Bang for your Buck HT


I want to put together a system for the family room. 18x24 8'. Need simple for wife and kids 8 & 11. Need to punish for the next few years. want a musical system for all kinds of loud new music and loud music. Not a big bass freek no big subs. have to have book shelf that are mounted from ceiling or top walls. Want to purchase used dvd, heard good things about pioneer elite , any recomendations on model number.I have an older amfi amfitheater. need a ac3 processor for the dvd is that right. would I be better off buying a used pioneer elite reciver that was a 1700 unit for 700.00. Speakers I think I will like are the JBL S38's for front center and what about some cheap surround rear's. I like to rock when mom and kids are gone also. Need the dvd to cplay cdr's
Any help appreciated
kelton2e09

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I have the HSU VTF-2 sub. Fantastic! I don't know if you can find another powered sub of this caliber for anywhere near the price ($500 + tax and/or S/H). Again, speakers a personal preference, but I reiterate the previous comment; "Go for audio sound first". B&W 602 are outstanding, a friend who is a professional jazz muscician just picked up a pair after looking at several models. Paired with the matching center and 601s for the rear you would have a killer set up.
The only advise with regards to a DVD player is if you do not have a the ability to utilize a progressive signal, don't spend the money to get a progressive DVD player. I have the Sony 7700, no progressive but fantastic picture and it is built like a brick!
Best of luck in you search. Most importantly, enjoy the search as much as you will the final product. Putting a system together is almost more fun than using it!