Author Topic: HTIB: are they any good? (Read 4414 times)

true_blood · « **on:** Aug 28, 2011 at 03:23 PM »

I will be getting 55" 3D LED TV in two weeks time, I am thinking of buying a good audio system as well. I am thinking of HTIBs of Samsung or LG or Bose, etc. which is 5.1ch. Are they any good? or what other good choices are there?

Also any brand you guys recommend. I am a newbie at this stuff

arnarn · « **Reply #1 on:** Aug 30, 2011 at 05:26 AM »

Onkyo HTS3400 ata ang recommended HTIB ng karamihan. Priced around P25K.

or you can do it step by step in coming up with a high end audio system. start with a high-end receiver and 2 main speakers setup. tapos add ka in the future ng center, subwoofer and rear speakers.

coastal · « **Reply #2 on:** Aug 30, 2011 at 07:41 AM »

HTIBs are like the fast food of audio-video and you get a home theater setup in an instant. Depending on your discerning ears you may or may not like it. But for a 55inch TV, that may not be enough. Usually I suggest to people to get an Onkyo htib if an htib is really what you want. The reason is the bundled receiver is by itself almost a full-pledged receiver and gives you room to work in the future. But the choice is really yours. If you can get separates at this time go for it.

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #3 on:** Aug 31, 2011 at 09:13 AM »

HTIB are like Instant Noodles, if you want a hassle free & clutter free-wiring set-up then go for it. Just audition first to be sure if your soul is contented w/ the sound quality & functionality of your needs

crazyhog · « **Reply #4 on:** Aug 31, 2011 at 11:14 PM »

i hav onkyo3400, good for movies but bad for music. but when i test my brothers wharfe 8.2 as FS, it was a big improvement and i now like it for music. good thing, my reciever can handle it

BongerDude · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 31, 2011 at 11:33 PM »

San makaka-bili ng Onkyo HTS3400? Kelangan ko rin ng HTIB kasi. Thanks in advance!

crazyhog · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 01, 2011 at 06:38 PM »

Quote from: BongerDude on Aug 31, 2011 at 11:33 PM

San makaka-bili ng Onkyo HTS3400? Kelangan ko rin ng HTIB kasi. Thanks in advance!

s SOUND and SIGHTS at Shangrila

praktikal · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 01, 2011 at 06:44 PM »

Quote from: crazyhog on Sep 01, 2011 at 06:38 PM

s SOUND and SIGHTS at Shangrila

may bagong bukas na shop sa shang?

true_blood · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 04, 2011 at 04:55 PM »

Thanks po sa mga replies. After reading sa mga forums, I think I may be getting na ung Onkyo HT. I am choosing between Onkyo HT-S5405 or the Onkyo HT-S9305 THX. Since I am a newbie, I really don't know which one to choose, the HT-S9305 is more pricey (P50K++) compared to HT-S5405 but I really don't understand the difference between them (specs-wise). Any advice? Or is the HT-S5405 good enough?

7.1ch or 5.1ch good enough?

crazyhog · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 04, 2011 at 06:08 PM »

since more than 50k un budget, more hi end speakers like POLK / SVS.

muypogi · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 08:47 AM »

Quote from: true_blood on Sep 04, 2011 at 04:55 PM

Thanks po sa mga replies. After reading sa mga forums, I think I may be getting na ung Onkyo HT. I am choosing between Onkyo HT-S5405 or the Onkyo HT-S9305 THX. Since I am a newbie, I really don't know which one to choose, the HT-S9305 is more pricey (P50K++) compared to HT-S5405 but I really don't understand the difference between them (specs-wise). Any advice? Or is the HT-S5405 good enough?

7.1ch or 5.1ch good enough?

If you have P50k to burn, I would skip a HTIB altogether. get a proper receiver and an entry-level HT speaker setup. A good example would be to get an entry-level HK, Pioneer, Onkyo AV Receiver for about 25k or less, and spend the rest on a 5.1 setup using either Polk, Wharfedale or Klipsch speakers. That setup will serve you well and be good for both music and HT.

