CircuitCity.com has the Onkyo HT-SR600 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System for $270 - 10% off with in-store pickup with coupon code PVAB4Q7AAT = $243. [BizRate]
5-channel amplifier (105 watts x 5, 125 watts for subwoofer)
HD-capable component video switching (3 in, 1 out), no HDMI
I was in their store last night picking up the Denon 7.1 system for $450 and also listened to this Onkyo system. They both sounded excellent, if you don't need 7.1 or hdmi, this is a steal of a deal.
Seems pretty good, but since sound systems are probably going to last you a lot longer than you video system you might want to make sure it has some serious future compatibility like HD DTS HDMI and 7.1 abilities. This is still probably a lot better than all those dvd+surround sound deals I've seen today.
Good deal.
I was in their store last night picking up the Denon 7.1 system for $450 and also listened to this Onkyo system. They both sounded excellent, if you don't need 7.1 or hdmi, this is a steal of a deal.
No HDMI, it's a no-no these days. The Sony HTD-DW995 is a better alternative, although at $70 more. I'll wait for a deal on the SR605.
Seems pretty good, but since sound systems are probably going to last you a lot longer than you video system you might want to make sure it has some serious future compatibility like HD DTS HDMI and 7.1 abilities. This is still probably a lot better than all those dvd+surround sound deals I've seen today.
i agree with niro's comment
#4, I agree with nero but not with you... sheesh