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  • prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2273
    November 25, 2009 at 4:18 am #206194

    Yeah I know, it’s hunting season, the fish are bitting and the beer is cold. But…..I am in the market for a surround sound system for the basement, yep, we’re just about in the 21st century. So, I’ve been online at both Best-Buy and Walmart. So…..neither store is going to give any kind of customer service. But, am I getting the same thing at Walmart or should I make Best Buy match the price. Anyone, Bueller…Please respond and go back to drinking, hunting, fishing. Maybe all the above.

    huntfish42
    SSP, MN
    Posts: 234
    November 25, 2009 at 4:37 am #70207

    Best Buy actually has a customer service department so I would go with them.

    big_hunter
    eagan, mn
    Posts: 178
    November 25, 2009 at 6:55 pm #70309

    are you using HD/bluray?
    and what type of budget are you looking to put into it?
    do you want something to wake up the neighbors or just a quality sound for the basement?

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2273
    November 25, 2009 at 8:12 pm #70320

    Not interested in Blue Ray yet. Just want a decent sound for football games and movies. 300.00 or so

    big_hunter
    eagan, mn
    Posts: 178
    November 25, 2009 at 8:26 pm #70323

    you might want to look at saving up just a tad more for a decent receiver and a set of 5.1s. pioneer makes a great starter receiver with hdmi switching for 199 and you can get a set of cheaper insignia speakers for another 160ish, or the entry level klipsch for 250. which would put you at 350 or 500ish..

    but in all honesty, for a surround system a quality receiver is where you should concentrate the bulk of your cash..

    spd800
    NW Metro
    Posts: 238
    November 25, 2009 at 11:04 pm #70356

    Quote:

    Best Buy actually has a customer service department so I would go with them.

    That sucks!!!

    Haven’t spent a dime in a Best Buy in ten years, yep they pizzed me off.

    mark winkels
    Posts: 350
    November 26, 2009 at 9:39 pm #70460

    I would try to get Best Buy to match or just save the $300 bucks and buy the big brother and baby some new fishing/hunting gear that dad needs to test!

    ranger777
    OtterTail Cty/Minnetrista
    Posts: 265
    November 30, 2009 at 1:18 am #70575

    If you find what you want at Walmart, best buy, or ultimate, then go online and price shop.
    I’ve bought a lot of good stuff at http://www.tigerdirect.com or http://www.newegg.com
    They don’t have the store overhead costs so they can sell stuff cheaper. Both have very good customer service and their items ship fast.

    wade
    Cottage Grove, MN
    Posts: 1737
    December 1, 2009 at 6:54 pm #70804

    Quote:

    If you find what you want at Walmart, best buy, or ultimate, then go online and price shop.
    I’ve bought a lot of good stuff at http://www.tigerdirect.com or http://www.newegg.com
    They don’t have the store overhead costs so they can sell stuff cheaper. Both have very good customer service and their items ship fast.

    X2 and both are very responsive to any request or question and I usually get a follow up email or call as well.

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