$3000.00 That is all said the wife - Blu-ray Forum

MillionDollarMan · 06-30-2009, 06:51 PM

Hello everyone I have recently entered your world of entertainment.I was given a new Samsung lcd for christmas and been enjoying it but for 1 problem the sound sucks.My brother suggested I get a home theater and offerd to take me to get 1 this weekend he currently has a Bose system.After reading the post about Bose I will not be taking my brother now.So after speaking to my wife She says we can spare 3000.00 no more and I mean that has to cover EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!Is this enough money?

I know you guys might suggest trying out speakers but I really dont have that much time to go around auditioning speakers.So your suggestions will be really helpful.Also I cant do 2 speakers now with a reciever and work on the rest later I need all of it.Also does it make sense the audio will cost more then the dang tv?

P.S. If I can spend less money that will always help

erict · 06-30-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MillionDollarMan

Hello everyone I have recently entered your world of entertainment.I was given a new Samsung lcd for christmas and been enjoying it but for 1 problem the sound sucks.My brother suggested I get a home theater and offerd to take me to get 1 this weekend he currently has a Bose system.After reading the post about Bose I will not be taking my brother now.So after speaking to my wife She says we can spare 3000.00 no more and I mean that has to cover EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!Is this enough money?

I know you guys might suggest trying out speakers but I really dont have that much time to go around auditioning speakers.So your suggestions will be really helpful.Also I cant do 2 speakers now with a reciever and work on the rest later I need all of it.Also does it make sense the audio will cost more then the dang tv?

P.S. If I can spend less money that will always help

Please make a list of all items needed

What size room is this going to be in?

Chordata · 06-30-2009, 06:54 PM

Your wife is a lot different than mine.

And you won't have to spend anywhere near 3,000. Why not try a Home-Theater-In-A-Box and see if you like it? You could get one for $500.

(Others here might slay me for suggesting that).

MillionDollarMan · 06-30-2009, 06:55 PM

Actually thats what were using right now a JVC one we bought for 250.00 awhile back.I hate it because I can hear no speech just explosions and yes I can only hear not feal

Chordata · 06-30-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MillionDollarMan

Actually thats what were using right now a JVC one we bought for 250.00 awhile back.I hate it because I can hear no speech just explosions and yes I can only hear not feal

That likely means that your center channel isn't working properly, or isn't set up properly in your player and/or AVR.

erict · 06-30-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

Your wife is a lot different than mine.

And you won't have to spend anywhere near 3,000. Why not try a Home-Theater-In-A-Box and see if you like it? You could get one for $500.

(Others here might slay me for suggesting that).

$3,000.00 to spend and you suggest that

SquidPuppet · 06-30-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_V_N

Your wife is a lot different than mine.

And you won't have to spend anywhere near 3,000. Why not try a Home-Theater-In-A-Box and see if you like it? You could get one for $500.

(Others here might slay me for suggesting that).

Hey...he has permission to spend $3K, I say he spends every dime to get the best he can.

Chordata · 06-30-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Hey...he has permission to spend $3K, I say he spends every dime to get the best he can.

His wife will adore him if he can spend $2k on equipment, and $1k on jewelry for her.

erict · 06-30-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

His wife will adore him if he can spend $2k on equipment, and $1k on jewelry for her.

A man with a heart

OK, good thinking

MillionDollarMan · 06-30-2009, 07:02 PM

This is what Iam using now
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_257THC5...c+Thc50&tp=195

the living room is 13x13 with lots of space behind.

TenaciousDHo · 06-30-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_V_N

Your wife is a lot different than mine.

And you won't have to spend anywhere near 3,000. Why not try a Home-Theater-In-A-Box and see if you like it? You could get one for $500.

(Others here might slay me for suggesting that).

I think there are worse things to suggest that would get you "offed". I'm sure a lot of people here got their start with a HTiB, plus they're not always a bad solution.

So, the $3,000 is just going towards audio? Or do you want to try to redo the room as much as possible within the budget?

MillionDollarMan · 06-30-2009, 07:05 PM

well I figured the 3000.00 would be for
speakers
sub
surrounds
accessories
maybe universal remote
receiver

MillionDollarMan · 06-30-2009, 07:09 PM

I seen some speakers online was wondering some models will have bigger woofer as you go up on their floorstand speakers.Iam guessing to produce bass but if Iam getting a seprate sub will it matter what size the woofer is.

blurayistheway · 06-30-2009, 07:10 PM

why not check out av123. they have a deal right now two x-statics, one x-voce, two x-omnis(for rears) and a mfw-15 sub all for 1999.00. these are excellent speakers and an amazing sub. i dont know what shipping would be but i imagine you would have about 600 left for reciever.

Aerodude73 · 06-30-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'd never own a display that costs more than my audio...... - For $3,000 do you need a receiver to decode the audio, or will your player do it?

I'd set aside $400-$500 for a receiver
$25 for cables/wires from monoprice.com

and then I'd get these.....
FRONTS $1,000 pair
http://www.listenup.com/B%26W+684-p-684-p-floor.html

CENTER $400
http://www.listenup.com/B%26W+HTM62-...2-p-49927.html

SURROUNDS $450 pair
http://www.listenup.com/B%26W+686-p-686-p-12780358.html

SUB $350
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=407

All for under $3k, and would be a mighty impressive setup in my opinion.

