When setting up your living room for high-quality entertainment, you don't just buy a decent TV and call it a day. So much more goes into a home theater system than some might realize. Sure there are differences, but to get the most out of your media, you'll probably need more than just one trip to the local electronics store.
You might have to spend a bit more money to get this kind of system, but we've scoured the Internet for the best deals on home theater accessories, so you don't have to spend more than you want to.
LG 50LN5700 Smart TV
The basis of any home theater system is a nice, big TV. While how big you want to go is up to you, you still don't have to break the bank. Luckily, Amazon is currently having a sale on select LG smart TVs. One such deal is for the 50-inch LG LN5700 smart TV, which is on sale for $747 with free shipping (down from $1,299). Each of the TVs on sale through this promotion also comes with a free six-month subscription.
Pinnacle Front Row 2.1 Channel Powered Soundbar and Dual Driver Wireless Subwoofer System
While the sound on many TVs might be enough, you won't get theater-quality sound. An audio system like the Pinnacle Front Row System 8210 includes a 2.1 channel-powered soundbar and a dual driver powered wireless subwoofer system. It's perfect for flat panel TVs over 37 inches. This system is now on sale at Dell Home for $389, which is $410 off the normal list price. A purchase also includes free shipping.
Panasonic Smart Blu-ray Player
You don't have be disappointed in your basic TV. You can still get access to a wide variety of content through a smart platform offered by a product such as the Panasonic Smart Blu-ray Player, which is now on sale at Best Buy for $79 with free shipping. You have access to programs such as Netflix, Pandora, and Hulu through a built-in WiFi connection. You can also play blu-rays if you're into more ancient technology.
TiVo Digital Video Recorder
TiVo made a huge splash when it arrived at the turn of the 21st century. Its technology was able to record TV shows directly onto the box and it basically rendered VHS tapes useless. You can get a good deal on a TiVo digital video recorder now at Best Buy for $99 with free shipping (down from $149). It can record up to two shows at once and gives access to on-demand content such as Netflix and Youtube.
Altra Furniture Carson 48-Inch TV Stand
Now that you have all of these great accessories and devices you're going to need a place to put them all. A product such as the Altra Furniture Carson TV stand holds up to a 50-inch flat panel TV. It has doors that can hide unsightly equipment and the customer reviews are mostly positive, therefore recommending this stand. This deal through Amazon takes $60 off the list price, bringing the sale price down to $109 with free shipping.
Optoma HD25 3D Home Theater Projector
Planning for a large outdoor gathering? You might want to invest in a home theater projector such as the Optoma HD model on sale at Amazon. Normally this device retails for $1,899, but you can currently get it for $936 with free shipping, which is quite a steal for the included features. The projector has full 3D compatibility, 1080p resolution, and built-in surround sound.
Elite Screens 120-Inch Manual Projection Screen
Now that you have a projector, you're going to need something to project on. You can take the cheaper option and buy a bucket of white paint, or splurge for a projector screen. Amazon has a number of screens currently on sale, including this 120-inch model for $150 (down from $204). It's designed for wall or ceiling installation and is supposedly easy to set up.
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Carli writes for the Deals blog at Reviewed.com, and has become a professional at researching the web for the best deals on electronics. She graduated in 2012 from Northeastern University with a degree in English. She enjoys writing about technology, and is a video game freelance writer on the side with too many games in her backlog.
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