Newbie to the "Shack"

Hello! I've been a lurker at this and several other sites, but decided to take the plunge with membership here. I live in Plainfield, Illinois (far SW burbs of Chicago). I'm an enthusiast with a pauper's budget. I enjoy learning about this hobby, even though I don't have the ability to do constant upgrades. My setup is also my family's primary viewing center. It consists of a Sony SXRD 50" 1080p TV. My sound comes from a very old ES series sony. It's pro-logic, which was state of the art at the time! I need to upgrade in the next year or so. My speakers are Bose 401 series 2. And I know, Bose blows. The speakers are about 16 years old. I bought them before the advent of great sites like this one. I now know I can (and eventually will) do much better for less money. They work for now. I use a couple of small Polks for surround, and center is set to phantom mode. Again, its only pro-logic and not digital. I also have an Xbox and Xbox 360, and have been a Live member since its launch.

Anyway, I plan on finishing my basement over the course of the next year to 18 months, and am planning for a projector, new reciever, and much better speakers in a 5.1 setup.

That's about it. I'm glad to be here!

[Otto]

Hey Chris,

Sounds like you're headed in the right direction. A basement project is always fun!

You can start upgrading that living room now, though!

[khellandros66]

Nice and welcome to the Shack!

We'll get you alot advice and help so just ask away!!

~Bobby

[Prof.]

Hi Teewinot and welcome..

Once you start on that basement theatre, you'll never be the same again!!...Beware..HT is a disease.

[nova]

Hello Chris, welcome. Not all Bose speakers are bad, I have some 601's that I bought in '87 that are pretty good (even though they are very laid back to my ears), it seems to be the new stuff with bass modules that really have a bad rep.

[majorloser]

Welcome to "The Shack"

Don't worry, most of us have "champagne taste" with a "beer belly" pocket

[Sonnie]

Hi Chris and welcome to the Shack!

Sounds like you'll be having some fun shopping for new toys.

Looking forward to following your project...

[Sir Terrence]

Welcome Chris,
Looks like you are going to have your hands full with upgrades. Cool I am right in the middle of a major equipment upgrade as well. Dang, its fun.