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Sloan78 · 12-23-2008, 02:54 AM

Hello again everyone, I've been going on for years now with my current HDTV (Sony WEGA 36" 1080i CRT Widescreen) that I bought at BB in 2004. My question to you guys is, should I go ahead and start putting into place a surround sound system or go ahead and get a new HDTV? I plan on moving out of my apartment in May, and really do not feel like lugging this 300 lb beast to my next one. What do you guys recommend? I really feel like I need to enjoy some surround sound goodness, but I don't want to lug a bunch of stuff and reconnecting it all back up. Help please!!!!!!

JasonR · 12-23-2008, 03:18 AM

Myself, I would rather have good surround sound than the best picture possible. You could use both, so it is really up to you on what is most important....

Aerodude73 · 12-23-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sloan78

Hello again everyone, I've been going on for years now with my current HDTV (Sony WEGA 36" 1080i CRT Widescreen) that I bought at BB in 2004. My question to you guys is, should I go ahead and start putting into place a surround sound system or go ahead and get a new HDTV? I plan on moving out of my apartment in May, and really do not feel like lugging this 300 lb beast to my next one. What do you guys recommend? I really feel like I need to enjoy some surround sound goodness, but I don't want to lug a bunch of stuff and reconnecting it all back up. Help please!!!!!!

A good or Great surround system would be very nice, but as You wrote, do you really want to lug that 300 lb beast ANYWHERE?!

. Hell No if you ask me. I sold my 35" Sony Beast a year or so ago and it was just under 300 lbs. The guy I knew, so I told him to bring a friend. I had just picked up my 50" Samsung DLP so my bro' and I "slid" the Sony into the kitchen under a towel. Since you're moving in just 5 months, I'd get the New HDTV and save more $$$ for the Surround system. Then you can hook it up in the new joint, and won't have to "re-connect" anything. Plus, moving your new TV will be much easier than the 300lb one. You'll be doing it hopefully just once. Enjoy & Good Luck!

Canada · 12-23-2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sloan78

Hello again everyone, I've been going on for years now with my current HDTV (Sony WEGA 36" 1080i CRT Widescreen) that I bought at BB in 2004. My question to you guys is, should I go ahead and start putting into place a surround sound system or go ahead and get a new HDTV? I plan on moving out of my apartment in May, and really do not feel like lugging this 300 lb beast to my next one. What do you guys recommend? I really feel like I need to enjoy some surround sound goodness, but I don't want to lug a bunch of stuff and reconnecting it all back up. Help please!!!!!!

Have you currently got surround sound?

I feel you need to have surround sound to get the full HD experience.

step 1: establish a home theater budget

step 2: I would do some research on speakers and recievers on the net or in magazines and then after your moved in buy.
http://www.hometheatermag.com/

Uniquely · 12-23-2008, 03:53 AM

If it were me...... and the tv still worked fine.... I'd go with the surround sound first. Nothing helps to really draw you into a movie more than surround sound.

Johnny Vinyl · 12-23-2008, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by robinandtami

If it were me...... and the tv still worked fine.... I'd go with the surround sound first. Nothing helps to really draw you into a movie more than surround sound.

I agree here 100%. First off, you ain't gonna get any decent money for that behemoth anyway, so you may as well get the most out of it for now.

Also, if you do the surround now, you'll get a full HT experience and by the time you're ready for a new HDTV...the prices should have dropped significantly on all 1080p sets. It's win-win doing it this way IMO.

JasonR · 12-23-2008, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I agree here 100%. First off, you ain't gonna get any decent money for that behemoth anyway, so you may as well get the most out of it for now.

Also, if you do the surround now, you'll get a full HT experience and by the time you're ready for a new HDTV...the prices should have dropped significantly on all 1080p sets. It's win-win doing it this way IMO.

W00t!

We have a winner!!!

Sloan78 · 12-23-2008, 04:24 AM

Thanks so much guys for the responses, keep 'em coming. I have no surround sound yet (No room with the beast, PS3, 360, Wii, HD DVR, MTA, Router, oh and DVD/VCR combo for old VHS home movies). Tha's why I'm kinda torn between the two, but after watching TDK for the fourth time surround sound would be incredible! Thanks again everyone for your submissions!

tbizzle · 12-23-2008, 04:55 AM

If I were you, I would go with the TV as well. I didn't even have a tv 3 months ago, I just watched movies on my computer with a 19" monitor and a logitech 5.1 system. I finally got my first TV at the end of September and I couldn't believe what I had been missing out on all this time. But I also have the "surround" itch now too, because I bought a budget sound system (great for the price!) and I already have my next setup planned for when I move in a few months. Lol, my wallet is doomed!

