Thread: Sony HT-SS 2300

This says a lot. If anything I would buy a new seperate receiver and save for better speakers before buying a HTIB

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Speakers not so good, November 19, 2008
By J. Brown "Average Joe" (Dayton, OH) - See all my reviews
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The reviews above are accurate as it relates to the reciever. I was very happy with it and the fact that is has 1080p, lots of inputs/outputs and syncs with my Sony Bravia television. The speakers and sub are not so good and I would rate them poor. I know you are getting a lot in one box for the price but if I was going to do it again I would buy pieces vs. the big box. I have a set of Polk speakers and sub upstairs and they sound much better. I moved them downstairs and don't use the Sony speakers.

If your set on HTIB\

Onkyo | HT-S6100 7.1-Channel Home Theater System | HT-S6100

Thanks yes look at the 6100 and the 7100, but with the 6100 being $100 more expensive than the ss2300 and im already struggling with the wife, a hard sell.

i have gone back an forth on this, also the speakers on the Onkyo are much larger ( which is not bad i know), but with the aforementioned battle, it's just another objection for me to deal with.

Originally Posted by gbjbany

Thanks yes look at the 6100 and the 7100, but with the 6100 being $100 more expensive than the ss2300 and im already struggling with the wife, a hard sell.

i have gone back an forth on this, also the speakers on the Onkyo are much larger ( which is not bad i know), but with the aforementioned battle, it's just another objection for me to deal with.

Then I'd buy in pieces. Start with what you need first. Look for refurbs. No sense spending your budget on mediocrity. Spend in sections wisely. for quality.

Originally Posted by Kevinw

Then I'd buy in pieces.

That's always my approach to audio, no offense to the OP, but I have zero interest in HTIB units for several reasons:
1) the component approach, while costly, will yield better quality since I'm making the choices
2) there's more flexibility when usng the component approach.
3) any time you find a part of your setup lacking, it's only that part you're replacing
I can understand that some are intimidated by that approach, but there's are rewards to it HTIB won't yield.

gbjbany,
What BD player do you have?

PS3