Howdy,


I'm in the market for a good audio system for my 12x12 foot apartment bedroom. I would like to spend $400-500 before shipping & taxes.
I would use this system primarily for listening to rock concerts on 5.1 Dolby Digital DVDs, and listening to CD/DVD-A discs. Considering that this will be a bedroom set up, I am not sure if I should go with a home theater in a box, or a shelf system. My space is truly limited....

I am currently looking at the Panasonic SC-HT930 home theater in a box system.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Panasonic_SC...?tag=pdtl-list
Looks like a great unit for my needs, only draw back is that the SC-HT930 does offer true 5.1 Dolby Digital output, as the receiver does not have digital inputs.

Would this unit even fit in my bedroom without looking awkward?

I've got a Toshiba SD-4900 DVD Player with on board 5.1 Dolby Digital Decoder, and DTS support as well, so a system that includes a DVD player is not a must. Though a multidisc changer would be icing on the cake.

I must also keep in mind that I am required to respect my room mate, in regards to loud, intrusive, music.

I am a total newbie when it comes to proper home audio equipment, and would appreciate any assistance that was given.
I don't want to make a financial mistake.


Regards,

Milan