 | Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $713.99 O-KAY!!!! My decision has been made.... And after comparing this set with the more expensive TC-P42G10 sibling. I decided to go with THIS one. Both sets had the same picture quality. But I am getting this one locally for UNDER $1,000.00. I made a GREAT choice.
Retail Price: $1,200.00.
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 | Denon DVD-2910 Progressive Scan DVD Audio Video Super Audio CD Player
Buy new: $279.99 / Used from: $99.12 I've been using this player since 2005. Nice picture and nice sound for the money. I have been using it with a 2000 Panasonic "CT-27SF37" Direct-View Set (TOL 27" Set Of That Year) with excellent results. I see no reason to expect anything less when the new plasma arrives.
Price: $700.00 (In 2005).
P.S.: The Denon may eventually be replaced by a Blu-Ray Player in the next year or two.
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 | Pioneer BDP-51FD BonusView Blu-ray Player
Buy new: $279.95 / Used from: $459.00 The more I investigate getting a Blue-Ray Player, the more I keep getting steered toward this one. I think this is going to be my ONE AND ONLY player when it is all said and done.
Price: About $500.00
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 | TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $195.00 I have recently purchase this TiVo HD DVR. This thing functions as a DVR and a Cable Box in one space saving unit, thanks to the Cable Cards you can get at your Cable Company. Awesome picture and sound. I am HOOKED (!!!)...
About $300.00 + Monthly Fees
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 | Wii
Buy new: $199.99 / Used from: $179.99 This is the game system in which I'll be attaching the Wii Fit to. However, it's pretty hard to find one at retail.
Price: $300.00++ (Due To Supply/Demand Issues).
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 | Wii Fit
Buy new: $116.95 / Used from: $79.95 I've seen this game system at a close friend's house recently. And as true to her word, this thing is addictive (for lack of a better word). I never knew getting and staying fit would be SO addictive. This thing could put health clubs out of business.
However, it's pretty hard to find one at retail.
Price: $200.00.
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 | Apple iPod classic 160 GB Silver (6th Generation) OLD MODEL
Buy new: $331.26 / Used from: $198.00 I actually own this thing right now, and let me tell you, it's "the bomb". I mean.... this thing has enormous storage capacity (I have the 160 GB version) and the sound quality is incredible. Has video capability too. But make sure you ditch the earbuds that come with this thing and use some better phones with it. You'll see why I love this thing so much then.
Price: $350.00.
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 | Harman Kardon The Bridge Docking Station for iPod
I own an Apple iPod, and I want to make my iPod a part of my home theater system as well. It's going to serve as the music source of my home theater system. Called the "Bridge III", it comes with the Harman/Kardon AVR-3600 Audio/Video Receiver at no extra cost (see below).
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 | IS301 Home Audio System Ipod® Integration Dock
Buy new: $249.00 / Used from: $178.92 This is the extra cost accessory I will have to buy if I end up opting for the Marantz SR5004 instead of the Harman/Kardon AVR-3600.
By contrast, Harman/Kardon includes an iPod Dock with their AVR-3600 Receiver at NO EXTRA COST.....
What a coincidence!!!!
Price: $250.00
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 | Harman Kardon AVR 3600 7 x 85W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver with HDMI 1.3a, Full, Audio/Video Processing and Upscaling to 1080p (Black)
Buy new: $708.78 This is THE ONE to own. What's not to like.... There's HDMI Connectivity.... a Faroudja DCDi Processor that upconverts to 1080p.... 85 "High-Current" Watts Per Channel.... the latest codecs.... and a Bridge III Dock for my iPod.... Oh, did I mention that even the OSD is in high definition???
All-In-All, a "VERY" tasty package if I don't say so myself.
Price: $1,000.00 (worth EVERY penny).
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 | Marantz SR5004 Audio/video Receiver (Black)
Buy new: $849.99 / Used from: $668.92 This receiver has been picked to be my second choice just in case I sour on the Harman/Kardon AVR-3600 after I have finally purchased it.
