What is the best value home theatre system?

Question

we don't need one with dvd player, just the speakers. which are good and which brands? thnx!

Answer 1

Value is tough on the packaged HT stuff.  Usually they are limited in flexibility and value comes from flexibility, resale value and most important, SOUND.  I prefer separates, as they can be upgraded easily and sound best hands down.  More complicated, yes, but I love that complexity.  My current setup is a B&K 50 S2 processor, Bel Canto EVO G2 amps, Totem Tribe 3 speakers.

Get your speakers first. For speakers, check out KEF, Paradigm, EPOS, the pricier Polks, and Totem makes a low end model worth checking out, the Tribe 1.  Speakers from electronics manufacturers kinda suck.  Stick with the good manufacturers that build speakers as a primary product line, not thrown in with a receiver.  I'm not a fan of Bose stuff - for impactful sound you gotta move air and those little cubes don't cut it, IMO.

Then get a receiver (a receiver has the amps built into the chassis) - Integra, B&K, Cary is really good but pricey.  Stay away from Japanese brands unless you like screechy sound.  

Check out audiogon.com or videogon.com for used deals or dealer demos.

Answer 2

It depends on the price but i would highly recommend this 7.1 surround system it's good price and great sound.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo-HT-...