Many opinions found here, can be rather daunting.
Here's my two cents. Figure (really think about it) out which "system" you are going to use. If you are a major music fan then build a stereo.
If you watch movies constantly then build a HT.
I've had both in one room. Totally separate systems.
Try to remember that music appreciation is a "warm" endeavor, whereas
video is a "cool" endeavor.
Personally I would build the stereo first, simply because that's where your dollars are going to make a difference. Home theaters are a lot of fun but not as much as fine music system. Good Luck.
Here's my two cents. Figure (really think about it) out which "system" you are going to use. If you are a major music fan then build a stereo.
If you watch movies constantly then build a HT.
I've had both in one room. Totally separate systems.
Try to remember that music appreciation is a "warm" endeavor, whereas
video is a "cool" endeavor.
Personally I would build the stereo first, simply because that's where your dollars are going to make a difference. Home theaters are a lot of fun but not as much as fine music system. Good Luck.