Front surround power per channel: Left/right: 45 watts x 2 (120 to 20,000 Hz, 6 ohms, 1 percent THD); center channel: 90 watts (120 to 20,000 Hz, 6 ohms, 1 percent THD)
Rear surround power per channel: 45 watts x 2 (120 to 20,000 Hz, 6 ohms, 1 percent THD)
Subwoofer power (RMS): 170 watts (45 to 120 Hz, 4 ohms, 1 percent THD)
Audio digital-to-analog converter: 192 kHz/24-bit
MP3 decoding: Yes (and WMA)
HDCD decoding: No
Remote control: Yes
Front-panel AV inputs: No
Phono input: No
Stereo wattage per channel: 45 watts (120 to 20,000 Hz, 6 ohms, 1 percent THD)
It's just fine. 5.1 channel home theatres have dropped so low in price since the 6.1 and now the 8.1 channel receivers are out. Personally, there isn't too much of a difference between 5.1 and 6.1. I haven't heard 8.1 yet.
These speakers are too little and sound is not as good as the Bose ofcourse. I like my 10 yr old Sony system with the 4 feet speaker boxes. It may not be THx but it makes some fine music.
Small room. No place for big huge speakers. Probably won't wall-mount either but will go for speaker stands. Want 5-DVD player with of as many formats as possible.
Rest I have little idea, so feel free to trash this and recommend another one. Definitely not more than $300. So please no Bose or Harmon Kardon or other expensive stuff (unless you are planning to sell yours to me for 300) :)
Sound quality is also important, ofcourse, and me being no audiophile, just want to know if this is the best $300 can get, or is there some other stuff better than this for this price?
For the price you're set.. cuz your main objective is to get a 5 disc changer that plays a lot of formats; and Panasonic makes great DVD players..
Sound comes secondary to you and it will with this setup or for that matter any HTIB setup at this pricepoint.
Would never recommend BOSE.. Harmon Kardon maybe.. for under $500 the kenwood HTB 504 is very popular. but u got to buy a DVD player so that's another price bracket altogether.
HTB 504 I can proly get for 360'sh, but yeah, adding a DVD player is an additional expense. Plus, though it may sound kinda silly, but the Panasonic has a built-in AM/FM tuner which will be kinda neat, practically speaking. :o
Although if the sound difference is a lot, I can proly wait to get a good deal on this Kenwood.
Also, and this is on a different note, whats THX? How much difference in sound that is, and what is the cheapest way you can get a THX? Also, is it worth it? Thanks.
we don't 'need' THX.. it's just a branding that fattens Lucas's already bulging wallet.
It makes more sense when your whole room is being designed to meet some standard and then all equipment in the chain is THX certified.. .. suffice to say, never pay extra for it.
2-Way Centre Speakers No
2-Way Main Speakers No
2-Way Rear Speakers No
Component Video Input/Output 1 Output
Disc Capacity 1
Dolby Digital EX No
Dolby Digital Surround Sound Yes
Dolby Pro Logic II Yes
Dolby Pro Logic Surround Yes
DTS Decoder Yes
DTS ES No
Frequency Response 25Hz - 20kHz
Front-Panel A/V Inputs No
Headphone Jack Yes
Hook Up Wires Included Yes
Included In Box Remote
Includes DVD Player Yes
Magnetically Shielded Yes
Multiroom Capability No
On-Screen Display Yes
Preamp Outputs No
Product Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour
Product Weight 14.38 kg
Progressive Scan DVD Yes
Remote Type Standard
S-Video In/Out 1
Speaker Colour Silver
Stereo Audio Inputs/Outputs 2 Inputs
Subwoofer Colour Silver
Subwoofer Power 100 Watts
Subwoofer Size 6 1/2"
System Colour Silver
THX Select No
THX Ultra No
Total System Power, Including Subwoofer 325 Watts
Video Monitor Output 3
More Information
FEATURES:
• Playable: DVD-Video, DVD-R, CD, CD-R/RW, SVCD, VCD, MP3(CD-R/RW), Digital Still(JPEG on CD-R/RW)
• Front/Surround/Centre: 45W x 5, 6ohms at 1kHz with 10% THD
• Subwoofer: 100W, 6ohms at 100Hz with 10% THD
• Built in Decoders: Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II
• Easy-to-use simple design
• Progressive Scan Output
Well, the update is, that I did buy the HT system. I had to delay the decision because after I posted this, I noticed that my satellite receiver only has Stereo output, so Surround sound would have been wasted. So, first I upgraded to a DVR with Digital Dolby Output. The restarted the hunt for a capable HT system. I did increase the budget to $500 because I was told to keep the DVD system separate from A/V receiver for future upgradability.
I was recommended Kenwood HTB-506 Home Theater System and the Panasonic DVD-F65K 5-Disc Progressive Scan DVD Changer. This is a mighty fine system. The problem was that it had only 1 Optical Input and the DVD changer only had Optical Output so nothing is left for the DVR. So, the search re-started.
I also looked at Pioneer HTD-630DV but was told that the THD of 10% makes it undesirable. Then I checked out SONY HT6600DP.
However, when I finally went to a store to check all of these out, I found Onkyo HT-S667 for $499. It seemed a very capable HTIB. Its sells for $559 on the internet. It is 650 watts in the 5.1-channel speaker package.
But before I finalized the deal, I noticed that the newer model Onkyo HT-S767 whose MSRP is $800 was marked at $399. I thought it must be a typo as the 6-DVD Changer alone is $299; and the Receiver with Onkyo sub-woofer and speakers usually sell for $599. Anyway, the salesperson checked their computer and were dumb-founded when the price was confirmed and finally let me have it. It was brand new and unopened box so I do think it was a steal. On the internet it sells for between $695 to $799. I went to Circuit City to get some speaker wires and they sell it for $599+$261 (Receiver and Speakers + DVD).
Anyway HT-S767 is what I now ultimately own. It includes DV-CP701 6-DVD Carousel. The Receiver is HT-R510. It is 6.1 channel speaker package with 750 watts (most of the wattage is wasted, cz the room ain’t too big), but the voice is extremely clear (I am no audiophile, mind you). I do need to calibrate the system, so any help there is appreciated.
So all the new stock I have from Pakistan will have to settle for the computer monitor. 