Newbie needs help....

[jacks_42]

Hey there -
most people say they're computer illiterate - I am audio equipment illiterate - well maybe not that bad... but here's the scoop -
just refinished my finished basement - thought it would be nice to have some sort of home theater - wasnt l;ooking to spend a lot - not going to stay here much longer but still wanted something -
Initially I wanted 5.1 surround to override the speakers on the TV i have. they've totally crapped out. tv has the option to turn off speakers, used a pair of PC speakers to try out the "speakers off" option to see if the TV sound would work no problem.
Next - bought (like i said cheap) home theater set up, 5.1 surround w/dvd ( coby CS-P63 5.1 ch home theater)
thought to myself, perfect... get it home, say - hold up... this isnt going to work - this will only play DVD sound - No problem, i'll bypass the dvd & hook speakers & sub to a receiver - bought - Receiver JVC RX 6018VBK 5.1 channel 500 Watt ...
got the 5 speakers to go - but no sub b/c it's proprietary to the home theater set up.

Any ideas on a quick work around - should I scrap the whole idea & just buy separate components to go with the receiver so I can use the set up for cable TV as well as DVD's & such.

Please help

 

[Davemcc]

If you can return those components, then it would probably be better to just start over. If you can establish a budget and a desired goal, we can point you in the right direction and probably find you some great deals on better equipment.

 

[jacks_42]

*sigh*

I figured...if it came down to to getting rid of the dvd theater combo thing I was just going to move it to my brothers room...
Okay - so perhaps you could help me on the price range thing -
set up doesnt have to be blow the roof off he house good - just decent.
also - the whole thing is in a basement - think rectangle with the "living room" set in the center

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so there isnt a lot of wiggle room.

I was thinking no more than 200 - if it's possible

 

[mazersteven]

I was thinking no more than 200 - if it's possible

$200 for receiver and speakers?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7705307&type=product&id=1138085354138

 

[jacks_42]

hey -
no actually I have the receiver - I think is a fairly decent one, for what im trying to accomplish here -(JVC RX 6018VBK 5.1 channel 500 Watt)

200 for non-proprietary sub & speakers...
I found these on the crutchfield website - Infinity TSS-450
5 compact satellite speakers and a powered subwoofer

Would they do the job?

 

[Seth=L]

hey -
no actually I have the receiver - I think is a fairly decent one, for what im trying to accomplish here -(JVC RX 6018VBK 5.1 channel 500 Watt)

200 for non-proprietary sub & speakers...
I found these on the crutchfield website - Infinity TSS-450
5 compact satellite speakers and a powered subwoofer

Would they do the job?

The Infinity TSS-450 would be much better than the Coby, I would go with those.

 

[Davemcc]

The Infinity TSS-450 would be much better than the Coby, I would go with those.

I agree, much better than the Coby. In fact, here is a link to a happy Audioholic with a TSS-1200. http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37797
The TSS-450 has the potential to be a really nice starter system.

 

[jacks_42]

thanks you guys for all your help.
once i get everything purchased & hooked up I'll check in again & show off my starter system -
got holiday stuff to worry about ya know.

Thanks again fellow audioholics - Happy Holidays

 

[jacks_42]

$200 for receiver and speakers?

If i go with 2 - 3 pairs of these Insignia speakers - would I be able to find a sub that would compliment my system that's still with in my price range? or should i consider dropping a little more $$ into this system?

 

[Davemcc]

Insignia, as a brand, is a no-go zone for me. If you can find a decent product from a respected name brand like the Infinity, I would recommend that over any Insignia.

If you are thinking of upping the budget to get better quality, there are many more choices to make. For instance, you could spend $2-300 and get one nice pair of main speakers, then build on that over time as budget allows into a 5.1 system. Over time, that will produce the highest quality system within your budget. Start with a nice pair of bookshelves, add a sub later, then add a center, then move the bookshelves to surounds and get a better set of mains.

One thing is sure, it's best to decide beforehand where you want to end up. False starts and premature replacement of components can get expensive.

 

[jacks_42]

One thing is sure, it's best to decide beforehand where you want to end up. False starts and premature replacement of components can get expensive.

words to live by...

thanks for your suggestions... i guess i should go back to the drawing board & see where i want to end up...