Let's Build a Dedicated Home Theater System... for $1500

[Bacovish]

l looked around for klipsch just didn't see anything that can touch the pioneer in terms of price and quality.

 

[Bacovish]

Definitely have to go with a pj with the remaining cash no matter what speakers we end up with.

 

[Bacovish]

nm

 

[Bacovish]

It's going to be hard to beat the pioneer for the value of 489.00

If we went this route it leaves 385. Thanks jbrax!!

That would leave enough for a refurbished??? Pj but limited options for sure.

We also need a blu-ray. Can find them cheap thankfully.

I know the svs is a great sub but anyway to shave some $ on a deftech maybe??
379.00
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_735PS...a&awnw=g&awcr=47439201385&awdv=m&awug=9028225

That would leave 485.00

 

[Tony V.]

For a sub HSU also has some lesser priced options but...

 

[Tony V.]

Here is an Epson 3LCD SVGA for $299
https://www.amazon.com/Epson-VS240-...UTF8&qid=1498092386&sr=1-7&keywords=Projector

 

[Bacovish]

For a sub HSU also has some lesser priced options but...

I love that svs. Just thinking out loud.

 

[Bacovish]

Here is an Epson 3LCD SVGA for $299
https://www.amazon.com/Epson-VS240-...UTF8&qid=1498092386&sr=1-7&keywords=Projector

I know nothing about projectors. I'll just sit back and watch.

 

[Tony V.]

The Epson will last and even though it's not naitive 1080p it will scale and is better than most in that price range. It's plenty bright as well.
A true 1080p home theatre projector prices are higher by at least another $300

 

[Todd Anderson]

Maybe we should reconsider the sub and pump a little extra into the PJ. I agree that SVS sub is probably ideal, but give a look at Dayton Audio offerings... HSU... ah... maybe Polk Refurb from their eBay store?

 

[Todd Anderson]

 

[Todd Anderson]

 

[Tonto]

Tony wrote:

Ive herd these in person

Did you have to rope them first?

Sorry, I couldn't help myself!!!!

 

[Tony V.]

lol, funny guy

 

[Bacovish]

Maybe we should reconsider the sub and pump a little extra into the PJ. I agree that SVS sub is probably ideal, but give a look at Dayton Audio offerings... HSU... ah... maybe Polk Refurb from their eBay store?

Well if it was me I would rather have a better display. I feel maybe we can get away with a cheaper sub but one that can still get it done. A rfurbished or Dayton might open up a little more for a 1080 pj and maybe a little more power on the avr.

 

[Bacovish]

It's starting to look like a pretty good set up for a small budget.

 

[Todd Anderson]

I agree...I don't think we'll sacrifice too much by going cheaper on the sub...and that difference probably will be more than forgotten by a better visual experience.

Snagging that BenQ PJ ($499) would be nice

 

[Tony V.]

Yup, I agree the BenQ looks good. Now what sub will be chosen.

 

[Tony V.]

Just to give the buyer a choice here is a Vizio 55" LED back lite smart TV for under $500
https://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-D55-D2-Class-Array-Smart/dp/B019PZD68I/ref=sr_1_42?s=tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1498167789&sr=1-42&keywords=TV&refinements=p_36:8589204011

 

[Tony V.]

Oh and dont forget if we go with a projector a screen is also needed.

https://www.amazon.com/Meitoot-120-...ords=fixed+screen&refinements=p_36:1253505011

 

[phillihp23]

Are we broke yet?

 

[Todd Anderson]

Technically, to save some cash, couldn't we buy a $60 can of paint and find a flat wall? :-)

 

[Todd Anderson]

Are we broke yet?

So far we have:

- Denon AVR-S510BT 5.2 Receiver ($159)
- Pioneer 5-channel Speaker System ($490)
- We've pegged a display/PJ to be ($500)
- Tentative SVS PB1000 ($479)

That means we've spent $1628 and we still need a BD player... which will probably get us to $1700. If we go with a projector, we need a screen or paint. Alternatively, we could buy a Roku stick or some kind of Chromecast device.

Also, let's not forget about cables. (Probably another $50?)

Our job isn't close to being done... we need to eliminate roughly $250.

$1500 or bust!

 

[JBrax]

It's hard to see cutting back on the budget and still having a decent entry level setup. You obviously aren't cutting funds with the AVR chosen. I don't see scaling back on the speakers unless you go small satellite speakers. The sub is fairly important but you could possibly go with a much less capable cheaper option. I guess we could always go with a $200 32" tv on a Black Friday sale but where's the fun in that?

 

[Bacovish]

Well I don't think we can get any cheaper on the pioneer speakers without sacrificing. There is room in the sub I believe. Anybody have experience in a cheaper capable sub around 250ish