Audiophiles, let me know what you think of my new home theater system I'm looking at purchasing.

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JackBurton

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Ok guys, I'm no audiophile but I'm going to put together my home theater set up and I want it to be REALLY nice. I'm not looking to create a $100K set up, but I'm not looking to build a cheap one either. Here's what I've picked out, let me know what you think:

Receiver - Onkyo TX-NR1000 (This one is going to hurt, but I LOVE this thing. Plenty of expansion)
Floor speakers - Boston Acoustics V2 (x 2)
Center channel - Boston Acoustics VRC
Surround speakers - Boston Acoustics VRX
Subwoofer - Boston Acoustics PV900

For power protection I was also goign to add a Monster PowerSource HTPS 7000. I want a good power protection unit, but let me know what you think of this one. I can get it for about $850.

Anyway, this should run me about $6300 for just the audio portion of it. What do you think of it so far? I still need and HDTV, but I'm thinking about going for a projector. Panasonic looks like they make a good one.

Anyway, what do you think? Any suggestions?
 
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I feel pretty confident without even looking up the unit to say screw Monster anything. I'm sure you could find a similar or better unit for a better price.

For subs have you looked at SVS?
 
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JackBurton

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Originally posted by: Delleet
I feel pretty confident without even looking up the unit to say screw Monster anything. I'm sure you could find a similar or better unit for a better price.
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I'm up for suggestions.
For subs have you looked at SVS?
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No. But I'll check 'em out.
 
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JackBurton

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Man, I was looking around at Panasonic's projectors and found this HOLY FVCK projector! :Q Jesus Christ! I would LOVE to have that thing, but DAMN!
 
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Originally posted by: JackBurton
Man, I was looking around at Panasonic's projectors and found this HOLY FVCK projector! :Q Jesus Christ! I would LOVE to have that thing, but DAMN!
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? Engineered for the most exacting HD CinemaTM applications

? Brilliant picture quality up to 12,000 ANSI lumens

? Cinema-quality contrast ratio up to 1000:1 via BlackOpticTM processing

? Three 1.1" Digital Micromirror DeviceTM panels

? Low-power 1800 watt Xenon lamp (1500-hour life expectancy) with a double reflector optical system

? 1280 x 1024 SXGA resolution with full 10 bit digital signal processing

? Unique resizing engine uses Panasonic's Emmy Award-winning Universal Format Converter technology to automatically convert image formats to the projector's native SXGA for maximum format display resolution

? Built-in edge blending allows two to 100 (max. 10 x 10) PT-D9610U's to be set side-by-side or stacked up to 10 x 10

? Network-ready with for 10Base-T and 100Base-T interfaces (standard). All functions can be monitored and fully controlled over the Internet or LAN from a PC via a standard web browser

? Patented Active Noise Canceling technology ensures quiet installations (less than 43dB)

? Displays 1080/24p-25p, 1080i, 720p,480i, 480p, 576i images and automatically synchronizes and display 16:9 (composite/component)

? Supports NTSC, M-NTSC, PAL, SECAM, S-Video and HD (1080i, 720p)

? Projects from 100" to 600" in 4:3 and from 100" to 550" in 16:9

? Standard wireless/wired remote with a one-touch auto-setup button (setup parameters can be stored in memory)

? VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA and WS-compatible

? Contrast ratio switchable between 1000:1, 800:1 and 550:1 as required
 
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bluewall21

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Originally posted by: JackBurton
Man, I was looking around at Panasonic's projectors and found this HOLY FVCK projector! :Q Jesus Christ! I would LOVE to have that thing, but DAMN!
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Just a tad on the high side, price wise, though.
 
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GTaudiophile

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Originally posted by: JackBurton
Ok guys, I'm no audiophile but I'm going to put together my home theater set up and I want it to be REALLY nice. I'm not looking to create a $100K set up, but I'm not looking to build a cheap one either. Here's what I've picked out, let me know what you think:

Receiver - Onkyo TX-NR1000 (This one is going to hurt, but I LOVE this thing. Plenty of expansion)
Floor speakers - Boston Acoustics V2 (x 2)
Center channel - Boston Acoustics VRC
Surround speakers - Boston Acoustics VRX
Subwoofer - Boston Acoustics PV900

For power protection I was also goign to add a Monster PowerSource HTPS 7000. I want a good power protection unit, but let me know what you think of this one. I can get it for about $850.

