| Re: Newbie Needs Advice on Basement HT
I think you have a decent idea of what you want. Speakers are probably one of the most critical elements in a lower budget system and therefore a good investment. They are also one of the easiest things to upgrade later on. I've had good experience with in-wall speakers for surrounds, but that is a matter of personal preference. I think you could save some cash on the remote unless you have a specific need for RF capability. I've seen 880s for 100$ and other harmony or universal models for even less.
As for install....I'm sure there are plenty of us DIYers on this website that would be happy to talk you through the ropes of installation. We have a lot to tricks to make it easier than you think. So I would try to tap the tribal knowledge here before pulling the trigger on an installer. Of course, this is coming from a DIY guy, so I'm a little more optomistic about that sort of thing.
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