For buying brand new stuff, the Onkyo HT Receivers represent good value for the money. Best bang for your buck speakers for HT are the B&W 302 or 303. You can wall mount them also. Only $200 to $250 per pair. Add the matching B&W CC-3 center $180.00 For a sub, the Hsu VTF-2 for $500 is very nice. For $900 the REL Q100E. The Onkyo DVD players are also well built for the money. The 525 or 535 are under $400 and have Burr Brown decoder. Very solid.
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
Any help appreciated