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Hi all,

I'm looking to buy a new home theatre system. My budget is limited to
$1000, so I'm thinking one of these "Home Theatre in a Box" is the
solution for me (am I wrong?). I have limited knowledge of audio/video
and what's good, but I have some "wants": I want it to be a 6.1 system,
that supports all these Dolby Digital, PRO Logic II and DTS
(ES)systems.
I like the PIONEER - HTZ-940DV Home Entertainment System, as well as
SAMSUNG HT-DS1000 Slim, Upscale Home Theater System (just 5.1 tho). And
right now I'm leaning towards the JVC QP-F30AL.

Is this the best I can get for my budget? The system will be used in
my living room with a Mitsubishi TV (55" Back projection), and I do
care some about how it looks. Like all the systems I mentioned above
have the tall slim speakers. I do not wish to hang any speakers on my
walls.

Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!
Tom

I have heard that the tall thin speakers are sometimes vulnerable to
toppling over when challenged by pets or kids. While satellite systems
often
are mounted on the wall, they don't have to be since there are now a good
selection of speaker stands designed for satellite speakers. These stands
which yield the tall thin look you want range from el cheapo Atlantic
brand
at Walmart (surprisingly decent looking and stable) at $30 a pair up to
fancier ones costing $100 or more a pair. Some HTIBs include a DVD player
or
changer which you may not need. Consumer Reports gave top ratings to
Yamaha
YHT-450 and YHT-750 systems.

With the amount you have to spend, I'd consider the following non-HTIB
setup: Hsu 6.1 speaker system including Ventriloquist center and
satellites
with STF-2 powered sub for $600. Add an Onkyo SR-502 receiver for $250
from
an authorized dealer, three pairs of the Atlantic stands from Walmart for
$90 and you're in for less than a grand. If you need a player as well,
there
are plenty of perfectly acceptable ones for around $100 including one like
the Toshiba SD-4960 that lets you play SACD and DVD-A discs if that
appeals.
I believe the Onkyo has the separate channel inputs the latter requires
but
you'd need to check. A little more money would get you a HK-AVR-135
receiver
or a little more yet would get you the THX-certified 7.1 channel Kenwood
8070 receiver.