Advice on home theater

[yellowfever#154]

Hey guys Im lookin to get a surround sound system for my theater room. Im thinkin Bose is the way to go but not sure which option of theres would be best for me. Im not too interested in storage capacity as I am going to have my laptop the main storage component and also it will play the movies through Apple tv. Just basically need a reciever and speakers, anyone with a similar setup?

 

[outnumbered]

I had a Bose systems several years ago, and although the sound was clear and crisp, it just didn't offer the boom that I was looking for. So I switched to a 600watt Yamaha receiver and Klipsch speakers. No complaints now.

 

[Alberta-SRT]

I have a Bose system upstairs and a Samsung in the basement.
Futureshop had a special when I bought my TV for downstairs, the surround system and a blu-ray was only an additional $400.
They both have their good points.
If you want to come out to Stony and check them out I'll be home between Christmas and New years.

Ken

 

[yellowfever#154]

I had a Bose systems several years ago, and although the sound was clear and crisp, it just didn't offer the boom that I was looking for. So I switched to a 600watt Yamaha receiver and Klipsch speakers. No complaints now.

I assume you had a system with a sub and it still didnt satisfy? Ive never actually heard a Bose system, just heard that they are the best.

 

[yellowfever#154]

I have a Bose system upstairs and a Samsung in the basement.
Futureshop had a special when I bought my TV for downstairs, the surround system and a blu-ray was only an additional $400.
They both have their good points.
If you want to come out to Stony and check them out I'll be home between Christmas and New years.

Ken

Thanks for the offer and if I have a spare day I will consider it, Christmas is always a crazy busy time for us. I will keep you posted Ken.

 

[Alberta-SRT]

Thanks for the offer and if I have a spare day I will consider it, Christmas is always a crazy busy time for us. I will keep you posted Ken.

NP, just shoot me a PM if you want to come out.

 

[Dom426]

no highs or lows its gotta be bose

 

[Dom426]

are you doin in wall stuff tru audio and a valendyne sub cant beat it

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

buy a ford lightning, they got a nice surround sound:dontknow:

 

[GADodgetech]

buy a ford lightning, they got a nice surround sound:dontknow:

Nah those things whine too damn much.

 

[Django]

My 5.1 system is 10 yrs old....

But I have a 500 watt Yamaha with (rear) Boston Acoustics and Polk (front, center and sub) speakers... It will shake the house off it's foundation....

If you'd like to hear a great demonstration of your theatre: Try using the intro to the film, "The Mask of Zorro" with Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas.... It has a great barrage of various sounds and will blow the steel front door off your house if you really crank it....

D

 

[SRT10VENOMOUS]

DO NOT GET BOSE, unless you are looking for a over hyped beginner home theater set up,,,

again DO NOT GET BOSE,,,,,

Go with a - http://www.harmankardon.com/ 0r something of this caliber.. you will be much happier....

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

DO NOT GET BOSE, unless you are looking for a over hyped beginner home theater set up,,,

again DO NOT GET BOSE,,,,,

Go with a - http://www.harmankardon.com/ 0r something of this caliber.. you will be much happier....

yessir they absolutly rock:rock: :rock:

I uv my HK

 

[Yellow venom]

DO NOT GET BOSE, unless you are looking for a over hyped beginner home theater set up,,,

again DO NOT GET BOSE,,,,,

Go with a - http://www.harmankardon.com/ 0r something of this caliber.. you will be much happier....

Hey Tyler,Harmon Kardon is some really good stuff,Internation stereo sold some really good stuff,I just drew a blank and will let you know what brand I'm thinking of,I had a room mate that had it and was amazing sound quality.

 

[Yellow venom]

Hey Tyler its Nuance is the name,not sure if thats the proper spelling though.

 

[SRT10VENOMOUS]

Yea i run Polk Audio towers R8s i think and all the matching surround speakers, surround and center speakers

a valendyne 15inch 1000watt sub, Which shook the storm windows out of my house lol.....

and a Yamaha 700 watt 7ch surround amp,,,

 

[Ram From Hell]

no highs or lows its gotta be bose

Hee hee hee... Been saying that for more than 20 years.

That, and "Bose: better sound through marketing".

Seriously though, if you want something more akin to what you get in a good theater house, you won't be buying Bose.

Go to a decent A/V dealer, and listen to some better stuff. Let your ears be your guide. There is plenty of mid-priced stuff that will put Bose to shame, and provide you with a much more genuine experience. Paradigm speakers and many others offer significantly better performance per dollar.

 

[Ram From Hell]

Yea i run Polk Audio towers R8s i think and all the matching surround speakers, surround and center speakers

a valendyne 15inch 1000watt sub, Which shook the storm windows out of my house lol.....

and a Yamaha 700 watt 7ch surround amp,,,

Just picked up a Denon 3808ci to finish up my theater. Won't be using the Denon's amplification though. Front speakers need two 200w channels of amplification each (Speakercraft Starlet 6 hybrids). Will be using a 6-channel ADA amp with a Parasound 5-channel. Fortunately I ran two dedicated 20 amp circuits! The Denon will make a nice front end though.

The Velodyne is a great pick. The DD series of subs are top notch. Have a ULD-18 currently.

 

[Silverback]

I have the previous version of this Yamaha reciever, the RX-Z9.

http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/...58249&CTID=5000300&ATRID=1020&DETYP=ATTRIBUTE

Remember the old adage, you get what you pay for.

 

[Ronin]

DO NOT GET BOSE, unless you are looking for a over hyped beginner home theater set up,,,

again DO NOT GET BOSE,,,,,

Go with a - http://www.harmankardon.com/ 0r something of this caliber.. you will be much happier....

Not a particular fan of Bose myself, where do you think they get all that money for advertising anyway?! They're over-rated (by the average consumer, not necessarily the audiophile crowd) and over-priced. Don't get me wrong, it's good stuff, and if you're set on Bose, find a Bose Outlet or something...

The set-up at my previous house was a 5.1 with all Klipsch speakers. They rocked quite nicely and were pretty affordable. Very nice quality.

My current home theater is a dedicated 9 seat (staged, 5 seats above 4 seats) with a 50 inch Sony Bravia XBR, Yamaha DSP-A1 amp with a 400 DVD changer and high def cable box (both of those are HDMI'd into the TV). 7.1 in wall speakers; 5 up front (2 main, 2 effects and center channel), 2 in back and a giant stand alone 500W sub. All of the speakers are Polk and they just flat out pound.

Theater level listening volume is right around a 1/4 volume, a 1/3 is ridiculous and at 1/2 it lifts the ceiling tiles and actually hurts. The lobby scene from The Matrix is unreal and Blackhawk Down and Saving Private Ryan are likewise awesome. Didn't see my friends all that much until I got that little project completed, no they won't leave...what's up with that?!