Anyway, this should run me about $6300 for just the audio portion of it. What do you think of it so far? I still need and HDTV, but I'm thinking about going for a projector. Panasonic looks like they make a good one.

Anyway, what do you think? Any suggestions?
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While I am a fan of Boston products, I find their subs to be a little weak.
 
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MichaelD

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Originally posted by: Delleet
I feel pretty confident without even looking up the unit to say screw Monster anything. I'm sure you could find a similar or better unit for a better price.

For subs have you looked at SVS?
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Man, he beat me to it.

I can confidently say that for the money (and it ain't cheap) you cannot beat an SVS sub, no matter which one you buy. What's your budget for the sub? I have a PB2-Plus It is just plain scary. You'll read reviews talking about it knocking things off shelves, etc. It's a fact. This thing will put out bass you can't HEAR, but your clothing will move. :D

Also, Monster is highly overrated and overpriced. Not saying it's the best, but I have a Max 5100 and it's fantastic. IIRC, I found it online from an authorized dealer (very important!) for $230. Worth every penny.

 
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spidey07

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I'd seriously recommend looking into a pre-amp/amp scenario at that price.

You'll thank yourself later. It gives you so much flexibility, great sound and more power.

But that brings the point - why spend so much on a receiver? Most of you money should be in the speakers. So ideally set a budget and then pick the speakers/sub. From there finding a pre/pro or receiver should be easy.

IMHO, you really need to bump up the quilty of the speakers.
 
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JackBurton

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Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Originally posted by: JackBurton
Ok guys, I'm no audiophile but I'm going to put together my home theater set up and I want it to be REALLY nice. I'm not looking to create a $100K set up, but I'm not looking to build a cheap one either. Here's what I've picked out, let me know what you think:

Receiver - Onkyo TX-NR1000 (This one is going to hurt, but I LOVE this thing. Plenty of expansion)
Floor speakers - Boston Acoustics V2 (x 2)
Center channel - Boston Acoustics VRC
Surround speakers - Boston Acoustics VRX
Subwoofer - Boston Acoustics PV900

For power protection I was also goign to add a Monster PowerSource HTPS 7000. I want a good power protection unit, but let me know what you think of this one. I can get it for about $850.

Anyway, this should run me about $6300 for just the audio portion of it. What do you think of it so far? I still need and HDTV, but I'm thinking about going for a projector. Panasonic looks like they make a good one.

Anyway, what do you think? Any suggestions?
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While I am a fan of Boston products, I find their subs to be a little weak.
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Ok, great, that's the kinda stuff I want to hear. MichaelD and Delleet suggested SVS for the sub. I'll check those out.
 
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blahblah99

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For the ultimate in sound, go with standalone components. It allows you to upgrade each section individually later.
 
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JackBurton

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Originally posted by: Stealth1024
dream speaker system I will never be able to afford, lol: http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/paradigm_signature_s8_c5_adp_servo.htm

With this amp: http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/anthem_statement_p5.htm

And this processor: http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/anthem_statement_d1.htm

Sorry I'm not up on projectors.
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Those are great suggestions man, but you are TOTALLY blowing my budget. ;) I'm looking to keep it under $10,000 and that is pushing it. I still need to get my TV and I need to build out my HTPC. :( But I'd at least like to keep the audio protion of it under the $10,000 mark.
 
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spidey07

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Originally posted by: JackBurton
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Originally posted by: JackBurton
Ok guys, I'm no audiophile but I'm going to put together my home theater set up and I want it to be REALLY nice. I'm not looking to create a $100K set up, but I'm not looking to build a cheap one either. Here's what I've picked out, let me know what you think:

Receiver - Onkyo TX-NR1000 (This one is going to hurt, but I LOVE this thing. Plenty of expansion)
Floor speakers - Boston Acoustics V2 (x 2)
Center channel - Boston Acoustics VRC
Surround speakers - Boston Acoustics VRX
Subwoofer - Boston Acoustics PV900

For power protection I was also goign to add a Monster PowerSource HTPS 7000. I want a good power protection unit, but let me know what you think of this one. I can get it for about $850.

Anyway, this should run me about $6300 for just the audio portion of it. What do you think of it so far? I still need and HDTV, but I'm thinking about going for a projector. Panasonic looks like they make a good one.

Anyway, what do you think? Any suggestions?
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While I am a fan of Boston products, I find their subs to be a little weak.
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Ok, great, that's the kinda stuff I want to hear. MichaelD and Delleet suggested SVS for the sub. I'll check those out.
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I'll third SVS. I have one and can honestly say it has the most bang for the buck out there.

