"suthep" wrote in message
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I want to buy a home theatre with a as good hifi sound as possible. My
budget is 5000 USD max and I would appreciate some advice. My friend (
there's always one isn't there .. ) says that Denon or Onkyo DVD player /
amps are good options. But what about speakers? Should I try to go for
used
stuff and buy separates or buy something new in a box?
I only need DVD/CD player and TV size should be perhaps up to 54inch. Is
plasma really worth the extra?

Read the latest Consumer Reports which has an extensive discussion of the
various types of displays and their pluses and minuses. For example, plasma
TVs may not be a good choice if you live at altitudes above 2500 feet. I'd
buy new stuff - used can be a crap shoot. A system of separates if properly
put together is going to outperform HTIB but will likely cost more too.