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FrankBlack · 11-09-2003, 03:33 AM

While I continue searching for the best/cheapest s-video cable, I'm considering finally purchasing a low-end (or used) surround system instead of continuing to suffer with the 2-channel stereo out of my TV's front speakers.

Is it possible to get a decent sounding DTS amplifier and speakers for around $200?

(I found the Sherwood RD-6108 5.1 DTS amplifier, which got a good review at http://www.epinions.com/content_109816090244 and KLH HTA-9706 6 piece speakers at Amazon.com, assuming they're compatible. Combined total is over $200, but I'm still shopping around.)

So any recommendations will be helpful.

Scherer · 11-09-2003, 08:32 PM

I got mine for around $200. It supports DD5.1 but not DTS. It's a great system for small to medium sized rooms. Although, I think the model I own (Cambridge SoundWorks DTT2500) is discontinued there's the DTT3500 which is practically the same system for the same price, $200. You'd be surprised how much these little speakers can put out. There's a few other members on these boards that'll say the same thing.

I highly recommend it.

11-09-2003, 03:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
FrankBlack Supporting Actor Join Date: Oct 2003	looking for a $200 audio system -- ideas? While I continue searching for the best/cheapest s-video cable, I'm considering finally purchasing a low-end (or used) surround system instead of continuing to suffer with the 2-channel stereo out of my TV's front speakers. Is it possible to get a decent sounding DTS amplifier and speakers for around $200? (I found the Sherwood RD-6108 5.1 DTS amplifier, which got a good review at http://www.epinions.com/content_109816090244 and KLH HTA-9706 6 piece speakers at Amazon.com, assuming they're compatible. Combined total is over $200, but I'm still shopping around.) So any recommendations will be helpful.

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11-09-2003, 08:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scherer Actor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wheaton, IL	I got mine for around $200. It supports DD5.1 but not DTS. It's a great system for small to medium sized rooms. Although, I think the model I own (Cambridge SoundWorks DTT2500) is discontinued there's the DTT3500 which is practically the same system for the same price, $200. You'd be surprised how much these little speakers can put out. There's a few other members on these boards that'll say the same thing. I highly recommend it.