Surround Sound/Home Theatre Bargains

rodga said:
mini review by someone who just bought a few posts back, have look
not sure on the model no tho
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Onkyo HT-S5405. Don't waste your time with the entry level Sony/Samsung offers. They don't compare. You want something you can upgrade when the time comes that gives top audio quality.
 
Picked up the Onkyo HT-S5305 for R4k the weekend - i know the "older" model.
Must say its just awesome.
Just what i wanted, might get some bigger fronts, but right now they just perfect.
Those small little speaker surprised the hell out of me!
 
IceQB said:
Picked up the Onkyo HT-S5305 for R4k the weekend - i know the "older" model.
Must say its just awesome.
Just what i wanted, might get some bigger fronts, but right now they just perfect.
Those small little speaker surprised the hell out of me!
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From where if I may ask ?
Out of budget (again). Upgraded my tv to a Full HD LED 100Hz. :)
 
IceQB said:
Picked up the Onkyo HT-S5305 for R4k the weekend - i know the "older" model.
Must say its just awesome.
Just what i wanted, might get some bigger fronts, but right now they just perfect.
Those small little speaker surprised the hell out of me!
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I'm very interested - WHERE!!!!

Also being a neebie to all this I haven't heard of Onkyo before can someone enlighten me please
 
aedro said:
Yes. bought two sets, one for a friend. Speak to Vaughn at Smart L.
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Vaughn has a good name/reputation. Never dealt with him but browsing different forums, it seems he provided top service.

We still awaiting the 5305 for R4000 deal...
 
PostmanPot said:
Budget is budget hey. Also, you did not test the STR500's properly IIRC (remember I gave you the settings [that made a massive difference] to try?). No fiddling with settings and no proper testing environment. Obviously the Jamo's are better, but they also seem a lot better to you because they are in your home - a smaller space with better acoustics.

Sure, if budget is R8,000+ then go for a better amp and entry level Jamo's. Though I still maintain that STR500 is a big enough upgrade for most people, and for most people audio over optical isn't a train smash (one extra already hidden cable). Plenty of people rave about them, no question they're the best for a R4,500 budget.
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Fair enough, I didn't test them with your settings, but overall it didn't really wow me. Plus the fact that it appeared to be end of life made me want to wait. Thats when I decided to go for the amp and speakers separately.

Nothing wrong with the STR500, but for R3000 +- more you can get a better, newer system.
 
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