Why not HTib?

Question

If i go for an HT setup i.e going for an seperate AV receiver & seperate speaker packages it's very expensive alternately if i go for a HTib (onkyo, Sony etc) i'm getting for almost half the price of an HT. What will be the worthiness on investing on a HT rather than a HTib. please help me.

Answer 1

Do you want quality or c**p sound. Parts express. Dayton 5.1 speaker package with 8" 150watt sub. $168.46. Pioneer VSX-917V-K 7.1 AV receiver. $398.97.  You will have very good sound with this. When you want to upgrade speakers you will have the power to do so. Good luck.

Answer 2

HTIB systems can be a good deal (as you point out, they are often less expensive), but they have disadvantages too. Here is a list of pros and cons for HTIBs:

Pros:

- Matched quality of components (i.e. not wasting money on superior performance in one component that the other can't take advantage of)

- less expensive

- assured integration

Cons:

- (Usually) less input/output flexibility

- (Usually) less powerful

- May have prorietary connectors

- More difficult to upgrade components (particulalry if DVD player built into main unit)

- (usually) lower quality components

That said, the range of HTIB systems available continues to grow, and performance/price can be quite good. As with most electronics, you tend to get what you pay for, so systems from a name brand manufacturer, that don't have or minimize the characteristics identified above as "cons" (e,g, don't buy an HTIB with integrated DVD player, proprietary connectors, etc.), may be a good choice. This probably means buying a system in the above $500 range.

The Onkyo system at the first link is an example of the type of system that bridges the gap between a typical HTIB and separates. Onyyo even sell a THX certified HTIB ... so do some reasearch and you may find a good deal ... particulalry if you can get a discontinued/last year model (See the 2nd and 3rd link for rated / reviewed HTIB systems.

Final thought ... learn to read the spec sheets and know ehat really matters ... that's where the REAL info is. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

There are several factors one is more features and flexibility.

Usually you can hook up more equipment to a HT receiver vs. a HTIB receiver. If something goes wrong with something you only have to replace that item, with HTIB you generally have to replace everything Remember if it has a built in DVD player you still have to buy a whole new system because generally the HTIB has no feature to connect a outside DVD player.

The equipment is better . You generally get what you paid for.

Answer 4

Depending on the manufacture more than likely it is a box solution for a price point. Sony for instance likes a HTIB at $1K, $800, $500,  and $300. Each price point is driven for maximum profit.

Others like Onkyo, Denon build a system in a box that the customer already would have, the in the box approach means less hassle, exactly what you want it.

Case in point compare HTIBs to a set up you would consider and see if there is any disparity. My personal experience has shown that almost always I have be happier with separate components of a theater.

Answer 5

HTIB is an all in one easy setup. if you want a real HT setup you should buy a separate device for each thing. receiver and dvd for a perfect setup you should get a amp, preamp, dvd player. but a receiver and dvd player its ok.

beside having more control of everything and a lot of features more over HTIB you have a more powerful system.

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