Re: New Home Theatre - need input and deals
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Thanks guys for the input
I just visited the costco.ca site and they have the 3805 for $1100 delivered. Here is the link
http://www.costco.ca/en-CA/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10284369&whse=&topnav=&cat=3840&hierPath=79*3840*
Costco also has a great return policy.
In regards to the subwoofer, the 500 sounds like it is worth the extra money.
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Mack, search around. I think you can find a much better price than that for the 3805. For example, check here. Crutchfield, a well respected etailer has it for $800 with free shipping. Other vendors have it for even less.
You must be careful of some etailers. However, as I said, Crutchfield is a very respectable vendor. If you find another vendor you're interested in, ask us about it, and we'll see if we can give you some information about it.
EDIT: I found Crutchfield's 30 day money back guarantee. Sounds good.
Last edited by Ajax; 12/29/05 07:28 PM.
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I think Mack is talking about those funny Canadian dollars. The best price we found on a 3805 in Toronto was also $1100 -- but we also found the 3806 for $1400 and figured it might be worth the extra $$.
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DOH! My humble apologies for forgetting we're an international crowd. DUMB!
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Mack,
Fully understanding the concept (and expense ) of bigger is better and "MORE POWER", the 3805 or 3806 are excelent choices. Take a few minutes to get to the Denon website and do a compare of the 2106, 3805, 3806 and 4306.
They are all wonderful units and dependable. In your comparison, all you need to do is decide between featues, price and, well, testosterone.
The 2106 should give you all you need for your system and you wouldn't NEED to spend more. The 3805/6 are a sweet spot for you, delivering a bit more than may be required with a comensurate price. The 4306 is lilkely more than you need, but the price isn't comparatively stunning and it would provide neighborhood bragging rights for what you WANT. The 4806 is on the side of overkill (did I say that out loud?? ) and is very expensive, but would add several debits to your man card.
Even with all of the incredibly incisive detail I have provided here and your soon-to-be-done trip to the Denon site to compare, you still need to decide what you really want. Your comments in this thread indicate the classic need/want conflict we endure with this hobby.
I will also share with you that I originally bought an 1803 that was more than adequate to power my setup, but I WANTED a 3803. After 11 months of ringing my hands, I sold the 1803 and bought the 3803. Happy Guy. If you are also the type to chew on yourself, make the happy decision upfront.
Good Luck with the hunt.
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“My humble apologies for forgetting we're an international crowd.”
Blame Canada……..
Couldn’t resist… good luck with your endeavor to find your receiver.
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I should of mentioned cdn dollars in my costco reply. Also the 9200 ExpressVU I have is the same as the DishNetwork 942.
If the SXRD has enough HDMI inputs, I won't need to use the receiver amp as a video switcher.
The Dish receiver and upconvert dvd both have hdmi outputs.
I will go with the EP500.....I'll have to bs to the wife since she told me she doesn't want a subwoofer that shakes the house. I may also get the sub from the outlet store since it will be hiding in a corner and any blemishes won't be seen.
So for now, I will order the speakers in the next few days and wait till later Janurary to get the SXRD and amp.
I read on this board or another one, that Christmas and Super Bowl are the biggest events for people buying big screens. Also some of the new 2006 CES products should start hitting the street making last years models that much cheaper.
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>>I may also get the sub from the outlet store since it will be hiding in a corner
Sorry, I just had an image of your poor little sub cowering in the corner hoping your wife didn't notice it
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Chances are you won't be able to see the blemishes even if it were sitting on a pedestal in the middle of the room. All of the outlet pieces I've bought have had either the tiniest of blems, or no visible blems at at all.
Unless you're in a hurry, it's foolish to buy any Axiom products outside of their factor outlet.
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