Sony Progressive DVD A/V system?

[John Corn]

Sony DVD- Audio/ Video (http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=NI0j0RRUA7sj_CqSzJ4p2ltEE4dp5Ty9RT0=?Cat alogCategoryID=MzEKC0%2eNDokAAAD1dUT2AjA7&Dept=hav&TemplateName=item%2fsy_item_c&ProductID=lacKC0%2eNEA0AAAD1toz2AjA9&ContentItemPage=)

Whats your thoughts on this Progressive DVD A/V system?
CC has it for $749.00. This is about my limit?
It's $949.00 with a $200.00 rebate.

[HTguy]

John,

If you are on a very tight budget this might be an OK entry-level starter system for you. What you have to realize, though, is that these "Home Theater In A Box" systems have pretty crummy speakers. (Sony doesn't even make what any picky person would consider very good speakers at any price.)

Moreover, you are getting the DVD & A/V receiver in one chassis which does not allow for good reliability, longevity or servicabilty.

I'd recommend you try to save up around another $800-900 and get seperate components and speakers from a real speaker company.

[american_2000]

I would agree with HT guy. If you want, you can start out with this then save up some cash to buy a better surround sound system later. I have an Onkyo receiver with Infinity speakers in a 12x25 room and it sounds nice. I paid around 1500 for this. I know there are better systems out there but no more than I watch my big screen, this works for me.

[John Corn]

It's a modest little A/V unit, it does a pretty nice job.