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red_devil · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Location: Korea

Thinking of these two pieces to start out with. Thoughts?

LG 42inch. LCD HDTV (1920x1080)

LG HT-762TZ

ulsanchris · Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Location: take a wild guess

if you aren't worried about sound quality then go ahead and buy it. LG and Samsung speakers aren't that great. Sony has some speaker systems similar to the one you linked to. THe sound quality won't be great but it will at least be better.

JungMin · Joined: 18 May 2005

Personally, I would get a pair of decent speakers and an amp before I spent that much money on basically crap. You need not get massive towers, just a pair of good bookcase speakers will work and sound better than a shitty 5 speaker system in my opinion.

red_devil · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Location: Korea

Interesting, every review i've read says it's a decent mid-level system the only major flaw being touchy low register sound from the non-passive sub. Never heard from anyone about this being a "crap" system...

I've put together my own system before and it's such a hassle. I don't have time to mess around with buying all the separate components, etc, so I'd rather get a system that i can just plug n' play at this point. If you know a better one suggest one so i can look it up.

JungMin · Joined: 18 May 2005

Sounds like you've made up your mind. Give'r!!

samd · Joined: 03 Jan 2007

I have a similar TV which I use with this Sony system:

http://www.sony-asia.com/product/dav-dz777

It is easy to set up on your own, although I did have to download an English manual from the website, and the sound is awesome. The only downside is that the DVD player isn't multi-region and I can't find a hack for it. This means I also have to use my cheap multi-region DVD player from Yongsan with it's crappy S-video connection.

bassexpander · Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Someplace you'd rather be.

You should look at Jamo speakers.

Pretty good for the price:.

http://www.enuri.com/search/Searchlist.jsp?searchkind=1&nosearchkeyword=&es=&c=&ismodelno=false&keyword=jamo

http://www.enterav.co.kr/view.htm?no=4625

http://www.avbest.com/catalog/goods_view.htm?code=13009462

http://www.avbest.com/catalog/goods_view.htm?code=13010145

This plus a receiver from Yamaha or Onkyo would be nice:

http://itempage.auction.co.kr/detailview.aspx?itemNo=a528292191

A full Yamaha set-up:

http://www.11st.co.kr/product/SellerProductDetail.tmall?method=getSellerProductDetail&prdNo=21571116

Any of the above systems would absolutely kill that all-in-one thing you listed. Not even worth a comparison.

Personally, I'd spend a bit more and look at something with at least a 10" sub:

http://www.enterav.co.kr/view.htm?no=5454

Or skip the sub and get this (it's hard to enjoy a good sub in Korea as apartments are, anyway):

http://www.enterav.co.kr/view.htm?no=3000

red_devil · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Location: Korea

Thanks bass. That's the information on alternatives i was looking for! Back home i had one of these Yamaha set ups. YTR something with all audio modes THX included was crazy expensive though. I spent $900 just for the receiver + Klipsch speaker set, 10" powered Sub...was a beaut...sold it all off when i came to Korea though. I'll definitely get a better sub though either way.

I'm not looking for the top of the line stuff at the moment though - but i'll check out some of your mid-priced stuff you listed. Thanks!

Easter Clark · Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Location: Hiding from Yie Eun-woong

Have you thought about soundproofing your place? If you want to have the volume up past "3," it might be worth considering...

Masked Soupbone · Joined: 07 Apr 2009

I have an Inkel amp with DTS and optical input and 5 Sherwood speakers up for grabs......

bassexpander · Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Someplace you'd rather be.

Be sure to let us know what you get!

In all seriousness... you can buy a set of 4 Inkel bookshelf speakers that will sound quite good, and a 5th for a center (if you're able to get just one). Or buy the matching Inkel center. Then add a sub, and you're good.

I have two of these in my office, and they sound quite good:

http://www.avprime.co.kr/html/shop/totalp/LA_BDB2325.asp?shop_id=enuri

Buy 4 of those for $200... or 6 for $300.

Even if you don't add a sub, you'll be ahead of what the combined systems put out for sound. Seriously, those little speakers are not bad at all!

bassexpander · Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Someplace you'd rather be.

Oh, here's a nice deal:

http://itempage.auction.co.kr/detailview.aspx?itemNo=a527647138

I'm not a huge Sony fan, but:

http://www.11st.co.kr/product/SellerProductDetail.tmall?method=getSellerProductDetail&prdNo=35512262

harryh · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: south of Seoul

Happy with my system. Paid a reasonable price. Not too expensive but sounds great to my ears. I bought a few bits from www.avprime.co.kr and www.enterav.co.kr

I use a Cambridge Audio azur 540R V3, but use it as a processor, with a Ceratec Power Amp. I have two front Quad 22L2 speakers, and Quad 22L2 speakers used as rears. All of which is connected up to my computer. I don't use a sub, as the Quads more than deliver in a small living room.

I have an LG LCD TV.

eamo · Joined: 08 Mar 2003 Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

bassexpander · Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Someplace you'd rather be.

Paradigm system here.

Paradigm Monitor 7's for the mains, and Mini-monitors for the rears. A Paradigm Center Channel, and PDR-12 subwoofer, as well. Marantz SR8002 receiver pushing them.

Say what you want about a sub. There is a night and day difference in the lows which you can't feel unless you own at least a 12". You don't have to run it very loud, either. I'm sure the neighbors don't like it, though.