What is the best place to buy HT Accessories?
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What is the best place to buy HT Accessories?
I think I'm really going to start building that HT room that I've wanted to start.
I don't have the HDTV, HD box, Blu-ray (PS3), etc. work has to be done to the room before I can buy all of the A/V equipment. I have to rip the paneling off the walls, paint, and get the HT accessories.
I just wanted to know what site you guys buy your HT Accessories from. Keep in mind I'm Canadian and I need it shipped to Canada. Do any places except money orders or checks? It doesn't really matter; I'll use a reloadable credit card if I have too.
I've read through the HT Accessories list thread (a lot of dead links) and have seen some good sites, but I'd really like a to buy from the best site.
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks in advance.
I don't have the HDTV, HD box, Blu-ray (PS3), etc. work has to be done to the room before I can buy all of the A/V equipment. I have to rip the paneling off the walls, paint, and get the HT accessories.
I just wanted to know what site you guys buy your HT Accessories from. Keep in mind I'm Canadian and I need it shipped to Canada. Do any places except money orders or checks? It doesn't really matter; I'll use a reloadable credit card if I have too.
I've read through the HT Accessories list thread (a lot of dead links) and have seen some good sites, but I'd really like a to buy from the best site.
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks in advance.
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Well there is no one site best for everything. It also depends on what you mean by "accessories". I buy a lot of my accessories (room decorations, curtains, signs) from non traditional places like Toy stores, Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Linens and Things, Target, Walmart, etc. I tray to stay on a budget and try to be creative in what I use and what I can make myself. For example instead of buying $50 Dolby or DTS signs, I downloaded hi res images off the net (google), modified in MS Paint and burned to CD. Then took that to Target and printed 8X10 in their photo department ($3 I think) and then bought matching document frames from Target for like $6 each. Turned out nice and was cheap.
Also bought "theater curtains" from BBB with their good prices and a 20% off coupon.
If you mean equipment well it really depends. I've bought a lot from Amazon, One Call, Best Buy, Ebay, Direct from Harmon Kardon, Monoprice and Home Depot/Lowes (speaker wire parts to build a pj mount and screen). Of course you want a reputable place, but I look for good prices as I do a lot of research on my own and know what I want. If you need assistance then I'd look to like One Call, good prices and very knowledgeable.
Also bought "theater curtains" from BBB with their good prices and a 20% off coupon.
If you mean equipment well it really depends. I've bought a lot from Amazon, One Call, Best Buy, Ebay, Direct from Harmon Kardon, Monoprice and Home Depot/Lowes (speaker wire parts to build a pj mount and screen). Of course you want a reputable place, but I look for good prices as I do a lot of research on my own and know what I want. If you need assistance then I'd look to like One Call, good prices and very knowledgeable.
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The first thing you need is a good plan if you are building out a dedicated room. A place for the equipment and a solid equipment list is where I'd start, followed by decor decisions.
This is all before buying a single thing.
This is all before buying a single thing.