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Hi -
I'll be upfront and honest. I am royally confused when it comes to audio equipment and setting up a home theater system. I'm more comfortable in building computers than HTS. I'm obviously not an audiophile, but I know what sounds good when I hear it.
I'm trying to achieve the following goals:
- Stream from a networked iTunes or music library
- Stream Netflix, Pandora, Last.fm, etc.
- Mid-range receiver with network capabilities (is that possible? would I even need it?)
- Mid-range speakers 5.1 surround
- Multi-room abilities for future expansion
- HDMI pass-through and channel return.
I've looked at Onkyo's, Yamaha, and Pioneer for receivers. Is it worth getting an all-in-one HT-RC270
Or an LG BD590 that has Netflix and Pandora? Or just getting something like an XBox?
I have a large iTunes library that I'd like to stream including photos to my LG LCD HDTV.
I'm getting lost as to what components I need and I'm confusing myself by the minute. What types of boxes or components do I need to get all of the above?
I'm sure I'll have more questions, but I seriously appreciate any help you all can provide!
Thanks!
I'll be upfront and honest. I am royally confused when it comes to audio equipment and setting up a home theater system. I'm more comfortable in building computers than HTS. I'm obviously not an audiophile, but I know what sounds good when I hear it.
I'm trying to achieve the following goals:
- Stream from a networked iTunes or music library
- Stream Netflix, Pandora, Last.fm, etc.
- Mid-range receiver with network capabilities (is that possible? would I even need it?)
- Mid-range speakers 5.1 surround
- Multi-room abilities for future expansion
- HDMI pass-through and channel return.
I've looked at Onkyo's, Yamaha, and Pioneer for receivers. Is it worth getting an all-in-one HT-RC270
Or an LG BD590 that has Netflix and Pandora? Or just getting something like an XBox?
I have a large iTunes library that I'd like to stream including photos to my LG LCD HDTV.
I'm getting lost as to what components I need and I'm confusing myself by the minute. What types of boxes or components do I need to get all of the above?
I'm sure I'll have more questions, but I seriously appreciate any help you all can provide!
Thanks!