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need advice

I am planning to set up a home theater system in my basement (30x18 feet). I know that I will have a 42 inch plasma tv. however,I would like also to listen to music there.
I called a salesman from an audio store and he suggested to have in wall speakers and a preamp, amp cd/dvd (the preamp, amp, and cd/dvd will be hidden in a small room to keep the look clean) . I liked the idea but then he came up with an exuberant price. I need some advice in regard to components, I am willing to invest around 5-6000$ for these items. I would like to have a system that the music would be warm and embracing. i listen to jazz and classical music. Needless to say that my kids will care more about the plasma tv than the musical attributes of this system. However, the sound for the tv programs should be also impressive.
thank you so very much for any advice
al90

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gunbei
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I agree with the above advice. If jazz and classical music are of primary importance, I would avoid a home theater set up all together. As Unclejeff said, a good 2 channel system will work well in conjunction with your plasma screen, satisfying both the video and musical presentations.

I have the same question as Sean. Does your listed budget inlcude the plasma TV or not?

And, make sure you pay great attention to creating an acoustically suitable environment before spending all your cash on components.
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