Sound Advice.....

[kundalini]

Just bought my first flat screen (46" Sony Bravia) and am in the market for a Home Theater system that is kick-ass on audio CDs. I'm more into music than video sound for movies, although I do like to hear the squeak of the sneakers on the court for (specifically) TarHeel basketball. I'm thinking a 5.1 system but will entertain all suggestions. Wireless rear speakers would be a bonus, but I can probably rig a drill through from the floor for them. Budget is probably maxed at $600USD, but consideration will be given slightly North of that figure. IT SHOULD SOUND GOOD WHEN PUSHED TO ELEVEN!!!

Thanks.

 

[fjrabon]

surround is more for movies than music. If you mostly want it for music, get the best floor standing speakers and amp you can afford (or if you already have a reciever, that's better, the amp should be good enough to push floor standing speakers). Get just two front floorstanding speakers. Pass on 5.1 unless you really want it for movies. With $600, you'll only get into disappointing territory with 5.1. You can get into passable territory with speakers.

 

[kundalini]

Thanks for all the help folks.