{Still Alive}--HTS650 HOME THEATER IN-A-BOX...receiver/ 5 speakers and Powered subwoofer! 319.95$ shipped..........ONKYO

[swz]

thanks for the help! i was wondering where you guys are getting the 10 dollars off ? i see 329 shipped and not 319?

 

[XCLAN]

after signing up for clubonkyo.com they give you 10$ credit

 

[CuriousGeorge]

Word. Sound is sound. GREAT Sound is GREAT sound. I despise whenever I see some people's houses expensive home theater surrounds systems and dinky computer speaker setups in the same rooms. God forbid you use non-computer speakers for your computer. I've always been using at least a stereo set to amplify my computer sound, and now I hook up digitally to to my 5.1 HT. Windows startup sounds have never sounded better.

On the topic of the HTS650, it arrived dent-free and in great working condition at my cousin's house less than a week after he ordered it. I did all the research for him and am still schocked as to how many great reviews there are out there on this setup. Cnet.com, Amazon.com, and CircuitCity.com all have HUNDREDs (per site) of customer reviews on this great set. The 1 or 2 percent of nay-sayers are those few that don't have the common sense to figure out the most elementary of problems on their own and curse Onkyo in the process. I was shocked when i saw over 350 positive reviews at the circuit city site alone. I've never seen such satisfaction on this scale in the way of reviews for any other product before. Numbers don't lie people.

 

[Morpheux]

Thanks for all the great deals guys, including this one. I was looking for a new receiver and then this deal poped up. After finally receiving my $120 CUSA MIR for the 200GB drive, I was able to convince the wife to let me get this too after Icame up with the cash. I can't wait. I'm going from a very basic Onkio from about 6 years ago and a set of $50 Sony speakers. I can't wait!

 

[nealh]

I never had any real audio equipment but the quality looks very nice on the speakers and I personally think they look great..sounds is awesome..
Morpheus I think you will be very happy..this is a great deal

As for the refurb part..mine looked great...speakers/sub/receiver looked untouched..I scould not find any defects that were obvious and it come with a 1 yr warranty ..right in the box..

My gosh $320 with free shipping...I still can not believe this...If I bought retail it would be $500+ and tax...at least a $200 savings

Are there better systems sure but really can the sound be $500-1000 better or more???

 

[t3ch]

I was at circuit city testing out a ton of speakers and the $70 standup Polk Audio speakers sounded better than many speakers 2,3 times as much. The bass was incredible (had more than a lot of the cabinets), and a very wide range.

So I would say... yes.... especially since this is a $500 retail system. BTW, I saw this at fry's for $400

 

[Silex]

Originally posted by: swz
hi i am looking to upgrade *don't laugh* Cambridge Soundworks FPS 2000 for my computer...I want to get a new audio set up for movies as well as just listening to music on my computer... I was tempted to get this but realized that most of the people are using this for their home theater setup and was wondering if anybody has tried to hook this up to a computer.

I'm a student so i don't expect to have a HT anytime soon...I was also looking at the Videologic Digitheatre DTS 5.1 set as well as Logitech's z680 and Klipsch's 5.1 system. My friend hinted that since the Onkyo is a HT system and not geared towards the use of a computer i may not be getting as much out of it...

just want everybody's input. thanks !!

Heh, I have the FPS2000 still too. There's nothing wrong with them. Still solid computer speakers. What sets them still apart from others is that they got digital output.

 

[Gruson]

Good system for a newbie....

 

[TheDragoon]

For those who need Component Video switching the replacement for the HTS-650, the HTS-660 has them. I'm sure it will be awhile before those turn up as refurb units though .

Also Onkyo's TX-SR-501 now has DD EX and DTS ES decoding, but isn't as powerful as the receiver with the HTS-650/660.

 

[bigalt]

Was thinking of grabbing this to play CDs and stuff through, and to put along with an apex/sansui/cheap television for watching tv/dvds/xbox on.

Any holes in the plan, except for the whole picture quality issue?

 

[nealh]

I think it is an excellent choice at a great price

 

[Morpheux]

I've been super happy with it the last three days. Great system, easy setup, and a number of tweaking options. Thanks much guys. Great deal.

 

[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?

