]

Would this HT in a box work ok if we were to hook up an Apex AD-1500 DVD player to it? Is there any difference in sound quality using the cheap Apex DVD Player?

 

[Wolverine27]

Originally posted by: MrBaseball
Would this HT in a box work ok if we were to hook up an Apex AD-1500 DVD player to it? Is there any difference in sound quality using the cheap Apex DVD Player?

The TX-SR-600 / SHS-HT500 will work fine with your DVD player. I believe the Apex 1500 has a digital coaxial output.

 

[PrelateBishop]

Originally posted by: Wolverine27

Originally posted by: gorgonous656
...And if I had done a quick RTFM, I would have answered my own question!

Glad you found the answer to your own question. I did in fact receive my additional 16 Onkyo points after the receiver shipped. I've got the receiver in my possession...now I'm just waiting on the speakers.

I finally got the points posted to my account for ordering the receiver. So, as u prolly already guessed, I placed an order for the speakers yesterday.

The only bad thing (if you can call it that), is that both items are still showing as "prepped for shipping". How long does it take for these items to actually get out the door?

 

[PrelateBishop]

Originally posted by: Wolverine27
Anyone have a recommendation for speaker stands for these?

Thanks.

I would also be most curios as to hear what recommendations someone has for stands.

 

[Wolverine27]

Originally posted by: PrelateBishop

Originally posted by: Wolverine27

Originally posted by: gorgonous656
...And if I had done a quick RTFM, I would have answered my own question!

Glad you found the answer to your own question. I did in fact receive my additional 16 Onkyo points after the receiver shipped. I've got the receiver in my possession...now I'm just waiting on the speakers.

I finally got the points posted to my account for ordering the receiver. So, as u prolly already guessed, I placed an order for the speakers yesterday.

The only bad thing (if you can call it that), is that both items are still showing as "prepped for shipping". How long does it take for these items to actually get out the door?

My receiver and speakers shipped out within 1 business day of ordering them. The website updates are not quite "real-time" so you may find that your receiver is already on the way. You'll eventually get a tracking number for it.

-Wolverine

FYI, mine shipped out of NJ...I'm not sure if they have multiple warehouses or not.

 

[Lizardman]

Originally posted by: PrelateBishop

Originally posted by: Wolverine27
Anyone have a recommendation for speaker stands for these?

Thanks.

I would also be most curios as to hear what recommendations someone has for stands.

I got the ones you need right here. THis is just about as cheap as you will find them too.



Stands $40


CC sells these stands for $100.

 

[PrelateBishop]

Originally posted by: Lizardman

I would also be most curios as to hear what recommendations someone has for stands.

I got the ones you need right here. THis is just about as cheap as you will find them too.

Stands $40


CC sells these stands for $100.

Did you actually purchase these are just letting us in on a "good deal"?

 

[turkeyD]

 

[turkeyD]

Just FYI,

I ordered both the receiver and speakers and received them last friday. I noticed one of my front speakers ( the right if you follow the color coding) didn't sound clear. I'd get a fuzz or static sound when it was driven sometimes. I swapped the left and right speakers and the fuzz followed the speaker so I called Onkyo service Monday and they shipped me out a new speaker Tuesday and told me to junk the problem speaker if I wanted or keep it for parts.

Pretty good customer service in my opinion although I suspect a lot of the speakers might have this problem if they shipped me one with no questions asked. You might want to check yours closely.

 

[tigerbait]

Originally posted by: turkeyD
Just FYI,

I ordered both the receiver and speakers and received them last friday. I noticed one of my front speakers ( the right if you follow the color coding) didn't sound clear. I'd get a fuzz or static sound when it was driven sometimes. I swapped the left and right speakers and the fuzz followed the speaker so I called Onkyo service Monday and they shipped me out a new speaker Tuesday and told me to junk the problem speaker if I wanted or keep it for parts.

Pretty good customer service in my opinion although I suspect a lot of the speakers might have this problem if they shipped me one with no questions asked. You might want to check yours closely.

sweet...now you have a back surround speaker for DTS ES and DD EX

 

[seren]

For satellite stands, I recommend these stands at Wal-mart:

Link

I got these in the mail a couple of weeks ago and they seem to be of very good quality. Good solid metal base and stand, and the wire threads though the pole (I assume that's standard).

Shipping is about 8 bucks but it's still cheaper than most stores..

