My name is Marshall, and I'm the host of The Real HT Info Podcast.
I've been interested in Home Audio and Home Theater since I was a teenager in the 90s putting together my first stereo system unsing an old 8 track player as an amp, and a portable CD player for source. My first 5.1 system found it's way into my college dorm during my Junior year, which was a big deal at the time. Since then, I've had an appreciation for budget Home Theater and have been trying to find ways to get more performance for less money.
The Real HT Info is my attempt at making my experience available to others.
"Real HT Info is a podcast dedicated to cutting through the nonsense and making better sound and video available to everyone interested in Home Theater. We're here for those on a limited budget, those with less than ideal spaces (small apartments, college dorms, non-dedicated rooms), and those that are tired of being sold an inferior product because they were tricked by marketing hype.. We'll show you how to get the best bang for your buck without getting trapped in a "cheaper is better" mindset, and all the little tricks to help you squeeze extra performance out of your current system for next to nothing. And, in case you're wondering what to watch and listen to, well review great content for your system."
My System and the total price I paid:
$1200 51" Tosh RPCRT TV
$175 JBL S38ii (L&R)
$100 JBL S Center (C)
$100 JBL N24ii (LS&RS)
$250 Pioneer VSX-D850S AV Reciever
$115 Athena AS-P300 (Sub)
$150 BFD, Soundlevel Meter, misc cables
$220 Oppo 981 DVD Player
$108 Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD Player
$300 12 OC703 Panels, DIY
$75 Tripp Lite HT Powerbar 10 Surge Protector
$100 Monoprice Cables and HDMI switch
$20 Cinderblock Speaker Stands w/ fabric (L&R)
$20 Staples cabinet on wheels for components
$70 Black Out Curtains and Curtain Rod
$10 Auralex MoPads
and 2 Rubber Door Stoppers (C)
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$3008 Total
My HTPC/Production Computer:
$50 Antec P180 Case
$49 Antec NEO 430 Power Supply
$88 Intel Core2Duo E4300 w/ Stock Heatsink
$98 Abit AB9 Pro Motherboard
$60 Crucial Balistix 2GB 6400 DDR2
$108 MSI Silent 8500GT Video Card
$32 Sony/NEC DVD Burner SATA
$105 Seagate 500GB SATA Hard Drive
$200 Westinghouse 22" LCD Monitor
$20 Microsoft Wireless Mouse and Keyboard
$15 Monoprice Cables
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$825 Total
