DT770 are some of the most comfortable headphones I own however they do make your ears sweat after a good, long duration of using them. In your case I think the Sennheiser HD 598 are your best option.
The above headphone is my first recommendation. They are within your budget at below $50. They leak little to no sound and it is overall, a well-rounded headphone sound-signature wise.
Another recommendation is the Koss ProDJ100. Priced at below $50, the build quality is better than the...
Last thing, considering that I have never heard these speakers in person myself I believe it is best if you take my post with a grain of salt.
If possible, I would HIGHLY recommend you to audition these speakers yourself to make your decision.
The T40s are a speaker set I have always seen recommended when someone needs a decent speaker system that is budget friendly. The T40s are a well-rounded speaker system and by that I have read that they perform decent for both movies, music and games. The Creative I-Trigue speaker system in...
For your budget I cannot imagine a better option than this unless you go second-hand of course...
Micca MB42 Speakers + Lepai LP-2020A+ T-Amp. This would set you around $100 including the speaker wire and banana plugs. For the price, I cannot imagine anything performing close when you are...
I believe you cannot go wrong with a pair of Polk Audio Monitor 60s which are currently on sale for as low as I can ever remember..
Combine this with a receiver with some decent power and you are good to go.
Here's an absolutely better TV for the price.
LG 55LA6900.
Here another option you guys could explore. However, the odds of it being available at your local store are slim:
LG 55LS4500
I have no experience purchasing a receiver from accessories4less but I have heard nothing but positive things from that site on many forums.
The Panny VSX 1023 does do 4k passthrough but no HDMI upconversion of any sort based on what I see on a Pioneer Receiver comparision chart from it's...
If you do not mind purchasing a refurbished receiver I believe you should have a look at the refurbished Denon AVR 1913 at accessories4less. It upscales to 1080p and Denon has a better track record of producing reliable receivers. Accesories4less is an Denon authorized online dealer so the unit...
I can vouch for the Blu tack.
This is what I use for my speaker stands and it definitely does the job. I have read it also isolates your speakers from vibration to some extent.
Great choices. Enjoy man!
You guys inspired me to upgrade my Denon receiver. I'll be sure to join the party and upgrade to a V573 whenever I successfully sell it off.
To further clarify things...
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=180055
The information is a bit outdated so things could have changed since then but you get the idea...
I am confident the current generation of Nvidia and Radeons GPUs support it as well.
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What do you plan to use the speakers for?
Music only? Games only? Music and games? Movies? etc.
If you plan to do all 3 I would recommend the Swans M10. Another speaker I would recommend for you to check out are Klipsch Promedia 2.1s as well. Both are solid performers but with that said, the...
I would recommend the Marantz that was suggested in this thread only if you need the slim form factor. Otherwise, you are better off with a Denon or Yamaha that will provide more features at the same price.
I would highly suggest you to check Craigslist for a quality used stereo receiver to get the most value for your money. If that's not an option here are 2 good stereo amps for around $200..
Onkyo TX-8255 - Includes a remote and lots of functions for the price.
Emotiva Mini-x a-100 - Does...
If you have a Fry's Electronics store nearby by all means hurry and go with this 55' Panasonic Led HDTV.. It's not 60', I get that, but I believe there is no better HDTV for under $1000.
I would generally reccomend a plasma if one would want to get the best PQ for their money as well, however...
I would recommend the Dayton SUB-1200. It is a powered subwoofer that is capable of going low enough for any use, whether it's movies or music. If you do not have the space for the 12' inch the 10' inch Dayton SUB-1000 is another good option as well.
If you decide to purchase a receiver...
If your room isn't susceptible of producing glare than the Dell S2740l might be a better option for you. It's an e-IPS monitor that is capable of producing more accurate colors and having better viewing angles than the TN panel that you have listed in your post.
When it comes down to it I recommend you to save for a better sub but if that's not possible you should at least spend $200 for a serviceable subwoofer. Dayton subs for the price are decent but I don't believe they are a good investment long term.
Here are some decent options for around $200...
If you have both a headphone and microphone input with your computer here's an excellent combo for under $100.
JVC HARX900 ($56) + Zalman Zm-Mic1 ($11) = around $70 after tax shipped.
Just clip the Zalman microphone onto the headphone cable as close to the mouth as possible. Use the mini...
Another thing, if you decide to go with the HARX700s or any of our other recommendations be sure to purchase this convenient Zalman clip-on mic along with it which would bring your total to about $48 if you decide to purchase it with the HARX700s.
At $48 shipped, I honestly don't believe you...
I think the same rules still applies today. HDTVs have gotten progressively better in terms of new features such as apps, internet video streaming, and built-in wifi but the pros and cons are overall still the same.
In regards to the OP..
If you make most of your tv viewing in a bright lit...
The HSU STF-2 is a great sub for around $300. However, a comparable sub you may want to have a look at is the Energy S10.3 which is currently on sale for less. The only thing I have against the Energy S10.3 is that Energy's quality control is not on par with HSU's offerings. With that said, you...
Seeing as how an upgrade to my source would be necessary to make an upgrade to some of the higher impedance headphones my ATH-ES7 would probably suffice for now. However, if I actually ever feel the itch to make an upgrade without making an investment on a better source than my MP3 player I...
I say if you want to get the most PQ for your money go with a plasma, especially with a budget of $1.5k. Also, I would highly recommend you to go with a Panny and avoid purchasing yourself a Samsung plasma. Samsung plasmas are notorious for having insufficient capacitors, which mine has also...
You definitely can't go wrong with this combo:
JVC HARX900 Headphones + Zalman Zm-Mic1 Clip-on Mic
The total cost will end up slightly above your budget at around $65 shipped but this combo will honestly do you good for a while. In my opinion it is the best value at around $50 shipped.
If...
If you haven't purchased your SSD yet I say here's an absolutely better SSD for $100. Be sure to purchase it soon if you decide to. They only have a very limited number in stock available.
Ditto.
For $499.99, it's not the biggest fish in the ocean but it's a bargain if you are looking for a subwoofer that performs great for the price and is very aesthetically pleasing as well. If the aesthetics and size isn't a factor I say there are a handful of better options at this price.
Athlon X4 645 OC'd to 3.4Ghz
It's a bit overkill but in my case my HTPC is beefier than my main rig anyways..(Main rig's cpu? an Athlon 64 X2 3800+...you get the idea).
As for now this is what I am set to buy. What do you guys think?:
Mediabridge - 16 Gauge Speaker Wire (100 Feet), I am not losing much purchasing this over Monoprice speaker wire am I correct?
Sewell Silverback Banana Plugs (6 Pairs) , I believe this will do until I get more funds for more...