 

[ariom]

Originally posted by: Kwad Guy
This is a really good deal ....1) Onkyo TX-SR600 receiver. $321.75. ...2) Complement the TX-SR600 with a set of SHS-HT500 speakers. Price ...= $164, free shipping. ...The total price for the two items, shipped, is $475.75. ...Kwad

Kwad : I was in on the recent Spiegal 'deal' for the Sony DAV-C990 at approx $350 shipped. Given that has now been revoked, I searched the forum and found this post. Just checked Onkyo and the deal seems to be still on. Methinks now I might be a tad less miffed at Spiegel!

I currently have a Sony DVP S-560D DVD player. I've lost the remote to that player (replacement from Sony costs $40). Any chance that the remote that comes with the SR600 receiver can be programmed to control my currently remoteless Sony DVD player?

Else, I figure the Apex AD-2500 Progressive-Scan DVD Player ($60) should be a good substitute? Amazon "High-resolution progressive-scan video output (for use with compatible TV) .Plays DVD, VCD, SVCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and HDCD-encoded discs". Is the Apex missing any features that I may regret later? Also, is it region-free or easily software-hackable to that end? Alternately, could you suggest a reasonably inexpensive DVD player that is suitable?

This would total $575.74 total for the full system, including the Stands $40 recommended by Lizardman earlier in this thread. Are there any other 'hidden' costs I am missing?

How many hours should I expect to have to put in to get the whole set up together, once it arrives? I am a newbie to this.

Thanks,
ariom

 

[fonzinator]

Originally posted by: ariom

I currently have a Sony DVP S-560D DVD player. I've lost the remote to that player (replacement from Sony costs $40). Any chance that the remote that comes with the SR600 receiver can be programmed to control my currently remoteless Sony DVD player?

The remote that comes with the 600 is capeable of learning any other remote. It's an EXCELLENT remote and also includes programmable macros. Only thing is, I'm not sure how you can make the 600 remote learn your DVD player's remote, without the DVD player's remote?? Maybe you could just take your 600 remote into a store that carries your DVD player, and program the remote from there?

 

[Kostya17]

OOS :frown:

 

[optimistic]

Save.

Hope this deals sticks around.

 

[patrickj]

Originally posted by: bbkat

Originally posted by: eyeguy

and the funny thing is a 4 year old reciever still sounds good, ....

yup, my Onkyo receiver is going on 9 years. Movies sound great w/ surround. No problems whatsoever. But this damn thread is tempting me to upgrade. I have to keep telling myself I don't NEED it!

Yea, I'm in a similar place. I have had mind since 92, and it still rocks...

 

[SynthesisI]

Bump to check this out more when I get home- the exact receiver I'm looking for!

 

[teKillah]

Originally posted by: Dood
This HT500 speaker package is made by Polk Audio for Onkyo. Very nice package and a STEAL of a price.

Can anyone confirm this ?

 

[Auric]

I have heard that also but the drivers are made in China so regardless of whether Polk is involved it comes down to how they sound and for the price (this price) I have not heard any complaints and cannot make any of my own. As I've said before, If you wanted to buy or make your own enclosures of this size it would cost nearly as much anyway (if not more) so theoretically you could replace the drivers and it would still be a good deal.

 

[swNYC]

This deal is back on! In stock as of 7/11

 

[UncleWai]

how's the headphone out on these onkyo receivers?

 

[huesmann]

Why would you use headphones on a receiver like this?

 

[Auric]

Headphone out is solid. I use mine all the time for gaming and occasional late-night use.

 

[swNYC]

Ordered Saturday, received the unit today. On the box, it says "Refurbished - Slight Cosmetic Defect." It looks absolutely brand new, no scratches, dents or even dust particles. There is a small scratch 5mm long on the backside of the remote control, I rubbed it off with alcohol. Basically I can rip off all the refurbished stickers and sell this thing as new. Great deal!

 

[Beandog]

You can get these Speakers Brand NEW for $200 Club Price minus any Onkyo Club Points you have...just check under speakers and sign in and you will see price at $200
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$190 Shipped Free...I am gonna pair these up with my Sherwood 6108 I just bought for $79 and I will have surround sound in my basement for under $300
I have an older Onkyo 494 as my main right now and I love watching DVD...the sound from Onkyo receivers is just so clear and crisp its just unbelievable at that price point. FM picks up great as well. I will retire this older receiver soon just waiting on my cable company to upgrade to HDTV and component outs which should be late this year...then I will pick up the Onkyo 600.