I live near Portland, OR. In this wonderful land mediocrity is celebrated and Lo-Fi is the new Hi-Fi. Just check out the promo for the TV show Portlandia if you want a taste.
Consumers here are ecstatic when they listen to sound through a “cool” set of iPod headphones, and they love watching a movie with friends, no matter how it’s displayed. So is that OK? Is it right to just enjoy the media regardless of however it’s delivered? Read the rest of this entry »
Yes, you should have a Home A/V or Home Theater financial plan. You should be saving for anything you might want or need to spend a bunch of money on in the future. As a side note, I use Quicken to manage various “Savings Goals” in several areas like medical bills, auto maintenance, etc. These Savings Goals act as separate accounts in Quicken, so I can leave all of the money in my high-interest reward checking account and still see it all separated out in Quicken (so I don’t accidentally spend it)
That said, here are some tips for your personal finance life that are applicable to your Home A/V saving/spending plan: Read the rest of this entry »
Dave Ramsey would say a home theater is not an investment because it doesn’t rise in value. He might be right if you’re trying to retire off of it, however there is much more to life than retirement and there are many ways to build a home theater.
I’ve probably spent around $4000 on my home audio/video/theater system from when I got married in 2004 until now. Most of that cost was from the addition of the 115″ screen and 1080p projector. Before I got married I built my 5.1 surround speakers and huge subwoofer from components I bought at Parts Express, so that $500 or so is not included.
When my wife and I decided to upgrade to the projection system we agreed on a few financial points that helped us justify the purchase: Read the rest of this entry »
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Welcome to Frugal Home A/V. This site is meant to be a guide and resource for you to learn how to maximize your home audio and video experience without blowing your budget. The two main methods we'll discuss are system optimization and careful product selection. Enjoy!
-Joel
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