The VR-6050 is a good receiver to start. You might want to check for some Yamaha receivers also, of the sub $300 range, I think they will give you the most bang for your bucks. Also, Yamaha has some HTIB (HT in box) that will give you a complete HT set up, with Receiver, DVD, and speakers + sub. Price won't be much more than what you would pay for a receiver by itself, and it would sound better than the $20 KLH.Originally posted by: glenn1
Okay, care to give some recommendations for something in the sub $300 range then, or something to be on the lookout for on Ebay in case i get lucky? I don't want this to turn into a huge investment, rather just something for occassional viewing. I'm planning to hook it up to some $20 KLH speakers so that gives you an idea of how much of an audiophile i am
If you want a RPTV in your price range that would have every thing, check out the RCA Scenium series (Yes, RCA). Some people might disagree with me on this, but RCA Scenium has come a long way. Not only they're better looking, but RCA has put some thoughts into these sets. Feature wise, they give you DVI, Firewire, and even an Ethernet port, besides the usual analog inputs/outputs. The Scenium was rated by Hometheater magazine to be the BEST RPTV out of the box, and with some minor adjustment, could be the most bang for the bucks. I especially love how intuitive the menu and displays are on the set. Viewing angle is not that great, comparable to other sets, but I don't really care much for viewing angles, if I want to watch a TV from the sides, I'll turn it.
Some other 42-48" RPTV you'd want to check out: Mitshubisi, Sony, JVC.
Rallispec
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i need to hear some thoughts from people who have recently put money into a home theater system.
I've been giving this a lot of thought over the past day or two... and i'm not really sure what to do.
I'm in the first stages of upgrading my system, new reciever and new speakers.
at first i was going to spend about 500 dollars for an HK avr-325, and about 400 on a set of axiom Mi22's....
but the more i think about it, i'm starting to thik that i'll regret it if i dont go for the best i can get at the moment-- which would be upgrading to the AVR-525, and the Axiom Mi60's, about 1200 dollars total.
will i regret it if i dont spend the extra 300 dollars?.. or is the smaller system close enough to being as good that i should be okay with it.
I've been giving this a lot of thought over the past day or two... and i'm not really sure what to do.
I'm in the first stages of upgrading my system, new reciever and new speakers.
at first i was going to spend about 500 dollars for an HK avr-325, and about 400 on a set of axiom Mi22's....
but the more i think about it, i'm starting to thik that i'll regret it if i dont go for the best i can get at the moment-- which would be upgrading to the AVR-525, and the Axiom Mi60's, about 1200 dollars total.
will i regret it if i dont spend the extra 300 dollars?.. or is the smaller system close enough to being as good that i should be okay with it.
You have to decide what you want, because there are no ends to upgrading. Usually, just decide what your system needs, and go and get what you "need", because there are always other shiets that you "want". What will that extra 300 bucks buy you? Is it worth it? Or you can just save the 300 bucks for now, and buy something else that's needed (center speaker?). As I've stated before, for the money, you can also look at some Yamaha, Denon receivers. Or you might want to buy those Axioms and a center Axiom speaker also (so you'll have a good and balance front sound stage).
Hmmm... Denon AVR-1803 and above, Yamaha RXV-530 and above. Also might want to check out some Sony ES receivers also, they're good for the money. If you already have a good center, you might want to upgrade your fronts to match the center, the most important aspec of a good HT is the front, that and the sub.
I took this as a full time job. Not just when I'm bored... all questions will be answered.Originally posted by: conjur
By bumping a repost thread?
Originally posted by: cr4zymofo
I took this as a full time job. Not just when I'm bored... all questions will be answered.Originally posted by: conjur
By bumping a repost thread?
Should start your own website...compete against The Spot and AVS Forum
No... I was gonna have this one guy on ATOT work with me on a site that competes against eBayOriginally posted by: conjur
Should start your own website...compete against The Spot and AVS ForumOriginally posted by: cr4zymofoI took this as a full time job. Not just when I'm bored... all questions will be answered.Originally posted by: conjurBy bumping a repost thread?
, don't know where he is...
Rallispec
Lifer
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okay.. daily home theater question.
surround speakers--- are they always smaller for a reason? (as in-- only higher frequencies get sent out to them anyways--)... or will placing larger speakers in the rear make a system sound even better.
oh-- and what is the best gauge wire to use for wiring... (cost: Performance)
one more thing--
regarding multiple subwoofers in one room-- is this actually bad. I've heard many times that low frequencies cancel eachother out much eaiser than other frequencies. I may end up getting a new sub (most likely an svs 25-31)-- in which case, i'd probably take my current sub ( a small little 150 watt dealie) and put it under a chair or couch to try and get that seat shaking effect. Should this cuase any negative effect?
surround speakers--- are they always smaller for a reason? (as in-- only higher frequencies get sent out to them anyways--)... or will placing larger speakers in the rear make a system sound even better.
oh-- and what is the best gauge wire to use for wiring... (cost: Performance)
one more thing--
regarding multiple subwoofers in one room-- is this actually bad. I've heard many times that low frequencies cancel eachother out much eaiser than other frequencies. I may end up getting a new sub (most likely an svs 25-31)-- in which case, i'd probably take my current sub ( a small little 150 watt dealie) and put it under a chair or couch to try and get that seat shaking effect. Should this cuase any negative effect?
EvilYoda
Lifer
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Surround speakers generally don't get as much "information" since they very often are only getting a signal pulled out via a matrix algorithm. But this doesn't mean that they are necessarily smaller...my matching Studio surrounds will have the same size drive and tweeter as my 40s. But (again), you are slightly correct in assuming that surround sounds are generally for the finishing touches, which will be more generally of a higher frequency. As for the wiring, I don't know if we should go there, but typically the HD/Lowes 12 guage wiring is great (it's what I run). As for the subs, it is very possible that you will have some dead zones/nodes, which would be bad if your listening/seating area was in that area. If you really want that seat shaking effect, I'd look at Aura bass shakers or something of that design (transducers), which will attach directly to your seats.
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