Home Theater

04DSGV6 · June 27th, 2008, 05:36 PM

My family is currently in the process of buying a new house. Hopefully we'll know in the next week or so. So when I went to look at various odds and ends that we are changing when we buy, it i noticed that the living room is wired for a 5.1 surround sound system.

I'm going to be honest and say I don't know shit about home theater but I need help from anyone who does. I'm looking for a economical package theater ($500 or preferably less) I know that it isn't going to be a great system but it will be better than no system at all. A dvd player is not necessary I already have one, the only thing that absolutely is needed is ceiling mounted speakers for both the front two and the back two.

What would be a good website to buy this from? What is a decent brand? What specifically should I pay attention to when looking for a system? Finally, how the hell do I find the specific speaker ceiling mounts for the specific speakers? If anybody can steer me in the right direction it would be appreciated.

atlacatl213 · June 27th, 2008, 05:43 PM

this should give you an idea whats out there as far as speaker systems for 5.1 wiring.

5.1 Sound Surround System - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review

pay attention to the ones that say home theater

as far as ceiling mounts, if you find a specific system that you like you could do some research into them and see if there's any mounts that you could get separately or if they're included.

JASonic · June 27th, 2008, 05:55 PM

Good rule of thumb... stay away from anything 5.1 that cost less than $400. Thats just my opinion. When I was shopping there seemed to be a "quality" break at that price. Anything under sounded like headphones turned up to high.

If youre prewired your in good shape because thats half the battle.

04DSGV6 · June 27th, 2008, 05:58 PM

Believe me I agree with you JA but moneys tight with all the money going into other things in the house and since its prewired I figure a cheap system sounds better than TV speakers and I can always upgrade

atlacatl213 · June 27th, 2008, 06:06 PM

about that wiring, thats half the fun I think haha.

Idk about you but the way we have ours here, we just built some shelves and had the speaker stand in them. my parents house would be house party capable if it wasn't for the fact that they're always home haha.

04DSGV6 · June 27th, 2008, 06:09 PM

heh, I was originally gonna leave the front two on the shelves but they are wired for the ceiling and I think it will look more professional. I am looking at this Newegg.com - YAMAHA YHT-390BL 5.1 Channel Home Theater in a Box System

But I don't know how the hell ceiling mounts work and what would work with these speakers. Any body?

06RedfireGT · June 27th, 2008, 06:15 PM

Onkyo for the receiver. Infinity for the speakers. I have had the same onkyo/infinity setup for almost 10 years and it still sounds awesome to this day.

atlacatl213 · June 27th, 2008, 06:21 PM

get these mounts..

Plateau WM Series Wall or Ceiling Speaker Mounts WM-SB Black

just drill a few screws to the speakers and into the wall.

04DSGV6 · June 27th, 2008, 11:54 PM

anybody elses opinions? Onkyo a good brand redfire? I never have heard of them before.

06RedfireGT · June 28th, 2008, 01:01 AM

I love my Onkyo. Works as good today as it did when I bought it.

96GTRagTop · June 28th, 2008, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

I love my Onkyo. Works as good today as it did when I bought it.

sounds like ur talking about a pig

06RedfireGT · June 28th, 2008, 01:07 AM

There she is.

04DSGV6 · June 28th, 2008, 05:01 PM

Hmm, i saw a few good sets for onkyo but passed em up cuz i don't trust anything that isn't a somewhat name brand product. I'm gonna look at them again. And thats for that link ATL reps to both you guys. Any more input appreciated

futureMACH1racer · June 28th, 2008, 05:08 PM

crutchfield.com

GenevieveD · June 28th, 2008, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by 04DSGV6

Hmm, i saw a few good sets for onkyo but passed em up cuz i don't trust anything that isn't a somewhat name brand product. I'm gonna look at them again. And thats for that link ATL reps to both you guys. Any more input appreciated

Name Brand? whhat?! Onkyo is name brand! its been around forever.

04DSGV6 · June 28th, 2008, 05:17 PM

I've never heard of it is why, that all gen. Now i know

And FMR1 i don't feel like paying out the ass for a home theater. Crutchfield is really helpful but not exactly economical

GenevieveD · June 28th, 2008, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by 04DSGV6

I've never heard of it is why, that all gen. Now i know

And FMR1 i don't feel like paying out the ass for a home theater. Crutchfield is really helpful but not exactly economical

my b.f owns a home theater business, He mainly deals with high end stuff but he could get you some ideas on some good , not so expensive stuff.

My dad has an onkyo in his house, and its really nice.

he has a sony amp in his garage/shop and it works well too

GenevieveD · June 28th, 2008, 05:22 PM

Something like This might be kind of good

04DSGV6 · June 28th, 2008, 05:23 PM

Really? I'd appreciate any help. Only thing is I have like a 4-5 hundred dollar budget so the only real option i have is a home theater in a box. If anything can you ask what he would recommend regarding the ceiling mounts? Right now im searching around for Onkyo 5.1 systems since you guys are saying good things

GenevieveD · June 28th, 2008, 05:25 PM

mounts for the speakers? are you looking for speakers that mount with something like this?

June 27th, 2008, 05:43 PM	#2
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JASonic Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,400	Good rule of thumb... stay away from anything 5.1 that cost less than $400. Thats just my opinion. When I was shopping there seemed to be a "quality" break at that price. Anything under sounded like headphones turned up to high. If youre prewired your in good shape because thats half the battle. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeQLUyYg3EA ^^^^Ok... for a 232^^^^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah1EbIOdAZE PhotoClub Co-Founder K&N FIPK Dual Flowmasters Xcal III

June 27th, 2008, 06:06 PM	#5
atlacatl213 Regular 2003 Mustang V6 SupaDupaSlow Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LA, CA Posts: 71	about that wiring, thats half the fun I think haha. Idk about you but the way we have ours here, we just built some shelves and had the speaker stand in them. my parents house would be house party capable if it wasn't for the fact that they're always home haha. __________________ <~Call me Felipe Proud Member of... Los Latinos Unidos de Modded Mustangs Six Shooters Club BLUE MUSTANG OWNERS CLUB Member # dos REtarD Haters Club

June 27th, 2008, 06:21 PM	#8
atlacatl213 Regular 2003 Mustang V6 SupaDupaSlow Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LA, CA Posts: 71	get these mounts.. Plateau WM Series Wall or Ceiling Speaker Mounts WM-SB Black just drill a few screws to the speakers and into the wall. __________________ <~Call me Felipe Proud Member of... Los Latinos Unidos de Modded Mustangs Six Shooters Club BLUE MUSTANG OWNERS CLUB Member # dos REtarD Haters Club

June 28th, 2008, 05:08 PM	#14
futureMACH1racer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 Too Slow Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,306	crutchfield.com __________________ MM MACH 1 CREW MEMBER #2

June 28th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#18
GenevieveD Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ojai (So.Cal) Posts: 223	Something like This might be kind of good __________________ "All said and done,This won't be fun,Make no mistake Those smiles are fake" -Lostprophets.

June 28th, 2008, 05:25 PM	#20
GenevieveD Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ojai (So.Cal) Posts: 223	mounts for the speakers? are you looking for speakers that mount with something like this? __________________ "All said and done,This won't be fun,Make no mistake Those smiles are fake" -Lostprophets.

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