Cheapest way to get a basic 5.1 experience?
05-12-03, 04:38 PM
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Cheapest way to get a basic 5.1 experience?
I noticed that Logitech makes an affordable speaker set called the Z-640s, but what else would I need?
What is the cheapest DVD player that would do the decoding and enable me to get the a surround sound set up from just a DVD player and the logitech speakers?
What is the cheapest DVD player that would do the decoding and enable me to get the a surround sound set up from just a DVD player and the logitech speakers?
05-12-03, 05:47 PM
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You need a DVD player, a receiver and speakers - all 3. There are plenty of decently priced ($250-350) Home Theater in a Box sets that can be found at Circuit City, Best Buy or other chains. These aren't optimal, but they're a fine place to start.
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05-12-03, 07:21 PM
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http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=285664
Checkout the Denon setup in that thread. Apparently it can be had now for only $249...which is UNREAL for the setup that it is...
Checkout the Denon setup in that thread. Apparently it can be had now for only $249...which is UNREAL for the setup that it is...
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05-14-03, 12:05 AM
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to get a real 5.1 experience, goto the theatre. its under $10. you can get away with like $300 or so, but thats not even close to a 5.1 experience, its loud headphones, and there are 5 of them.
05-19-03, 07:51 PM
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I second the HTIB setup. My parents just got one for $200 from Best Buy and I couldn't believe the sound for the price. They wanted something basic and that's what they got, but for someone on a limited budget or awaiting an opportunity to upgrade, it sounds great.
05-19-03, 09:34 PM
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Hey, if you guys want to toss out a joke its cool but use a 
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so we can tell. Other wise its just a thread crap and against the rules.
Seach this forum for HTIB and read a bit on entry systems.
or so we can tell. Other wise its just a thread crap and against the rules.Seach this forum for HTIB and read a bit on entry systems.
05-20-03, 03:30 AM
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Originally posted by sd_smoker
Stand in front of the TV and spin around really fast.
Stand in front of the TV and spin around really fast.
05-20-03, 10:32 AM
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I would think that a DVD-ROM drive in your computer, the appropriate card and speakers would be cheaper than any of the alternatives mentioned. Espically since you probably already have the sound card and/or DVD-ROM drive in your computer.
