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I've always bought Home-Theater-in-a-Boxes because they were the cheapest option, but lately have been thinking about moving to something nicer. The problem is, I have no idea where to start!
I've always been more visually focused, and have a Panasonic Viera ST60 that I'm happy with. I am planning on getting a region-free OPPO-103 for my player, and am leaning towards a Yamaha RX-V377 for the receiver (mostly based on the low price and favorable reviews, is this a good choice?)
Now, the thing I'm having a tough time with is the speakers. My problem right now is that a lot of dialogue in shows and movies that I watch tends to get garbled, and I'm hoping a better sound system will add some clarity (I am currently using Sony BDV-N890W/Z). I doubt I'll be using it for music all that much, but would love to get the most out of something like 2001: A Space Odyssey where the music is half the experience. Most recommendations that I've seen online aim for speakers that are around $600, or things that are $2500+. I have a budget that is right in the middle, hoping not to exceed $2000 by too much for a 5.1 system. What are some good options for this price range? Is it even worth going up to $2000, or should I stick at under $1000? The only firm recommendation that I've found is thewirecutter.com praising the ~$2100 NHT Absolute 5.1T system.
Now my other problem is my oddly shaped room- pictures of it here:
As you can see from my really terrible Microsoft Paint picture, it has a couple of weird bends and hallways in it, and not too many places to attach speakers around the couches. (I've also included a red circle that corresponds with the Captain America statue in the pictures, to help you get your bearings) The TV (the blue box on the left) is also a bit offset from the couches. How can I place my speakers to make the most of this room? I have a feeling I'll need to install some wires behind the walls if I really want to get it working, but I've never tried putting something in a wall before and am a bit afraid i'll destroy my house.
Lastly, I've read that amplifiers aren't really all that necessary until you get into really high end stuff- is this true?
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!
I've always bought Home-Theater-in-a-Boxes because they were the cheapest option, but lately have been thinking about moving to something nicer. The problem is, I have no idea where to start!
I've always been more visually focused, and have a Panasonic Viera ST60 that I'm happy with. I am planning on getting a region-free OPPO-103 for my player, and am leaning towards a Yamaha RX-V377 for the receiver (mostly based on the low price and favorable reviews, is this a good choice?)
Now, the thing I'm having a tough time with is the speakers. My problem right now is that a lot of dialogue in shows and movies that I watch tends to get garbled, and I'm hoping a better sound system will add some clarity (I am currently using Sony BDV-N890W/Z). I doubt I'll be using it for music all that much, but would love to get the most out of something like 2001: A Space Odyssey where the music is half the experience. Most recommendations that I've seen online aim for speakers that are around $600, or things that are $2500+. I have a budget that is right in the middle, hoping not to exceed $2000 by too much for a 5.1 system. What are some good options for this price range? Is it even worth going up to $2000, or should I stick at under $1000? The only firm recommendation that I've found is thewirecutter.com praising the ~$2100 NHT Absolute 5.1T system.
Now my other problem is my oddly shaped room- pictures of it here:
As you can see from my really terrible Microsoft Paint picture, it has a couple of weird bends and hallways in it, and not too many places to attach speakers around the couches. (I've also included a red circle that corresponds with the Captain America statue in the pictures, to help you get your bearings) The TV (the blue box on the left) is also a bit offset from the couches. How can I place my speakers to make the most of this room? I have a feeling I'll need to install some wires behind the walls if I really want to get it working, but I've never tried putting something in a wall before and am a bit afraid i'll destroy my house.
Lastly, I've read that amplifiers aren't really all that necessary until you get into really high end stuff- is this true?
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!