2-3 years ago when I decided to put together a real nice Home Theatre,
I was cautiously skeptical about the forum, as I am about all forums. I asked some questions, got some answers, and slowly began to "know" individuals and personalities enough to form some opinions.
Now I have spent well over $10k putting together a HT, and it occurs to me that EVERY component in my system was recommended by an AH review and forum members, and EVERY component is a brand with which I was not familiar prior to beginning my research. Every component may not be a unanimous choice within the forum, but it is at least among the top picks. Members have not only provided insight into the equipment, but into the company and service as well.