Rome was not built in a day and a good home theater and audio systems. Hopefully this article will save you time, money and aggravation.

That's how I and my home theater and audio sound system and can be used as a general guideline for what I learned through trial and error. The first part of this work is that the buying tips in general. The rest of this article are arranged in alphabetical order of topics, beginning with Audio / Video Receiversand ending with finishing touches. So you can slide down to the end of DVD players, CD players, etc. to find As I said, this article as a general guide written in layman's terms not technical terms, try the Home Theater and Home Audio basics In order to summarize. Forward and upward.

Buy items that are used or reconditioned

My rule of thumb to buy something online: 1.Make sure that it comes with original manual and remote control, which makes the saleThat is, if you choose to make it easier. 2nd Make sure it is described in very good condition, or rather from a seller in the U.S. (or the country where you live). 3rd Beware any item that the seller had problems with the previously described., 4 Do not buy list "as is" or "No Returns", as they say in essence that you see when you pay, even if DOA. 5th Only buy from someone with a lot of positive feedback, that percentage is 95% or higher. Usually I would not buy from someone withFeedback of 10 or less, if you make $ 200 or more, I want to increase this to 20 Even if you've seen some people in the legal process with this rule, the chances are good that the item will appear again in the next 2 months or so from a seller with feedback of 20 or higher. What I'm saying is do not rush things if you do not. Payment via PayPal. That way if there is a problem, help solve paypal and / or get your money back.

What not to buy orRenovated:

Do not buy a used TV or renewed under any circumstances. You are asking for trouble if you do.

Do not buy a used or refurbished DVD player, DVD player or universal in all circumstances. It was created with a limited duration in mind.

How to decide what to buy

If you have heard or seen a system that you like personally, I want first to decide what to buy. What I would not go into a store and make a decision based onyou hear or see. In many cases, for example, HDTV is not just with the screening in HD of the store, why not broadcast HD signals or sound system provides sound bad due to poor acoustics, bad mood and the wrong boundaries, which they sell to pretend not to see a. If you ignore this, let the buyer in mind, at least to bring a CD or DVD of your choice to taste their system, not shopping generic children.

I want to go to the forum and websiteor see which parts of a system that is constantly praised and then read the reviews online and information from customers and your decision on it. Similarly, user forums to ask about a specific product.

Audio / video (A / R) Receiver

Most of the basic functions of 7.1 or 5.1 A / V receivers are the same, no matter how old the recipient. Before continuing, you can) get 5.1 sound (5 speakers and a sub to a receiver 7.1, and most of the recipients in the last 5years or so is 7.1. You can go very well be applied to 40 receivers line up to 70% from retail price contents when the receiver was new, complete with a remote control and manual. Again, the search for a receiver from a friend's opinion, a forum, information producers and online notifications. I have a Denon A / V Receiver 3801, which I loved for about $ 380 including shipping, comes with remote and manual. As I have a universal remote, and the recipient knew I was like, selldistance of approximately $ 35 online, so I spent was $ 345. This receiver costs about $ 1,100 when new. In most of these receivers, but you pay extra for bells and whistles that if you do not need, but you can on the money. For example, the new receivers, many with a built-in EQ / DB systems, which automatically creates the beneficiaries and cost a lot more systems than you hand on this. Note that I listen to CDs on Denon's All Natural Stereo 5.1 audio from all CDs to play my 5 speakers and subwoofer reprocessing without audio. It seems to me that gives me a lot more depth. Other people do not like listening to the CD this way.

Cables

You need good cables, good sound and picture: These cables are fiber optic cables to get 5.1 audio for your HD receiver / DVR and DVD players. You also need RCA analog cables to get a good sound from your CD Universal Player. Need 2 September > Components DVD player, cable to connect your TV to the HD DVR or TV. Finally, a subwoofer cable and speaker cable.

If the HD service from a cable or satellite, they usually get component cables for free. Do not use this because it is not so great on average and buy a better component cables. Bones are built is not the same and will produce different results, contrary to common perception. I use the reference sample> Component cables, Monster Standard THX subwoofer cable, optical cable Upfront Provide a sound more revealing in my opinion for my DVR / receiver and optical cable for my standard DVD player power cable, and Believe it or not, 2 pairs cheap Acoustic Research analog cables I think the more neutral and less likely an admission of weakness in public!

CD player

This is the part I have updated and amended as most believe it or not, the soundvaries greatly between players. As mentioned above, with the exception of audio CDs is not as important to you, do not use a DVD player to play CDs.

