looking to purchase surround system need input

crazydelicious · 09-06-2008, 09:04 AM

Anybody have a good review site where I can read up on the systems out there? I'm not looking to spend a lot of money so I've been looking at those home theater in a box sets

Any input would be great.

Just recently purchased the Sony Bravia KDL-40V4100, so I'm looking to build from that.

BigD2k5 · 09-06-2008, 10:48 AM

if you're not looking to spend a lot of money (like me), you may look into the all-in-one HTIB systems. some of the Sony systems can be linked up with your Bravia to sync for auto on/off, fewer cables and can usually get you down to 1 remote. sound will be decent and usually smaller. if you're going for quality, you'd have to get individual components and speakers.

gatti-man · 09-06-2008, 11:24 AM

I would suggest avsforum.com. Also if your budget is limited a good center channel and left/right set would be far superior to HT in a box junk.

xxlbeerZ · 09-08-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gatti-man

I would suggest avsforum.com. Also if your budget is limited a good center channel and left/right set would be far superior to HT in a box junk.

Yes, avsforum is the best place to do research.

What's your exact budget? IMO you need at least $1500 for the receiver/speakers/sub. Better to save up some pennies than waste money and time buying garbage.

m0nkie · 09-08-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by xxlbeerZ

Yes, avsforum is the best place to do research.

What's your exact budget? IMO you need at least $1500 for the receiver/speakers/sub. Better to save up some pennies than waste money and time buying garbage.

my budget was 500$... then after talking with this forum and reading up AVS, I ended up with more than 2500$

But it'll be damn worth it!

gatti-man · 09-08-2008, 11:29 PM

A good HD audio set up feels better than HDTV. Honestly audio is a much better investment than a TV since good speakers can last up to 25 years vs 2-4 years for a TV. My paradigms make everything better. Football, movies, video games, SACD's, everything.

BlueBoxer · 09-09-2008, 01:23 PM

My first system was a simple Yamaha and Klipsch system that ran a total of about $2500, my next system was an all out Denon and Boston Acoustics with powered towers and top end center channel. I think that ran about $5500 with a huge discount. I went to an all-in-one setup for my bedroom that was around $700. My advice is that the mid-level component is the way to go, you will not have twice the sound or detail for double the money.

crazydelicious · 09-09-2008, 04:25 PM

Thanks for all the input. Looks like I've got some reading to do. I planned on spending around $700 but after the input here and reading I can see I should clearly save some more and get quality stuff.

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crazydelicious Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 318 iTrader: (3)	looking to purchase surround system need input Anybody have a good review site where I can read up on the systems out there? I'm not looking to spend a lot of money so I've been looking at those home theater in a box sets Any input would be great. Just recently purchased the Sony Bravia KDL-40V4100, so I'm looking to build from that. Last edited by crazydelicious; 09-06-2008 at 09:09 AM.

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BigD2k5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 397 iTrader: (1)	if you're not looking to spend a lot of money (like me), you may look into the all-in-one HTIB systems. some of the Sony systems can be linked up with your Bravia to sync for auto on/off, fewer cables and can usually get you down to 1 remote. sound will be decent and usually smaller. if you're going for quality, you'd have to get individual components and speakers. __________________ '05 Silver Coupe 6MT, twin turbonators/whistlers, 600hp+ in stickers, chrome hubcap spinners, neons, APC intake, ridiculously loud exhaust, tire flys, NOS seat covers/floormats, HUUUUGE wing, primered replica body kit, altezzas, type-R emblems, windshield washer light-up thingies.

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BlueBoxer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,293 iTrader: (12)	My first system was a simple Yamaha and Klipsch system that ran a total of about $2500, my next system was an all out Denon and Boston Acoustics with powered towers and top end center channel. I think that ran about $5500 with a huge discount. I went to an all-in-one setup for my bedroom that was around $700. My advice is that the mid-level component is the way to go, you will not have twice the sound or detail for double the money. __________________ Volk Challenge DD- Turbo XS- Alpine- Polk SR- JL Audio- DLS - JWT "No Officer, I did see you, that IS why I was driving fast

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gatti-man C6 DefenseForce Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: austin tx Posts: 7,149 iTrader: (2)	I would suggest avsforum.com. Also if your budget is limited a good center channel and left/right set would be far superior to HT in a box junk.

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gatti-man C6 DefenseForce Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: austin tx Posts: 7,149 iTrader: (2)	A good HD audio set up feels better than HDTV. Honestly audio is a much better investment than a TV since good speakers can last up to 25 years vs 2-4 years for a TV. My paradigms make everything better. Football, movies, video games, SACD's, everything.

09-09-2008, 04:25 PM	#8
crazydelicious Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 318 iTrader: (3)	Thanks for all the input. Looks like I've got some reading to do. I planned on spending around $700 but after the input here and reading I can see I should clearly save some more and get quality stuff.