Video Asylum

Posted by Ironwoods (A) on February 18, 2005 at 04:14:10

In Reply to: Home Theater Speakers posted by DuffyCoug on February 17, 2005 at 14:40:50:

Hi, it's VERY hard to be VERY specific, if you know VERY little about the VERY basics. However, your room size is probably the most important consideration, with amplifier and speaker power requirements.
It's usually better to have more power available, than the speakers are rated for, *within reason*(100w speakers-150w amp, 75-100, etc.)
Matched speakers, from the same manufacturer and product line is usually a good choice. A sub is needed for solid bass, although some get by without, if larger drivers(12") are employed in the main front speakers.
I'd recommend auditioning various offerings in different price brackets to get a feel for what you like and can afford. If your able to do this at home, it is a definate plus, but *I'd* feel somewhat of an obligation to stay with that same provider.
Google- "home theater(theatre?) basics". This should help to get you somewhat in the know and up to speed.