Okey na yung 5.1 pag maganda yung basic setup. You can buy the extra 2 speakers later.

true_blood · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 11:04 PM »

Quote from: muypogi on Sep 06, 2011 at 08:47 AM

If you have P50k to burn, I would skip a HTIB altogether. get a proper receiver and an entry-level HT speaker setup. A good example would be to get an entry-level HK, Pioneer, Onkyo AV Receiver for about 25k or less, and spend the rest on a 5.1 setup using either Polk, Wharfedale or Klipsch speakers. That setup will serve you well and be good for both music and HT.

Okey na yung 5.1 pag maganda yung basic setup. You can buy the extra 2 speakers later.

Ok so if im gonna spend around 60K better get separates? So for receiver its good choice to have Onkyo, and for speakers those Polk, wharfdale, klipsh? Ill try to research now about them, any suggestions po sana on specific model for each, kung ano na po sana ung maganda na talaga?

One consideration for me is the room kung saan ko ilalagay ung set up. Its not that big and I dont want it to be over the top or overkill kung masyadong malaki ung bibilhin ko na speakers. Any suggestions po?

muypogi · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 07, 2011 at 02:29 PM »

Quote from: true_blood on Sep 06, 2011 at 11:04 PM

Ok so if im gonna spend around 60K better get separates? So for receiver its good choice to have Onkyo, and for speakers those Polk, wharfdale, klipsh? Ill try to research now about them, any suggestions po sana on specific model for each, kung ano na po sana ung maganda na talaga?

One consideration for me is the room kung saan ko ilalagay ung set up. Its not that big and I dont want it to be over the top or overkill kung masyadong malaki ung bibilhin ko na speakers. Any suggestions po?

You can just get the bookshelf models for speakers. Audition ka na lang. Kung hard up ka sa budget, try mo yung mga aaudio locally made speakers. Madami ding nagpapakawala ng used but still very good condition. Rue of thumb nga lang dapat timbre matched yung fronts mo. So, dapat same speaker range and brand yung L, C, and R mo.

kinsela · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 20, 2011 at 09:42 PM »

I agree with setting up a good HK , ONKYO, marantz etc receiver and get good bookshelfs speakers
like polk, infinity , and slowly complete your set up with a sub and surround speakers.

Although i have an 8 year old onkyo HTIB 570, and it still rocks for movies
and music.

thanks

Dilbert7 · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 23, 2011 at 03:59 PM »

Quote from: true_blood on Aug 28, 2011 at 03:23 PM

I will be getting 55" 3D LED TV in two weeks time, I am thinking of buying a good audio system as well. I am thinking of HTIBs of Samsung or LG or Bose, etc. which is 5.1ch. Are they any good? or what other good choices are there?

Also any brand you guys recommend. I am a newbie at this stuff

it is really dependent on how much sound goodness you want

and

how much money you want to pay!

Though going so many full-blown branded mix/match will always work, balancing how you want your system sound and how much you are willing to pay for it (as a beginner or a novice) will dictate your decisions.

But if your sound satisfaction can be addressed by HTIB, then it can be a great saving, and starting point of learning what you want later.

Your best bet is to give any good HTIB a listen. Start with LG 965TZ (with player & receiver na) and demo listen yourself. LG 905TA has same power but just a DVD receiver. Simpler to setup and way below price - that is, if it can satisfy you.

true_blood · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 28, 2011 at 05:40 PM »

Finally bought Onkyo HT-S5405. Just watched Battlefied Los Angeles and played Final Fantasy XIII, the choppers and battleships hovering and firing were all over my room!!! AWESOMENESS

Nakakaexcite, hehe.

Learned a lot from reading this forum, will continue to read the threads and maybe when I'm ready for my next big upgrade will ask you guys again.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 28, 2011 at 09:42 PM »

Quote from: true_blood on Sep 28, 2011 at 05:40 PM

Finally bought Onkyo HT-S5405. Just watched Battlefied Los Angeles and played Final Fantasy XIII, the choppers and battleships hovering and firing were all over my room!!! AWESOMENESS Nakakaexcite, hehe.

