First home theater is offically ordered

[FP]

Pioneer PDP-5010FD 1080p 50" plasma
Onkyo TX-SR705 Reciver
av123 x-mtm's for the fronts
and a PS3

I will be adding an av123 x-cs center and some middies for surround as well as an SVS sub eventually.

I will also be adding one of the new Toshiba HD-DVD players in October.

This hobby is expensive!

 

[montypythizzle]

Can I come over to your house and join in on your circle-jerk as a sacrifice to the plasma gods?

 

[FP]

Only if you bring an appetizer!

Not a plasma fan?

 

[montypythizzle]

Originally posted by: binister
Only if you bring an appetizer!

Not a plasma fan?

Lulz will syrup count as one (1) appetizer?

Plasma fan, I am a >480i fan, no matter how I get it....

 

[tatteredpotato]

Grand Total?

 

[FP]

Originally posted by: ObscureCaucasian
Grand Total?

PDP was $3500
Receiver was $630
Front were $500
PS3 was $400

Center will be $150
Sub will be $450
Rears will be $200
HD-DVD player will be $500

My budget was $6,000. I have been planning this purchase for about a year now. I am guessing it will last me 6-8 years.

 

[vi edit]

You've been doing your homework at avforums

Excellent choices! The X series @ av123 have wonderful reviews. The 705 from Onkyo is one of the most "future proof" receivers you can buy for the money. You've got great bang for the buck going with that setup. Which sub are you looking at over with SVS?

 

[FP]

I am looking at the PB10-NSD but the HSU VTF-2 MK 3 keeps beckoning me. Still have to do some research. Recommendations are eagerly welcome.

My room is about 15'x20'x8'

I prefer realistic bass reproduction not "low rider in east LA" bass...

 

[darkswordsman17]

You might keep an eye out on Audiogon for used subs. I picked up an SVS PC 20-39+ for right about $500. I love it, but sold it to my sister as I live in an apartment and it was very much overkill for that. Its a great way to get even more bang for your buck.

Should be a great setup. Glad to see you balance things out. I see too many people who buy a big TV and then either ignore the audio altogether or spring for Bose without even checking around.

 

[EvilYoda]

Very nice way to start things out...and it'll get worse, especially with your starting point so high

Congrats, make sure to do with the usual pics once it's set up.

 

[FP]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
Very nice way to start things out...and it'll get worse, especially with your starting point so high

Congrats, make sure to do with the usual pics once it's set up.

Thanks, as I am new to the home theater market do these types of items have much resale value down the road? I know people still long for certain older receivers/speakers. I can already feel the itch to upgrade the speakers to the Rockets.

 

[EvilYoda]

Originally posted by: binister

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
Very nice way to start things out...and it'll get worse, especially with your starting point so high

Congrats, make sure to do with the usual pics once it's set up.

Thanks, as I am new to the home theater market do these types of items have much resale value down the road? I know people still long for certain older receivers/speakers. I can already feel the itch to upgrade the speakers to the Rockets.

As with anything, it's very dependent on the market's demand:

-Speakers: lower end, small company speakers, you're looking probably at 50%-75% of original value.
-Receiver: after the first year, you'll be lucky to get 50% (I have a Denon AVR-3805 which was great about 3 years ago...I'll be amazed if I get $500 for it later this year)
-Plasma: very little market for it outside of Craigslist probably. The good thing is that you went straight to the top with a 50" 1080p Pioneer set, so you shouldn't be concerned about improving that, as new components and speakers will provide much more.

As you get going, watch the used market and you'll see what prices certain things bring. The speakers that I currently have and the ones I plan on getting both retain their value pretty well (Dynaudio Contour S1.4 and Confidence C1 respectively). Buying and selling used is probably even more dangerous though, as you're constantly thinking "for only another $xxx..."

 

[RupTheKid]

Congratulations...welcome to the fold .

 

[RupTheKid]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
Very nice way to start things out...and it'll get worse, especially with your starting point so high
...Buying and selling used is probably even more dangerous though, as you're constantly thinking "for only another $xxx..."

Man, isn't that the truth .

 

[Michael]

Where did you get the receiver for $630?

Michael

 

[FP]

Originally posted by: Michael
Where did you get the receiver for $630?

Michael

ABT Electronics

 

[Indolent]

Nice speakers. I have an x-cs and 2 x-ls's. The plan is to get some mtm's eventually and move the ls's to the back.

Hopefully you don't have to wait too long. I had to wait almost 2 months for mine. I ordered in may when it said "available june" and didn't get them until mid July.

What finish did you get?

 

[FP]

Originally posted by: Indolent
Nice speakers. I have an x-cs and 2 x-ls's. The plan is to get some mtm's eventually and move the ls's to the back.

Hopefully you don't have to wait too long. I had to wait almost 2 months for mine. I ordered in may when it said "available june" and didn't get them until mid July.

What finish did you get?

The piano black, same as the ones in these pictures.

Audioholics just reviewed these speakers and the had mostly good things to say but also mentioned the speakers are bass heavy. That is too bad. There is even a comment from av123 owner Mark saying they are revamping the x-mtms later this year with a new tweeter to even out the sound.