Great High-End stuff, esp. that Sub should give you Plenty of Bass (that you said you really enjoy anyway)

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Originally Posted by blurayistheway

why not check out av123. they have a deal right now two x-statics, one x-voce, two x-omnis(for rears) and a mfw-15 sub all for 1999.00. these are excellent speakers and an amazing sub. i dont know what shipping would be but i imagine you would have about 600 left for reciever.

Another good option also. I know you say you don't have much time to run around & check out all kinds of gear, but from just browsing here, you might have an idea of what brands of speakers, AVR, cable needs, remotes, you might want to try maybe? Are there any Best Buys with Magnolia Home Theaters in them? That way you could at least "audition" a couple different types of speakers & receivers, then maybe come back here for help with different online sites to save some $$$$ vice buying in store. If you do a couple in-stores, be sure to bring a few DVD's & CD's to audition with you. BLURAY Dvd's, not standard. So you will truly HEAR the Lossless Audio you'll be searching for with the $3000.

(Btw--my Harmony One is the Best Universal remote I ever owned, but is kind of pricey -- $150-$180 most online retailers -- so the Harmony 880 might be a good choice as well that I heard pretty much does the same job more or less).

You will get many many replies to that topic thread title - "WHAT TO BUY WITH $3000 LIMIT" -- Must be nice! Have fun & enjoy the next few months of

- more or less...

dolphinc · 06-30-2009, 07:10 PM

Onkyo HT-S9100THX $995
Samsung BD3600 $349
Various HD Cables $75

Taking the rest and...

Renting a limo and taking your wife out on the town.....Priceless..

Beta Man · 06-30-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MillionDollarMan

I seen some speakers online was wondering some models will have bigger woofer as you go up on their floorstand speakers.Iam guessing to produce bass but if Iam getting a seprate sub will it matter what size the woofer is.

Are you not in the U.S. ? Why do you need to find them online

It's $3,000 not a pocket full of lint and loose change...... I wouldn't limit myself to online retailers only.

MillionDollarMan · 06-30-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Are you not in the U.S. ? Why do you need to find them online

It's $3,000 not a pocket full of lint and loose change...... I wouldn't limit myself to online retailers only.

NOt to buy just looking at reviews and design.I plan at purchasing at a store.

MillionDollarMan · 06-30-2009, 07:14 PM

I was actually looking at that HTIB my only problem is I love Bass and I feal like the HTIB can not produce the amount of bass Iam looking for.

Chordata · 06-30-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MillionDollarMan

I was actually looking at that HTIB my only problem is I love Bass and I feal like the HTIB can not produce the amount of bass Iam looking for.

My old HTIB had great bass. Subwoofer was excellent.

06-30-2009, 06:51 PM	#1
MillionDollarMan Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	What To Buy With $3000 Limit Hello everyone I have recently entered your world of entertainment.I was given a new Samsung lcd for christmas and been enjoying it but for 1 problem the sound sucks.My brother suggested I get a home theater and offerd to take me to get 1 this weekend he currently has a Bose system.After reading the post about Bose I will not be taking my brother now.So after speaking to my wife She says we can spare 3000.00 no more and I mean that has to cover EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!Is this enough money? I know you guys might suggest trying out speakers but I really dont have that much time to go around auditioning speakers.So your suggestions will be really helpful.Also I cant do 2 speakers now with a reciever and work on the rest later I need all of it.Also does it make sense the audio will cost more then the dang tv? P.S. If I can spend less money that will always help Last edited by MillionDollarMan; 06-30-2009 at 07:52 PM.

06-30-2009, 07:05 PM	#12
MillionDollarMan Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	well I figured the 3000.00 would be for speakers sub surrounds accessories maybe universal remote receiver Last edited by MillionDollarMan; 06-30-2009 at 07:07 PM.

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06-30-2009, 06:54 PM	#3
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Your wife is a lot different than mine. And you won't have to spend anywhere near 3,000. Why not try a Home-Theater-In-A-Box and see if you like it? You could get one for $500. (Others here might slay me for suggesting that).

06-30-2009, 06:55 PM	#4
MillionDollarMan Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	Actually thats what were using right now a JVC one we bought for 250.00 awhile back.I hate it because I can hear no speech just explosions and yes I can only hear not feal

06-30-2009, 07:02 PM	#10
MillionDollarMan Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	This is what Iam using now http://www.crutchfield.com/p_257THC5...c+Thc50&tp=195 the living room is 13x13 with lots of space behind.

06-30-2009, 07:09 PM	#13
MillionDollarMan Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	I seen some speakers online was wondering some models will have bigger woofer as you go up on their floorstand speakers.Iam guessing to produce bass but if Iam getting a seprate sub will it matter what size the woofer is.

06-30-2009, 07:10 PM	#14
blurayistheway Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:colorado	why not check out av123. they have a deal right now two x-statics, one x-voce, two x-omnis(for rears) and a mfw-15 sub all for 1999.00. these are excellent speakers and an amazing sub. i dont know what shipping would be but i imagine you would have about 600 left for reciever.

06-30-2009, 07:10 PM	#16
dolphinc Power Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Florida	Onkyo HT-S9100THX $995 Samsung BD3600 $349 Various HD Cables $75 Taking the rest and... Renting a limo and taking your wife out on the town.....Priceless..

06-30-2009, 07:14 PM	#19
MillionDollarMan Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	I was actually looking at that HTIB my only problem is I love Bass and I feal like the HTIB can not produce the amount of bass Iam looking for.

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