Need help with Home Theatre set-up

[K_Williamson42]

Originally Posted by roar

Well the thought that'd you'd buy your receiver before your speakers is only true in the sense that a speaker without a receiver will leave you with nothing to drive the speaker, thus leaving you without any sound.

If 1k is your budget I think you will find something to your liking but some sacrafices may have to be made, perhaps a nice 2 channel sound system with a nice receiver will do you better in the long run and as more funds come up you can start to add the other channels.

This way you don't sacrifice on sound quality just for the sake of getting everything at once. There are plenty of receivers in the market for $500 and I'm sure you could find a nice pair of speakers for the same amount. I'd then add a sub after that when and the surrounds after that. It may take you 6 months or a year or longer to get it all, but I think it is worth it.

I couldnt of said it better myself. I don't have HD audio yet, I wont be able to till I have my own place, but thats the best way to start IMO. Get what you can now, save money, add to the system, and be very happy when the end finally rolls around.