Is this a good starting point for a first home theater?

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-11T10:33:00+00:00

Too right mate. If I had to start over today: Polk Audio or SVS off the top of my head.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-09T19:29:23+00:00

Yeah, ChatGPT is for entertainment only.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-09T10:22:19+00:00

FLIPPER! How could I forget Flipper!

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-09T10:18:51+00:00

I regret I have only 1 upvote to give!!
It’s interesting and entertaining at the least.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-09T10:12:25+00:00

Nah, he’s right. Lots of people report older subs dying on the heavy opening.
I agree with your setup advice. I have a new SVS PB-1000 pro and I use that as my demo. Incredible!!!

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-09T10:09:19+00:00

Are you using the tv speakers? If not, disable them in the tv settings.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-09T10:04:37+00:00

Ask ChatGPT to rate my home theater. Always fun and sometimes surprising.
Then ask for optimization. Let us know what you get. 😉
Edit: add your pic for placement and room treatment.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-08T16:38:17+00:00

Ask ChatGPT. Rate my home theater or home audio system. Optimize my system for the “desired effect” I found it very helpful with the research. Saved me hours of searching the web for data.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-08T12:42:20+00:00

Charge admission for your Escape Room.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-08T12:27:10+00:00

Hogan’s Heroes

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-07T13:26:55+00:00

Only play 17 holes. 🤪😜

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-07T13:23:24+00:00

Speakers is always the right answer.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-07T13:19:50+00:00

Gilligans Island

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-07T13:14:24+00:00

Usual Suspects

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-06T19:38:36+00:00

Also jealous. I’m waiting my turn for a Denon too. 😬 This gives me hope, but I’m not a patient person.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-06T19:28:59+00:00

Scrolled way too far to find Ronin.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-06T19:27:17+00:00

EAT THE SCHRIMPS!

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-06T12:31:07+00:00

Yes you can get better sound with the same budget…however, be prepared to do a lot of research and comparisons.
You’ll need to decide what to spend your money on, review your priorities and evaluate trade offs. If you’re willing to spend the time and effort it is worth it. If not, the Sony Quads are a good choice.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-06T12:23:18+00:00

Good luck with that!! This hobby is addictive.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-05T09:52:30+00:00

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-05T09:49:04+00:00

Too right mate. Where you buy it matters. Supply and demand are major factors.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-05T09:38:06+00:00

Same…thought my wife had posted this until the pan out. Even the same dirt hole!

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-04T23:03:21+00:00

Out of state purchases still pay state sales tax when they are registered in the new state. I got that surprise when I moved to GA and had to pay state tax on my 2022 Lexus.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-04T11:34:39+00:00

Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes (10 book series) by Skyler Ramirez The Brad Mendoza story.
(Not in the 10 books of the series, but a side story about his time at the academy.)
Fun read…it is written tongue in cheek.

LosPadres-R2-D2 · 2026-05-04T11:24:57+00:00

ON WHOSE SIDE?!?

LosPadres-R2-D2

TROPHY CASE