Creating a system you love shouldn't be difficult. The Acoustic Frontiers blog is here to help.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-20102207-47/hi-fi-vs-home-theater-speakers-whats-the-difference/?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=TheAudiophiliac
It might be the technology:
http://74.220.219.57/~profesz4/images/uploads/PHC_Technical_Overview_090206.pdf
Clint, an avid DIYer, planned on building his own home theater to cut costs until he realized the complexity of the task. "One piece of advice I came across most often was to hire a professional. I was hesitant, but I just found myself going in circles and didn't want to invest in something I'd later regret."
Nyal Mellor, Founder, Acoustic Frontiers
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