Medium Audiophile Home Theater

Recommended major components for a medium sized reference home theater to seat about 6 people (approx 15′ wide x 18′ deep).  This equipment is capable of delivering wonderful sound and picture quality.  The audio in this system will reach reference levels with low distortion. Don’t forget to add your decor, stadium seating, automation and acoustic treatment to this mix.

Projector:  JVC RS-35U MSRP $9,995

Screen:  92″ diagonal Stewart SnoMatte 100 MSRP $2,007

Blu-Ray Player:  Oppo BD-83 MSRP: $499

Preprocessor: Classe SSP-800 MSRP $8,000

Main & Center Amplifiers: 3 McIntosh MC501 MSRP $17,000 each

Surround & Back Amplifier: McIntosh MC205 MSRP $6,500

Main Speakers:  2 Aerial 20T MSRP $16,000 each

Center Speaker: Aerial CC5 MSRP $3,500

Surround & Back Speakers: 4 Aerial SR3 MSRP $3,000 each

Subwoofers: 2 JL Audio f113 MSRP $3,600 each

Total:  $132,701 (without installation, wiring, seating, decor, acoustic treatment, design, audio calibration and ISF calibration)