hello all,
I apologize in advance... this is another one of those "what system should I get" threads. I've read a bit here and a few other places, but am really a noob when it comes to these things. Well, I guess that is not entirely accurate, been around HT for some time... hooked some up, showed people how to use their various electronics, but am no expert.
My situation: I've had a $249 sound-bar solution for my TV for some time. Overall, I've been reasonably happy with it though the delay in sub out for the wireless subwoofer is perceivable and a bit distracting at times (that an there isn't sufficient sound separation (can hear higher-range audio being outputted from the sub). I share this to demonstrate that I am not an audiophile by any means... Moving on...
We've recently purchased a new house and are working on getting settled in it. The house came with four in-ceiling speakers in the family room, as well as two on the rear patio and two in the master bedroom. As part of my 'buy-in" for my wife wrecking out the stacked-stone fireplace in our family room, I got her to agree that I could get a proper home theater setup (well, a receiver anyway). I'd like to take advantage of the in-ceiling speakers and possibly build an Atmos setup. Worthy of note, all the in-ceiling speaker wiring goes to the family room wall where I've mounted my TV. Because the master and patio are separate areas, I was thinking it would be nice to be able to "call them" separately.
Back to the setup, we do stream music, play Xbox and watch movies/ stream shows in equal parts and would be interested in an "all-around" performer. As mentioned before, not an audiophile and maybe going deaf (or so my wife tells me) so super-high-end isn't critical but budget is. I'll likely need to do this in stages. Perhaps adding only the receiver for now and taking advantage of the soundbar/subwoofer where/if possible. Then, layering on as money permits.
Room specifics:
- The TV is centered on the wall at approximately 5ft vertical (to midpoint).
- Kitchen and Family room make a large rectangle measuring approximately 21 x 35
- ceiling height is 10 ft and has 1ft soffits that near-equally divide the space (kitchen and family room).
- flooring is currently concrete but will eventually be wood plank tile.
Budget: (as inexpensive as possible while maintaining decent feature/benefits). I don't have brand loyalty (really have no contextual experience here). If looking for a number... probably <$600 USD
TLDR: I'm cheap, want decent sound for music, tv, and movies and a fairly decent size room with possibly important architectural and build details.
I apologize in advance... this is another one of those "what system should I get" threads. I've read a bit here and a few other places, but am really a noob when it comes to these things. Well, I guess that is not entirely accurate, been around HT for some time... hooked some up, showed people how to use their various electronics, but am no expert.
My situation: I've had a $249 sound-bar solution for my TV for some time. Overall, I've been reasonably happy with it though the delay in sub out for the wireless subwoofer is perceivable and a bit distracting at times (that an there isn't sufficient sound separation (can hear higher-range audio being outputted from the sub). I share this to demonstrate that I am not an audiophile by any means... Moving on...
We've recently purchased a new house and are working on getting settled in it. The house came with four in-ceiling speakers in the family room, as well as two on the rear patio and two in the master bedroom. As part of my 'buy-in" for my wife wrecking out the stacked-stone fireplace in our family room, I got her to agree that I could get a proper home theater setup (well, a receiver anyway). I'd like to take advantage of the in-ceiling speakers and possibly build an Atmos setup. Worthy of note, all the in-ceiling speaker wiring goes to the family room wall where I've mounted my TV. Because the master and patio are separate areas, I was thinking it would be nice to be able to "call them" separately.
Back to the setup, we do stream music, play Xbox and watch movies/ stream shows in equal parts and would be interested in an "all-around" performer. As mentioned before, not an audiophile and maybe going deaf (or so my wife tells me) so super-high-end isn't critical but budget is. I'll likely need to do this in stages. Perhaps adding only the receiver for now and taking advantage of the soundbar/subwoofer where/if possible. Then, layering on as money permits.
Room specifics:
- The TV is centered on the wall at approximately 5ft vertical (to midpoint).
- Kitchen and Family room make a large rectangle measuring approximately 21 x 35
- ceiling height is 10 ft and has 1ft soffits that near-equally divide the space (kitchen and family room).
- flooring is currently concrete but will eventually be wood plank tile.
Budget: (as inexpensive as possible while maintaining decent feature/benefits). I don't have brand loyalty (really have no contextual experience here). If looking for a number... probably <$600 USD
TLDR: I'm cheap, want decent sound for music, tv, and movies and a fairly decent size room with possibly important architectural and build details.