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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

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

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.

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

Beta Man · 06-30-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MillionDollarMan

.Also does it make sense the audio will cost more then the dang tv?

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.

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.

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, 07:14 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.

blurayistheway · 06-30-2009, 07:17 PM

a 3000 dollar htib? whats the point?!?

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	#13
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	#11
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	#14
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	#15
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	#18
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.

06-30-2009, 07:17 PM	#20
blurayistheway Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:colorado	a 3000 dollar htib? whats the point?!?

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