"Doesn't get it"?
You sound like a jerk. I build my own network servers, subwoofers, install all my own networking equipment and wiring...I understand the value of buying quality over saving money. Shoot, I got a 7.1 AVR HTiB set for under $400, couldn't stand the sound, sold it, and had to save up and buy my home theater system piece by piece, over several months, to the point where I even built the powered sub myself...
I'm just trying to do a favor for a family member that I owe big time, so he asked me to look into it for him, told me he couldn't spend more than around $300 or so, and that was it...he has a store that is only now getting an increase in customers, and shop lifting is starting to become a problem. So seriously, these models may be "crap", but one thing I've found out about "crap" level electronics is if you are careful and take care of them, a lot of times they'll function as designed and in some cases even last a long time. I think he's under the impression that even a modicum of security is a big enough of a deterrent (like cameras in visible areas, signs, etc) to make it worth while.
Anyway, if anyone else has any suggestions, or if any of you don't mind stepping down from your high horse and helping a stupid pleb like me to "get it", then please reply.