$2000 Home Threater - Blu-ray Forum

otisgriffin · 09-13-2009, 02:07 AM

I created a Home Threater for under $2000, you can to.

Rob J in WNY · 09-13-2009, 03:03 AM

Very nice. It's easy to spend $2000 alone on one component, but it is certainly possible to put together an entire 5.1-channel theater for the same money, too. Entry level prices shown below:

40" TV: $800 (price varies substantially)
BD Player: $200
A/V Receiver (offering lossless audio processing): $300
Front Speakers (pair), $250
Center Speaker: $100
Surround Speakers (pair): $100
Subwoofer: $150
Cables/Misc : $100

Add these together for $2000 (stand not included, unfortunately).

Of course, these will be mainly budget components, taking advantage of sale prices at known websites such as Newegg.com, 6ave.com, TigerDirect.com, Amazon.com, Monoprice.com, etc. Prices can vary, but there should be a substantial improvement in overall audio quality going the $2K route over traditional HTIBs costing, assuredly, much less.

One budget HTIB I found having a touch of meaningful sonic poise is the Samsung HT-AS720 system. It has a lightweight, though full-sized, 7.1-channel component receiver running a 4-ohm ("650 watt"

) amplifier, and two HDMI inputs (although receiver is 7.1-channels, it comes with only 5.1 speakers). No lossless decoding, but for $400 (and even less), it would be a worthwhile investment for someone looking for ultra-simplicity and surround sound on a very tight budget. A small, attractive-looking powered subwoofer is also included. I set this system up for a friend and after a bit of tweaking, I found myself impressed with what it was capable of producing in a typical sized living room. When I say "impressed," I mean to say bang for the buck - it's not bad, but will pale in comparison to $2K system comprised of carefully selected products. I believe that the HT-AS720 is discontinued now, and has been replaced with the HT-AS730 system, which has not been graced with a lot of positive review.

All that said, yes, one doesn't have to break the bank to break into home theater. Certainly, separately selected components will pay larger sonic and visual dividends, but there's usually an option for every budget!

Trogdor2010 · 09-13-2009, 06:23 PM

I problably spent almost $2000 on our TV, but here is what you can spend the cheapest "150 inch 1080p, Lossless 7.1 channel system. Here's a list.

http://www.visualapex.com/Vivitek/pr...or-the=H1080FD $1000
http://www.visualapex.com/Projector-...M150XWH2&AR=HT $170
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STR-DH700...2865101&sr=1-2 $199
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-NS-SP18...KKRJQ2Z922GNT8 $126
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSF-5000-...2865179&sr=1-1 $115
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMP-...2865239&sr=1-2 $180
http://www.amazon.com/25ft-HDMI-Cabl...865326&sr=8-15 $10
http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-meter-foo...2866040&sr=1-1 $.01
http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-RSW121...2865505&sr=1-2 $20

Should equal $1821 (Not including shipping) as of it writing, which you get a 1080p projector, 150 inch screen, a 7.1 AV receiver with HDMI and Lossless audio support, a speaker system with subwoofer and two towers, a good blu ray player, a long HDMI cable (receiver to projector), a shorter HDMI cable (Player to receiver), and 100 feet of 12 gauge speaker wire. Prices may change due to competition and may be higher due to shipping.

SeanMF · 09-13-2009, 06:49 PM

Let's see..what did I spend:

Mits HC 1600 720p - $550
MP HDP 1800 - $140
Elite Screen - $100
Marantz 7.1 - $550
Couch $700
TV Stand $50
Curtains/rods $200 plus..
Wires around $200...
Speakers around $1200 (center was $750)
Projector wall shelf $50
Touch lamps $60
Center speaker stand $30
Emotiva XPA-3 $450

$4280...
Damn. I'm nowhere near satisfied on completion of living room also. That doesn't even include the Pioneer Elite SC-05 and Pioneer Elite 23fd I bought for my bedroom. So doing a projector setup under $2000 isn't all bad. That was originally what I was figuring on spending and slowly upgrading. So much for that happening. I will be getting a raise soon so I can finish things off on 7.1 and the nonstop ongoing upgrades.

crazyBLUE · 09-13-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanfarley2

Let's see..what did I spend:

Mits HC 1600 720p - $550
MP HDP 1800 - $140
Elite Screen - $100
Marantz 7.1 - $550
Couch $700
TV Stand $50
Curtains/rods $200 plus..
Wires around $200...
Speakers around $1200 (center was $750)
Projector wall shelf $50
Touch lamps $60
Center speaker stand $30
Emotiva XPA-3 $450

$4280...
Damn. I'm nowhere near satisfied on completion of living room also. That doesn't even include the Pioneer Elite SC-05 and Pioneer Elite 23fd I bought for my bedroom. So doing a projector setup under $2000 isn't all bad. That was originally what I was figuring on spending and slowly upgrading. So much for that happening. I will be getting a raise soon so I can finish things off on 7.1 and the nonstop ongoing upgrades.

sean , you are no where near what I have spent !

