r1v3th3ad Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I'm looking to get my parents a surround sound system for the holidays. They just got a new plasma tv and I feel it would be appropriate over their 20-30 year old 3 foot speakers they have now. I am running lower on cash these days with being at school and not working, but they have done so much for me that I would like to spend some of the little I have left to do this for them.Can anyone help me find a decent surround sound system? They have a JVC receiver thingy, I dunno tech stuff. It has options for radio(radio built in), tape player(they have one and its hooked up), dvd(hooked up), cd(6 disc hooked up), and what not. So I'm assuming I dont need a "converter box" or whatever the devil it is. If a package includes one, its all good cuz they'll have better technology and I'll get the old one...and will it be able to hook up to the tv for listening thru fios cable?I'm looking to spend upto $250 excluding shipping. If you can find a nice one for cheaper, that really helps because I'm not doing good on the pocket book right now.I saw what looks like some decent ones on overstock.com and newegg.com, but again, I don't know squat.Also, what kind of accessories would I want to buy with it? This will be hooked up to a plasma tv, so are there special cords I need?I know nothing about these things and thats why I'm reaching out to my friends on here.Thanks in advance for the help guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 for $250 these are a few good ones i found that had good reviewshttp://www.walmart.com/Sony-Bravia-Theatre...tem/ip/10973179http://www.walmart.com/Sony-DVD-Theater-Da...273/ip/12016621 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 this is one ive had my eyes one for a few weeks now..im hoping it goes on sale somewhere on cyber monday tomorrow http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-DAV-HDX5...512&sr=1-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la77y Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Nov 29 2009, 11:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>this is one ive had my eyes one for a few weeks now..im hoping it goes on sale somewhere on cyber monday tomorrow http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-DAV-HDX5...512&sr=1-25i have been hooking up theater systems since i was 13 im 21 now and the best bang for you buck is klipsh they hae been in buiness befor i was born lol this system is on sale for 249 you will still need a reciever but the sound quality cant be matched buy many othere companyies http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/hd-t...r-300-overview/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvtaco17 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 QUOTE (la77y @ Nov 29 2009, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Nov 29 2009, 11:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>this is one ive had my eyes one for a few weeks now..im hoping it goes on sale somewhere on cyber monday tomorrow http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-DAV-HDX5...512&sr=1-25i have been hooking up theater systems since i was 13 im 21 now and the best bang for you buck is klipsh they hae been in buiness befor i was born lol this system is on sale for 249 you will still need a reciever but the sound quality cant be matched buy many othere companyies http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/hd-t...r-300-overview/I used to sell tons of klipsch and would agree, but if he needs to go cheaper then I'll post a solution lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin600 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 i think ur gonna be SOL on that tape player lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 QUOTE (la77y @ Nov 30 2009, 01:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Nov 29 2009, 11:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>this is one ive had my eyes one for a few weeks now..im hoping it goes on sale somewhere on cyber monday tomorrow http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-DAV-HDX5...512&sr=1-25i have been hooking up theater systems since i was 13 im 21 now and the best bang for you buck is klipsh they hae been in buiness befor i was born lol this system is on sale for 249 you will still need a reciever but the sound quality cant be matched buy many othere companyies http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/hd-t...r-300-overview/thats doesnt do him any good considering his budget..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 thanks so much guys...I'm eying up that one that you like NOB...its 70 over what I wanted to spend, but I could tell them its their anniversary present too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 QUOTE (r1v3th3ad @ Nov 30 2009, 11:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>thanks so much guys...I'm eying up that one that you like NOB...its 70 over what I wanted to spend, but I could tell them its their anniversary present too its a beauty no doubt..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 what do you guys think of this one?http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&CatId=4585 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 QUOTE (r1v3th3ad @ Nov 30 2009, 11:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>what do you guys think of this one?http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&CatId=4585im not a fan of LG, but i did a search for you and i found these 3 places that have customer reviews on it..so grab a drink and get comfortable..lolhttp://www.amazon.com/LG-LHT854-1000-Watt-...r/dp/B0018YXP5Yhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...NICS-_-82005034http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LG+-+1000W+5.1...p;skuId=8713859 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Thanks for the helpI ordered the LG last linked from amazon...now I need to figure out what accessories I need to purchase to make the surround sound work for the verizon fios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 QUOTE (r1v3th3ad @ Dec 2 2009, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thanks for the helpI ordered the LG last linked from amazon...now I need to figure out what accessories I need to purchase to make the surround sound work for the verizon fiosdont forget your hdmi cables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 I bought one hdmi cable and one headphone jack cable to try to engineer the jvc home theater box to connect...but I have no idea how to get this to connect to the cable...my bro-in-law read over the information on this system and it looks like it is going to be difficult from what he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 you mean cable box? if your tv isnt hd then it wont help especially since dont have hdtv inputs, but if the system you bought comes with a dvd player or blu ray player then connect one end into the dvd/blu ray player and the other end into the receiver that came with the home theater and that will give you a better picture when watching dvds or blu rays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 the tv is a plasma...the dvd player is also the home theater receiver...I prob shoulda just bought a surround sound with regular receiver...I'm not too smart with this technology stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 QUOTE (r1v3th3ad @ Dec 2 2009, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>the tv is a plasma...the dvd player is also the home theater receiver...I prob shoulda just bought a surround sound with regular receiver...I'm not too smart with this technology stuffin the back you will see it says hdmi in and hdmi out..put 1 end of the cable wire in the in and the other end in the back of your cable box..then take another hdmi cable wire and put 1 end into the back of your tv where it says hdmi out and the other end into the back of your receiver..if you want you can also use another hdmi cable to go from your reciver to your dvd/blu ray player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 from what I was told, the new system has only an out...it is a dvd player that also is the receiver, not two separate units...I'm hoping for two hdmi ports to make life easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 QUOTE (r1v3th3ad @ Dec 2 2009, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>from what I was told, the new system has only an out...it is a dvd player that also is the receiver, not two separate units...I'm hoping for two hdmi ports to make life easierif it only has a out then the other end goes into the tv.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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