Has anyone got this Theatre System??

Question

hello everyone i am contemplating waeather to get this surround sound system for my room (decent size room with a 120" projector and a ps3)

http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/portal/page/portal/tggwebcms/corporate/products/details?storeId=75&groupId=42&groupId=42&_piref551_251102_551_235815_235815.strutsAction=/portal/product/displayproductdetails.do?productId=1027132&firstResult=7&mode=list

Answer 1

While that seems pretty powerful, I would stay away from Sony in terms of audio.  Don't get me wrong, Sony has some excellent display technology, but in terms of audio, they really lack quality products.  I would drop the $1500-$2000 on a nice Klipsch or Polk Audio setup with a nice receiver from Yamaha, Denon, or Harman Kardon.  

If you have the right sub, then you don't need two of them.

Answer 2

Well - are the dual subs self-powered? If so - it could be decent.

I agree that Sony speakers tend to be lower accuracy - but you dont need highly accurate music speakers for home theater.  Lots of bass is nice for a HT system.

I also suspect the power output of 185 watts per channel is inflated.  Higher end $2,000 receivers tend to top out at 120 - 140 watts.  You have to look in the details like is the power rated at 'peek' or RMS, was it measured into a 8 ohm load or something smaller, is the power across all frequencies, etc.

But it looks like you can always upgrade the recevier later, add a separate sub or replace the 5 speakers so this system is decent IMHO.

Answer 3

looks too much, too many

good luck