Suggestions for a starter home theatre

[Fozzie_DeBear]

Well, IMO, the most important part of the system is the speakers, so if you can do it try to find the greatest 'dynamic range' you can.

The idea is that the wider the range the better. On the base side the lower the number the better (more low frequency bass) and on the other end the higher the frequency the better...so a system that goes from 10hz-10,000 hz isn't as good as one that is 5hz-20,000hz. A really crude basic rule of thumb but one that has served me well, you may need to dig a little for the info, but it is really worth it.

Also, see if the store has any old stock from last year to unload

And check any system by googling the system name+review and see how peeps like it.
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[Shawnski]

Well, due to my impending move, some items have to go.

I HAD three subs in my system, one Carver, and two Yamaha's. One of the Yamaha's went to my Dad, but I have one left that I won't be using now.

http://www.yamaha.com/cgi-win/webcgi...00010YST-SW300

$75 takes it. PM me if you are interested.

[mbrown]

I really like Denon Products myself. You want to make sure you have the 'componet' inputs on any receiver you get. HDMI even better. I just got a 52" widescreen Toshiba DLP for $1895. Was selling for $3200 before Christmas. Lovely TV. Just saving up for the Receiver now. I'd actually spend alot on the receiver and get cheap speakers at first, then you can save up for the good speakers later. If you cheap out too much on the receiver, it's going to be out of date for your new Big Screen.

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by mbrown

I really like Denon Products myself. You want to make sure you have the 'componet' inputs on any receiver you get. HDMI even better. I just got a 52" widescreen Toshiba DLP for $1895. Was selling for $3200 before Christmas. Lovely TV. Just saving up for the Receiver now. I'd actually spend alot on the receiver and get cheap speakers at first, then you can save up for the good speakers later. If you cheap out too much on the receiver, it's going to be out of date for your new Big Screen.

Maybe a stupid question but why do you need component or HDMI imputs on a stereo receiver? Isn't it easier to hook up your sat. or cable directly to your TV and run a toslink to your stereo?

[mbrown]

Well if you want them all to work in Sync you have to have them hooked up properly. Also, bypassing the TV altogether for audio will improve your sound.

[BlackArcher101]

The main reason component or HDMI inputs exist on receivers is that you may have more devices that use them then your tv hookups will allow.

If you hookup all video and sound to your receiver, then you only need one of each cable going from the receiver to your tv. This let's you leave the TV on video, and use the receiver to switch between what you want to watch/listen. For instance, if you have video going to tv and audio going to receiver, you would have to switch the tv channel/input to what you want, then also switch the receiver to the audio you want. With more devices, it get's confusing. The receiver will do the switching for you with one easy press of a button.

Adding a all in one remote gets even better. It will control the receiver switching, and the device you want to listen to you. Thus making 8 possible remotes into 1.

[Saint Troy]

Onkyo is good bang for the buck and they are relatively "neutral" sounding which is good when in comes time to buy good speakers, B+W's are heavenly, but a little more $$$$, come to think of it I have an Onkyo from a couple years back I've never sold off, pm me if interested, Onkyo 595 model, good HT and music, Good Luck

[mbrown]

Speaking of speakers.. Hvae you guys ever heard totem speakers? unbelieveable. Not really for home theatre I don't think, but they may have packages too.. Have a listen at that home theatre shop on 4th street.