A home theater is not complete until it has a decent speaker system to go with it. In a perfect would, your surround sound would be Dolby 7 or a very least, Dolby 5. If you are going to spend your funds on a nice entertainment center, it wouldn't make sense to skimp on speakers or audio system. After you achieve your crisp picture, sound is the next most important component that help you enjoy your entertainment center.
You can even go the extra mile with your surround sound system if you want to do everything, and use the "bass shaker" attachments that are available with some systems. These gadgets attach to your recliner or sofa, and when a scene comes on with an explosion or car wreck, these gadgets actually SHAKE the recliner or sofa, adding to the realism of the movie.
I suggest you make yourself a list, or maybe even a paper spreadsheet that you take with you when you shop around. Put a column for must-have features, a column for nice-to-have features, and perhaps yet another column for a feature you find that is specific to a particular brand. And definitely SHOP AROUND for your home theater system! Create a budget for yourself that will NOT be exceeded, regardless of how loudly a particular system is screaming at you to buy it.
Watch for certain systems you like to go on sale. Sales occur on a regular basis, and you can save yourself a load of money. If you are purchasing the features separately, my suggestion is to purchase them from the same store. That way, if there is a hiccup, you won't need the issue of pointing your finger from the various stores to try and blame each other.
The smart shopper is the one who gets the quality system and doesn't pay "sticker price" for it. Be informed, know what you want, be willing to learn if you run across an intelligent salesperson who knows what he is talking about, and stick to your budget. You will be able to enjoy your investment in this superb home theater system for years to come. - 31846
You can even go the extra mile with your surround sound system if you want to do everything, and use the "bass shaker" attachments that are available with some systems. These gadgets attach to your recliner or sofa, and when a scene comes on with an explosion or car wreck, these gadgets actually SHAKE the recliner or sofa, adding to the realism of the movie.
I suggest you make yourself a list, or maybe even a paper spreadsheet that you take with you when you shop around. Put a column for must-have features, a column for nice-to-have features, and perhaps yet another column for a feature you find that is specific to a particular brand. And definitely SHOP AROUND for your home theater system! Create a budget for yourself that will NOT be exceeded, regardless of how loudly a particular system is screaming at you to buy it.
Watch for certain systems you like to go on sale. Sales occur on a regular basis, and you can save yourself a load of money. If you are purchasing the features separately, my suggestion is to purchase them from the same store. That way, if there is a hiccup, you won't need the issue of pointing your finger from the various stores to try and blame each other.
The smart shopper is the one who gets the quality system and doesn't pay "sticker price" for it. Be informed, know what you want, be willing to learn if you run across an intelligent salesperson who knows what he is talking about, and stick to your budget. You will be able to enjoy your investment in this superb home theater system for years to come. - 31846