SeanMF · 09-13-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

sean , you are no where near what I have spent !

Haha...i'm over $5000 just the past month. I'm working on the subs this coming month which should be another $1000. There is this new Mits projo 1080p w/ support for anamorphic lens coming out later this year that I'm highly thinking of getting. Lol...I have a list....and it seems to just grow. You know what I speak of more than anyone.

Johnny Vinyl · 09-13-2009, 07:00 PM

Both you guys are expected to post and participate in the 2010 Audio Investment thread when it starts up again on January 1.

John

crazyBLUE · 09-13-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Both you guys are expected to post and participate in the 2010 Audio Investment thread when it starts up again on January 1.

John

I'm in the 09 many times my friend !!

Johnny Vinyl · 09-13-2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I'm in the 09 many times my friend !!

I know you are buddy!

John

PS~ PM coming soon...saw your post.

SeanMF · 09-13-2009, 07:13 PM

My friend just ordered top of the line deftech's...couple pioneer plasmas...etc. So that will only fuel the fire. He is going to pick the speakers up later this weekend so it will just make things worse for me (on the wallet anyways). His stuff is just going to be way over the top for the apt he has. I wouldn't be spending that much from student loans and the speakers are going to be overkill in the small bedroom 'theater room'. It will look awesome but I think those deftechs will be too much with interference for such a small room. Stay tuned as I'm sure he'll be posting pics up on this soon.

rded · 09-14-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by otisgriffin

I created a Home Threater for under $2000, you can to.

Great job on putting together the system otisgriffin! Your living room has a "zen" feel to it

SeanMF · 09-14-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rded

Great job on putting together the system otisgriffin! Your living room has a "zen" feel to it

I was told yesterday my living room had a "Porno setup" feel to it. Not exactly the look I was going for.

HAMP · 09-14-2009, 02:57 PM

Your theater cost more then $2000, that's for sure. You gotta add up everything and I hate when I add stuff up, I start to think how crazy I am to get into this!!!!

But loving every minute of it

rded · 09-14-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanfarley2

I was told yesterday my living room had a "Porno setup" feel to it. Not exactly the look I was going for.

No! It looks like the the inside of Dracula's coffin-velvet red!!!

SeanMF · 09-14-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMP

Your theater cost more then $2000, that's for sure. You gotta add up everything and I hate when I add stuff up, I start to think how crazy I am to get into this!!!!

But loving every minute of it

+1. My bedroom cost is almost about what I spent on living room. That's not including furniture..desk..media cabinet. I wouldn't have it any other way. Loving it.

BredStik · 09-14-2009, 05:01 PM

If I had put a 150$ blu-ray player instead of a HTPC, I would have been close (~2265$CDN)

projector 1100
diy screen 50
front speakers 285
center 225
back 75
sub 100
receiver 180
surge protector 100
pc 500

HAMP · 09-14-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanfarley2

I was told yesterday my living room had a "Porno setup" feel to it. Not exactly the look I was going for.

I kinda see what they mean, nothing wrong with it. I can't wait to get my own place and start on a room to make it my own theater.

HAMP · 09-14-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BredStik

If I had put a 150$ blu-ray player instead of a HTPC, I would have been close (~2265$CDN)

projector 1100
diy screen 50
front speakers 285
center 225
back 75
sub 100
receiver 180
surge protector 100
pc 500

That's some nice work!!!! I want to do my own so bad... and I don't even know how to build anything.

SeanMF · 09-14-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMP

I kinda see what they mean, nothing wrong with it. I can't wait to get my own place and start on a room to make it my own theater.

Haha...I have to admit I somewhat agree myself. I'll be putting up some acoustic panels...artwork...etc..eventually to give it a better 'feel'.

BredStik · 09-14-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMP

That's some nice work!!!! I want to do my own so bad... and I don't even know how to build anything.

Thanks for the comment! I'm pretty much a noob at DIY and construction, I just take my time and plan a lot before building anything.

