night and day difference. IMO 99.999999% of the "name brand" speaker subs are a lost cause. go to place like SVS, HSU etc if you want a good sub.
$5000 budget for home theater
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forum, but I've been lurking for a little while, trying to learn more.
I am moving into a house and want to put a media room for mostly movies and sports into a room in the basement.
The room is 88" tall, 11.5' wide, and 30.5' long. It doesn't have any windows. It's basically a long room with an entry about 16' back from the front wall.
I want a projector, a 110-120" screen, and 5.1. 3D is not a priority. Later, I would like to add a zone for music upstairs, but that will be in another budget. I don't have any components and don't mind buying used or refurbished equipment.
I appreciate any feedback and suggestions.
Thank you
I'm new to the forum, but I've been lurking for a little while, trying to learn more.
I am moving into a house and want to put a media room for mostly movies and sports into a room in the basement.
The room is 88" tall, 11.5' wide, and 30.5' long. It doesn't have any windows. It's basically a long room with an entry about 16' back from the front wall.
I want a projector, a 110-120" screen, and 5.1. 3D is not a priority. Later, I would like to add a zone for music upstairs, but that will be in another budget. I don't have any components and don't mind buying used or refurbished equipment.
I appreciate any feedback and suggestions.
Thank you
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Video products go out of date in a hurry. Good audio equipment can last a lifetime. Spend your money where you will get the most life. Your wife will thank you later.
Bowers and Wilkins 683 Theater (complete package) $3500
Yamaha RX-A2010, last years model $999 (clearance), awesome musical amplifier section and an amazing DSP.
For Video- A (new or used) PS3 (Blu-ray, Netflix, MP3, etc) and a good 2 or 3 year old USED Projector.
Bowers and Wilkins 683 Theater (complete package) $3500
Yamaha RX-A2010, last years model $999 (clearance), awesome musical amplifier section and an amazing DSP.
For Video- A (new or used) PS3 (Blu-ray, Netflix, MP3, etc) and a good 2 or 3 year old USED Projector.
Hello,Thanks again everyone.
Here's what I'm looking at right now:
Epson 5020
Vutec 110"
Onkyo 809
Klipsch RF52, RC52, RB51
Klipsch sw110
If I do that I can stay fairly close to my original budget for the components. Is there a big difference between that Klipsch sub and the HSU one?
I'll post a thread on my pre-wire soon. Thank you for the suggestion?
So for what i have here any thoughts? Options? Suggestions?
Thanks again.
There is a huge difference between the HSU and the Klipsch. If thinking Klipsch, Newegg has the $999 Klipsch Reference RF-12 for $349 currently.
Here is the link:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882780078
Also, you could save a bundle by purchasing the Icon Series Center Channel and Surrounds.
The CC retails for $499, but is available for $199 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882780086
And the Surround retails for $800 for the pair, but is available for $360
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882780087
While they use a really nice African Wood Veneer, they are dark enough that they would look fine with the RF52's and are will match fantastically in terms of timbre as they all use a Horn Loaded Design.
Cheers,
JJ
Thanks again.
OK, I'll stick with the HSU sub. I appreciate all of the info.
As far as the speakers are concerned I can pick up the 2 RF-52s, 2 RB51s, and 1 RC52 for $1200 so that's why I was leaning that way. In that price range can I get anything better?
OK, I'll stick with the HSU sub. I appreciate all of the info.
As far as the speakers are concerned I can pick up the 2 RF-52s, 2 RB51s, and 1 RC52 for $1200 so that's why I was leaning that way. In that price range can I get anything better?
If you're looking at Hsu look at SVS also. I just replaced a Paradigm DSP-3100 with a SVS PC12-Plus and it was jaw dropping. You really can't go wrong with this Internet direct stuff. The subs SVS makes will blow away anything Klipsch makes and apparently Hsu is just as good.
Even though it is a really nice sub the PC12+ does not fit his budget.
The Klipsch RW12D is a very good sub for $300 to the door.
To get 5 speakers, AVR, and a sub for $2500 or less he needs to be at the $500 range.
Initially he budged $5k for the HT and was considering a 3k projector ... puts a kicking on the audio budget right out of the gate.
The Klipsch RW12D is a very good sub for $300 to the door.
To get 5 speakers, AVR, and a sub for $2500 or less he needs to be at the $500 range.
Initially he budged $5k for the HT and was considering a 3k projector ... puts a kicking on the audio budget right out of the gate.
Thank you everyone. I went ahead and pulled the trigger and ordered everything. I started a new thread in the Home Theater Design and Construction subforum.
I posted several pictures and a few questions.
http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-theater-design-construction/66508-nezzer-1st-home-theater-questions.html
Thank you for all of the advice and recommendations.
I posted several pictures and a few questions.
http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-theater-design-construction/66508-nezzer-1st-home-theater-questions.html
Thank you for all of the advice and recommendations.
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