Build Your Own Home Theater Speakers

Build Your Own Home Theater Speakers

The Best Multi Room Music System


Determine the needs of your home theater system

If you're in the market for a home theater system, chances are that you have an idea pretty good of the individual components you will need to make your entire system. Most people find the questions when it comes to specific information on individual pieces and parts of the system. However, in an effort to educate all about home theater systems, this is a brief breakdown of the components that could be wait to buy in the course of building a home theater system bonus. Note that everyone will have their own specific needs and preferences and it is possible that some components already perfectly acceptable. This, of course, will save money in the overall purchase if you choose to keep the pieces you currently own.

First, there are all sorts of home theater in a box 'kits on the market today. These teams are together to help you get the home theater you want at one time. While you can get a perfectly good home theater system in this way, I honestly believe you get better value for money for the construction of their own system one component at a time. Are you eager to hurry or just do not want to spend the time researching your options then the home theater systems are sold in the market can be a good idea for you.

Now that we have after that, you should notice that some people consider to be reality TV part of home theater system. You can go many routes when selecting a television that will work with your home theater. It is entirely up to you what kind of television you select. I do however recommend that you seriously consider the lighting in any given room before choosing your television. Projection TVs do not do well in bright rooms. Otherwise, go with what works within your budget and the overall look you want for home theater viewing.

Sound is another important component of most home theater systems. The amount you spend on your sound system should depend entirely on how much impact sound you enjoy the movies. You can spend money on a good set of speakers and sound system or seriously can reduce costs by spending less on this particular component. All regard to building a home theater depends entirely on your personal preferences and the general system to build.

To get the most benefit of the speakers you need a receiver to process sound and this in the best light possible. The receiver basically receives information from all types of devices and sends the signal that tells you to go. Its receptor is a place that most people tend to spend a good part of his budget and with good reason. This is by far one of major components and many people have not already.

Your DVD / DVR is nothing that can affect your viewing experience. You should not opt ​​for a DVD HD or DVR unless you have an HDTV and only if you plan to buy high-definition DVDs, rather than ordinary DVDs is on the market at this time. Doing so will only result in a loss of money, while the technology is new. Instead, wait a year or two until the fall prices and better little by little instead of buying the top of the line most expensive component than the rest of your system can not continue.

While this list is not exhaustive of all that may wish to include in your home theater system that will provide a good start for most home theaters. Only you can set your budget and decide how much you're willing to spend on each individual component. My best advice is to start with a receiver and build your system one component at a time receiver.

Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System
Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System
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The missing piece to your home theater puzzle is this 7.1-channel speaker package from Onkyo. The perfect addition to your DVD player and home theater receiver, the SKS-HT540 provides all the speakers you need to enter the all-enveloping world of surround sound. 130W output, 2-way bass reflex front, center and surround speakers provide the soundstage. The earth-shaking 230W powered subwoofer provides the impact. All provide the cinema experience in your home.

The 7.1-channel Onkyo SKS-HT540 speaker package is the perfect addition to your DVD player and home theater receiver. It features 2-way bass reflex front, center and surround speakers that provide an excellent soundstage with 130 watts of output each, plus an earth-shaking 230W powered subwoofer for rumbling impact. Each of the front and center speakers feature dual 5-inch woofers with the original OMF (Onkyo Micro Fiber) diaphragm technology, plus they use pure cotton cones for an extremely fast and accurate response. The powered subwoofer offers an earth-shaking 10-inch cone. Each of the eight speakers has a two wires that connect to the receiver at one end and the speaker at the other. Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1-channel surround sound speaker package. Specifications Front Speakers Type: 2-Way, Bass Reflex Woofer: 5-inch OMF Diaphragm x 2 Tweeter: 1-inch Balanced-Dome, Floating Frequency response: 55 Hz-50 kHz Sensitivity: 86 dB/W/m Maximum power: 130 watts Dimensions: 6-3/16 x 17-1/16 x 7-7/8 inches Surround Speakers Type: 2-Way, Bass Reflex Woofer: 3-1/8-inch Cone Tweeter: 3/4-inch Balanced-Dome Frequency response: 60 Hz-20 kHz Sensitivity: 82 dB/W/m Maximum power: 130 watts Dimensions: 6-7/8 x 10-7/16 x 4 inches Center Speaker Type: 2-Way, Bass Reflex Woofer: 5-inch OMF Diaphragm x 2 Tweeter: 1-inch Balanced-Dome, Floating Frequency response: 55 Hz-50 kHz Sensitivity: 86 dB/W/m Maximum power: 130 watts Dimensions: 17-1/16 x 6-3/16 x 7-7/8 inches Subwoofer Type: Bass Reflex Powered Woofer: 10-inch cone Frequency response: 25 Hz-150 kHz Maximum power: 230 watts Dimensions: 10-13/16 x 18-5/8 x 17-11/16 inches

