Home Theatre
Getting Started With Inexpensive Speakers
Sometimes I get the feeling that designing a home theater is a daunting task for many people. They are so worried about getting it right that they put it off until the stars align in some magical way. When I have the money....when we finish the rec room...etc.
I have been talking to some of these people for years and they still haven't even started. Part of the Cheap Dave method is to start now with what you can afford, in fact you might already have many of the components you already need. Get the system up and running and then in the future as time and money allows you can upgrade what you feel are the weakest components, or to take advantage of some new technology or feature like Blu-Ray.
With that in mind I found this site. The Speaker Company. They have many inexpensive systems. Keep in mind that you can start small and later buy bigger or more expensive home theater speakers and your "starter" system can move to your bedroom, kids room etc.
They also have some inexpensive in-wall speakers. I have never understood why in-wall speakers should cost so much. they are speakers without boxes. Again if you start small you can always replace them with bigger speakers later.
My point isn't to say these smaller or cheaper speakers are inferior. Quite the opposite. After having them for a while you might find out that they work fine and you don't feel like you are missing anything. but you might skip the 5+ years of planning and start enjoying your home theater now.
Equipment Review: AudioSource AS8S 8" 3-way In-Wall Speaker
In my home theater I decided to use in-wall speakers as my front left right and center speakers. I bought the AudioSource 8" 3 way speaker model IW8. It is a 3 way speaker similar to the AS8S two way speaker listed below.
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Cheap Dave's Home Theater Advice
Confused about digital audio vs HDMI
Hi Dave,
I am so confused on home theaters what I really need to know is what is the difference between digital sound and hdmi is there one Im looking toward sony I need to know if digital sound will be good enough for new lcd tw please help!!!!!
Signed Confused
See my answer here ------->
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Low cost system recommendation
I enjoy getting questions on this site. Here is one I recently received:
Hey Dave:
I found your review on the same TV I just bought. I wanted to know what Surround System you suggest I buy to go with this TV? I look forward to your reply and thank you!
Leanda
I responded:
Leanda,
I am glad you found my site. I have a lot of general advice on Home theater stuff. Particularly how to get the most bang for your buck. So check out my articles. But to answer your question I will have to ask you some questions. What is your price range? Are you mainly going to watch movies or TV? What other components do you have (receiver, subwoofer etc.)
I look forward to your reply
Whatever you do, don't run out and buy a Bose system.
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Movie Reviews
Movie Review: Fandango
Rating: It's a Keeper!!
I am so excited I am going to write this review from memory. This is one of my all time favorite movies and I have been waiting for it to come out on DVD.
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Start small. Start by being a critic and write out your reviews. Step up the ladder to being the best movie producer that you can be!
Video Game Reviews
Review: Ratchet and Clank PS3 review
The full title is:
Ratchet and Clank:Future: Tools of Destruction
That title may be longer than my review. Not because I don't like the game but because I want to get back to it. I have to say I haven't played any of the other R&C games so I didn't know what to expect. So far I am really enjoying the game. It has a sly sense of humor. The graphics are great and it isn't just doing the same thing over and over.
Also it isn't just a shooter. You can shoot your enemies with a variety of weapons but you also have the Groovitron. It plays a funky beat and the bad guys can't help but dance. Then while they are getting their groove on you scoot on by.
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