what is the best home theater system on the market?

Answer 1

that is up to personal preference. Personally, I like Boulder Amps hooked up to a Lexicon A/V switching system.

As for speakers, I'm partial to Martin Logan Speakers ( $20,000 a pair) and a Martin Logan Center channel ($10,000) with a Klipsch 15" sub ($2000, cheaper but it sounds great).

As for DVD/Blu-Ray/HD-DVD players, I'm not so sure anymore, a new one comes out on the market like every 4-5 months. SO it's just best to wait for a nice hybrid that play all formats, DVD, DVD-A, SACD, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, ect.

Answer 2

Hi there.There is no one system that can claim to be the best .There are many systems of varying quality at all price levels that all look and sound different.It would take a lifetime auditiong all of them .So to start with, how much are you prepared to spend.Once we know that answer then we can try to put something together that may interest you.Also the size and furnishings of the room your gear will be in will have a bearing on what quality you will get.Will you be using a Widescreen TV or maybe a Projector and Screen.How loud do you want your system to go.How many speakers are you likely to want.All these requirements will add to your sound reproduction.One thing for certain is the influence that the amplifier will have on the final sound you get from your speakers. Try to buy the best A/V Receiver you can afford.Better still a separate Preamplifier/Processor and Power Amplifier(s) will change the signal as less as possible.Quality interconnects and speaker cable will not change the signal as much as cheaper wires could. And finally the loudspeakers are a personal choice as they all add their own sound to the amplified sound you hear.One important point to remember is that the system must be set up and adjusted properly to perform as it is designed to.The positioning of the speakers ,the speakers stands (if you use bookshelf speakers) the equipment stand or cabinet and especially the interconnecting cables and speaker wire all greatly effect the sound and enjoyment of the system .The proper set up and "accessories" are much more important than most people think.

This is where i will get the "THUMBS DOWN" from those who believe i am talking rubbish but take no notice they have'nt a clue when it comes to high fidelity sound reproduction.They may be 'experts 'with the video part of home theater but that is all.

Answer 3

If you are looking for the best do-it-yourselfer home theatre, it would consist of:

1. Your current two hi-fi stereo front speaker system [without need for a third channel speaker since you do not want to upgrade your older hi-fi amplifier to handle digital surround sound] placed just below your TV viewing screen. Cost: $16.00 for extended quality audio wires for across-the-room connectivity.

2. One Infocus ScreenPlay [SP] 4805 DLP front projector [click on the "source" link for a home theatre image]* casting a 92" diagonal 16:9 high contrast [2200:1] image placed on a coffee table. Cost: $580.00 for a refurbished unit; replacement lamps sell for $330 and last some 3,000 to 4,000 hours. *Picture of home theatre setup displaying movie "A Good Woman": http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/e6/32/22ab225b9da0543f3304f010.L.jpg

3. Special motion picture quality screen paint provided by GooSystems.com. to create a 130" diagonal grey colored screen. Cost: about $150.00 [including shipping]

4. One standard progressive Toshiba DVD player. Cost: $75.00 new.

5. One digital/HD TV cable subscription to Times-Warner. Cost: $65 per month.

6. Repositioning of a large 5-seat livingroom sofa to a distance some 12-13 feet from the viewing screen. Cost: None. Only when you can get someone nearby to help you move furniture.

7. Set of darkening drapery placed on windows near the projection screen. Costs: About $50 worth of material and of course, we hung up the drapes ourselves.

In conclusion, the total cost of the Do-It-YourSelfer Home Theatre: about $871.00!

and, the final outcome is the OMG - WOW look on the faces of your neighbors when they are invited to see an HD quality sports event projected onto a 92" diagonal screen!

Good luck!

Answer 4

The best one I heard at the CES show is the following:

Halcro SSP-100 processor $10,000
Halcro DM-88 Amplifiers (5) @$25,000 each = $125,000
Wilson Maxx 2 front $50,000 /pair
Wilson WATTS/Puppies 8 for surround $28,000/Pair
Willson Center ~$7,000
Revel SUB30 sub $6,000

Answer 5

Go to Audio House coz they have all the brand under one roof. They have the largest sound rooms in Singapore. I read in the paper that they have home trial run 7 days money back guarantee. They will select the ideal systems for your home!

Answer 6

Most of us don't have half a million dollars to spend on anything, let alone audio...Here's some links that give you the most sound for your money from the bottom to the top:

$1,000 - http://www.avtruths.com/bangforbuck.html

$10,000 - http://www.avtruths.com/idealsetup.html

$100,000 - http://www.avtruths.com/ultimatesetup.html