Reddit mentions of Pioneer 5.1 Home Theater System HTP-074

For about the same price you could get a home theater package such as https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-HTP-074-Channel-Theater-Package/dp/B01JOBIFP2/ref=lp_281056_1_20?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1478720648&sr=1-20
Or
https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3700-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00LU0GPAI/ref=lp_281056_1_1?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1478720648&sr=1-1

I'm looking to get a receiver and 5.1 speaker set. This will primarily be for movies/netflix on chromecast and playing switch. Turns out my projector only does a stereo output, no surround sound. Never had one before though. I still need to pick out some speakers too. Don't really know what I'm doing.

I was going to buy this Yamaha receiver, which is billed as a high quality entry receiver:
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V383BL-5-1-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B06XXR6JK3/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1505393656&sr=1-5&keywords=receiver&refinements=p_36%3A10000-99999999

Then today I came across this Pioneer bundle that seems pretty popular, but it's cheap to the point that I worry about the quality:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JOBIFP2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

And then there's also this Yamaha bundle that's a little more expensive:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071JY862G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Thoughts on these, or something better in a similar price range? Thanks!

Depends if you want surround sound or not. For less than $400, you can get a good surround system.

https://smile.amazon.com/Pioneer-HTP-074-Channel-Theater-Package/dp/B01JOBIFP2/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1484013969&sr=1-1&keywords=bundle+home+theater&refinements=p_36%3A-40000

If you want a good 2.0 system, this is also a good option.
https://smile.amazon.com/Pioneer-standing-Speakers-VSX-530-K-Receiver/dp/B01MZZTZQU/ref=pd_sbs_23_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01MZZTZQU&pd_rd_r=MSQHDYJVHVD9Z527S6DT&pd_rd_w=ZcKmA&pd_rd_wg=kAlQc&psc=1&refRID=MSQHDYJVHVD9Z527S6DT

The projector has a 3.5mm output which you can connect any speakers you want, but it won't have surround, just stereo.

The z506 has 2 RCA inputs for stereo signal, so you just need a 3.5mm male to 2 RCA male cable to connect both.

The ideal would be an av receiver which connects every HDMI signal and process the audio correctly in surround sound. Of course it's like 300-400 bucks the cheapest ones with speakers and subwoofer. Still for that screen size its worth it. Something like the this pionner

Thank you Lastty. We ended up getting this https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-HTP-074-Channel-Theater-Package/dp/B01JOBIFP2.

My dad just wanted one with a subwoofer and that plus the price did it for him. I tried to convince him that the quality:price of what you recommended would be much better and he would be happier and could just buy a subwoofer later, but he said it was ok because considering he was happy with the ancient system he had, this new one would still be an upgrade.

I'll definitely come back here for my own upgrade questions though. This is my system http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120182. I'll probably upgrade the speakers. To me, they sound pretty damn good, but like I told my dad, we haven't had something better so we don't know.

To what extent is the receiver important? I was thinking of upgrading the whole thing later but if the speakers are far more important I might just do that first.

What do you mean by vintage receiver?

I've been looking at the Andrew Jones models but they're pricey and hard to find...

What do you think about a package deal like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Home-Theater-System-HTP-074/dp/B01JOBIFP2/?tag=aboutcom02lifewire-20&ascsubtag=4062692%7Cgoogle.com%7C%7C%7C99%2C83%2C79%2C99%2C74%7C1%7C

What's up mates. I recently bought a sound system and I was wondering if I could upgrade my subwoofer to one with a higher wattage. If so how high can I go? Sorry I'm a beginner with this stuff. Down below is the system I bought.

Pioneer 5.1 Home Theater System HTP-074

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JOBIFP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_k0UOBbNNBR541

I know many people hate on home theaters in a box. But I think they are quite worth it especially for people on a budget. I do have a sound bar that comes with the subwoofer. But I prefer to watch movies on my 5.1 home theater system . https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Home-Theater-System-HTP-074/dp/B01JOBIFP2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1AHU49SRCO1WF&keywords=5.1+home+theater+system&qid=1557899170&s=gateway&sprefix=5.1+home%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-4I purchased this one and don't regret it one bit. Word of caution if you dont take the time to set it up it will sound absolutely horrible after being plug in but if you take the time to adjust the settings it sounds awesome.If you are planning on spending on a sound bar 200 my recommendation is to buy this one is only 349.99 at this time but worth it.

In the future I'm planning on investing in better set up but for now this is good . All my friends enjoy watching movies at my house with this system

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edit.: forgot to add I bought this on July 9,2017 and is still going on strong.

Hey guys,
So I am looking for a good 5.1 system for a dorm room. I know it sounds a little ridiculous, but I don't trust taking my Focals to college. Anyway I was looking around $300 for the setup and got stuck between three options: Pioneer, Logitech, and Vizio. I wanted to get your guy's opinion on what you think would have the best sound quality. I have a pioneer receiver now, and kind of hate it. But I think the Logitechs look so bad. Right now I am leaning to the pioneers but maybe one of you could shed some light on which might sound best. Thanks!

I got this sound system and works really well and it passes 4K HDR

Well I got it for $279 on Amazon now it's $400 but so far it's great one thing to point out is you need to change a setting on the receiver to make 4K HDR work properly

It needs to be set to 4:4:4 in the settings

Pioneer HTP-074 5.1 Channel Home Theater Package, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JOBIFP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vIvBybM4TR0FQ

I’m talking micro speakers n such smaller than average bookshelf speakers - like the Samsungs I had on Samsung BluRay. Don’t have a Full Sound even in mids/treble.......
And stuff like this :

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YHT-4930UBL-5-1-Channel-Theater-Bluetooth/dp/B071JY862G

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Home-Theater-System-HTP-074/dp/B01JOBIFP2

https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3910-Theater-Receiver-Speaker/dp/B07SW21ZC5

Have a cpl friends with that Yamaha system - One has replaced his speakers with Miccas = Big Improvement