I'm building my first home theatre and agree 5.1 is a great cost effective way to start.
My problem is reading too much and wanting the best, without even hearing anything.
I think what's important for us on a budget:
1) Good amp/pre/receiver that can grow as speakers get upgraded
2) Good L/R Speakers and if possible identical centre and rears
3) Self powered sub
If I could do it for $1500 as you suggest I'd be all over that in a second and will read this thread every day.
I've calculated used:
Sunfire 5.1 amp - $1000
Sunfire Sub - $1000
Pre - $?
Speakers - $?
As you can see I'm already $500 over budget with no speakers or pre. Please help. I'm thinking of getting this anyways with really cheap speakers until next year. Am I sick?
My problem is reading too much and wanting the best, without even hearing anything.
I think what's important for us on a budget:
1) Good amp/pre/receiver that can grow as speakers get upgraded
2) Good L/R Speakers and if possible identical centre and rears
3) Self powered sub
If I could do it for $1500 as you suggest I'd be all over that in a second and will read this thread every day.
I've calculated used:
Sunfire 5.1 amp - $1000
Sunfire Sub - $1000
Pre - $?
Speakers - $?
As you can see I'm already $500 over budget with no speakers or pre. Please help. I'm thinking of getting this anyways with really cheap speakers until next year. Am I sick?