JasN00b Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I've got 3000 dollars for an HT budget. I'll need everything, speakers, amps, sub, and a display. Now I'm reasonably well-read on speakers, so I can figure those out. But how much do you all suppose I should allot to a good display? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shomaker Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 What kind of tv do u want? Do you need a dvd player too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasN00b Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 I don't know what kind of TV I want, and yea I need the DVD player too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shomaker Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Would an hdtv tube be fine for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasN00b Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 I don't really know anything about TVs, and I'm not very picky about them. I just want something that will be enjoyable. My choice is in your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shomaker Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Okay this looks like a pretty nice HT: Sony 32" HDTV $1000 Sony DVP-NS725P DVD Player$130 RF-15 for front channel $600 RC-25 for center channel $280 RS-25 for surrounds $400 SVS 25-31PCi Subwoofer $549 H/K AVR230 $450 $3410 Total Price Everything except the subwoofer was at goodguys.com and they were saying something about an additional 10% off so I think that should bring you down to about $3000. This would be a HT that I would be proud to have. Plenty of power and great sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholtl Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Hey, great suggestion T Shoemaker! That is a pretty ideal setup for 3G's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcoker Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 One question is the 3,000 firm. What T-Shomaker suggested with tax and cables will be 4,000. (minus the 10% discount) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shomaker Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Yes I did forget about the cables but there isn't tax on the internet unless you live in the same stateas the company. So you could probably figure in about an extra 300 dollars for decent cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike89t Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I would spend $1500 and get yourself a nice Mitsubishi 48 inch widescreen. You could probably find one on sale and save a hundred bucks or so. I love my Mitsubishi rear projection and I am always amazed at how clear the picture is even when viewed from an angle. Don't forget the cables as mentioned in the other posts. I ended up droping at least $300 on decent cables. I saved a ton of money by purchasing my speakers and receiver online. I found my speakers for real cheap at brandnamez.com. However I've noticed that they have problems keeping Klipsch speakers in stock. Especially the floorstand and bookshelf ones. Also they only give you 7 days for exchanges. I made sure to check out all of my equipment before the 7 days were up. http://brandnamez.com/ I picked up my receiver from shopsunshine.com. They have really great prices on new receivers. It's a risk going with these companies because they are not authorized dealers but if you are on a budget it may be worth the risk. It worked out for me. I save over $1000 buying from these guys compared to what Ultimate Electronics quoted me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om13934 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Then there's my approach. Buy the best components you can (speakers, tv, receiver) with all the money you have, disregarding cables, then with the left over change you have, go down to home depot, and pick up some decent gauge lamp wire. Will cost you 40 bucks tops. In my opinion, It is better to get the best components possible, and put up with some cheap cables for a few months.(In my case, forever because I have no complaints about my cheap wire. No static or distortion, just clean sound, so I will never be buying expensive cables.) Good luck on your decision. But don't worry about speaker wire! Upgrading wire is cheaper than having to upgrade your components. Get the good components first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwock5 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 T_Shoemaker, for those listed prices of the speakers, you can get the whole 35 series on Ebay or online. Why not get better speakers, or get the ones you listed for cheaper and spread the difference elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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