anyone willing to share their audio knowledge?

[musicoverall]

I am new into this audio stuff so I really don't know much, if anything. I am looking to set up a home theater system at home. But I have no idea what to buy. Should I buy a HTIB or should I build my own system. There are a lot of terminlogies that I dont understand like frequencies, sensitivity, and impedance.

Just wondering if anyone can help me out by teaching me about this stuff? Or if you know a site that explains them.

Thx

...to swipe a line from John Sebastian. I applaud your delving into audio in the attempt to improve your listening/viewing experience. But it's a whole 'notha world and you need some basics before you begin.

I'd start with Robert Harley's book about audio... I think it's called The Complete Guide to Audio or something close to that. It's available at www.audioadvisor.com. It'll get you started and then when you have specific questions, there are lots of folks here that can help. Other posters - is there a more suitable book for our new friend?

Good luck! I hope to see you back here once you've digested the book...or even as you're reading.

[markw]

How much do you want to lay out for this? Are you more into the HT aspect of the surround thingie or does musioc play an importnat role also.