School me on Home Theater-in-a-box? Need some suggestions to look at

[TeamAllen]

You could wait till Black Friday and or Cyber Monday in a month. You might be able to snag a deal on a set? You can do most of your ordering online now rather than wait in lines at the store.
This Onkyo refurbished set might work?
https://www.shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm...il=1&ext_war=1
You might even be able to get it for $199?
- Must be a Club Onkyo member
- $249.00 Club price, $49.80 taken off at checkout with code COLU
- FREE shipping, but must pay tax - YMMV based on state
- One year warranty

[TeamAllen]

Here is a 7.1 package for $399
https://www.shoponkyo.com/detail.cfm...il=1&ext_war=1

[TeamAllen]

Here is a real cheap setup on Groupon for $65. Not for me, you get what you pay for with that one. But just in case that's what you had in mind?
http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-rca-...rce=GPN&z=skip

[Cigars n scotch]

Here's an update:

Kept setup the same. It's not as "clean" as if like concerning all wires hidden but I hooked it all up today, mounted the front left and right surround speakers and it's working good. Hooked up the sub and it will do for now. The optical audio cable is the one thing that just sits out there but oh well.

Going to keep my eye out on CL, that Yamaha 7.1 receiver I posted before is still available so maybe he'll go a little lower since it's been sitting there for 3 weeks.

I'll post a pic in a bit. Making steaks on the grill right now!! Yum!!!!