 

[NormanTheCow]

I have this system at home for about half a year already...bought it new at $415 no tax free shipping at soundcity. So far this unit has been working GREAT! I have it setup with my TV and DVD player. Movie experience has never been the same since. I LOVE THIS SYSTEM!!

Some people have problems with the receiver unit being really HOT after a while...but I haven't had this problem.

For $320, this system is SUPER AFFORDABLE and this is easily THE BEST sound system under $500 or even $1000. You will not be disappointed.

If you don't believe me, go to Circuit City or Frys where they have the demo ready for you and listen to it!

 

[brian_riendeau]

I tried very hard to find a reason not to buy this package and was unable to come up with anything. For $320 I can not find anything even reasonably close to being this good of a deal. My order is on the way

 

[bigalt]

indeed, i done signed on too

 

[hoodaman]

I am looking into buying one, but some people are complaining of the lack of the component video input. Can someone explain to me what is that, or what is it used for?
THanks..

 

[brian_riendeau]

component video switching lets you hook up multiple component video sources and switch between them using the receiver. it is good for people that have, say a component dvd player and a xbox also using component cables. if you have more than three component sources, you would need to use an external switcher or the tv to switch the signals.

once the hts650 is purchased and shipped, everyone should have 33 onkyo points. then you can purchase a dvsp300 dvd player for $60.75 which is a pretty hot deal in itself

 

[ariom]

Originally posted by: brian_riendeau
...once the hts650 is purchased and shipped, everyone should have 33 onkyo points. then you can purchase a dvsp300 dvd player for $60.75 which is a pretty hot deal in itself

Would the $63 ($93-30 as above) refurb dvsp300 at shoponkyo.com be any better than the $60 Apex AD-2500 at amazon?

 

[Computergasm]

I spit on refurbs. -pituie-

 

[brian_riendeau]

"I spit on refurbs."

i do not mind refurbed items as long as they come packaged as new and are clean when i get them. i bought a refurbished car stereo amp last year and it came in a box that looked liked something had it in a closet for a couple years. i figured everything was ok on the inside... when i got in the box, the amp was in some hacked up foam for packing and the amp was dirty like it just came out of someone's trunk. i hooked the amp up and it did not even work, bleh!

luckily, all reports so far been saying that the hts 650 package from onkyo is fully functioning and looks almost new.

 

[Reveller]

Without wanting to get into a debate of features versus money, I am more interested in picking up the HT-S760 at CircuitCity.com for $499 brand new also with free shipping. The component video connections mattered the most to me.

Additional features (besides the not having to worry about the refurb bit):
Dolby® Digital EX and DTS® ES
6.1 Channel (extra rear speaker)
3 Digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial)
3 S-Video inputs
2 Component Video inputs (with switching - for dvd and satellite)

Onkyo website - look under Product Line - Complete Systems

Circuit City customer reviews of the HT-S760

The HT-S755DVC (same system, but includes DVD player?) gets the highest CNET rating of any of the HTIBs.
CNET listing

 

[macsrule]

just an FYI, I took out the drivers in the speakers to see if they were truly "Polk" speakers. They were not labled Polk but had some numbers stamped on them. They did have huge magnets though!

 

[brian_riendeau]

"Without wanting to get into a debate of features versus money, I am more interested in picking up the HT-S760 at CircuitCity.com for $499 brand new also with free shipping. The component video connections mattered the most to me."

I wanted component switching too, but i have three component sources and need an external switcher regardless of what receiver i got, doh! i am going to pickup a JVC JX-S111 component switch soon...

 

[handoverfist]

Originally posted by: Reveller
Without wanting to get into a debate of features versus money, I am more interested in picking up the HT-S760 at CircuitCity.com for $499 brand new also with free shipping. The component video connections mattered the most to me.

Additional features (besides the not having to worry about the refurb bit):
Dolby® Digital EX and DTS® ES
6.1 Channel (extra rear speaker)
3 Digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial)
3 S-Video inputs
2 Component Video inputs (with switching - for dvd and satellite)

Onkyo website - look under Product Line - Complete Systems

Circuit City customer reviews of the HT-S760

The HT-S755DVC (same system, but includes DVD player?) gets the highest CNET rating of any of the HTIBs.
CNET listing

Got any idea of how long they will be on sale?