Apologies in advance but new to the site,
I've been reading the forums for a while and finally purchased an Hitachi UT42MX70 since it was an absolute bargain at RS. Ordered Sky HD (well I've been informed that I can place my order in 1 to 3 weeks!). Now then.......the rest of the set up. I'd like to use a PS3 with the following:
Stage 1 : AV amp and speakers (to be purchased now)
Stage 2 : Hi-fi amp (using speakers above), link to the computer (I-tunes) etc (at some point in the near future).
Room size is 9.25m x 4m at the widest points - its a bit like an "L" shape but the furniture is really in a 5m x 4m "part". However, not sure what I should be spending (I'm upgrading from an all-in-one box) and managed to convince the missus that we need big speakers (result - one for the lads!). The main thing that I want (and dont we all) is a sound that blows me away.....you know, one that makes your mates jealous and gets the police knocking on the door after the neighbours complain (detached house by the way). I want mega bass too, so it gives me shivers and a huge smile on the face
Now - can I get this by spending £2k (and will I get blown away?) from something like a £500-£600 amp (review upcoming in what hi-fi soon!) plus say the B+W theatre package for example???? Or, if i dig deeper and brought an amp for £1500 + £2500 on speakers would it be a MASSIVE difference. I know, buy what you can afford etc, but like everyone else, there are other things you want in life...so if I can, i'd spend less, then have the hi-fi earlier.
Next - what would you buy with £2k or £4k????
Appreciate any help - going to the stores this weekend for demos so your help would be much appeciated.
I've been reading the forums for a while and finally purchased an Hitachi UT42MX70 since it was an absolute bargain at RS. Ordered Sky HD (well I've been informed that I can place my order in 1 to 3 weeks!). Now then.......the rest of the set up. I'd like to use a PS3 with the following:
Stage 1 : AV amp and speakers (to be purchased now)
Stage 2 : Hi-fi amp (using speakers above), link to the computer (I-tunes) etc (at some point in the near future).
Room size is 9.25m x 4m at the widest points - its a bit like an "L" shape but the furniture is really in a 5m x 4m "part". However, not sure what I should be spending (I'm upgrading from an all-in-one box) and managed to convince the missus that we need big speakers (result - one for the lads!). The main thing that I want (and dont we all) is a sound that blows me away.....you know, one that makes your mates jealous and gets the police knocking on the door after the neighbours complain (detached house by the way). I want mega bass too, so it gives me shivers and a huge smile on the face
Now - can I get this by spending £2k (and will I get blown away?) from something like a £500-£600 amp (review upcoming in what hi-fi soon!) plus say the B+W theatre package for example???? Or, if i dig deeper and brought an amp for £1500 + £2500 on speakers would it be a MASSIVE difference. I know, buy what you can afford etc, but like everyone else, there are other things you want in life...so if I can, i'd spend less, then have the hi-fi earlier.
Next - what would you buy with £2k or £4k????
Appreciate any help - going to the stores this weekend for demos so your help would be much appeciated.
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