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I am getting confused by so many options, any ideas? I want something fairly nice, say in the $1000.00 range.
Anyone here know there stuff?
Anyone here know there stuff?
Looking for a good home theater system, 2 many
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rsnoble-im-back
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The room it's going in isn't a full-time rec area so I don't need a multi-gazillion dollar system. Basically im talking about something to hook up to a tv, not really a stereo system so to speak. I am way behind the times, putting this stuff in for my wife mainly I have no idea on any of this stuff anymore. My idea of hi-fi is my old Optimus receiver/amp out in the barn with my 15" technics speakers lol. Blu ray? WTF is that?
Jocques Straap
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I clicked on this thread with the intension of posting a joke about Ortiz recommending Sony. --- Looks like he beat me to it!
rsnoble-im-back
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My wife likes Sony.
rsnoble-im-back
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Although it is out of your price range, Infinity has the best shit ot their.
Their Cascade series is the bomb. Top end price, but sounds incredible.
Infinty is made by Harman International, who also makes all the Harman Kardon sound systems for high end luxury cars such as BMW and Mercedes. JBL, which is used for most professional venues for concerts and stuff is also made by Harman. Their sound technologies are unmatched and dominate the Audio Industry market because they are the best.
Their Cascade series is the bomb. Top end price, but sounds incredible.
Infinty is made by Harman International, who also makes all the Harman Kardon sound systems for high end luxury cars such as BMW and Mercedes. JBL, which is used for most professional venues for concerts and stuff is also made by Harman. Their sound technologies are unmatched and dominate the Audio Industry market because they are the best.
rsnoble-im-back
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I am currently remodeling the upstairs rec room, a rather large area, that has a large projection tv and will consider something better for up there. I don't want to go overboard on this other area because it's probably not going to get used very much when the main area is complete. I actually want to consider building some of my own stuff, including wall mount speakers and such and this site I posted has tons of info. It also has a very strange similarity to EF's webpage design. Of course since I don't visit forums/blogs very often perhaps this design is fairly standard I don't know.
canadianhitman
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Based on your price range, you're looking at a 'home theatre in a box' solution. Everything I've seen indicates that Yamaha makes decent HTIB systems that sound better than what you get from Sony for the same price.
Razorguns
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Lots of good packages out there, even at walmart. Ones with everything included. Just make sure
1) It has a good unit with lots of features if you're adding not just surround sound but dvd, radio, video inputs, etc.
2) Active powered subwoofer. Even the smallest wattage subs have enough punch, so u don't need *that* much.
3) You can listen to it first, like at circuit city, best buy. Check out the back panel, how they're connected, how you change inputs, etc. by remote control.
Take your time, but most expensive is not always the best. You don't need a 5 foot fancy wood mahogany stylish speaker system setup.
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1) It has a good unit with lots of features if you're adding not just surround sound but dvd, radio, video inputs, etc.
2) Active powered subwoofer. Even the smallest wattage subs have enough punch, so u don't need *that* much.
3) You can listen to it first, like at circuit city, best buy. Check out the back panel, how they're connected, how you change inputs, etc. by remote control.
Take your time, but most expensive is not always the best. You don't need a 5 foot fancy wood mahogany stylish speaker system setup.
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rsnoble-im-back
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Home Theater Shack : Home Theater Systems: Online Shopping for Complete Home Theater Systems: Onkyo: Onkyo HT-S990THX 7.1 THX Home Theater Entertainment System
That's one im considering. I'll still have to get a Blu-ray player for it which will put me just over a grand which would be fine.
That's one im considering. I'll still have to get a Blu-ray player for it which will put me just over a grand which would be fine.
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HarmanAudio.com - Audio & Video Equipment
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Infinty line.
There are whole packages, and separate pieces. The Infinity Cascade line is there too. But, it's pricey.
Like I said a few posts up. Harman is the industry leader. Top quality stuff and amazing sound.
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Infinty line.
There are whole packages, and separate pieces. The Infinity Cascade line is there too. But, it's pricey.
Like I said a few posts up. Harman is the industry leader. Top quality stuff and amazing sound.
That's 'cause you got tin ears.
billfred
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Grab the latest Yamaha 7:1 system.
Add whatever 7 speakers you can afford after that. You can spend way over $1,000 just on speakers so that is where you have to make the decision on where to go.
Add whatever DVD player to the yamaha from there.
DO NOT get an all in one package. They are crap.
That is my $.02.
Add whatever 7 speakers you can afford after that. You can spend way over $1,000 just on speakers so that is where you have to make the decision on where to go.
Add whatever DVD player to the yamaha from there.
DO NOT get an all in one package. They are crap.
That is my $.02.
rsnoble-im-back
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LOL, like I mentioned earlier this room is going to be a secondary entertainment area. The bigger upstairs area which is 30'x40' with a 20' vaulted ceiling and the triple level deck out back will have the good stuff. Well, good for a redneck not talking no millionairs toys. No, I don't live in a mansion. Just an old house with a couple big rooms that I decided not to make a bunch of bedrooms, etc as I don't have kids. When you have 20+ years of const. exp you can build whatever you want. The 3x deck really isn't a full 3 sizes, the bottom 2 are 30x20 with a spiral staircase and a hot tub at the bottom, the upper is window wrapped and air conditioned with a pool table, the top level is a small 8'x8' tower that I like to visit on occasion and get stoned out of my gourd lol. Pretty good view up there, not many houses around. I've been working on this stuff 10 years.
rsnoble-im-back
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I've had a Harmon stereo and speakers in the past, very nice. You guys should go look at that site I mentioned.....it is overwhelming.
rsnoble-im-back
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Means how we don't have kids we have turned this place into a big vacation like spot, we have more fun here than going anywhere most of the time.
RADAR
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Ditto.......they suck
I have the top of the line Polk Audio system approx 7 grand with the amps.
but you don't need that a technics, or kenwood package will do just fine.
So go to Circuit city they have a sound room where you can listen to the sound from the movies being played, just a push of a button will change amps or speakers there you can determine what suites your taste!
RADAR