Learned a lot from reading this forum, will continue to read the threads and maybe when I'm ready for my next big upgrade will ask you guys again.

Tsk Tsk Tsk. Delikado yan. If you feel ok na yan system mo, wag ka munang magbrowse dito sa PDvd. You might gets the upgrade itch or SARS.

Congrats btw on your new gears. I hope you enjoy them before you browse here.

johnrider999 · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 29, 2011 at 04:14 AM »

Quote from: true_blood on Sep 28, 2011 at 05:40 PM

Finally bought Onkyo HT-S5405. Just watched Battlefied Los Angeles and played Final Fantasy XIII, the choppers and battleships hovering and firing were all over my room!!! AWESOMENESS Nakakaexcite, hehe.

Learned a lot from reading this forum, will continue to read the threads and maybe when I'm ready for my next big upgrade will ask you guys again.

sir magkano bili mo? Enjoy your new toy

!

mcjefferson · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 29, 2011 at 06:32 AM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Sep 28, 2011 at 09:42 PM

Tsk Tsk Tsk. Delikado yan. If you feel ok na yan system mo, wag ka munang magbrowse dito sa PDvd. You might gets the upgrade itch or SARS.

Congrats btw on your new gears. I hope you enjoy them before you browse here.

oo nga sir ganyan nangyari sa kin

first hts5300 after reading sometime here upgraded the speaker and now i have a dedicated system for my musics. ok naman for musics yung hts5300 ko than my older samsung htz210 which i use for 2 years in musics and movies kaso malaki talaga influwensya ng SARS

true_blood · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 29, 2011 at 06:36 PM »

hihi, for the time being immune muna ako sa SARS upgrade itch kasi that Onkyo and my Sammy 55D7000 left me bunkrupt. My next project e iyung recliner couch/sofa.

I think I bought the HT-S5405 32k.

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 30, 2011 at 10:50 PM »

Quote from: true_blood on Sep 28, 2011 at 05:40 PM

Finally bought Onkyo HT-S5405. Just watched Battlefied Los Angeles and played Final Fantasy XIII, the choppers and battleships hovering and firing were all over my room!!! AWESOMENESS Nakakaexcite, hehe.

Learned a lot from reading this forum, will continue to read the threads and maybe when I'm ready for my next big upgrade will ask you guys again.

Sir congratz w/ the new acquisitions

Block your computer for the PDVD site coz there's just no stopping here w/ the good stuff

joko11 · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 10, 2011 at 12:47 AM »

just enjoy the gears and ignore not just the sites but to hear separates as well.kung aaligid ka sa mga forum/threads mangangati ka na how much more kung marinig mo pa sila?

kaloi · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 10, 2011 at 01:11 PM »

Sirs, how about the Pioneer Todoroki, is it good for music too or just for movies? Been eyeing this one for some time now but still have to be really convinced its worth it. I currently have an htib samsung z220 but used only for movies, it's not too good for music for me. Thanks!

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 10, 2011 at 01:18 PM »

Quote from: kaloi on Nov 10, 2011 at 01:11 PM

Sirs, how about the Pioneer Todoroki, is it good for music too or just for movies? Been eyeing this one for some time now but still have to be really convinced its worth it. I currently have an htib samsung z220 but used only for movies, it's not too good for music for me. Thanks!

It may not suit others, as well as me.

But if it suits your taste for SQ, then by all means, go. Remember that it's you who should be satisfied first.

raider125jeigh · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 10, 2011 at 11:24 PM »

Quote from: kaloi on Nov 10, 2011 at 01:11 PM

Sirs, how about the Pioneer Todoroki, is it good for music too or just for movies? Been eyeing this one for some time now but still have to be really convinced its worth it. I currently have an htib samsung z220 but used only for movies, it's not too good for music for me. Thanks!

medyo mahal yan e.. almost 30k kasama ung AVR
narinig ko na tumunog ok din pero mas nagustuhan ko tunog ng a Audio hihihi..

pakingan mo din tapos test ka nung iba pang speakers with pioneer avr..
planning to set AVR and speakers din e gonna replace my samsung htib..