Will a HTIB be ok in storage?

Question

I ran across a unbelievable deal on a Onkyo HTS894 un-used and still in the box at a estate sale. I can't set it up in the room I want to use for 2 yrs, until my daughter moves out. I plan on putting it in my closet until then. Do you think it will be ok?

Answer 1

It will be ok as long as it is an indoor storage, but as a general rule it is never a good idea to buy electronics that you don't plan on using ASAP.  Tech changes and prices drop fast, in 2 years your HTIB won't use the newest tech that will be cheap and standard.

Answer 2

It should be ok as long as where you keep it isn't wet or too humid.  It might be a good idea to get a roll of like industrial shrink wrap or something to seal it up as airtight as possible. As far as it being out dated I wouldn't worry. If you are just looking for surround sound it will do fine in the future.  Most of the new audio advances are for blu-ray etc.. most regular dvds and hdtv audio is dolby and will continue for a while. Not to mention even low-end recievers can make just about anything into surround, it isn't perfect but it is surround sound and waaayyyy better than tv sound.