What is the best surround sound system?

So if you are about to purchase a Bose system, on that link there are alternatives that you can buy. It is a long read but it will convince you. Just think, how can those little speakers move that much air to produce that much sound. Now I'm not a Bose hater even thought I might sound like it, because I have the Ipod sound dock and the Tri-port headphones. But their surround systems are way too overpriced. They don't even post the specs on their website or any where. And I don't mean dimensions and weight, I mean frequency response and sensitivity. I do think they look good with those small speakers but they arn't good for real loud listening home theater. You can get bookshelf speakers that sound better. And if you were thinking of a Lifestyle system, especially the $4K one you can get a pretty darn nice system. Now I'm assuming you arn't going to get 7 of those $150,000 speakers and spending more on components do power them. So if you want any more information on a practical system for a few grand email me. inboardshooter@yahoo.com Welcome to the world of surround sound , there is no best system, every manufacture will tell you there is better than their competiors. If price is no object , then go for it , you could spend upwards of $100,000 or more. My suggestion is this that you find something you like and can afford. And spend the majority of your money on speakers, since this is what you will hear.

If you are interested in HD-TV then I would stick with Dolby Digital 5.1 since it is HD -TVs preferred choice for their surround sound. you are asking a question that has a multitude of answers-these depend on your own requirements-room size-budget-system requirements (do you require a 5.1-6.1-7.1 system etc) then there are the sound formats-dolby digital-dolby digital plus-dolby pro-logic 2-dts neo 6-dts es-dts 96/24 etc. more specs cost more money. and of course there is the power output wattage which can go on to infinity within reason. a trip down to the local hi-fi retailers is in order-they will be able to advise as to what is best for your needs. (but don't fall for the sales patter expensive gear isn't always the best). my own amp is a marantz sr4400 which while there are better amps on the market i swear by-this amp has now been dis-continued but a modern classic nonetheless. If you don't care how much it cost, Martin Logan probably makes the best speakers to build a surround sound system. In my opinion if you don't want to spend a fortune Klipsch are the best speakers for the buck and Yamaha has the best receivers.

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