So I'm with ya on both, but since you are moving, get a new TV since that's the easiest moving option. You'll be rid of the heavy TV and you can start fresh with the amazing picture quality of your new TV! And then you'll have an idea of where you want to go from there with the new sound system and how it will work into your new place. Good luck!

callas01 · 12-23-2008, 04:59 AM

Yeah, Surround sound first. You have an HD picture, now you need hd sound. IMO

gearyt · 12-23-2008, 02:58 PM

sound first. as speakers hold their value ..
TV will be better, cheaper when you are ready

Hammie · 12-25-2008, 01:40 AM

What's your maximum budget? You may be able to get both depending on how much money you have allocated for this purchase.

BTW, I have a 34" Toshiba 1080i CRT that I'm practically giving away. I started at $250 and I'm down to $175 with not a single bite.

enialal · 12-25-2008, 01:45 AM

Surround Sound first dude.

There's no need to replace that 1080i TV.

It's still working fine.

12-23-2008, 02:54 AM	#1
Sloan78 Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Orlando,Fl Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:1	New HD or start to buy 7.1 Surround Sound Hello again everyone, I've been going on for years now with my current HDTV (Sony WEGA 36" 1080i CRT Widescreen) that I bought at BB in 2004. My question to you guys is, should I go ahead and start putting into place a surround sound system or go ahead and get a new HDTV? I plan on moving out of my apartment in May, and really do not feel like lugging this 300 lb beast to my next one. What do you guys recommend? I really feel like I need to enjoy some surround sound goodness, but I don't want to lug a bunch of stuff and reconnecting it all back up. Help please!!!!!!

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12-23-2008, 03:18 AM	#2
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Myself, I would rather have good surround sound than the best picture possible. You could use both, so it is really up to you on what is most important....

12-23-2008, 03:53 AM	#5
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	If it were me...... and the tv still worked fine.... I'd go with the surround sound first. Nothing helps to really draw you into a movie more than surround sound.

12-23-2008, 04:24 AM	#8
Sloan78 Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Orlando,Fl Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:1	Thanks so much guys for the responses, keep 'em coming. I have no surround sound yet (No room with the beast, PS3, 360, Wii, HD DVR, MTA, Router, oh and DVD/VCR combo for old VHS home movies). Tha's why I'm kinda torn between the two, but after watching TDK for the fourth time surround sound would be incredible! Thanks again everyone for your submissions!

12-23-2008, 04:55 AM	#9
tbizzle Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Folsom, CA Home Theater Gallery:61 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:571 Trading Score:55	If I were you, I would go with the TV as well. I didn't even have a tv 3 months ago, I just watched movies on my computer with a 19" monitor and a logitech 5.1 system. I finally got my first TV at the end of September and I couldn't believe what I had been missing out on all this time. But I also have the "surround" itch now too, because I bought a budget sound system (great for the price!) and I already have my next setup planned for when I move in a few months. Lol, my wallet is doomed! So I'm with ya on both, but since you are moving, get a new TV since that's the easiest moving option. You'll be rid of the heavy TV and you can start fresh with the amazing picture quality of your new TV! And then you'll have an idea of where you want to go from there with the new sound system and how it will work into your new place. Good luck!

12-23-2008, 04:59 AM	#10
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Yeah, Surround sound first. You have an HD picture, now you need hd sound. IMO

12-23-2008, 02:58 PM	#11
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	sound first. as speakers hold their value .. TV will be better, cheaper when you are ready

12-25-2008, 01:40 AM	#12
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	What's your maximum budget? You may be able to get both depending on how much money you have allocated for this purchase. BTW, I have a 34" Toshiba 1080i CRT that I'm practically giving away. I started at $250 and I'm down to $175 with not a single bite.

12-25-2008, 01:45 AM	#13
enialal Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Philippines Blu-ray collection:5	Surround Sound first dude. There's no need to replace that 1080i TV. It's still working fine.

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