Affordable 7.1 Surround (That's Actually Good)

When I hear the term 'affordable surround sound', I usually think of those horrible $200 to $500 systems from the likes of Sony, Panasonic, or the myriad of no-name brands out there. While Sony and Panasonic are well known brand names, they certainly have their low end lines and, in my opinion, their 'cheap' surround systems sound just as cheap as they cost.

However, I just came across a very decently priced surround sound system from a company that has a pretty good reputation for fairly affordable and decent sounding surround sound.

[Violater]

Affordable =/ $1000+ bucks

[SmokeyMcBear]

I got an onkyo 6.1 receiver for around 300 bucks, and some infinity speakers from costo for like 250, so 550 bucks overall, and it has some pretty good surround sound, well good enough, I know it doesnt compare to the higher end stuff. I am going to get a harmon kardon 7.1 system once I upgrade to the 65" mitusbishi, but this isnt until after christmas

[Senbo]

but when i went to buy it thy didn't have it so i just got sonys KDS-R60XBR2 which was my second choice i only have a 5.1 system tho was looking for a 7.1 receiver that had 1.3 HDMI don't want to lower the out put of the ps3 to 1.1 or 1.2(like the xbox) couldn't find some thing under 3k so i just gave up that was a wile bake about the time the BXR2 came out

[socomnick]

I got a 7.1 onkyo surround sound very good overall but the subwoofer is lacking power.

[FordGTGuy]

the same

[Jdash24]

$1099 is still a little too rich for my blood...........but it looks like a good surrround system

@below....ya i saw that......but ima be streched pretty thin after this holidays game line up, im going to have to wait a while before i can something decent

[Frag Monger]

They have a 5.1 system w/ similar specs for $899. ;)

[gw4k]

I have two Onkyo Sound systems. A 6.1 in the living room and a 7.1 in the bedroom. I replaced the sub in the living room with an Infinite (500watt) and it is one of the most incredible sound systems I have ever heard. Everyone is blown away.

I had some friends over last night watching Transformers, we all had our mouths on the floor. My wife, on the other hand was not as happy and excited as we were....she was awaken to the sound of an earth quake and everything in the house shaking.

Get an Onkyo and you will never regret it! That is a promise!

[grifter024]

hmm nice system, Onkyo does make some good systems but right now I have a Yamaha which is pretty good for now, Im thinking about getting a Denon or maybe onkyo receiver in Christmas and maybe some new speakers then I will know what "True" audio sounds like lol.
PS: remember you shouldnt put your speakers in a complete square room it will give you bad sound quality, it will polarize and the front will be the back and you wont know where the sound is coming from trust me.

[d3l33t]

yeah they make a great system, i was looking at the yamaha aswell. I was impressed with the midrange sounds

[Danman35]

nice, great price I have been wanting to upgrade to 7.1 for some time now.

[ryuyasho]

they're 5.1, i know but they sound awesome for the buck!!! check the Z-5500 Digital model, read the specs and prepare to swipe the CC.

[Scarfy]

Just imagine Transformers HD-DVD hooked up to this! It'll sound aweso...

oh, wait... I forgot... ;)

[DJ]

Remember the people claiming that 7.1 Audio Systems aren't even on the market? I'll probably invest in 7.1 within a year or so. The games look good, now I have to make them sound good.

[Senbo]

there is no movies that support 7.1 but there is some receiver that try to upscale

[raub]

for those of you who think this is expensive you re obviously not into audio, in a decent system the speakers will cost way over that, try some axioms, bostons, or hsu and get a nice sub from avs or hsu and SHAKE the house with a grenade, paired with a nice pre amp and amp you can almost see the sound of the bullet passing through the room ;)

[Frag Monger]

Indeed! I run a Denon Receiver and SVS Speakers w/ a 12" 325 Watt Sub. When I crank up the volume, my wife always fears I'm gonna bust a window or put a crack in the plaster! LOL

[unrealchris]

i payed no more than 400 dollars for my 7.1 surround from onkyo and includes 2 hdmi and sounds great but does not com with the dvd player cause i have my ps3 for that

edit: Onkyo HT-SR800 7.1 Home Theater Entertainment System

[Skerj]

Hah the DVD player was the only thing I didn't want in the package either.

[bourner]

is the hdmi for the sound or for the dvd or both ?

[WilliamRLBaker]

I have an Insignia *bestbuy in house brand* 6.1 system its 1200 total watts and it sounds great...I spent a grand total of....300 bux, And I cannot tell a difference between its sound and the stuff you get from the 3000 dollar systems when I play dolby digital and DTS sound tracks in 5.1
Price means nothing in the sound buisness.

[Fragmaster]

been out for awhile but here is a better setup for cheaper, onkyo tx-sr605 with 2 hdmi 1.3 in 1 out decodes dolby true hd and master audio rated at 630 watts for about $430. then get the onkyo sks-ht540 7.1 speaker system for about $230-250 these speakers from onkyo sound better although a little bulky total of $660-680 thats a deal! thats all of course if u dont need the dvd player wich if u have a ps3 or xbox 360 hd player your set. Also the tx-sr605 does hdmi switching and the hdmi is not passthru one cord in one out. and 7.1 channel systems turn the source if not hd sound into 7.1.