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Originally Posted by mikecentola
I wouldn't say there needs to be a big emphasis on components at all. I would consider any home theatre in-a-box great by any means. For the conference room, we used the onkyo HTIAB, which is 7.1, sounds great and was only $500, but if I were building a home theatre, I'd probably look at something from Outlaw audio. Outlaw Audio
Only cables carrying an analog signal really make any difference, and it's unlikely that you will see that difference at the level of packaged systems. I replaced the speaker wire that came with the kit with some belkin pure-av simple because the stuff that comes is REALLY small, and the belkin was cheap for a spool. For cables, however, I would look into AudioQuest. They are some of the best cables around, but not cheap at all. I think the 75 ohm coax digital cables that I have for my studio monitors were like $75 each for 2m.
Remember HDMI carries a digital signal, so don't waste your money on a monster or anything special. I bought HDMI cables for like $3 a piece from firefold, and they'll work fine. Home - FireFold |
I meant components meaning surround sound system + receiver. I used the wrong word. However, there is a difference from a packaged system to my Polk Audio. But, I don't understand people like my buddy who spent $3K on a 42" Plasma yet uses the stock speakers. Unreal.
I notice quite a bit of difference in cabling. Not saying you need monster or expensive shit but there *IS* a difference, IMHO but just for audio. I've noticed it with my Monster THX Component vs generic component but didn't notice anything diff from my bluejeancables HDMI vs my $250 Monster M series HDMI cable.
I guess the brand makes some sort of difference. I just wouldn't go out and drop a TON on Monster nor would I buy some shit ass cable. I stick with bluejeans, it works for me.
