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I am wanting to put together a good sounding home theater system. I am new to the audio/video scene. I'm looking at puchasing a reciever, dvd, and the front/rear/center and sub speakers. What would be the best investment of my money(which I want to stay around $2,000-2,500. Advice would be appreciated. Also, any good books you would recomend on learning more about quality sound systems?
Hi Barry :I suppose you could start with a receiver as your central processor and amplification gear( separates cost much more , although provide better sound ). There are many options available from decent brands . Look for a DD Receiver with improvement capabilities ( pre out for all channels ; switching capability ; S-video ; digital inputs ; binding post etc.)
(1) Denon AVR-3300 ............... $999.00
(2) Yamaha 795a .................. 700.00
(3) Onkyo TX-DS575 ............... 499.00
(4) Denon AVR-1800 ............... 499.00Choosing a receiver with a digital input ( coaxial , toslink or both )
with internal processing let you choose a DVD least expensive ( it doesn't need an internal digital processor ).(1) Pionner DV-525 .............. $ 249.00 ( has external 24/96 digital out for connection with an external DAC )
(2) Toshiba SD-2109 ............. 249.00 ( better images than sonics )
(3) Panasonic 120 ............... 279.00 ( balanced images and sonics)DO NOT forget GOOD cables . They don't need to be expensive , just reliable . Nordost , Kimber Cable , XLO , MIT and others . Check if your TV set has an S-video in . S-cable provide better images than composite ones . Verify your receiver as well for switching compatibility.
Match your speakers . They don't need to be expensive neither but they need to has similar timbral characteristics . The size of your room and the sensitivity of the speakers have to be considered here . Ask your dealer and provide your listening room measurements and your taste on video and music.
Good speakers combination can be found from Companies like :
(1) Sound Dynamics , (2) B&W , (3) Energy , (4) Paradign , (5) Mirage
(6) Definitive Technology and others. Their cost vary depending of the models an options ( full range , subwoofer , satelites/subwoofer comb , etc )A GOOD DEALER , the one who take the time to set you a visit with an specific set-up and time to spare with your questions , will help you . $2,000-2,500 is not a huge amount of money but it can bring you to a cruise at the Carribean or give you many pleasent hours in front of your system with your family , SO TAKE your time . Good luck .
Thanks for the input! I will check them out.
hi Hammer,
you might want to consider subscribing to a Home Theater mag.
I get two. The best, IMHO, are:
1) Stereophile's Guide to Home Theater (current issue is annual reccomended components)
2) Widescreen Review (for example, they recently did a 4 part review of subwoofers which was very, very good; the 4 magazines are available as a package deal, by calling the mag direct)
3) Curtco's Home Theater Magazine- this one just barely gets the nod, but it's cheap, and occasionally does good work, they went through a rough period, but i *think* they have finally gotten their act together.
If you have a good dealer in your area, that can be very helpful as he will have choosen gear that works well together, and can be a good source for the info that never makes the magazines (like, why has the sound stopped?) You have the right idea to take some time, and do the job right.
This home theater hobby is complicated, expensive, and easy to screw up.
Barry,
Check out Yamaha. They have a quality reciever in every price range. Get a Pioneer,Toshibia or Panasonic DVD. You'll have Between $1,000 and $1,500 left for speakers. Speakers are a matter of taste. What ever brand you choose,make sure to demo them at home in your set up. This will save you unnecessary disappointment and regret.
Robert Harley wrote a good book on the subject. Can't remember the name but should be able to find at Barnes and Noble or Amazon if you search the author.
-Hammer
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Thanks again....I just got a 32" toshiba with the component colorstream and the picture is awsome! Now all I need is to get the audio together and I will prolly never leave my den! thanks again....later
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