Features

  • 7.1-channel home theater speaker set
  • 130 watts total output on 2-way bass reflex front, center, and surround speakers
  • Front and center 2-way speakers feature 5-inch diaphragm woofers and 1-inch balanced floating tweeter
  • Bass reflex powered subwoofer with 230 watts output
  • Subwoofer construction includes a 10-inch cone driver
Atlantic Satellite 77305018 2 Speaker Stands (Black)
Atlantic Satellite 77305018 2 Speaker Stands (Black)
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You will receive a total of 2 speaker stands. Dimension: 11.88"W x 10.88"D x 49.25"H Weight Limit: 2 lbs per each Finish: Black Material: Cast Iron Set of 2 Adjustable Speaker Stands in Black Finish Satellite Speaker Stands set feature heavy duty cast iron construction. Designed with wide base to provides durability and stability. Adjustable height to ensure perfect and customized sound. Lightweight with concealed wire management path. Two sizes of mounting brackets and double-tape ensure correct installation. Standard 1 year warranty. Speakers are not included. Also available in Titanium finish. Easy to install.

Locate your satellite or surround sound speakers at precisely the right height with this pair of heavy-duty Atlantic speaker stands. Made of durable cast iron with a black matte finish, the stands' sleek profiles add a modern touch to your home theater setup. Locate your satellite or surround sound speakers at precisely the right height. Cast-iron construction with wide three-leg base. Supports satellite and surround speakers up to 2 pounds. Cast Iron Construction The stands feature heavy-duty cast iron construction. Each stand features a stable, three-legged base, with enough heft to support speakers as heavy as 2 pounds. Fits Most Satellite or Surround Sound Speakers Two sizes of mounting brackets and double-tape ensure correct installation. Adjustable Height Once the speakers are installed, listeners can adjust stand height from 27 to 48 inches, matching it to application (surround, stereo, etc.) and the size and layout of the listening area. Wire Management The support pole and base also stealthily conceal the speaker cables, keeping them out of sight. Easy Install Simple to set up and easy to fine-tune, these speaker stands make a good addition to almost any home stereo or surround sound setup. Specs Dimensions: 11.88 x 10.88 x 49.25 Inches (W x D x H) Weight Limit: 2 lbs per each Finish: Black Material: Cast Iron Warranty: 1 year What's in the Box Two Speaker Stands, User's Manual

Features

  • Pair of adjustable speaker stands for satellite or surround sound speakers
  • Locates speakers at optimal height for stereo or surround sound
  • Durable cast-iron construction with black finish and oak wood accents
  • Adjustable up to 50 inches, depending on listening area
  • Support pole and base conceal speaker cables out of sight
Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Package
Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Package
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The Yamaha NS-SP1800BL 5.1-channel home theater speaker package is a low cost, convenient way to enjoy the full benefits of 5.1-channel home theater sound. The NS-SP1800BL features advanced Yamaha active servo technology (Advanced YST) is a unique system in which the speaker and amplifier work together to cancel out impedance so the speaker unit has a perfectly linear motion. Advanced YST helps to ensure the highest levels of sound pressure and overall performance.

Features

  • 2-way satellite speakers with 2.5" woofer & 1/2" tweeter
  • 2-way center speaker with dual 2.5" woofers & 1/2" tweeter
  • Magnetic shielding (all speakers)
  • 8" 100W cube-type high power subwoofer
  • Wall hanging capability
Sony SSF-5000 Floor Standing 3-way Speaker (Pair)
Sony SSF-5000 Floor Standing 3-way Speaker (Pair)
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Fill a large room with the deep bass and pure treble of the SS-F5000 floor-standing speakers. Built to recreate tones across the entire range, these speakers elevate your music to a new high. The precision sound reproduction provides high resolution audio that you and your guests will appreciate from song to song.

