Tridacnid
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Hey all.
I'm in the process of finishing my basement, and one of the things I would like to do is put in a surround sound system for movies. I'm thinking 5 speakers (no subwoofer. Read on for more details). I have a question or two that needs answering, and a couple recommendations that I'm looking for.
Question:
I can just take some speakers and stick them on an A/V reciever, right? So I don't have to buy a full set from say, Philips, or some other company?
What I need:
1) An A/V reciever that sounds good (this won't be my main listening setup, so don't go crazy), is easy to use, is preferably black. In the $400 range, but less is great. Or more is great too, if it's worth it.
2) A center speaker. I don't care what finish it is, but it has to be sized so it can fit on a TV stand, or under it, without a problem.
3) Rear speakers. These will probably hang on the wall, and can't be vary large. Think 4", maybe 5" cone at max.
What these will be paired with:
My Altec Model 15 speakers. This things are killer, and I figure I won't need a subwoofer, as each speaker has a 12" woofer on it.
Obviously, home theaters aren't my expertise, so ask questions about some details I may have left out.
Thanks,
Tri
I'm in the process of finishing my basement, and one of the things I would like to do is put in a surround sound system for movies. I'm thinking 5 speakers (no subwoofer. Read on for more details). I have a question or two that needs answering, and a couple recommendations that I'm looking for.
Question:
I can just take some speakers and stick them on an A/V reciever, right? So I don't have to buy a full set from say, Philips, or some other company?
What I need:
1) An A/V reciever that sounds good (this won't be my main listening setup, so don't go crazy), is easy to use, is preferably black. In the $400 range, but less is great. Or more is great too, if it's worth it.
2) A center speaker. I don't care what finish it is, but it has to be sized so it can fit on a TV stand, or under it, without a problem.
3) Rear speakers. These will probably hang on the wall, and can't be vary large. Think 4", maybe 5" cone at max.
What these will be paired with:
My Altec Model 15 speakers. This things are killer, and I figure I won't need a subwoofer, as each speaker has a 12" woofer on it.
Obviously, home theaters aren't my expertise, so ask questions about some details I may have left out.
Thanks,
Tri
