Opinions on Equipment Purchase

Blakeseven · 01-11-07, 06:33 PM

I just finished my basement and am now looking to purchase my HDTV and the like. I would love to hear your input on what I have selected.

1 Sony KDS-60A2000 60" 1080p Grand Wega SXRD HDTV
1 Yamaha RX-V2700 Home Theater Receiver
1 Monster Power HTS 3600 MKII Home Theater Reference Power Cen
1 Logitech Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Learning RF Remote
2 Polk Audio RM40T Each Home Theater Speaker
2 Polk Audio LC60i Each In-ceiling Speaker
1 Polk Audio FXi3 Black Pair Surround Speakers
1 Polk Audio RM302 Each Center Channel Speaker
1 Samsung TR50X3B 50 - 61" DLP TV Stand
1 Polk Audio PSW10 Black 10" 50-watt Powered Subwoofer
1 Monster Cable MB400 SW-36 36 Ft Subwoofer Interconnect
2 Arista 58-7760 HDMI Cable, 3 foot

Thanks all..

outsider142000 · 01-11-07, 07:42 PM

If you are looking to save some money, check out monoprice.com (sponsor at the top of the page) for all of your cables.

Very good product at a better price.

reedl · 01-12-07, 01:14 PM

I agree on dropping the monster brand cables, espically for the subwoofer interconnect.

Any good audio RCA cable will work just fine for that purpose. There is no difference despite what monster tries and tells you.

Drop the Monster brand power unit also, and purchase a good computer UPS or a good computer power conditioner. It will cost much less money, and work just as well.

As to the subwoofer, I would see if there is a higher powered one if you want great powerful bass. Even if it is 50 watts RMS it is quite low for a subwoofer.

Reedl

UNC Nick · 01-12-07, 03:26 PM

I'd take a look at the APC power units instead of the Monster. Higher quality product for less $. Agree on Monoprice- great stuff and prices. Bluejean Cable is another choice, but not as cheap.

Sub- what is your budget and what size are you looking for? My personal favorite (though I am biased) for an 'affordable' sub is the Martin Logan Dynamo. About 12" square, very tight, and it goes low. Can be either front or down firing.

Blakeseven · 01-12-07, 06:40 PM

I want to stay south of 8,000.00 Thanks for the poing about cables. Point well taken.
I'll look into subs as well

rsh · 01-12-07, 06:44 PM

I will second the APC surge protecotrs/line conditioners choice vs. Monster.

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Blakeseven New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	Opinions on Equipment Purchase I just finished my basement and am now looking to purchase my HDTV and the like. I would love to hear your input on what I have selected. 1 Sony KDS-60A2000 60" 1080p Grand Wega SXRD HDTV 1 Yamaha RX-V2700 Home Theater Receiver 1 Monster Power HTS 3600 MKII Home Theater Reference Power Cen 1 Logitech Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Learning RF Remote 2 Polk Audio RM40T Each Home Theater Speaker 2 Polk Audio LC60i Each In-ceiling Speaker 1 Polk Audio FXi3 Black Pair Surround Speakers 1 Polk Audio RM302 Each Center Channel Speaker 1 Samsung TR50X3B 50 - 61" DLP TV Stand 1 Polk Audio PSW10 Black 10" 50-watt Powered Subwoofer 1 Monster Cable MB400 SW-36 36 Ft Subwoofer Interconnect 2 Arista 58-7760 HDMI Cable, 3 foot Thanks all..

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reedl I spent too much $$$ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 520	I agree on dropping the monster brand cables, espically for the subwoofer interconnect. Any good audio RCA cable will work just fine for that purpose. There is no difference despite what monster tries and tells you. Drop the Monster brand power unit also, and purchase a good computer UPS or a good computer power conditioner. It will cost much less money, and work just as well. As to the subwoofer, I would see if there is a higher powered one if you want great powerful bass. Even if it is 50 watts RMS it is quite low for a subwoofer. Reedl __________________ Check out my theater! My Theater Here is the Arcade: The Arcade

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Blakeseven New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	I want to stay south of 8,000.00 Thanks for the poing about cables. Point well taken. I'll look into subs as well

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rsh AVS Special Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 1,914	I will second the APC surge protecotrs/line conditioners choice vs. Monster. __________________ Roman rtheaters.com Utimate Home Entertainment

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UNC Nick Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 82	I'd take a look at the APC power units instead of the Monster. Higher quality product for less $. Agree on Monoprice- great stuff and prices. Bluejean Cable is another choice, but not as cheap. Sub- what is your budget and what size are you looking for? My personal favorite (though I am biased) for an 'affordable' sub is the Martin Logan Dynamo. About 12" square, very tight, and it goes low. Can be either front or down firing.