i currently have a 5-year-old samsung dvd player/receiver with five-speaker surround sound. the dvd player isn't working, so i want to but a cheap replacement (under $350). i figure it'd be a good idea to get a receiver that can also play blu ray discs. i also want something that will allow me to adjust the levels on the various speakers individually. with the old samsung dvd/receiver, the center channel was too low, but it was a cheap model, so there was no way to specifically increase just the center speaker's volume.

any recommendations?

also, do i need to buy new speakers, or can i use my old speakers and just buy a new blu ray receiver?


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basically you are describing a htib (home theater in a box). that is what you have now, and more recent versions incorporate a blu-ray player rather than a dvd player.

you have a bit of a dilemma since any improvement on your current receiver that has a blu-ray player is going to cost more than you want to spend (and would come with new speakers you don't need). on the other hand your current receiver and speakers probably don't perform that well and it's questionable whether keeping them is the best choice.

in reality, the most cost effective thing to do is simply buy a blu-ray player and plug it into your existing setup. alternatively try selling your current system (or give it to someone who needs it) and
aim to buy a new htib or (better, but more expensive choice) a separate blu-ray player and a/v receiver (and, at least for now, keep your existing speakers).

that all said, do you have an hdtv? if so, is it at least 32''''''? if not, there is no point in a blu-ray player ... simply buy a cheap dvd player.

see the links for some htib recommendations and a/v receivers.


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all home theater in a box are cheaply made and they do not last long at all. when one item fails in the system you might as well replace the whole system. adjusting individual speakers are not an option. you should look at an onkyo ht-s3300, it is a separate 5.1 receiver and a set of speakers. it is upgradable and you can connect many other items to it. just add a panasonic blu ray disc player model bd-65 or 75 for less than $100 and you will have a good system for under $500. you can also adjust each individual speakers for the system. hope this will help you out.


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