09-13-2009, 02:07 AM	#1
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09-13-2009, 03:03 AM	#2
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Very nice. It's easy to spend $2000 alone on one component, but it is certainly possible to put together an entire 5.1-channel theater for the same money, too. Entry level prices shown below: 40" TV: $800 (price varies substantially) BD Player: $200 A/V Receiver (offering lossless audio processing): $300 Front Speakers (pair), $250 Center Speaker: $100 Surround Speakers (pair): $100 Subwoofer: $150 Cables/Misc : $100 Add these together for $2000 (stand not included, unfortunately). Of course, these will be mainly budget components, taking advantage of sale prices at known websites such as Newegg.com, 6ave.com, TigerDirect.com, Amazon.com, Monoprice.com, etc. Prices can vary, but there should be a substantial improvement in overall audio quality going the $2K route over traditional HTIBs costing, assuredly, much less. One budget HTIB I found having a touch of meaningful sonic poise is the Samsung HT-AS720 system. It has a lightweight, though full-sized, 7.1-channel component receiver running a 4-ohm ("650 watt" ) amplifier, and two HDMI inputs (although receiver is 7.1-channels, it comes with only 5.1 speakers). No lossless decoding, but for $400 (and even less), it would be a worthwhile investment for someone looking for ultra-simplicity and surround sound on a very tight budget. A small, attractive-looking powered subwoofer is also included. I set this system up for a friend and after a bit of tweaking, I found myself impressed with what it was capable of producing in a typical sized living room. When I say "impressed," I mean to say bang for the buck - it's not bad, but will pale in comparison to $2K system comprised of carefully selected products. I believe that the HT-AS720 is discontinued now, and has been replaced with the HT-AS730 system, which has not been graced with a lot of positive review. All that said, yes, one doesn't have to break the bank to break into home theater. Certainly, separately selected components will pay larger sonic and visual dividends, but there's usually an option for every budget!

09-13-2009, 06:23 PM	#3
Trogdor2010 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:45 Blu-ray collection:266	I problably spent almost $2000 on our TV, but here is what you can spend the cheapest "150 inch 1080p, Lossless 7.1 channel system. Here's a list. http://www.visualapex.com/Vivitek/pr...or-the=H1080FD $1000 http://www.visualapex.com/Projector-...M150XWH2&AR=HT $170 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STR-DH700...2865101&sr=1-2 $199 http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-NS-SP18...KKRJQ2Z922GNT8 $126 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSF-5000-...2865179&sr=1-1 $115 http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMP-...2865239&sr=1-2 $180 http://www.amazon.com/25ft-HDMI-Cabl...865326&sr=8-15 $10 http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-meter-foo...2866040&sr=1-1 $.01 http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-RSW121...2865505&sr=1-2 $20 Should equal $1821 (Not including shipping) as of it writing, which you get a 1080p projector, 150 inch screen, a 7.1 AV receiver with HDMI and Lossless audio support, a speaker system with subwoofer and two towers, a good blu ray player, a long HDMI cable (receiver to projector), a shorter HDMI cable (Player to receiver), and 100 feet of 12 gauge speaker wire. Prices may change due to competition and may be higher due to shipping.

09-13-2009, 06:49 PM	#4
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	Let's see..what did I spend: Mits HC 1600 720p - $550 MP HDP 1800 - $140 Elite Screen - $100 Marantz 7.1 - $550 Couch $700 TV Stand $50 Curtains/rods $200 plus.. Wires around $200... Speakers around $1200 (center was $750) Projector wall shelf $50 Touch lamps $60 Center speaker stand $30 Emotiva XPA-3 $450 $4280... Damn. I'm nowhere near satisfied on completion of living room also. That doesn't even include the Pioneer Elite SC-05 and Pioneer Elite 23fd I bought for my bedroom. So doing a projector setup under $2000 isn't all bad. That was originally what I was figuring on spending and slowly upgrading. So much for that happening. I will be getting a raise soon so I can finish things off on 7.1 and the nonstop ongoing upgrades.

09-13-2009, 07:00 PM	#7
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Both you guys are expected to post and participate in the 2010 Audio Investment thread when it starts up again on January 1. John

09-13-2009, 07:13 PM	#10
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	My friend just ordered top of the line deftech's...couple pioneer plasmas...etc. So that will only fuel the fire. He is going to pick the speakers up later this weekend so it will just make things worse for me (on the wallet anyways). His stuff is just going to be way over the top for the apt he has. I wouldn't be spending that much from student loans and the speakers are going to be overkill in the small bedroom 'theater room'. It will look awesome but I think those deftechs will be too much with interference for such a small room. Stay tuned as I'm sure he'll be posting pics up on this soon.

09-14-2009, 02:57 PM	#13
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	Your theater cost more then $2000, that's for sure. You gotta add up everything and I hate when I add stuff up, I start to think how crazy I am to get into this!!!! But loving every minute of it

09-14-2009, 05:01 PM	#16
BredStik Member Member since:Feb 2009 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:190 Trading Score:2	If I had put a 150$ blu-ray player instead of a HTPC, I would have been close (~2265$CDN) projector 1100 diy screen 50 front speakers 285 center 225 back 75 sub 100 receiver 180 surge protector 100 pc 500

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