Help with setting up a Home Theater

[booty900]

Right now I am just looking for a good receiver for two Sony SS-B3000

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

At first I was just going to get a 2 channel receiver to save money. But then I saw that for $100 more I could get this 5.1 receiver.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

So could I just buy the two speakers now and then just add on a sub and two back speakers later? thanks

[almadacr]

Well how much do you want to spend ????? If you are within the US you should take a look at NEWEGG or Accessories4les beter deals and beter speaker choice compared with the Sony`s on your link , from amazon what they have for a great price is the BIC america subs like the F12 .

Don`t forget that you should match the L/R speaker with your center one

[AV_Integrated]

$190 for this 5.1 receiver...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882117398

There are other options that are 7.1 which are available for about the $250 you showed for that second product. As you spend more you obviously will get more.

I would avoid Sony and stick with Pioneer, Yamaha, or Denon. Onkyo has a lot of bang for the buck, but I don't think it is as good of a product as the other three I listed.

For speakers, you have a billion choices. Some 8" 3-way in-wall Monoprice speakers certainly aren't a bad way to go for under $100.

[booty900]

$190 for this 5.1 receiver...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882117398

There are other options that are 7.1 which are available for about the $250 you showed for that second product. As you spend more you obviously will get more.

I would avoid Sony and stick with Pioneer, Yamaha, or Denon. Onkyo has a lot of bang for the buck, but I don't think it is as good of a product as the other three I listed.

For speakers, you have a billion choices. Some 8" 3-way in-wall Monoprice speakers certainly aren't a bad way to go for under $100.

That receiver looks good. But what speakers would you recommend for it? Right now I only want to get the two front speakers. But do I need to get a sub with them?

[AV_Integrated]

As I said, you have a billion choices. Bic has some decent values for not a lot of cash, and I'm sure you can get some other recommendations for speakers as well. I've personally used the Monoprice in-walls and they sound phenomenal for the money, and good regardless of money, but not as good as some bookshelf speakers do.

I always recommend a subwoofer, but a good one costs money. Granted a good subwoofer never really needs to be upgraded, but they are still pricey. I don't know what cheap subwoofers sound decent.