I would like opinions on a low end HTIB. The yamaha DVX-S120
(integrated receiver-DVD and 5 speakers plus subwoofer) is at about
the same price point as other brands like Pioneer, Panasonic etc that
offer more power through speakers. The above Yamaha model offers dual
2" full range cones in front and satellite speakers and 55Watts per
speaker. (surprisingly the discontinued DVX-S100 model offered single
4" cone and 3/4" dome)Whereas the other brands might offer more power
and woofer/tweeter combo in satellites and front. couple of models
that come to mind are Pioneer 530DV and panasonic HT900. Assuming
these are at same price point, which system will I get higher quality
sound from? I don't need the loudest sound but crisp clear sound from
DVDs and music CDs. I am leaning towards yamaha because they produce
much higher end gear than these other consumer brands but I wonder if
others have any opinion.

Or would I be better off buying a separate speaker package such as JBL
SCS136 and an A/V receiver - DVD combo?

thanks
SS

On 18 Feb 2004 09:03:33 -0800, (SS) wrote:

The above Yamaha model offers dual
2" full range cones in front and satellite speakers and 55Watts per
speaker. (surprisingly the discontinued DVX-S100 model offered single
4" cone and 3/4" dome)

2" full-range is probably an oxymoron and I doubt that you can pump
55w through them. In other words, the specs are not to be relied on.
The only thing you can or should do is listen to the systems and
decide what works for you.

Kal