Features

  • Newly developed 8" mica reinforced woofer
  • 3.25" mid-driver
  • 1" Nano Fine balanced dome tweeter
  • 150-watt maximum input power
  • 45-50,000Hz frequency response
Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
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Do away with distortion. While the Polk Monitor Series PSW10's 10" driver and 50W built-in amplifier are filling out your home audio's bass tones, a wide variety of distortion-reducing technologies - including laser Klippel Distortion analysis - deliver bass true to the source.

Give your movies and music the rich, powerful audio they deserve with the Polk Audio PSW10 powered subwoofer. Hailing from Polk's reborn Monitor series--which ushered in the modern loudspeaker era in the mid-1970s--the sub combines quality construction with high-end performance, all for a price that won't break the bank. The PSW10 is equipped with a 10-inch polymer-composite cone driver that creates tight, musical bass, along with state-of-the-art laser-based Klippel measurement technology to perfectly center the voice coil within the magnetic field. The Klippel technology improves the linearity of the frequencies to ensure a deep, precise sound for everything from action-movie explosions to cello musical passages. Adding to the quality is the non-resonant medium-density fiberboard (MDF) enclosure, the 0.75-inch baffles, and the internal bracing, all of which contribute to the sub's superior detail, accuracy, and musicality. Meanwhile, the PSW10's built-in high-current amplifier (50 watts RMS, 100 watts dynamic) supplies all the power you need for big bass, while the adjustable low-pass crossover, phase switch, and volume control make it easy to blend your sub's output with your front and rear speakers. The sub even includes automatic signal-sensing circuitry, meaning it knows when to turn itself on and off. Though the PSW10 will work with any speakers, the sub specifically designed to complement the clean, stylish look and robust sounds of Polk's entire Monitor speaker line. The black oak finish is particularly compelling, with a style that fits seamlessly with most modern furnishings. Connectivity stems from the line- and speaker-level inputs, along with the unfiltered LFE input. The combined options make it easy to connect the PSW10 with any receiver or amplifier. And movie fans will delight in the magnetic shielding, which protects nearby TVs and video monitors from video distortion. Measuring 14 by 14.38 by 16.12 inches (W x H x D) and backed by a five-year warranty on the speaker and a three-year warranty on the internal amp, the PSW10 makes a great introduction to powerful home theater sound. What's in the Box PSW10 subwoofer, removable grille, registration card, user's manual.

Features

  • Single 10-inch subwoofer in black with built-in high-current amplifier for big bass
  • Equipped with one 10-inch polymer-composite dynamic-balance cone driver
  • Laser-based Klippel measurement technology for improved linearity and deep, precise sound
  • Non-resonant all-MDF enclosure construction with 0.75-inch-thick baffles and internal bracing
  • Measures 14 by 14.38 by 16.12 inches (WxHxD)
Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
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POLK PSW505 - This high quality powered subwoofer makes opens a whole new dimension of thrilling low end sound for audio and home theater systems alike. This versatile, clinically accurate beast handles bombs and bullets and delicate string sections with equal finesse. Polk Audio's PSW series of powered subwoofers were designed to deliver powerful and astonishingly musical bass at amazingly low prices. All the PSW models represent an evolution and refinement towards a truly visceral home-theater bass experience that coordinate with Polk's TSi and RM, and R/M/T Series Speakers for home sound that truly rivals the best that theater's offer. Experience movies, music, shows and games like never before. Pick up a PSW subwoofer and feel its superb build quality. Polk Audio PSW-505 is comprised of top-notch quality components from the driver, the power amp, and the cabinetry to deliver the finest performance. Hi-Roll Surrounds to support longer excursion High current 300 Watt Continuous (460 Watt Dynamic) power amplifier Frequency Range - 23 Hz - 160Hz Adjustable low pass crossover, phase switchand volume control for perfect blending with any main speakers Unfiltered LFE input Magnetically shielded Auto on/off circuit that automatically turns your subwoofer on when it senses a program signal. When no signal is present, the amplifier turns off within 15 minutes Sturdy Feet keep the sub from sliding across the floor when played at high volumes Unit Dimensions - 16-1/8H x 15-1/8W x 18-3/16D; Weighs 56 pounds Warranty - 5 Years Parts and Labor Speaker; 3 Years Parts and Labor Amplifier Subwoofer cable required; not included. Monster Cable is recommended

