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need help in the home theater area i want to start from scratch and only want to do it once not learn from mistakes but also do not want to spend a zillion dollars any help on this thanks
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You can definitely build a great system for $5000.00. For Wow factor, there are much cheaper subs than M&K. Try HSU research (VTF-2). This sub is low, with significant output. It's also great for music. Many are really hyped about SVS subs (require external amp). Shear output from these things is amazing on paper. Neither the HSU, nor the SVS will set you back more than $600.00.As for T.V.'s, I'd recommend Toshiba at the entry level (although Mitsubishi is fine as well). You can get a 40H80 rear projection, 16:9. Keep the room dark and buy a progressive scan DVD (or external line doubler) and you will be impressed.
Most of all, have fun shopping.
Here is some more suggestions from a previous post below:
Rotel RSP 976 -$650.00 (used)
5 Marantz blocks (MA 500 - 100 watts per) = $750.00 ($150.00 each used
PSB Image 5Ts (I'd recommend paradigm, but wanted to be different, besides PSB are more mellow and much "beefier" for HT - these suckers can be LOUD). - $600.00 (new) Also check out Diva Swans (they have center and surrounds coming out soon)
PSB 9C $400.00 (new)
PSB 3LR's $380 (new)
There. I just put together a system that will SLAM for under $3000.00.
Here's a list of items to think about.Must have a good TV (on average a TV will last 10 years and with HDTV already here it must be a consideration). Look at the Mitsubishi front projection WT-46809. It's HD upgradeable when your ready to watch HD programmin and has component inputs (all you'll need is the HD tuner). On the net I found the cheapest price at $2600.
Then there is Samsungs (I think LCD) progressive scan 40" TV that was $2050. Progressive scan is good because of picture quality enhancements, however, it's not really an HDTV but will output a beautiful picture nonethelss (has component inputs).
I recently bought a quality DVD player (5 disc carosel) for $390. It was a Pioneer Elite DV-C36. Kicks butt and it's progressive scan with component outputs (will play Dolby Digital and DTS).
Receiver: Yamaha RX-V795 (on the net around $520) or the RX-V620 (about $400 on the net). Also look at Harmon Kardon's AVR 510 (about $500-$600) and AVR 210 (about $400). I would lean towards the more expensive units personally because they are better. As for brand, I'll let you make that decision. Some here may offer their opinoin.
Subs: One of my favorites M&K MX-150 (around $1,100 on net), a huge WOW factor!! However, for price considerations, I was impressed with Definitive's PFTL+ which is about $700 (may find cheaper).
Speakers are tough to recomemd because each person has a differnt taste. I recommend you goto a special HIFI store and liten to them with YOUR music or dvds. Klipsch, Definitive, M&K, Atlantic Technology, Paradigm (recomend a few).
You'll also need 1 or 2 component cables for the video (pending how you wire your system and which receiver you go with), 1 digital cable, and one sub cable (Monster M-351), and some speaker wire (make the fronts equaly length, and the backs equal to each other).
As for your rooms, go with "13x17 or 13x24" The 15x15 is accoutically a bad room.
Play with your numbers and have fun shopping. There's a lot of information on the net and I know there are plenty of people here that will give their opinions.
To further enhance the system. Try to treat the room some accoustically if possible.
One thing to remember when dealing with subs. If you plan to build a false wall for your components and build the sub within the wall, which I did, you'll want to go with a direct firing sub, not a floor firing sub. If the sub will be out in the room somewhere, then it really doesn't matter *although a floor firing sub does interact with a wooden floor nicely vs a sub placed on a slab foundation.
i would like to keep the project around 5,000 with tv
How big is your room?
have 3 to choose from all with 10 foot celings 15x15 13x17 13x24 the last room is upstairs with an angle celing following roof line i am in the construction buisness and any renovations needed i can do and that is not part of the buget and the 5,000 is flexable can spend more but want bang for the buck
Start with a budget. How much is not to much?
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