It has most of what I want on it in comparison to the Harman/Kardon AVR-3600. The ONLY thing I hate about the Marantz is that the iPod dock is not included.
The iPod dock is $250.00 extra.
Price: $850.00.
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 | Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-42 Speaker (Single, Black)
Buy new: $799.85 From what I have read about this speaker, this seems to be a more effective surround sound bar speaker system than the Polk SurroundBar. If that turns out to be true, I may end up picking this one over the Polk version.
Price: About $800.00
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 | Polk Audio SurroundBar Speaker System (Single Speaker) - Black
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $340.00 I have a small bedroom, and I don't want to be confined to listening to headphones all the time (I live in an upstairs apartment above someone else), and I don't want to have speakers scattered all over my bedroom either. This seems to be the most logical solution.
5.1 Channel Capability in One Box (just add a Subwoofer).
Price: $900.00 to about $1,100.00 (depending on size).
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 | Definitive Technology ProSub 800 120v Speaker (Single, Black)
Buy new: $399.00 / Used from: $366.99 And this will be the companion subwoofer I will choose, if I should decide to go with the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-42 Surround Sound Bar Speaker instead of the Polk Audio SurroundBar.
Price: About $400.00
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 | Polk Audio DSW PRO 400 8-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
Buy new: $449.95 / Used from: $300.00 Here it is..... The "FINAL" piece of my "Home Theater System" puzzle. This piece will take over where the "SurroundBar" leaves off, and provides the low frequency foundation which makes Home Theater so enjoyable in the first place.
Price: $500.00.
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 | Sennheiser HD580 Stereo HiFi Professional Headphones
I am using these now.... These "cans" are quite good. They provide a natural sounding top-end, a clear and neutral midrange with a deep, tight and well defined bass response. And comfortable to wear for long movie and listening sessions too.
And the cord can be easily replaced also. What more can you ask for..... for $300.00???
Price: $300.00 (In 2000).
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 | Monster MC 1000HD-1M Ultra-High Speed HDTV HDMI Cable (1 meter)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $64.90 I'll be using several of these to connect my gear together (sans the Speaker Cable(s) of course).
Price: $100.00 (est).
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 | Monster Z1 MT-15/15 Affordable Audiophile Speaker Cable with M Bananas, 1 Pair (15 ft.)
This pair of Speaker Cables will connect the "left" and "right" channels of the Polk Audio "SurroundBar" to the Harman/Kardon AVR-3600 Audio/Video Receiver. Another pair will connect the rear channels of the "SurroundBar".
This is "supposedly" their "entry-level" audiophile cable.
Price: $150.00 (Pair)(15 Ft.).
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| Monster Z1 MT-C10 Center Channel Affordable Audiophile Speaker Cable with M Bananas (10 ft.)
This cable is going to connect the "center-channel" section of the Polk Audio "SurroundBar" to the Harman/Kardon AVR-3600 Audio/Video Receiver.
Price: About $70.00.
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 | Monster Power PowerCenter HTS 1600
I cannot believe that "Amazon.com" doesn't stock this item (or at least, not yet). I just saw this item at my local Circuit City earlier this evening. This one seems to be ideal for my application. And at $300.00, the price is right too. I will be adding two of these to my system.
Price: $600.00 ($300.00(each))(x2).
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 | Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote
Buy new: $159.99 I want to add a Universal Remote to my system as well, and unlike my previous Home Theater (which has different remotes for different components), I would like to add more of a "one-stop" solution to my next system, and this one may be it.
Price: Around $250.00 (Max).
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 | 3-in-1 TV Stand with Rich Solid Wood Finish - 42"
Buy new: $329.99 This is the Shelf/TV Mount Stand I am going to use with my new system. It will hold everything that's included in my new system. Looks elegant too. I only wish the shelves were adjustable. Well, can't have everything, can you???
Price: $300.00
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