Best cheap 5.1 sorround sound system for PS3?
I would like a 5.1 sorround sound. I'm running my PS3 with HDMI and have an optical port on my new Samsung. I really want one with these:
Mostly self standing speakers
Optical in
IF I COULD, I would like the rear speakers wireless
A reputable brand or something I can get a variety of reviews off of
Really cheap! Around $150 range
It doesnt have to be optical, as long as it works with the PS3 well.
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There is no good 5.1 surround sound systems around $150, even those garbage home theater in a box systems will cost more than $150.
- You obviously can't get a proper sound system because you will need a receiver, so that means
= The only thing you can go with for that range is a soundbar (has audio inputs) or computer speakers (hook up to colored outputs on a computer soundcard).
If you plan one getting a proper budget 5.1 surround sound speakers and receiver look below.
= 5.1 energy take classic at $200 and get a low end 5.1/5.2 receiver (new receiver btw), I would recommend you dish out some extra money tho for a low end 7.1/7.2 receiver since it will have a little more power/quality and extra features.
Some speaker brands that I recommend are: Polk Audio, Energy, Monoprice, Klipsch, JBL, M&K.ect
- Polk Audio Blackstone TL Series TL1600 or TL1900 or TL2600 or TL350; Energy Take Classic or Energy RC Micro; MonoPrice 9774; Klipsch HD Theater series 300 or 500 or 600 or 1000; M&K Movie; JBL SCS 145.2 or JBL CS480.
- At www.crutchfield.com the energy take classic is at $200! ; http://www.crutchfield.com/g_12700/Surro%E2%80%A6 (I have never shopped from crutchfield before tho), it's usually $300-$500.
- Would like to point out that the Energy Take Classic and MonoPrice 9774 have identical design and specifications and are both popular because you can find them cheap; http://reviews.cnet.com/surround-speaker%E2%80%A6
Receiver brands that I recommend are: Onkyo, Pioneer, Denon, and Yamaha.
- I do not recommend a 2 channel/stereo audio/video receiver, don't even waste your time or money on those.
- I recommend a low end system either 5.1/5.2 or 7.1/7.2.
- (High end 5.1/5.2 is not worth the extra money, your better off getting a low end 7.1/7.2) . (If your rich, high end 7.1/7.2 or higher channel receivers is only ok).
Some best 5.1 or 5.2 channel audio/video receivers. (Overall=low end).
- Low end = Onkyo TX-SR313 or HT-RC430; Pioneer VSX-523-K; Yamaha RX-V375; Denon AVR-1312 or AVR-1513 or AVR-E200 or AVR-E300.
- High end = Onkyo TX-NR414; Pioneer VSX-823-K; Yamaha RX-V475; Denon AVR-1613 or Denon AVR-1713.
Some best 7.1 or 7.2 channel audio/video receivers. (Overall=high end).
- Low end = Onkyo HT-RC460 or TX-NR525 or TX-NR626 or TX-NR727; Pioneer VSX-1023-K or VSX-1123-K or VSX-43/73; Denon AVR-1913 or AVR-E400 or AVR-2113CI; Yamaha RX-V575 or RX-V675 or RX-V775WA.
- High end = Onkyo TX-NR818 or TX-NR1010 or TX-NR3010 or TX-NR5010; Pionerr Elite series SC-61 to 68; Denon AVR-2313CI or AVR-3313CI or AVR-4520CI.