I personally found that many CD players that can give you time down the line sounds great and is relatively inexpensive to find. I have a Pioneer Elite 59 CD player for many years that could reach between $ 150 – $ 250, which produced great rock sound.

I discovered that buying a CD is a complex process and suggestions mistake. Depending on the soundequipment handy person and the music that they want a man paradise is another man's hell. Many people, myself included, bought the CD of the comments, great forum / reviews only disappointed if they actually listened to them and then sell them the next days or weeks in line with losses.

My current CD player is a Jolida JD-100A Tube CD player, which I loved. I used it for about $ 350 less than I would pay retail. CD tube sound has changed a lotdepending on the tube to be used. Again, this is a trial and error of preference. I currently use 2 12Xa7 ECC83 tubes.

DVD player

I have a Harmon Kardon 31 DVD player I bought online for about $ 50 less than retail price if it is the first time. I prefer this model because of the reviews I found online crush its excellent sound and excellent image.

I use my DVD player to play CDs in my personal opinion and many othersman, CD players produce better sound. So if the sound of CDs is important to you, buy a CD player to skip the line and the company's BS that there are significant differences in audio CD player for playing DVD instead of CD players.

DVD Recorders

There are 3 types of DVD: DVD recorder inside your computer, DVD recorders, remote computer and standalone DVD recorders can record TV programs. The main difference between stand-alone DVDrecorders and burners inside and outside of the computer stand-alone DVD recorders may not, as far as I record audio 5.1, while the internal and external computer DVD recorders can. While his position and external computer DVD recorders are relatively inexpensive, usually no more than a few years before they break laser. The good news is that it is relatively cheap to just buy a new one. My home computer DVD recorder has never stopped. Needsoftware to record DVDs on your computer and many of these players come with it. I use Nero, I love and also good for burning CDs, too. An important thing to know is that most commercial DVDs are encrypted, such as copying DVDs avoid using standard commercial software.

HD DVR / TiVo

My HD DVR with a rent of about $ 10 a month for HD service. I am very happy with my set, but really was not qualified on any recommendationsthis.

HDTV

I love that race 2 HDTV, a Panasonic 34 "series and a Mitsubishi 48" sets, both of which I purchased new. I would not recommend buying an HDTV is used. I also have an extended warranty will be the maximum, so you do not have to worry about breaking something. I have my purchase decision on these sets based on what I read on internet forums, reviews and manufacturer information. You get a big discount for both retail priceschain of discount electronics and electronics companies online discount, including extended warranties.

5.1 Head

I did not realize in my wildest dreams, and actually worked until I have a Google search and wound up in a forum where people crush the relatively high cost, Pioneer SE-DIR800C HDPH Dolby Digital 5.1 Wireless Headphones I'm new to 300 euros less in line $ 100 retail price. These headphones are my holy grail, I do not know howPioneer, but that produce incredible 5.1 sound, and I do not think I listen through headphones! This is also wireless and works great, I never experienced anything of static noise or interference. For me, this headset in a class by itself, without equal. I use it for TV and DVD, connect the optical out to my receivers digital optical inputs Pioneer Wireless Station. My best electronic purchase ever.

MP3/iPod Head

For one reason or anotherMost headsets supplied free Ipods/MP3 players suck. Meaning, it's uncomfortable or lack of something in the sound, or both. For myself, I discovered that I could not have headsets, headphones, hearing aids as attached to the inside of your ear. I ended up buying a great price online, a new layer above your head, Koss Porta Pro headphones, super lightweight and comfortable, keep my ears and good but not excellent sound, for about $ 15 less than I hadretail payment. Again, I based forums, reviews and information department management company.

MP3 Players

I'm sorry I'm not going to help much, as my MP3 player for jogging and working conditions, and as such I use a Creative Zen Nano Plus 512, like its super light and small and great sound.

Messages

I use my 5.1 speaker system with DVD, TV and listening to CDs. I feel my system, a speaker setup Orb Audio Mod 1 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer)purchased new, has great sound for that. Other people prefer 5.1 speakers only used for DVDs and CDs on the TV and listen to various speakers. I found Orb based on finding an incredible amount of positive reviews about them in forums and decided I just buy that.

Tweaks and Accessories

It 'still a hit or miss proposal. I line the new Musical Fidelity X-10 V3 Tube Buffer for $ 250 and it was my audio CD player when connected to both mycurrent, Jolida JD-100A (Tube) CD player and my previous Pioneer Elite PD-59 Solid State CD. I bought X-10 V3 tube buffer new to forums and reviews, and corporate information.

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