Well you don't have to "do it right" to get a good sounding surround mix. I've seen people spend 5000 bux on surround sound that sounds awesome and I’ve heard 150 dollar bookshelf surround sound setups that sound decent too. One thing I have learned over the years of home theatre is that sound is a matter of personal preference. One set of speakers will not sound good to every single person on the planet. The size and set up of a room can go a long way to making your home theatre sound and look better.
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I recently upgraded my Infocus 4800 to the 4805 (A very nice projector for the price). Right after that I was given an opportunity to get the 7200 for dirt cheap and had to have it. Now I bet if I had that 4805 in a perfect room for projection TV (IE...black walls, no light what so ever...etc.) It would perform way above and beyond what my 7200 is doing now in a room with white walls and ambient light. Well maybe not above and beyond but right up there. To some one on the street it would look just as good if not better. Now to someone like me who lives for the shit, they will notice the little differences.
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The point being that he can get really good sounding surround sound for dirt cheap. IF he is willing to take the time and set it up right. Everyone has to start somewhere when it comes to surround sound. I think my first set up was around 200 bux and it was kick ass for the time. Then I started need better and better stuff.

Hell if you never ever listen or look at better equipment you might always be happy with your set up.

Can you think about never needing or wanted better equipment.