So 1000 bucks for your sub, 2500 for LRC and 1000 for surrounds would be a good budget. At that point a 2000 receiver is fine but I'd want to go the pre/pro route.

Three equally good bookshelves for LRC would be ideal. I've always liked boston, but there are tons others. You could even get into the B&W nautilus line at that price and I would compare them to the reference series offered by Boston. Polk LSi series is a lot of bang for the buck as well.
 
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JackBurton

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Originally posted by: spidey07
I'd seriously recommend looking into a pre-amp/amp scenario at that price.

You'll thank yourself later. It gives you so much flexibility, great sound and more power.

But that brings the point - why spend so much on a receiver? Most of you money should be in the speakers. So ideally set a budget and then pick the speakers/sub. From there finding a pre/pro or receiver should be easy.

IMHO, you really need to bump up the quilty of the speakers.
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The MAIN thing I look for in a receiver is expansion. I have an ASS load off video sources I want to plug into that thing and I HATE running out of jacks. And when the hell are receivers going to use DVI? I'd like my HTPC to connect to the receiver via DVI. Is there no such receiver that can do that?
 
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spidey07

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Originally posted by: JackBurton
At that point a 2000 receiver is fine but I'd want to go the pre/pro route.
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What do you mean by that? Any suggestions?
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When looking at a flagship receiver or a receiver over 3K, separate compents come into the picture. Meaning you have a pre-amp/processor that takes all the audio and video sources and sends the audio to a separate amplifier.

That point at which you move to separates depend on what you want. Do you want features or really good sound? If features are more important a flagship receiver my be a good route because you could always add am amp later.

So 2000 or more for a good pre-amp/processor and 1000-2000 for an amp (audiogon.com or used is a really good route for the amp)

check out avsforums.com if you want more than you'd ever like to know.
 
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JackBurton

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Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: JackBurton
At that point a 2000 receiver is fine but I'd want to go the pre/pro route.
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What do you mean by that? Any suggestions?
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When looking at a flagship receiver or a receiver over 3K, separate compents come into the picture. Meaning you have a pre-amp/processor that takes all the audio and video sources and sends the audio to a separate amplifier.

That point at which you move to separates depend on what you want. Do you want features or really good sound? If features are more important a flagship receiver my be a good route because you could always add am amp later.

So 2000 or more for a good pre-amp/processor and 1000-2000 for an amp (audiogon.com or used is a really good route for the amp)

check out avsforums.com if you want more than you'd ever like to know.
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I want features AND really good sound. :) Thanks for the suggestions spidey07. I'll check out avsforums.com. :)
 
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My advice is to forget components at this point. Not because they aren't good, but you are spending money in the wrong place. You have decent speakers, but the receiver you are considering is already mismatched. Put your money in speakers. I would be willing to bet that with a good set of Paradigms my HK 630 would own ten thousand dollars worth of separates with your speakers. Again, you don't have bad speakers, but they are more suited to 300 dollar class receivers.
 
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JackBurton

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Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
My advice is to forget components at this point. Not because they aren't good, but you are spending money in the wrong place. You have decent speakers, but the receiver you are considering is already mismatched. Put your money in speakers. I would be willing to bet that with a good set of Paradigms my HK 630 would own ten thousand dollars worth of separates with your speakers. Again, you don't have bad speakers, but they are more suited to 300 dollar class receivers.
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What do you think of Paradigm Monitor 9 speakers with a Harmon/Kardon DPR 2005 receiver?
 
Hayabusa Rider

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Originally posted by: JackBurton
Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
My advice is to forget components at this point. Not because they aren't good, but you are spending money in the wrong place. You have decent speakers, but the receiver you are considering is already mismatched. Put your money in speakers. I would be willing to bet that with a good set of Paradigms my HK 630 would own ten thousand dollars worth of separates with your speakers. Again, you don't have bad speakers, but they are more suited to 300 dollar class receivers.
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What do you think of Paradigm Monitor 9 speakers with a Harmon/Kardon DPR 2005 receiver?
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I like the Paradigms, and also like SVS subs. I am iffy on digital receivers.

I found this avr7300

Check it out now. It is on sale for 1341 and change. A VERY good price for an outstanding receiver. BTW I think the price is good for just 60 minutes :D

Pressure!

BTW, HK's have power far beyond mere wattage, because they can provide high current on demand. CHeck out the weight in the specs

Highly recommended.

 
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