Is a home theater even worth it or doable?

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.

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 https://routerlogin.uno/.

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The answer is NO. 90% of sound quality depends on your room - 95% of people don't have such a special room...(non-residential rectangular room with concrete or brick walls, heavy and hard wooden floor, sloped ceiling)...
Plasma TV is the most analog picture - the most fun, more like film ... but you will not find a panel of this size now ... You can find a projector, but a quality screen will cost 5 times more.
Films with effects - they are made for children ... an adult serious movie - even mono sound is enough for him - a goavy plot and acting.
If there is a good movie (for example Avatar 1) - visit IMAX ...
Do not throw money and time out the window = life is short!

I saved you a lot of money - visit sick lonely people - they will be very pleased, and you will make your soul better.

 

The answer is NO. 90% of sound quality depends on your room - 95% of people don't have such a special room...(non-residential rectangular room with concrete or brick walls, heavy and hard wooden floor, sloped ceiling)...
Plasma TV is the most analog picture - the most fun, more like film ... but you will not find a panel of this size now ... You can find a projector, but a quality screen will cost 5 times more.
Films with effects - they are made for children ... an adult serious movie - even mono sound is enough for him - a goavy plot and acting.
If there is a good movie (for example Avatar 1) - visit IMAX ...
Do not throw money and time out the window = life is short!

I saved you a lot of money - visit sick lonely people - they will be very pleased, and you will make your soul better.

you have to get main speakers for a home theater system. Sound Qualityis really important to enjoyable listening. Center channel is great because it doesn’t contaminate the main speakers with voice stuff. less muddy pure music.

Need a large subwoofer makes all the difference in the world

Surrounds are nice if you have a big enough room.

Invest in Quality amplification and A processor of quality. Stay away from integrated stuff.

That’s a really really really big screen you have. 85 inches seems too large