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Just starting out... 2-channel home theater

Hi,
I am new to the forum. I live in Central America and I want to acquire a decent system to go into my 2-bedroom apartment. I looking for advice on systems. System would be used as two channel home theater but will mostly be used for music. Music source is ipod and will look at getting a turntable in the future. I do want good sound quality. This a 2-bedroom high rise apartment with lots of glass and marble floors an acoustic nightmare.
I also want to add two out door speakers for the patio area. My budget is $5000-$7000.
Thank you!
ddelisle911
velocityofhue
186 posts
 
keep it simple would be a place to begin coming from an apt dweller myself. Umm depending on how quickly you'd like to reap the real benefits of some of the amazingly constructed gear out there you may want to pay close attention to the listening environments acoustic capabilities. Tell ya what, If your new to all of this try and purchase a book "The complete guide to high-end audio" by Robert Harley.

I'm going to read through it once again
internetmin
258 posts
 
Velocityofhue's suggestion is a good one. Harley's book is a nice, basic intro and is fun reading. You have a decent budget and I assume that includes electronics. I would suggest you get a pre-pro with room correction. It will make a difference in your environment where you cannot treat the room. Lyngdorf Room Perfect and Anthem ARC are spectacular choices.
http://www.lyngdorf.com/index.php?Itemid=43 McIntosh top of the line stuff uses the Lyngdorf Room Perfect.

Lot's of great options on speakers and there are already some great recommendations posted.
ddelisle911 OP
34 posts
 
Thank you for your suggestion of the book; I am hoping it is available via Kindle.
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