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I want to have a small home theatre system. I want to have a projector and some type of surround sound, etc. Can someone tell me what all i need to buy and where is the best place to get all of the stuff. Thanks everyone!
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Honestly go to your local independent hi-end audio video store in your area as generally the salesmen there are much more knowledgeable, have better equipment to choose from, are qualified to do a professional installations, and will work with you to truly find the best system for your needs.
A basic system should consist of a hi definition tv, strongly suggest investing in a true 1080p display, size should be determined by the sitting distance from the screen, and quality will depend on the price range of the system you will be budgeting. Blue-ray player, 5 speakers left, right, center, left & right rear speakers, and subwoofer. A cable or Satellite tv broadcast system.
Budget yourself for a decent universal remote control as this will make it much easier to use and more enjoyable.
Make friends with the your local hi-end store and a salesmen there as he will be vital in working with you to build, design, and install a system that will give you years of enjoyment. Don't think of this as a one time purchase but more a life time relationship so if any problems come up ( as they always do in any audio video system) they will be happy to help you address these issues.
So again a nice universal remote professionally programmed is a very important and nice accessory, and maybe a nice treat if its in the budget is to have your TV Professionally ISF calibrated as this will make a big difference in the quality of picture.
I would strongly suggest staying away from the chain stores as they don't have the knowledge and experience to put together, and certainly install a system that will work well and perform satisfactory.
You will hear allot of people here in these forums recommend many brands, and unfortunately many don't have a clue what is good. Stay away from Bose, Sony (exception Sony playstation 3) which are perceived to be good by many here but honestly are low end products.
You can also do you own homework and discover what is good by reading the better magazines like, Perfect Vision, Stereophile, Widescreen review. These magazines review the better equipment, and the reviewers are much more knowledgeable and trust worthy.
Your also welcome to email me directly with any questions as I will be happy to help you anyway I can.
Good luck
Kevin
35 years hi-end audio video specialist
Honestly go to your local independent hi-end audio video store in your area as generally the salesmen there are much more knowledgeable, have better equipment to choose from, are qualified to do a professional installations, and will work with you to truly find the best system for your needs.
A basic system should consist of a hi definition tv, strongly suggest investing in a true 1080p display, size should be determined by the sitting distance from the screen, and quality will depend on the price range of the system you will be budgeting. Blue-ray player, 5 speakers left, right, center, left & right rear speakers, and subwoofer. A cable or Satellite tv broadcast system.
Budget yourself for a decent universal remote control as this will make it much easier to use and more enjoyable.
Make friends with the your local hi-end store and a salesmen there as he will be vital in working with you to build, design, and install a system that will give you years of enjoyment. Don't think of this as a one time purchase but more a life time relationship so if any problems come up ( as they always do in any audio video system) they will be happy to help you address these issues.
So again a nice universal remote professionally programmed is a very important and nice accessory, and maybe a nice treat if its in the budget is to have your TV Professionally ISF calibrated as this will make a big difference in the quality of picture.
I would strongly suggest staying away from the chain stores as they don't have the knowledge and experience to put together, and certainly install a system that will work well and perform satisfactory.
You will hear allot of people here in these forums recommend many brands, and unfortunately many don't have a clue what is good. Stay away from Bose, Sony (exception Sony playstation 3) which are perceived to be good by many here but honestly are low end products.
You can also do you own homework and discover what is good by reading the better magazines like, Perfect Vision, Stereophile, Widescreen review. These magazines review the better equipment, and the reviewers are much more knowledgeable and trust worthy.
Your also welcome to email me directly with any questions as I will be happy to help you anyway I can.
Good luck
Kevin
35 years hi-end audio video specialist
I'm looking to spend no more than $400 on a home theater system (stereo, smaller speakers) that cranks. Ideas?
Dirk von P
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Panasonic makes a 1200 watt 5.1 system with wireless rear speakers and front tower speakers for $500-I'm sure others do also.
I have the 800 watt version of the above. it cost $400 and it definitely cranks. I mention the $500 system (it probably replace the one I have) because it's HD with HDMI hookups, and in less than 2 years HD will be the only TV available-standard analog (what we have now) will no longer be available-all programing will be HD, and, by then, DVDs will probably not be available either-they will have gone to HD-a standard DVD is only 480 lines whereas HD is 1080. not to worry, the HDDVD players will upgrade your present DVD's to HD-there are already many of those players on the market, and I would make sure any system that I bought had that upgrade feature. Also, if you haven't heard yet. HD DVD is going to be extinct very soon. bluray will be the only HDDVD player available by the end of the year.
Panasonic makes a 1200 watt 5.1 system with wireless rear speakers and front tower speakers for $500-I'm sure others do also.
I have the 800 watt version of the above. it cost $400 and it definitely cranks. I mention the $500 system (it probably replace the one I have) because it's HD with HDMI hookups, and in less than 2 years HD will be the only TV available-standard analog (what we have now) will no longer be available-all programing will be HD, and, by then, DVDs will probably not be available either-they will have gone to HD-a standard DVD is only 480 lines whereas HD is 1080. not to worry, the HDDVD players will upgrade your present DVD's to HD-there are already many of those players on the market, and I would make sure any system that I bought had that upgrade feature. Also, if you haven't heard yet. HD DVD is going to be extinct very soon. bluray will be the only HDDVD player available by the end of the year.
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