looking for ideas on a budget build (home system)

[musclestang89]

Looking to make my home system alittle better. Shit I'm running a Technics receiver now that is like 7-8 years old. One of the inputs is bad. And I have sony speakers that are like 10 years old. Now I do have a sony 10inch sub that sounds alright. But its to 10 years old.

I'm looking at replacing it all. All this stuff I can just throw in my bedroom or the living room. All the new stuff is going in a spare room I have where everything is right now. Now the room is not that big at all. Not for sure if that makes a different.

I already have my budget TV, its a 61inch Samsung dlp slim depth. Its just fine, all I need for it is a higher stand.

So hit me up with some ideas

[oreos_stang3]

yeah u can put that in the living room so tish and i can use it when we move in :D always upgrading arent u. :) u would upgrade ur family wouldnt u :rolleyes: jk LOL i know u wouldnt. love ya bro.

[Nick Chapman]

You can buy my pre/pro that I have listed for sale :D
Get you a decent amp, and you'll have a smokin system! :D

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

what is your budget and what equipment do you need?

[bjtheman1]

I got this one:

http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:JVC%20THD60%20Home%20Theater%20System:1994794395 :page=details;_ylt=Aq_rprLrabBbtsm.5xu3gDZsOcAF;_y lu=X3oDMTA5ZW01N2htBHNlYwNiZ3NpYg--

Found it at Walmart in Frisco, they had 4 of them clearanced for $175!! Regular price was $450.
I love it, sounds fantastic...and I still haven't hooked up the 2 rear surround speakers yet :eek:

[Richie064]

I got this one:

http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:JVC%20THD60%20Home%20Theater%20System:1994794395 :page=details;_ylt=Aq_rprLrabBbtsm.5xu3gDZsOcAF;_y lu=X3oDMTA5ZW01N2htBHNlYwNiZ3NpYg--

Found it at Walmart in Frisco, they had 4 of them clearanced for $175!! Regular price was $450.
I love it, sounds fantastic...and I still haven't hooked up the 2 rear surround speakers yet :eek:

do they still have this deal?

[musclestang89]

You can buy my pre/pro that I have listed for sale :D
Get you a decent amp, and you'll have a smokin system! :D


you say get an amp. I'm new to all the home system stuff. I know about amps ive running them in cars but in your home? And damn your receiver looks way to complicated for me. I prolly could figure it out but damn. :eek: I need to do some more research before I start dropping the money.

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

so uh yeah, what is your budget? I assume all you need is a subwoofer, receiver and 5 speakers?

[bjtheman1]

do they still have this deal?


I'm not sure, haven't been back to that Walmart in weeks. Just give them a call, they had 4 when I was there

[musclestang89]

so uh yeah, what is your budget? I assume all you need is a subwoofer, receiver and 5 speakers?


yea thats about it, and I figure between $1000 to $1500, is that reasonable?

[Nick Chapman]

yea thats about it, and I figure between $1000 to $1500, is that reasonable?


Buy my pre/pro!!! :D

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

yea thats about it, and I figure between $1000 to $1500, is that reasonable?

yup

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

HSU Research Enthusiast 1 (http://hsuresearch.com/products/enthusiast1.html)
and

Denon AVR2308ci (http://www.abesofmaine.com/item.do?item=DNAVR2308CI&id=DNAVR2308CI&l=PRICEGRABB)

[pgans]

HSU Research Enthusiast 1 (http://hsuresearch.com/products/enthusiast1.html)
and

Denon AVR2308ci (http://www.abesofmaine.com/item.do?item=DNAVR2308CI&id=DNAVR2308CI&l=PRICEGRABB)

Good option on the speakers. I'll put in my 2cents with my usual Axiom entry elevel selection:
Axiom Epic Midi (http://www.axiomaudio.com/epicmidi125.html)

Online only, so if you end up being interested in Axiom let me know and you can stop by and listen.

[musclestang89]

thanks guys, I will be looking into it. Only one more payment on my truck then I will be looking to buy :D

[gt350mustang]

7.1 surround is the latest deal for modern HD.