The Polk Audio PSW505 Powered Subwoofer is ideal when you have a big room in need of a big, life-like bass impact, that is still tight, precise and accurate. The PSW505 is equally at home reproducing all the subtle nuance of a plucked string bass as it is belting out a rocket's roar. Polk Audio PSW505 powered subwoofer in black. The Polk PSW505 utilizes a shielded 12-inch high-excursion polymer-composite cone with hi-roll surround driver for tight musical bass, as well as slot-load venting that further improves bass response by dramatically lessening turbulence, noise and distortion. This unit's rock-solid MDF enclosure construction with one-inch-thick front baffle suppresses enclosure panel resonance for an even more distortion-free, accurate response. The PSW505 includes an unfiltered LFE input for use with low-pass filtered subwoofer output jacks, and pro-grade five-way binding post speaker inputs and outputs. This unit features an on/off circuit that automatically turns your subwoofer on when it senses a program signal, and shuts it off within 15 minutes after no signal is present. The PSW505 also features an adjustable low-pass crossover, phase switch and volume control that allows perfect blending with any main speaker, and magnetic shielding for safe placement near TVs and video monitors without causing video distortion. Full-featured and over-powered, the Polk Monitor PSW505 has a sleek, black real-wood veneer finish and is a great introduction to high-performance sound. What's in the Box PSW505 subwoofer, AC power code, owner's manual, and registration card.

Features

  • Single powered subwoofer in black for use with stereo or home theater speaker systems
  • Equipped with one magnetically shielded 12-inch long-throw woofer
  • Slot-load venting minimizes turbulence, noise, and distortion
  • Rated to 300 watts of continuous power (460W peak)
  • Measures 16-1/8 x 15-1/8 x 18-3/16 inches (HxWxD)
Sanus Systems Wms5-B Wall Or Ceiling Speaker Mounts (Black, 5-Pk)
Sanus Systems Wms5-B Wall Or Ceiling Speaker Mounts (Black, 5-Pk)
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True audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts know that Audio/Video furniture and loudspeaker supports must not only be beautiful, in reality they must enhance the performance of the Audio/Video system. No company has paid more attention to the all-important technological details than Sanus Systems. PRODUCT FEATURES: Speaker wall/ceiling mount 5-Pack for satellite speakers.

Features

  • Adjustment
  • Compatible With Most Name Brand Speakers
  • Includes Custom Bose® Mounting Hardware
  • Use On Wall Or Ceiling
SANUS SYSTEMS BF-31B Wood Speaker Stands
SANUS SYSTEMS BF-31B Wood Speaker Stands
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BF-31B Most wood speaker stands are low budget, low performance designs, constructed of particle board, plywood, or low grade hardwoods. Sanus Systems Basic Foundations III are the first MDF speaker supports to combine great aesthetics and stability, with high performance at a reasonable price. Each Basic Foundations III speaker stand features a black ash finish and includes rubber bump-ons and steel spike feet. Proudly made in the U.S.A. Features: Assembly Instructions

Features

  • 31- Inch high
  • Concealed wire management
  • Furniture-grade appearance with upscale performance
  • Twin contoured pillars give support and rigidity
  • Constructed of medium density fibercore to minimize resonance
SET OF FOUR Universal Speaker Stands For Surround Sound BLACK
SET OF FOUR Universal Speaker Stands For Surround Sound BLACK
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Universal Speaker stand. Designed to fit 3 lb surround speakers with standard size mounting holes on back. If your speakers have bottom mounting holes, they must also have wall mounting brackets installed on them which may or may not have come with your speakers. While these are considered "universal" please understand that their will sometimes be exceptional situations with certain speaker types. We assume no responsibility for users unable to properly attach their speakers. Thank you.

Features

  • Solid Construction
  • Matte Black Finish
  • Height Adjustable 28-43"
  • 3 Mounting Options
  • For Back hole mounting speakers up to 4 lbs.
Pyle - Mini 2x75W Stereo Power Amplifier - PCA3
Pyle - Mini 2x75W Stereo Power Amplifier - PCA3
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This mini stereo power amplifier provides up to 75 W of power on each channel at 4 ohms. Connect your inputs using the RCA jacks. Outputs over standard speaker push jacks. It’s compatible with any audio or computer device – you can even hook up an iPod using a 3.5mm to RCA jack converter. Treble, bass, and volume controls on the front let you tweak your sound to exactly how you want it. Runs on 110 or 220 V.

Features

  • 2x75W MAX Power
  • BLUE LED output level display
  • POWER ON/OFF switch and LED indicator
  • MP3 Via 3.5mm To RCA Converter
  • RCA jack input
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