jay P asked:


I bought a 5.1 samsung HT-AS720S last month and it doesn't sound as good as i thought , so now im thinking about upgrading it. should i buy new speakers or should i replace the amplifier?

Vicki

DBMay75 asked:


I'm on a rather tight budget lately, yet I still want a best-bang-for-the-buck receiver and speakers to accompany my 42" Panasonic Plasma HDTV and DV-980H OPPO Digital DVD/CD player. I'm more concerned with audio than video as I will be using SACD's & DVD-A's to enjoy Pink Floyd, Moody Blues, Herbie Hancock and Debussy. Any suggestions from experienced owners/dealers? While I'm at it - what about headphones? Will my standard Sony's support SACD/DVD-A playback or do I need a specialized type? Thank you in advance. Your time and knowledge is greatly appreciated and valued. Dan, San Francisco, CA

Lonnie

codename1 asked:


New home theater in the basement plz comment and vote sorry about the sniffling i had a cold Sony Bravia 52"XBR4 Monster THX 5.1 Speakers [update not in video] just added 2 hi-fidelity Technic speakers so now its 7.1 Sony Playstation 3 (80GB) Denon AVR - 3808CI All region DVD player

Eric

The Eagle Keeper asked:


Just curious because I have Legacy from Springfield, IL.

Lloyd

kkds14 asked:


the screening of the speakers doesnt come off but it is stained up from kids hands prints and stuff like that. How can i clean the screening of the speakers? I have tried just a damp cloth but it doesnt work. The stains are white and the screening is black so i cant use bleach. Any ideas?

June

Jose asked:


i want to buy a pioneer VSX-21TXH 7.1 receiver. what you guys think about it?? ok lets say that i have it already. but what about the speaker?? which speakers should i get??? what about bose Acoustimass® 10 speaker system what you guys think?? what other spekears can you recommend?? and what other receiver can you recommend??? What about a 7.1 setup sistem? Which speakers should I get? And which receiver can you recommend to use as a 7.1?

Derrick

Adam Curry asked:




If you want the full effect of your entertainment system, whether you love epic dramas or romantic comedies, you are going to need to think about how your home theater is set up. While some people are pleased with just a television, other people put a lot more thought into how their theater is set up. If you want to make sure that your family and friends get the best experience possible then you will need to look into how your system is put together.

In the first place, a good home theater is one that works with the space that you have. You may have a room that is perfect for the purpose, or you might find that you need to partition off a space for it. What kind of goals do you have for your space? Do you love the idea of a system where you are going to be able to watch movies just as though you were at the theater or do you find that you need to account for gaming as well? Take some time to plan the layout and to make sure that you are going to be able to fit everything that you want in there. A few planning sketches can go a long way.

In a home theater, the television is going to have the place of prominence. Where is it going to go and what kind of television are you planning to put in there? Think about whether you want your television to be free standing, wall mounted or enclosed in a armoire or TV cabinet. This can go a long way towards shaping your room and helping you make some decisions. Similarly make sure that you know how everyone is going to be seated. Do you want a couch or do you love the idea of cushions or recliners? Some people go so far as to put in raised seating so that everyone will have a lovely view.

You also need to consider your surround sound system. You need to find the right place in the room to place your speakers. A good electronics store with a helpful clerk can be a great way to get some advice.. How is the sound going to go, and where can you mount speakers? With a home theater system, you can create a lovely surround sound effect with some well placed speakers. Whether you are ordering equipment online or in person, do ask about things like free installation. Similarly, make sure that you look into getting the right kind of warranties for your equipment.

Take some time and consider what your options are going to be when you are thinking about putting together a great home theater. There are some great effects out there just waiting for you!

Charles

Shrinivas Vaidya asked:




Setting up your own home theatre is a great way to add value to your home and it can be a refreshing thing to do after you spend lot of time in your work. A home movie theatre is very easy to build once you know some basic concepts behind the whole thing.

Setting up a home theatre is nothing but creating the kind of environment you experience in a real movie theater in a smaller scale or at least in a scale that your space will allow. This is done using two aspects of the whole process.

1) Setting up the electronic equipment

2) Decorating the interiors to support the electronics equipments.

The electronic equipment that must be used in a home theatre includes a big screen TV (at least 27 inch), a DVD player and speakers. In this the big picture which represents the big screen in a real; theatre will make a lot of difference.

Many people who can afford to have a separate room for the home theatre prefer to install a home theatre projector for displaying the movie on a screen. A big picture is definitely better than a big screen TV because a home theatre projector costs much les than a bid screen TV simply because the projection equipment is a built-in part of the TV

A home theatre designer can suggest you some options regarding selection of good quality equipment. It is strongly recommended that find out the physical dimensions of the room in which you are going to install this system, because many projectors need minimum distance from the screen for focus purposes. It should not happen that you buy a projector and you end up looking at blur images

Another advantage of a home theater projector is that it can receive output from a computer as well, so that you can easily use the same for business presentations. It is so lightweight that you can carry it from home to office easily.

Copyright Shrinivas Vaidya

Allen

kush g asked:


I have know a few brands like Mordan Short, JAMO, Polk audio, Cervin Vega, focal, Mantraz, Wharfedale. but I really don't know which is a better brand. I want to spend around 1000-1100 US$. Can some one arrange the brands in order of preference thanks steve... am looking for good sound for about 1000$ i dont care if it is bookshelf or sattelite speakers or any other type

Kim

mkayreagan asked:


I surprised my husband with this media room featuring 100" screen. Inspired by the style of HGTV designer Candice Olson, I did the work myself on a much smaller DIY budget. Complete shopping list here: www.ratemyfavoritespaces.com Details: Panasonic AE3000U 1080P projector, Denon 1909 AV Receiver, Aperion 7.1 cherry speakers/SW, Stewart Firehawk 100" screen, PS3, DirecTV HD DVR, Apple TV, VUDU, Slingbox HD Pro, Harmony 890 remote, BDI cherry cabinet. Brown wall color is Sherwin Williams' "Toasty" in flat finish. If you need reinforcement with the wife or SO, email me. Tell them American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, HGTV, Food Network ALSO look amazing in 1080p. (With a Harmony remote, she can operate the theater too.) Thanks for watching! Please note: The lights were on for shooting this video, but not when we watch TV or movies.

Ruben