WTB used Surround Sound setup. - Aquarium Advice

William · 01-11-2005, 06:17 PM

Looking for a used, or unwanted and cheap new, Home Theatre in a Box type surround sound set up.

Dosn't have to be very powerful, since its going in a small bedroom.

I have speaker cable to spare, so all it has to come with is the bare essentials; The Decoder, Speakers, and remote.

I would prefer if it had two imputs [ Most of them do I think, I've never heard of one that had a single audio imput. ] so I can connect the TV and the DVD player to surround.

Since these things are kinda hefty, Somewhere around the Orlando area would be prefered to shipping.

Brad524 · 01-12-2005, 07:12 AM

wal-mart 40$ brand new

BillyZ · 01-12-2005, 09:45 AM

careful with those though. many of those super low cost "surround sound" systems are NOT 5.1 (and they, [acronym:051723bb43="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:051723bb43], shouldn't be allowed to put it on the box) they just take normal Left-Right stereo input and pump it out to 5 channels and a subwoofer.

MattP725 · 01-12-2005, 11:22 AM

Def go name brand and get something with specifically dolby 5.1. Anything else is most likely fake. Personally I spent a bit more on my sony with 5 disc dvd and I love it. They have similiar sonys without DVD's for 150-200 typically (including speakers and reciever). Go for something with optical audio (some cheap ones even have this) as DVD and game sound is unmatched with this setup.

William · 01-12-2005, 11:22 AM

I know, which is why I'm looking for used surround sound instead of the cheapie at wal-mart which is not true 5.1

William · 01-12-2005, 11:27 AM

This isn't going to be a primary system, I already have a 500watt Sony system on my main TV.

This is jsut for a bedroom, dosn't need to be top of the line, dosn't have to have a DVD player.

BillyZ · 01-12-2005, 11:36 AM

Found this one,
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do

normally lists for $199, selling through their website for $169

MattP725 · 01-12-2005, 11:40 AM

And the system is $142 on amazon new (floor model) and $145 used in perfect condition. Probably spend the dif on shipping though.

William · 01-12-2005, 11:43 AM

I wasn't looking to spend over 50 bucks, hence why I was looking for used systems, since the 50buck new systems are to big a gamble.

01-11-2005, 06:17 PM	#1
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	WTB used Surround Sound setup. Looking for a used, or unwanted and cheap new, Home Theatre in a Box type surround sound set up. Dosn't have to be very powerful, since its going in a small bedroom. I have speaker cable to spare, so all it has to come with is the bare essentials; The Decoder, Speakers, and remote. I would prefer if it had two imputs [ Most of them do I think, I've never heard of one that had a single audio imput. ] so I can connect the TV and the DVD player to surround. Since these things are kinda hefty, Somewhere around the Orlando area would be prefered to shipping. __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

01-12-2005, 07:12 AM	#2
Brad524 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Near Wisconsin Dells, WI Posts: 16	wal-mart 40$ brand new __________________ after tons and tons of research I still know nothing

01-12-2005, 09:45 AM	#3
BillyZ Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Western NY Posts: 3,622 Images: 6	careful with those though. many of those super low cost "surround sound" systems are NOT 5.1 (and they, [acronym:051723bb43="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:051723bb43], shouldn't be allowed to put it on the box) they just take normal Left-Right stereo input and pump it out to 5 channels and a subwoofer. __________________ Acronyms and Abbreviations

01-12-2005, 11:22 AM	#5
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	I know, which is why I'm looking for used surround sound instead of the cheapie at wal-mart which is not true 5.1 __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

01-12-2005, 11:27 AM	#6
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	This isn't going to be a primary system, I already have a 500watt Sony system on my main TV. This is jsut for a bedroom, dosn't need to be top of the line, dosn't have to have a DVD player. __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

01-12-2005, 11:22 AM	#4
MattP725 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 499	Def go name brand and get something with specifically dolby 5.1. Anything else is most likely fake. Personally I spent a bit more on my sony with 5 disc dvd and I love it. They have similiar sonys without DVD's for 150-200 typically (including speakers and reciever). Go for something with optical audio (some cheap ones even have this) as DVD and game sound is unmatched with this setup.

01-12-2005, 11:36 AM	#7
BillyZ Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Western NY Posts: 3,622 Images: 6	Found this one, http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do normally lists for $199, selling through their website for $169 __________________ Acronyms and Abbreviations

01-12-2005, 11:40 AM	#8
MattP725 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 499	And the system is $142 on amazon new (floor model) and $145 used in perfect condition. Probably spend the dif on shipping though.

01-12-2005, 11:43 AM	#9
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	I wasn't looking to spend over 50 bucks, hence why I was looking for used systems, since the 50buck new systems are to big a gamble. __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
How does this sound? (15 gallon setup)	rubysoho	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	5	12-22-2007 09:16 PM
WTB: 55gal setup	lyquidphyre	Classifieds	0	09-28-2005 04:19 PM
How's this setup sound + a few questions		Saltwater & Reef - Getting Started	4	05-02-2005 03:01 PM
How does all this sound(new tank setup)........ plus a Q	Jason	Saltwater & Reef - Getting Started	5	03-25-2005 10:07 AM
Davis CA wtb 40-50 gal setup	JenNewbie	Classifieds	0	09-22-2004 02:48 PM