Surround sound / home theater?

Question

I bought a 1080P samsung lcd, and am thinking about getting a home theater...i see many systems that will upconvert...is it worth the extra to get one that will upconvert all the way to 1080P...and i don't want many dvds...also...does any one have thoughts on the panasonic home theater systems? or have an experience with the wireless that comes with them?

Answer 1

Upconverting really isn't worth it, it does not make the source look better and 480p looks great if your tv is tuned. (try considering tuning your tv before anything else - Avia DVD's are great or professionally done is even better). As for audio best for price range try getting a Denon Receiver and Paradigm Cinema Series HTIB. Heres my recommendations. If you really truly want to enjoy a home theater sounds is much more important then screen (I spent 3500$ on audio and1500$ on Video). I will throw in what I would recommend as the best bang for your buck.

http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/3643...

http://www.paradigm.com/en/paradigm/fron...

Also Denon makes HTIB packages that are reasonable as well. Have a look around and see what you like, but realisitcally if you want a good theater sound should never be the place that you short change.

Answer 2

Don't go with wireless and don't go with a package either. I've tried both and the sound just is nothing special for spending 1700 dollars. Get a nice A/V receiver like a pioneer. Buy everythng seperate instead of a home theater in a box. Get bose speakers they are the best out there and are worth the extra cash. You only need 5 but if you want amazing sound go with 7. 5 would be left front center right front sub woofer left back and right back.