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chonbon · 04-09-2009, 03:02 AM

scrapped everything...
12,000 limit...would prefer under 10,000 though

have ps3(as blu player/ gaming system)
harmony 1100 on the way also
needs...
projector(must be 1080p) have a 110 screen, not sure heghit width dimensions.
7.1 system...
anything else suggested by you

i've read and read and read...all i get is that everything is good to other people, i don't know which components work well with others...

liquidice · 04-09-2009, 03:10 AM

do the research yourself, you'll feel better about your purchase. If you have read all that you can about systems, then ask about specifics your about ready to pull the trigger on. What your asking will turn this thread into a war of people on opposite ends of components and what they specifically own. There are piles of threads on this very website that you can learn the difference of plasma vs LCD vs LED vs DLP...etc. Same with your audio setup, just about every single brand of audio systems from receivers to amps to speakers to subs are listed on here. Good luck.

Grevlin · 04-09-2009, 03:19 AM

First off -

ok, now:

I won't mention brands, but I would probably budget like this:

3000 - Projector
500- Screen (106" if at all possible)
1500 - Receiver
2000- Front left and right
500- Center
600- Sides, rears
800 - 2 subs
1100 - cables, mounts, power conditioning etc.

2000 - budget buffer (Maybe 1000 towards seating)

With those numbers, I'm pretty sure you would be grinning

Blu Titan · 04-09-2009, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chonbon

scrapped everything...
12,000 limit...would prefer under 10,000 though

have ps3(as blu player/ gaming system)
harmony 1100 on the way also
needs...
either tv or projector(must be 1080p)
7.1 system...
anything else suggested by you

Take your sweet time on this, and do a lot of research. There's a lot of good people here that can help you. Not me though

.

JJ · 04-09-2009, 03:30 AM

For 12,000; do the research yourself!

Grevlin · 04-09-2009, 03:35 AM

But my real dream would be to hook up a great theater and projector. Get what ever license I needed to order official theater releases of new movies, and never again have to watch a new release in an expensive day-care (regular theater)

Sorry, a bit over the budget...

read through the posts and learn, that's what I'm doing - slowly.

And check out JJxiv1215's system

chonbon · 04-09-2009, 03:38 AM

wow really wasnt expecting the ramming...

kevinbr100 · 04-09-2009, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chonbon

wow really wasnt expecting the ramming...

maybe they are just jealous

JJ · 04-09-2009, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chonbon

wow really wasnt expecting the ramming...

It's not ramming - it's that for $12,000 - that's too much money to put into our hands. Heck my budget was a few K under that, and I did research for 4-6 months before I made any purchases.

chonbon · 04-09-2009, 03:49 AM

but you've done the research, and i'm looking more for guidlines, so i can see what everyone is suggesting all around...hoping to find some common ground

Grevlin · 04-09-2009, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

It's not ramming - it's that for $12,000 - that's too much money to put into our hands. Heck my budget was a few K under that, and I did research for 4-6 months before I made any purchases.

I agree, I'm moving back into my house (long story) and looking to over-haul as well. I move back in a month or two, but will probably research until next March. Probably $8000 budget.

Long time to wait but when I'm done -

Also - be sure to consider the "other factors" like room size, layout, paint color, decor, lighting - they all add to the Experience. And beware the weakest link.

Scooby Blu · 04-09-2009, 01:54 PM

[QUOTE=chonbon;1799448]scrapped everything...
12,000 limit...would prefer under 10,000 though

I just dropped about that much. What I can tell you is to look at your local high end dealers. Two in my area were going out of biz and I got some kick ass stuff cheap !

Go to a high end speaker or amp website and click on find dealer to see what is in your area.

AKBlu · 04-14-2009, 10:54 AM

Chonbon so did this help you any? Have you found a local hometheater specialist?

Got2LoveGadgets · 04-14-2009, 11:44 AM

If you are starting from scratch you have to go 2.35:1 and make sure you're 3d proof get a 120hz projector!

Beta Man · 04-14-2009, 01:08 PM

you have a screen, but aren't sure of the size....?

Do you know for a fact that it's NOT a 4:3 screen?

I don't want to throw out specific brands for everything, but I think

Projector ~ $3,000
L/R/C ~ $1,500 each ($4,500)
Four Surrounds ~ $400 each ($1,600)
AVR ~ $1,200
Subwoofer ~ $1,000

That would be a good distribution in my opinion.... but it depends on what you value most

If I were personally going out to start from scratch with that budget (but already had the PS3) I'd probably get this setup for speakers alone...

