i need a good 7.1 or 5.1 system

hi guys

im looking for a sound system that comes without a dvd , only makes sound , i need a good 7.1 or 5.1 sound system that is not above 300$ , so im asking if you recommend any systems for me , and yeah i dont care if its wired .

another question i have , is there really big differince betwean 7.1 and 5.1?

hope you help and thanx.

EDITED:

i dont have a reciever , sorry for that

You can always go for a Creative set (5.1 or 7.1) which you will have to add a decoder to DDTS-100 sells for a $100 I think. On the other hand I bought the Logitech Z5500, the decoder is built in the subwoofer and the quality is nothing short of spectacular.mohmaaytah

maybe i will seriously look for that logitech , people are giving it a good reviews and it seems very neat for gaming and movies , and has no dvd players or other crap , only sound , i love you man , you helped me a lot on that one.

I picked up a Pioneer one from Bestbuy for 330 after tax.

It came bundled with a receiver and speakers (very rare in the 300 range).

Cruise bestbuy or futureshop (are there even futureshops in the states?) or circuit city. Just keep an eye out.

You could opt for the DVD player + built in amp with speakers. But, the only true 5.1/7.1 would be playback for DVD's. And by true, just so you know.. is the seperation between the back speakers mostly.

Logitech Z-5500 is a great sound system

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121120

Logitech Z-5500 is a great sound system

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121120

dayaccus007

thanx for the link , by the way is it any good for music? i generally listen to death metal , and how many optical inputs it has?

[QUOTE="dayaccus007"]

Logitech Z-5500 is a great sound system

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121120

zidan4000

thanx for the link , by the way is it any good for music? i generally listen to death metal , and how many optical inputs it has?

1 optical input, the Logitech Z-5450 has 2. You can always get a toslink switch.

[QUOTE="zidan4000"][QUOTE="dayaccus007"]

Logitech Z-5500 is a great sound system

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121120

mohmaaytah

thanx for the link , by the way is it any good for music? i generally listen to death metal , and how many optical inputs it has?

1 optical input, the Logitech Z-5450 has 2. You can always get a toslink switch.

Aren't Logitech purely computer surround sound systems? Because in a larger room with an HDTV, computer surround won't be as crisp as "Home theatre" intended surround sound system.

Although, if that doesn't bother you, a logitech system could be less than 100$.

Aren't Logitech purely computer surround sound systems? Because in a larger room with an HDTV, computer surround won't be as crisp as "Home theatre" intended surround sound system.

Although, if that doesn't bother you, a logitech system could be less than 100$.

sonic_spark

For their cheaper headsets I agree with you, this also applies to Creative sets. The Gigaworks and Megaworks from Creative and the Z-5500 are different monsters. They have THX certification and believe me sound is crisp for movies, games and music.

That is not to say they are perfect out of the box, you need to find your preferred levels for bass, center and surround speakers, once you do there is no going back to mono sound as it were.

[QUOTE="mohmaaytah"][QUOTE="zidan4000"][QUOTE="dayaccus007"]

Logitech Z-5500 is a great sound system

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121120

sonic_spark

thanx for the link , by the way is it any good for music? i generally listen to death metal , and how many optical inputs it has?

1 optical input, the Logitech Z-5450 has 2. You can always get a toslink switch.

Aren't Logitech purely computer surround sound systems? Because in a larger room with an HDTV, computer surround won't be as crisp as "Home theatre" intended surround sound system.

Although, if that doesn't bother you, a logitech system could be less than 100$.

Even though the z5500 has one optical input, seeing how the controller is easy access, it would only take a second to swap the cables with the device you want to use, leaving the other just disconnected behind it.

But a switch will probably reduce the wear on the port. This one is cheap enough (works both ways) : http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10423&cs_id=1042302&p_id=2946&seq=1&format=2

While yes they are pc speakers, it has built-in dolby digital decoding, which makes it perfect for dvds and gaming. I'm sure they might not be the best option for a large 20*30 living room with a vaulted ceiling, but I'm also sure they'd do just as good or possibly better than most $300 Home theater in a box setups.

I've seen them as chea as $180 now and then too.

This is the best price I've ever seen on it, and still in stock:

http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A5147062

$169.99 after two rebats that total $60

I've ordered from Clubit before, they seem good.

I've read they sound great for games and movies, but missing a little in the high end from lacking tweeters.

now thats a nice price , but what do you mean by lacking of tweeters? does that make a real big diffrince? , by the way about my room its only 15x14.5 ft so it will be a good experience.