please help total newbie spend $2000

[plutarch221]

Hi, just wanted to ask the usual newbie question. I would like to get set up. I will have $2000 to spend and I'm starting from scratch.

I want to watch DVD's and cable TV and listen to music. Maybe get a Satellite connection too. I also want to connect a computer.

All suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[eugovector]

What you're asking is a very broad question that could be answered about a million ways. Would you be willing to do this over skype or the phone? I'd be happy to have a 30 minute conversation, which would be much easier than the back and forth with multiple clarifying questions being asked. If you would like to do that, please PM me.

[nova]

Hello, and Welcome to the Shack.

What all are you looking to get with that budget?
DVD, Receiver and 5.1? Or just 5.1, or?

[Sonnie]

Yeah... we really need more info to help you properly.

So you need a receiver or separates, speakers, subwoofer, DVD player and possibly a satellite receiver if you don't go with a cable box.

What display (TV) do you have now? Is it HD and does it have HDMI inputs?

[btalker]

You should look at home theater pc which should do most of what you are talking about, you can spend anywhere from

quick froogle search found the following under $2000
$1299 http://www.google.com/products?q=fam...earch+Products
http://www.google.com/products?q=mon...oducts&show=dd

or other comparable media center pcs...
you could also put your own together and install vista

[tonyvdb]

Home theater pc's have there place but are not going to be as flexible as a dedicated system. Hence the reason most people with dedicated Home theater systems do not go this route.
Onkyo has a Home theater system in a box that is getting some great reviews. Have a look HERE