Quote Originally Posted by ineedavfordummies
These are the components quoted:

Sony AS Receiver 900-
Oppo DVD 1080 230-
4 Def Tech Inwall Speakers 600-
Def Center Speaker 200-
2 8" Def Subwoofers 800-
2 Inwall Back Speakers 230-
HACC Power Supply 200-
HVID-MX350 5 Device Remote 150-

50" Sony SXRD 1080 2200-
50" LG Plasma 2800-

We paid 750 for the wiring, it is another 520 for the cables, and 700 for installation.

Any thoughts on different receivers, speakers, tv that will be good quality but not quite as much as what we have here?

Thanks!
note on the oppo... make sure you get the 1080p version with the hdmi... I think that price is correct for this version of the oppo (~$230)

I persoally don't like the sony receivers... I know some people love them, including two of my very good friends... but you can get an hk, denon, integra, pioneer elite,... which will do what you need for ~<$700...

are thoes 8" def tech subs in wall subs?

if you don't want inwall subs, check out parts express dayton subs... you can save a lot and will get worlds better performance!!!
the titanic kits are awsome, but the cheaper dayton subs would be good too...

another question... if the prices above are for each speaker... you can find some cheaper in walls which sound very good (see paradigm and focal jm labs)
if thoes prices are for the entire line... thoes prices are good...

also... if you are pushing the budget, stick with 5 channel...
it will be better to be happy with the speakers for a 5ch, than get 2 more speakers you are not happy with...

also, guessin you auditioned these speakers? (similar to the sony, I personally don't like def tech's but a lot of people love them... personal preference, make sure you like them before you buy them...)
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