What kind of speaker system should I get?

Question

I've got a Philips 42TA648BX LCD HDTV and have been pretty thrilled with it except for the painfully weak speakers on the back of it. I have an HD DVR and a Playstation 3 hooked up to it that I use for videogames and movies.

I'm completely clueless about home audio setups and don't know what to do to upgrade the audio. I don't have a ton of money and can't really afford to splurge on a huge new home theater system (probably in the $200-$300 range at the most). I'm not looking for an amazing audio experience, just something so that I don't have to strain to hear the TV at times. Would I just be able to go out and pick up a standalone set of speakers or am I going to need to get a receiver as well? How would I go about setting all of this up?

So, could anybody point me in the right direction or give me some insight as to what I should do? Thanks!

Answer 1

If you want a good simple setup for not much money, just go out and get a stereo receiver and two good speakers.  The sound will be great for TV and games.  The setup will be simple too.

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Surround sound is rarely set up right and is WAY overrated anyway.

  

Answer 2

Take a look here http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=1218054391/r... You wont get much $300, but you said you wern't to bothered, so im sure one of those systems will cater for your needs...

Answer 3

Do you not have a stereo at all? That can be hooked up to your tv. I've seen decent self powered speakers at Walmart for $50.00 that can hook up to your tv. Home theaters in a box can be had for $300 that would give you a much better sound and includes DVD player,tuner etc.

   With the self powered speakers you would need nothing else so that would be your cheapest bet and what I would go with if funds are tight. Even computer speakers, the kind with little subs would work really well.