If you had to pick one, widescreen HD viewing or digital 5.1 surround sound, which would you go with and why?
2007-06-29 10:17:21 · 5 answers · asked by B Woods 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Only have the cash for one huh? I'd get a good surround sound system before the TV. Audio equipment prices are pretty stable. What costs $2000 now will cost $2000 a year from now. However if you wait a year to buy a TV you will most certainly save some cash and get a better performing product.
2007-06-29 11:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by Michael C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Audio first...... to me having a great audio system does much more for the overall experience of movie watching. And of course it also applies to music listening too.
I say go purchase your audio system. Perhaps a $500 Pioneer or Harmon Kardon or Onkyo receiver.... I always encourage people to look at Ascend Acoustic speakers for a great value. Specifically the CBM 170's when budget is at the forefront. Here's their web page
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/
Then, wait for a nice 1080p LCD flat panel to go on sale......2 years no money down, no interest, etc. and get that.
That's what I'd do in your situation.
2007-06-29 23:57:33 · answer #2 · answered by Tim M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with digital 5.1 surround sound. You could use this technology with DVD movies and other sources now.
If you would go with HDTV you would also need a HD DVD player plus 5.1 surround sound. What good would HDTV be if you could not enjoy it with surround sound.
2007-06-29 17:26:43 · answer #3 · answered by coco2591 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Each one on its own is only half a system.What do you prefer Audio or video or both ?
2007-06-29 20:06:33 · answer #4 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go with ditigal 5.1 because i hve it and it is awsome
2007-06-29 18:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