Home Theater Emerges

Creating a home theater doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg! A home entertainment system can be simplistic or complicated depending on your goals.

If your purse tops out at around $10,000 and you have some technical skills don't worry, the following setup will complete your project with flying colors. Beginning with the basics, search, find and purchase a 60-inch Pioneer plasma TV and a 32-inch Sony Bravia LCD television. Next on your list is the Denon receiver, Blu-ray DVD player, and HD DirectTV with DVR. Use your resources to find the best deal in your area. The last additions to your new home theater are a 20-inch Panasonic LCD television, Universal Remote Control MX-850, Lutron RadioRA Lighting System, and Sonance in-ceiling speakers. The Universal Remote Control uses a RF frequency that communicates with your electronics from anywhere in the house. Use your specific home layout for configuring the new theater to your needs.

For those who have a bit more money to spend, the next setup will render you speechless. Begin this project with homesmarthome.net for overall design and installation. After acquiring the following building blocks, your technician will then install your new system. Shop for a Sim2 Domino30 DLP projector which features digital surround sound and additional cutting-edge technology that will give the ultimate viewing experience. Select a 76-inch Stewart Filmscreen GrayHawk screen with a flexible front screen that gives superior image quality. Definitive Technology IW-SUB subwoofer and Definitive Technology SubAmp600 together provide bass-driven optimal power using a relatively small area. The Denon AVR-3806 receiver features multi-channel performance and multi-zone functionality. The Denon DVD-1920 player is a universal player that has virtual surround sound. Panamax model 4300EX power conditioner protects your equipment from power surges and strikes. To achieve outstanding surround sound quality, three more items must be obtained. Sonance Symphony 623T in-wall loudspeakers (quantity 3), Sonance SRS-1 in-ceiling surround loudspeakers (quantity 2), and Sonance Symphony 622TR in-ceiling loudspeakers (quantity 2) all of which pivot for maximum sound quality. And last but not least, the Universal Remote Control MX-850 completes the system. This home theater setup ballparks around $15,000.

Of course, whether or not you have more funding or less, some adjustments and accommodations may be necessary. Remember to do your homework as far as retail shopping goes and don't forget there are numerous resources available for consultation.