Nice setup! I have the following setup (which is close to yours):
- Lexicon DC-1
- Parasound HCA-1205A
- Parasound HCA-1000A
- Martin Logan Scenario fronts and rears
- Martin Logan Script sides with REL Q100E side subs
- Martin Logan Cinema center
- BagEnd Infrasub-18 LFE subwoofer
- Sony DVP-S7700 with Cinematrix prog.scan upgrade
- Pioneer DVL-909 LD player
- Sony VPL-VW10HT projector
- Sony DTC-690 DAT-recorder
- Michell Gyro SE turntable with Rega RB300+Grado Reference Platinum wood
- Musical Fidelity X-LPS+X-PSU
- Marantz ST-72L tuner
- Monster and Nordost cables
You make some good brand suggestions!
First of all, split the money in $500 for a receiver and $1000 for speakers. Good receiver brands for Home Theater would be Onkyo (not so good with music, bit on the sharp side), Yamaha (a bit sharp sounding, but dynamic) and Denon (neutral, very good). If you value music, look at receivers from NAD, Rotel and Marantz. They all have that warm sound that's great with music.
As for speakers, definitely check out B&W! DON'T buy Bose. They are not bad, but have terrible value! Other good brands include Paradigm, NHT and most UK brands like Mission, KEF, B&W etc.
Make sure you buy a receiver that can handle DTS and DD and have enough inputs. LISTEN before you buy!
Take a look at my page for some pretty serious HT magic: http://members.xoom.com/Garmt
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Nice setup! I have the following setup (which is close to yours): - Lexicon DC-1 - Parasound HCA-1205A - Parasound HCA-1000A - Martin Logan Scenario fronts and rears - Martin Logan Script sides with REL Q100E side subs - Martin Logan Cinema center - BagEnd Infrasub-18 LFE subwoofer - Sony DVP-S7700 with Cinematrix prog.scan upgrade - Pioneer DVL-909 LD player - Sony VPL-VW10HT projector - Sony DTC-690 DAT-recorder - Michell Gyro SE turntable with Rega RB300+Grado Reference Platinum wood - Musical Fidelity X-LPS+X-PSU - Marantz ST-72L tuner - Monster and Nordost cables You make some good brand suggestions!
First of all, split the money in $500 for a receiver and $1000 for speakers. Good receiver brands for Home Theater would be Onkyo (not so good with music, bit on the sharp side), Yamaha (a bit sharp sounding, but dynamic) and Denon (neutral, very good). If you value music, look at receivers from NAD, Rotel and Marantz. They all have that warm sound that's great with music. As for speakers, definitely check out B&W! DON'T buy Bose. They are not bad, but have terrible value! Other good brands include Paradigm, NHT and most UK brands like Mission, KEF, B&W etc. Make sure you buy a receiver that can handle DTS and DD and have enough inputs. LISTEN before you buy! Take a look at my page for some pretty serious HT magic: http://members.xoom.com/Garmt