If you’re on a tight budget, creating the perfect home theater experience might not seem like a realistic goal. But, armed with a little knowledge, it’s entirely possible to assemble a quality home entertainment system at an affordable price.
It comes down to knowing what to look for and how much to spend on each element of your system. Here are some suggestions that will enable you to build a great-sounding 5.1-channel starter system without breaking the bank.

AV Receiver

Main Speakers

Center Channel Speaker

Subwoofer
Accessories
One last note: Make sure to make room in your budget for speaker wire, HDMI cables, speaker stands and other accessories you might want to include with your system.
You’ll find that even on a limited budget you can create a home theater experience so nice that you’ll likely think twice before heading to the movie theater. The only thing you’ll have to do is pop your own popcorn!
Part 2 of our “Home Theater on a Budget” series, covering intermediate systems, can be found here.
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