The LG is a HtiB, all built in. Sounds pretty impressive and is pretty boombastic too.

The RS-70 is a dedicated AVR + 5.1 speaker setup, with a 12in active subwoofer, which will shake yr floor and roof tiles better than the LG set.

The VSX819 is an entry level HD audio capable (TrueHD and DTS-MA able) so you can LPCM lossless audio from yr PS3. The Xbox360 and WDTV cant, but still can send video and audio (DD and DTS) to the AVR.

The only setback of the Pioneer set is the speakers, which originated from the RS7 Todoroki series, meaning the speakers are of old design of at least 3 yrs old. This may not be a bad thing, as this may show that the speakers are well accepted.

I have tested the RS7 speakers, which are boombastic and strong for movies, but lacks the warmth for music. For games, you will rarely reach the audio levels of a biling balang movie (action movie la...).

For me, its a steal at RM1999. U get a powerful entry level HD audio AVR (160W per channel), 12 in active subs, and 5 speakers. No HTiB can match the audio output of an AVR, ask any AVR users.

Good luck.

Bro, HTiB usually have small speakers and passive subs with small drives (like yrs).

The RS70 have 3 - way floor standers, two speakers in the center unit, 2 small surround units, and 12 inch active subs. The active sub needs its own power to drive the unit, and it hums bass instead of loud bassy sound. Floor and roof tiles can be loosen....

There is an alternative to the black speakers, the S-MS800 wood speakers. The entire set with a VSX819 + S-MS800 Speakers + 12 inch active sub = RM2999 - RM3499 (Harvey Norman). Happy hunting.

PS, JB ada Harvey Norman ka??

The best way to this is to audition the systems, listen to the same source using diff systems. Then decide which suits yr ears. Then only see which ones yr budget suits you, and decide which is best for yr pockets...

Harvey Norman at Ikano is a good place to start as they have HTiBs and AVR+5.1 speakers, and even Yammy sound bars (ask them).