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Yamaha HTiB-45 for less than £300?

GazW (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Thursday, 25th July 2002, 21:04

I need a home cinema setup, but don`t have a very large budget. I like the look of the Yamaha HTiB-45 package, which consists of an HTR-5540 RDS receiver and the NSP-220 speakers, but the package seems a bit expensive. Is it possible for me to purchase them for preferably quite a bit less than £300, either as a whole package or buying the amp & speakers separately?

Or would it be a good idea to get some alternative speakers that are cheaper (but still as good or better) if anyone knows of any? I am quite new to this, but I know what I`m after: Dolby Pro-Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS as a minimum.

I want to use it mainly for connecting my NICAM TV, DVD player, VCR and PACE digital box (Telewest Active Digital), and possibly my PC (for gaming).

Any information/advice appreciated,

Gaz.

RE: Yamaha HTiB-45 for less than £300?

RichardH (Elite) posted this on Friday, 26th July 2002, 10:07

http://www.qed-uk.com/?i=L1hgZ0nWtpL2&bg=225&bp=b45s&v=8 for £340 delivered - I know it`s above your limit, but cheapest I`ve seen it. The equivalent amp alone would be £230 odd, which doesn`t leave much for speakers, so if I were you, I`d stay off the pies for a few weeks and save up to get it as a kit. I have a feeling you get speaker cable when it`s bought as a kit, too.

Only way to get below £300 is hit Richer Sounds for some bargain gear - I`m sure you could get a DD/DTS receiver for under £200 (no DPL2, though), plus a cheapy speaker package for £100, but the HTiB would last you longer, so worth saving, I reckon.

Alternative might be something like the Yamaha VS10 (again no DPL2), which can be had for under £300, but maybe getting a bit long in the tooth now.

I understand you have limited budget, but if you think about the stuff that goes in to these receivers - 5 amplifiers, all the decoding chipsets, preamp circuitry, tuner, etc etc - it`s pretty good value.

This item was edited on Friday, 26th July 2002, 10:23

RE: Yamaha HTiB-45 for less than £300?

Darren W (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Friday, 26th July 2002, 18:52

If u can do without DPLII, u can have my HTib20 setup for £200.
Receiver
http://www.yamaha-audio.co.uk/homecinema/receiver/rx-v396rds/index.asp
Nsp220 speakers.
Remote, manual and brackets, but no box.

RE: Yamaha HTiB-45 for less than £300?

RichardH (Elite) posted this on Saturday, 27th July 2002, 08:35

....you`d have to do without DTS, too - IIRC

Thanks for the quick replies

GazW (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Saturday, 27th July 2002, 11:15

I think I will probably have to save a bit more! I wanted DTS and Dolby Digital for watching DVDs, and the Pro Logic II would be OK for watching some TV broadcasts. I think the HTiB-45 kit does come with speaker cable (the rear ones obviously have a longer cable, but I might have to make a few adjustments to the length due to room layout). I can`t believe how much it varies in price though - I have seen it for as much as £400.

I`ll keep searching and see if I can find it even cheaper.

RE: Thanks for the quick replies

RichardH (Elite) posted this on Sunday, 28th July 2002, 08:47

I think you`re making the right decision to wait, save, and hunt for a good price. I really don`t think you`ll see it for much less than the QED price, but happy hunting!

RE: Thanks for the quick replies

chewie (Elite) posted this on Monday, 29th July 2002, 22:44

I got the Yamaha 520 reciever thingy and Panasonic speakers plus subwoofer for £330 total. I`m well pleased and couldn`t be happier. In saying that my room isn`t very big but the DD/DTS is great and I got this from Richer Sounds. I would reccommed this but if your room is really big then maybe the speakers are too small.

Found it quite cheap!

GazW (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Tuesday, 30th July 2002, 01:50

I did reply the other day but just noticed my posting`s not there! Found the Yamaha HTiB-45 at unbeatable.co.uk for £312.96 inc. VAT. It comes to about £320 (ish) with postage included I think. I might wait a bit and see if it goes down any more.

RE: Found it quite cheap!

RichardH (Elite) posted this on Thursday, 1st August 2002, 13:49

Have a look at this thread over at the AVforums to wet your appetite http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41743
- not sure if you need to be registered to see this, so sorry if you can`t see it! Someone mentions they had seen it for £280, but couldn`t remember where....

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