As an audiophile of somewhat limited means, my first purchase was a
Denon integrated amplifier -- PMA-950 A/V, which lasted nearly 20
years. I loved it so much, I've bought Denon equipment almost
exclusively ever since. Granted, I've had to scrimp and save to do so,
but in my experience, it's a nice, happy medium between mass market
Kenwood, Pioneer, JVC equipment (which is still nice, don't get me
wrong) and the exotic stuff that only Hasselblad owners can afford.
But, I'm sure you'll find audio equipment to be much like photographic
equipment -- very much a brand-loyalty item. Denon just suits my
personal taste, and has a fairly broad range of offerings with regard to
price range. Onkyo, Harman-Kardon, and Yamaha also make really nice
stuff as well.
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On 11/22/2010 12:30 PM, John Celio wrote:
I know there are a lot of tech-heads here, so I hope y'all don't mind my
asking such an off-topic question. Please feel free to reply off-list.
I'm looking for a basic home theater setup for use with my Xbox and DVD
player. My TV is a big ol' CRT, which I don't expect to be able to
upgrade for some time (unless I find some incredible deals on 40" LCDs
this December), but I'd really like better sound than the built-in
speakers.
The thing is, I know absolutely nothing about home theater equipment and
don't know where to start. What are good brands? What are important
specs to look at? Are there good online guides you can recommend for
this sort of info?
Any sound advice (pun intended) would be appreciated.
Thanks,
John
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