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Is a home theater even worth it or doable?

Please be honest with me. I'm a huge TV  movie fan as I'm sure many of you are, and in my youth I used to have a Denon setup, blu-ray, etc. I loved the experience. Fast forward 25 years and now I just stream my tv and movies off Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu. We are doing a new addition where we have an open space concept. I see myself continuing to stream in the future, but would like a clean sound at least. I am treating myself to an 85" TV not sure the make model yet, but I want a big one. Does it make sense for me to even invest in something more then a sound bar given my streaming and open concept? If so, what type of setup should I consider or if I should prewire something up and where would that be? Thanks for your advice.
 

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chcumo63
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I think it all depends on how much time you spend watching vs. listening.  I set up a modest HT (Marantz Pre-Pro, Marantz 5 channel (use my McIntosh Integrated to power main speakers) Oppo 83SE BluRay), and find that I’m watching the news or sports and that’s about it.  It’s complete overkill for what we do.  We are moving and I’m selling off the HT components.  In the new home, I will do a larger TV and a high quality sound bar.  I will keep my 2 channel system completely separate from any video duties.  

If you’re a true movie buff then a good HT system is definitely worth the time and effort.  For me, it was not used enough in that capacity to justify keeping it at the new home.

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