£1200 to fill a gap (Home theatre set up)

Curve · 14 Oct 2007 at 22:22

Well I have this funky looking space that I want filled. I’m looking for the full whack as well.

Here it is:
http://www.curvatures.co.uk/pictures/Home cinema setup/DSC00774.JPG

Can you spec me some thing impressive for that kinda money or do I have to spend more?

Im looking for speakers, amp, dvd player, nice tv and the abilty to play music and watch movies from my pc.

Curve · 15 Oct 2007 at 15:28

I guess i was a bit too general so here goes nothing, what about the following:

Home cinema set up with DVD player:
Philips HTS9800W
The set up looks amazing and the wireless back speakers are a brill idea

LCD TV:
Panasonic TX-32LXD700
32", 16:9 and native res of 1366 x 768 HD ready with built in tuner and has lots of inputs

Sound card:
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Professional Series 7.1

Bit stuck on furniture but might see what comes with the tv set to be honest.

Feedback? I went a lil over budget but i think thats half the fun?

Mark M · 15 Oct 2007 at 15:51

Dont get wireless speakers, there are only 2 cables that you need to run rounfd the room and put these under the carpet or skirting.

Curve · 15 Oct 2007 at 16:38

Mark M said:
Dont get wireless speakers, there are only 2 cables that you need to run rounfd the room and put these under the carpet or skirting.

Why?

denon · 16 Oct 2007 at 20:40

because wireless speakers are rubbish

denon · 16 Oct 2007 at 20:41

just seen the price of that sound setup, you can get proper kit for that money.

badbob · 16 Oct 2007 at 22:32

denon said:
because wireless speakers are rubbish

Spot on.
That Philips HTIB in the box is around £600. Save up another £200 and you can buy Q acoustics 5.1 system + Onkyo AV amp

Curve · 16 Oct 2007 at 23:24

Got any model numbers so i can go do some research?

badbob · 16 Oct 2007 at 23:26

nkyo TX-SR605 (RRP £400)

Q Acoustics 1000 speakers (1010 5.1)
(RRP £499)

30m QED Original speaker cable (RRP £90)
10 gold plated 4mm plugs (RRP £10)
5m Subwoofer lead (RRP £15)
1m Digital optical lead (RRP £10)
1m Digital coaxial lead (RRP £10)
On-screen menu lead (RRP £10)
Creative Audio 'Quick Start Guide'

Total RRP - £1045
Hot Deal - £895
Save over £150!
2 year guarantee

Begbie · 16 Oct 2007 at 23:36

I would go with a sammy tv and get a 1080i or a hitachi 1080p, cheap and supposidly good for the money.

Maybe get a decent amp with 2.1 speakers and the eventually upgrading for the 5.1 system.

Any amp will work through your pc as long as you have audio out on it.