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canuckguy · 10-25-2005, 03:27 PM

Well how much you need to spend is very hard to determine. I would really go with, whats your budget, or how much your willing to spend. For the sound side you need.
1. Receiver
2. 5 speakers
3. 1 subwoofer
4. cables to hook it all up

and possible if you don't have them.
5. dvd player
6. big screen tv.

For the receiver, if your looking just for a simple surround sound system, I would go with an entry level model, probably around 200-300$.

Speakers, you can either go with buying a surround sound package (you'll get all the speakers you need, you'll normally see these packages on sale) for around 400-600$ for a entry level, the sound would be decent, and if you've never had a big system before it would still blow your pants off.

I think one of the most important parts of a system is the subwoofer, it will play all the bass, explosions..etc when your watching a movie or listening to a cd. Most of the surround sound packages have a cheap subwoofer. Because with a home theater, you should not only hear the sounds, but feel the vibrations as well. Were not talking shake the earth type, but if you go to any hi-fi shop or even a big store like best buy you can tell instantly if the subwoofer is any good. Most times I would recommend getting a set of 5 speakers and get a seperate subwoofer that can produce that amount of bass you would like.

Most people who buy those surround packages are disappointed in the sound, but its usually only the bass that is missing. Tell us more about your budget and such and we'll see if we can make any suggestions or tips. good luck!

10-25-2005, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
canuckguy I read your emails. Location: earth	Well how much you need to spend is very hard to determine. I would really go with, whats your budget, or how much your willing to spend. For the sound side you need. 1. Receiver 2. 5 speakers 3. 1 subwoofer 4. cables to hook it all up and possible if you don't have them. 5. dvd player 6. big screen tv. For the receiver, if your looking just for a simple surround sound system, I would go with an entry level model, probably around 200-300$. Speakers, you can either go with buying a surround sound package (you'll get all the speakers you need, you'll normally see these packages on sale) for around 400-600$ for a entry level, the sound would be decent, and if you've never had a big system before it would still blow your pants off. I think one of the most important parts of a system is the subwoofer, it will play all the bass, explosions..etc when your watching a movie or listening to a cd. Most of the surround sound packages have a cheap subwoofer. Because with a home theater, you should not only hear the sounds, but feel the vibrations as well. Were not talking shake the earth type, but if you go to any hi-fi shop or even a big store like best buy you can tell instantly if the subwoofer is any good. Most times I would recommend getting a set of 5 speakers and get a seperate subwoofer that can produce that amount of bass you would like. Most people who buy those surround packages are disappointed in the sound, but its usually only the bass that is missing. Tell us more about your budget and such and we'll see if we can make any suggestions or tips. good luck! Last edited by canuckguy; 10-25-2005 at 03:30 PM..