HTPC build - need a sound system advice

misenlai

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Nov 30, 2009
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: very soon, need it before xmas

BUDGET RANGE: $1500-$1600 total, basically $1000 for the HTPC and 600$ for the sound system After Rebates

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: riping/playing dvd and blueray, medium gaming, good quaility/clarity sounds

PARTS ALREADY HAVE: connecting to 46" LCD in the living room

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: no preference

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: U.S

PARTS PREFERENCES: none)

OVERCLOCKING: none cuz HTPC wants quiet

MONITOR RESOLUTION: also has a 1920x1080 LCD monitor

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

This is the wish list i built so far:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=16934527

However, I'm not familiar with sound system; I think I need a good speakers set, receiver, amplifier. But i'm totally new to that. We also live in a small apartment and noise is a problem. Looking for good quality and clarity sound. I'm looking at this Logitech Z-5500. But it doesn't have amplifier ..etc...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121120

Any suggestion? Sounds system budget is around $600