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[tedtropy]

I've noticed Fry's has had this on sale recently and you can pick it up for about $220 refurbished from Onkyo's site. They tend to be a pretty respectable brand, and while I'm not expecting anything incredible from a budget-minded system like this, can anyone attest to if it's worth the money? I need some 5.1 channel action going on my games. Thanks.

Specifications, etc. - http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=HT-S570&p=i&class=Systems

 

[mj1108]

I've been eyeing it as well. Opinions pls.

 

[Lil' Dice]

I bought this one at Fry's during their day after Xma sale for $215:

This receiver has dual component inputs, while the one you listed does not, it was essential since i have more HD components than i have inputs for on my HDTV.
However, if it's only acoustics you're worried about i can honestly recommend Onkyo hardware. My receiver is slightly weaker than the one you posted in the wattage department, but it's also 6.1; and that baby lights up my room with some of the most crisp sound I've ever heard, and I'm using sub par speakers.
If you already have a speaker set i would go with the standalone receiver above and use your existing speaker for the time being.

As HD becomes more and more the standard in both gaming, and other mainstream markets you're gonna need a solid powered component switcher.

 

[tedtropy]

I bought this one at Fry's during their day after Xma sale for $215:

This receiver has dual component inputs, while the one you listed does not, it was essential since i have more HD components than i have inputs for on my HDTV.
However, if it's only acoustics you're worried about i can honestly recommend Onkyo hardware. My receiver is slightly weaker than the one you posted in the wattage department, but it's also 6.1; and that baby lights up my room with some of the most crisp sound I've ever heard, and I'm using sub par speakers.
If you already have a speaker set i would go with the standalone receiver above and use your existing speaker for the time being.

As HD becomes more and more the standard in both gaming, and other mainstream markets you're gonna need a solid powered component switcher.

I already have a component switch, so that's not too important a feature for me. Unfortunately, I don't have any existing speakers and can't really afford to piece together a system like that.

 

[Lil' Dice]

Well i can tell you that Onkyo make some damned fine receivers. At that price it's a steal.

 

[tedtropy]

Well i can tell you that Onkyo make some damned fine receivers. At that price it's a steal.

Looks like I'll be swinging by Fry's after work. Checking account be damned!

 

[aoi tsuki]

Well i can tell you that Onkyo make some damned fine receivers. At that price it's a steal.

Agreed. They deliver the most bang for your buck, especially in their HTIBs. i've got one of their HTIBs and it's a great system. Speakers are a bit big and lack the definition i want, but the receiver is the gem of the package. The package cost $500 at the time, and the receiver alone was worth that.