B&W 703's 2 @ $1,600 each
B&W HTM7 1 @ $800
B&W 686 2 @ $250
B&W 685 2 @ $300
ED A-5 350 1 @ $800

Then spend $3,000 for a projector, and another $1,000 or so for an AVR, then plan on some speaker stands etc.

04-09-2009, 03:02 AM	#1
chonbon Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:5	your dream...becomes my theater scrapped everything... 12,000 limit...would prefer under 10,000 though have ps3(as blu player/ gaming system) harmony 1100 on the way also needs... projector(must be 1080p) have a 110 screen, not sure heghit width dimensions. 7.1 system... anything else suggested by you i've read and read and read...all i get is that everything is good to other people, i don't know which components work well with others... Last edited by chonbon; 04-09-2009 at 03:26 AM.

04-09-2009, 03:19 AM	#3
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	First off - ok, now: I won't mention brands, but I would probably budget like this: 3000 - Projector 500- Screen (106" if at all possible) 1500 - Receiver 2000- Front left and right 500- Center 600- Sides, rears 800 - 2 subs 1100 - cables, mounts, power conditioning etc. 2000 - budget buffer (Maybe 1000 towards seating) With those numbers, I'm pretty sure you would be grinning Last edited by Grevlin; 04-09-2009 at 03:29 AM.

04-09-2009, 03:35 AM	#6
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	But my real dream would be to hook up a great theater and projector. Get what ever license I needed to order official theater releases of new movies, and never again have to watch a new release in an expensive day-care (regular theater) Sorry, a bit over the budget... read through the posts and learn, that's what I'm doing - slowly. And check out JJxiv1215's system Last edited by Grevlin; 04-09-2009 at 03:38 AM.

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04-09-2009, 03:10 AM	#2
liquidice Mad Scientist Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Milwaukee Home Theater Gallery:43 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews:6	do the research yourself, you'll feel better about your purchase. If you have read all that you can about systems, then ask about specifics your about ready to pull the trigger on. What your asking will turn this thread into a war of people on opposite ends of components and what they specifically own. There are piles of threads on this very website that you can learn the difference of plasma vs LCD vs LED vs DLP...etc. Same with your audio setup, just about every single brand of audio systems from receivers to amps to speakers to subs are listed on here. Good luck.

04-09-2009, 03:30 AM	#5
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	For 12,000; do the research yourself!

04-09-2009, 03:38 AM	#7
chonbon Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:5	wow really wasnt expecting the ramming...

04-09-2009, 03:49 AM	#10
chonbon Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:5	but you've done the research, and i'm looking more for guidlines, so i can see what everyone is suggesting all around...hoping to find some common ground

04-09-2009, 01:54 PM	#12
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	[QUOTE=chonbon;1799448]scrapped everything... 12,000 limit...would prefer under 10,000 though I just dropped about that much. What I can tell you is to look at your local high end dealers. Two in my area were going out of biz and I got some kick ass stuff cheap ! Go to a high end speaker or amp website and click on find dealer to see what is in your area.

04-14-2009, 10:54 AM	#13
AKBlu Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Alaska Blu-ray reviews:1	Chonbon so did this help you any? Have you found a local hometheater specialist?

04-14-2009, 11:44 AM	#14
Got2LoveGadgets Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews:4	If you are starting from scratch you have to go 2.35:1 and make sure you're 3d proof get a 120hz projector!

04-14-2009, 01:08 PM	#15
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	you have a screen, but aren't sure of the size....? Do you know for a fact that it's NOT a 4:3 screen? I don't want to throw out specific brands for everything, but I think Projector ~ $3,000 L/R/C ~ $1,500 each ($4,500) Four Surrounds ~ $400 each ($1,600) AVR ~ $1,200 Subwoofer ~ $1,000 That would be a good distribution in my opinion.... but it depends on what you value most If I were personally going out to start from scratch with that budget (but already had the PS3) I'd probably get this setup for speakers alone... B&W 703's 2 @ $1,600 each B&W HTM7 1 @ $800 B&W 686 2 @ $250 B&W 685 2 @ $300 ED A-5 350 1 @ $800 Then spend $3,000 for a projector, and another $1,000 or so for an AVR, then plan on some speaker stands etc.

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