Complete Home cinema/speaker package...

StuCha

Hi all,

I'm currently on the look out for a complete sound system. Currently my set-up consists of a Sony 36' TV (KV36FS70), SKY+, Multi-region DVD (Toshiba - cannot remember the model right now!!) and PS2.

I'm using the surround sound speakers that came as standard with the TV however I'd now like to get a complete package.

I don't mind getting seperates or an all in one system.

Ideally I'd like to spend under £500 all in.

I'd like to get something decent however I know my budget is not the highest!!

I'm a little dazed and confused by the whole Home Cinema thing and would appreciate any advice anyone can offer!!

Many thanks for your time
Stu

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suffolkb

Have a look at Richer Sounds.They have one in Kingston and have a demo room.

DuncanMiller

yes, richer sounds is a good place to go.

for that sort of money i would recommend getting a cambridge audio AVR (540R)

http://www.richersounds.com/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=CAMB-AZUR540R-SIL

as it has lots of connections and you will be able to add on more equipment when you get it.

I would then buy the best speaker package you can afford with the remaining money - best thing to do is pay them a visit and get them to set up a few packages so you can hear the differences for yourself.

irnbru_2

StuCha wrote:

I'd like to get something decent however I know my budget is not the highest!!

You have three things to buy:

1. Amp
2. Speakers
3. Cables

Work out what connections your require: do all three boxes have digital out?

What size of room do you have?
Do you want 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 speaker setup?

Have you considered 2nd hand equipment. avforums has a good sales forum.

StuCha wrote:

I'm a little dazed and confused by the whole Home Cinema thing and would appreciate any advice anyone can offer!!

Buy separates.
Read avforums.
Some equipment manufacturers come with a two year warranty.