When designing this room, I wanted excellent quality (video and audio) but I did not want to spend exuberant amounts of money or make the set-up too complex with separate components, power supplies, etc. and the unsatisfying need to constantly upgrade. I achieved my objective.

The TV, an Elite 70 LCD TV is really good with the darkest black background I’ve seen, with sharp vibrant natural colors, one of the best TV’s you could buy at the time. The speakers, on a budget, just buy these. I’ve heard a lot of great reviews about these speakers (Montana SP3) and had to give them a try, they do not disappoint. They produce music crystal clear and articulate with no harshness. They throw a large, deep sound stage and just disappear. For the price, it’s a no brainer. The fit and finish is what you would expect from a speaker costing well into the 5 figures. The Amp is a Cambridge 640R which is very musical. Video is done via an Oppo BDP-93 and music is produced via an Apple Mac Mini running Amarra software and AudioQuest Cables/Dragonfly DAC.

I wanted a simple home theater system that satisfies the most discerning viewer/listener but is not complex or costs a fortune. I am completely satisfied with it. I’ve hear systems that cost ridiculous about of money, and this system gets you close enough where you’re captured by it and caught in the moment and not desiring more as you view/listen.