We finally upgraded to a flat-panel HD TV (Sony XBR55HF929) and plan to get a Dish Network 722 satellite receiver. Now we need some A/V equipment with HDMI capability to support it. We plan to hook up several components including Satellite, Blue Ray, Apple TV, Slingbox, VHS/DVD recorder, CD, Phonograph, and even cassette.
We currently have Belle Klipsch front speakers which we plan to keep along with a Klipsch subwoofer, and a Klipsch center channel speaker which we would like to replace with a wall-mounted center channel below the TV.
We went to the local A/V store and met the owner. He's been in business 26 years and has multiple reference from happy customers.
Here is the local is list of recommended equipment and prices from the local dealer.
Integra DTR 9.9 (Last year's demo) $1,100 Is this a good choice? Are we sacrificing newer technology?
Sony BDPS-480 Blue Ray player $129 Seems pretty inexpensive. Are there better options?
Sanus VLT15B TV mount $199 We don't think we need to swivel the TV.
Speakercraft AIM5.3 In-ceiling speakers $189
Sanus ELM805 Power Bridge $119
Def Tech Mythos XTR-50 Center Channel $699
URC MX-450 System Controller $249 Universal remote for my wife. I just get up and go turn knobs and push buttons.
URC MRF-260 RF Base Station $149
Sonos ZP-90 Sonos Base $349 (We already have the Sonos Bridge)
Installation $575
Program remote and tutorial $150
Finish materials $10
Tax on Parts $262
Please let me know your thoughts on the components recommended by the local A/V dealer. My wife is the TV watcher. As you can probably tell, I prefer music and other high-tech toys.
Thank you.
We currently have Belle Klipsch front speakers which we plan to keep along with a Klipsch subwoofer, and a Klipsch center channel speaker which we would like to replace with a wall-mounted center channel below the TV.
We went to the local A/V store and met the owner. He's been in business 26 years and has multiple reference from happy customers.
Here is the local is list of recommended equipment and prices from the local dealer.
Integra DTR 9.9 (Last year's demo) $1,100 Is this a good choice? Are we sacrificing newer technology?
Sony BDPS-480 Blue Ray player $129 Seems pretty inexpensive. Are there better options?
Sanus VLT15B TV mount $199 We don't think we need to swivel the TV.
Speakercraft AIM5.3 In-ceiling speakers $189
Sanus ELM805 Power Bridge $119
Def Tech Mythos XTR-50 Center Channel $699
URC MX-450 System Controller $249 Universal remote for my wife. I just get up and go turn knobs and push buttons.
URC MRF-260 RF Base Station $149
Sonos ZP-90 Sonos Base $349 (We already have the Sonos Bridge)
Installation $575
Program remote and tutorial $150
Finish materials $10
Tax on Parts $262
Please let me know your thoughts on the components recommended by the local A/V dealer. My wife is the TV watcher. As you can probably tell, I prefer music and other high-tech toys.
Thank you.
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