[chwisch87]

Ok guys, I recently stepped up into the world of HD with a panasonic plasma and while this panels speakers are nice and all, i would like to put some real sound on it.


This is of course my first HDtv and i have been spending the last year figuring out what to get. I am pretty tech savy but like to spend quite a bit of time researching and making sure what i'm getting is exactly what i need.


That being said, of what little i know about HDTV's (i know more so now owning one and spending times around the forum) i know next to nothing about surround sound.


I'm basically looking to get a good 5.1 system but wouldn't mind future proofing things a bit and getting an amp/rev that is 7.1 compatible should i choose to add speakers ... again don't even know if that is possible.


I would like to keep the system initially under .... 700 dollars there about. (that is a rough est. not knowing how much these things cost lol ... soo if you can give me a good idea of how much gets me what).


What brands of equipment should i be looking at.


HDMI is of course a must.


Any help in navigating this really complicated world helps.


chaps.

 

[Terry Montlick]

700 dollars pretty much limits you to a home-theater-in-a-box system. These exist in 7.1, made by the usual consumer electronic suspects: Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, JVC, etc.


Speakers and sub are probably what you will be upgrading first, so look for decent power output.


Regards,

Terry