[Shoot To Kill]

7.1 surround is the latest deal for modern HD.
7.1 IMHO is a waste.

unless you REALLY know what to look for, most people can't tell the difference.

musclestang, Polk and Yahmaha just teamed up and put out an awesome HTIB. (home theater in a box) Yahmaha reciever and DVD player with upconv. Polk audio RM series satellites and a 12" DSWPRO sub. go to fry's and ask about it.

[Mustangman_2000]

You want decent stuff on a budget. Parts Express is the place to check out.

I've bought stuff from these guys. Good prices on budget stuff and great prices on cables. http://www.partsexpress.com/

[ClockwrkOrangeS4]

You want decent stuff on a budget. Parts Express is the place to check out.

I've bought stuff from these guys. Good prices on budget stuff and great prices on cables. http://www.partsexpress.com/

I was just checking out their selection of 6 1/2's. Which of these do you suggest?

Tang Band
Dynavox
Pyle Pro
Pyramid
Goldwood

Once I select a set of components, I then have to select a cabinet? Are you being serious?

[Mustangman_2000]

I was just checking out their selection of 6 1/2's. Which of these do you suggest?

Tang Band
Dynavox
Pyle Pro
Pyramid
Goldwood

Once I select a set of components, I then have to select a cabinet? Are you being serious?

I'm not sure what you're getting at. I said that parts express was budget equipment. It's a DIY type of distributor. If you are looking for $10,000 speakers then look elsewhere. If you are looking for cheap satellite speaker packages or subs then you've arrived at the right place.

[Nick Chapman]

yea thats about it, and I figure between $1000 to $1500, is that reasonable?


If you can bump your budget up by another $200, this is an absolute SMOKING deal! AV123 is a little kown company that produces some outstanding products.

Here is a deal from them for a complete 5.1 system, towers, center, bookshelves for the rear, and a receiver that supports all new audio formats and does1080p upscaling. All for $1699 :eek:

http://av123.com/component/page,shop.product_details/category_id,51/flypage,shop.flypage/product_id,272/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,37/

All you would need is a sub.

[jluv]

If you can bump your budget up by another $200, this is an absolute SMOKING deal! AV123 is a little kown company that produces some outstanding products.

Here is a deal from them for a complete 5.1 system, towers, center, bookshelves for the rear, and a receiver that supports all new audio formats and does1080p upscaling. All for $1699 :eek:

http://av123.com/component/page,shop.product_details/category_id,51/flypage,shop.flypage/product_id,272/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,37/

All you would need is a sub.


What "name brand" receiver is it? Seems a little shady.

I have to say, for those on a budget, I am pretty happy with my Onkyo HTIB stuff. It's allowed me to do 7.1 in three rooms of the house and still stay under $1500 total. Two of the three receivers do HDMI, one of which is pass-through, but the other is full HD processing for video and audio, does 1080p upscaling, and supports all of the latest HD audio formats. It even has on-screen display. Of course they came with subs and everything. Heck, two of them even came with Ipod docks. Not bad for cheap stuff!

[musclestang89]

What "name brand" receiver is it? Seems a little shady.

I have to say, for those on a budget, I am pretty happy with my Onkyo HTIB stuff. It's allowed me to do 7.1 in three rooms of the house and still stay under $1500 total. Two of the three receivers do HDMI, one of which is pass-through, but the other is full HD processing for video and audio, does 1080p upscaling, and supports all of the latest HD audio formats. It even has on-screen display. Of course they came with subs and everything. Heck, two of them even came with Ipod docks. Not bad for cheap stuff!


which onkyo receiver did you get?

[jluv]

which onkyo receiver did you get?


I've got 3, and they were all HTIBs. I have the s6100, s5100, and I'm not exactly sure what the oldest one is. I'll do a little research and find out...

Edit: I believe the S6100 came with the 606, and the 5100 came with the 506. Still not sure about the oldest setup, as I have had it now for a couple of years.