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$25,000 Upgrade: Hire an Expert
Specials : Episode FLCNT-SP01


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Home Integrators Todd DeAngelis and Marie Varner.
While increasing the budget allows for more high-end equipment, it also adds to the complexity of the installation.

In the TV SpecialThe Home Entertainment Upgrade Kathleen and Jason Kuperman of Venice, Calif. worked with Signals Audio/Video, Inc., a home integration company, to measure their space and recommend and install a home theater.

Based upon the Kuperman budget Signals suggested the following equipment:

 Description  Model  Price Range
 43" HDTV Flat Panel Display Monitor  43" HDTV Pioneer PDP433CMX  $6,999
 Progressive Wall Mount Bracket  PSM501F  $299
 Progressive Scan DVD Player  Onkyo DV-CP702  $199
 Progressive Wall Mount Adaptor Bracket  PSDS180  $399
 Motorized Lift Mechanism (Equipment)  Auton 1000-P  $2,250
 Digital AV Receiver  Denon AVR2803  $799
 Comcast HD Service with HD  DVR/Digital Cable Receiver  Comcast Monthly Charge  $5
 Progressive Scan DVD Player  DVPNS775V  $129
 5 Stainless Steel Surround-Sound  Satellite Speakers  Anthony Gallo Nucleus Micro M2/M3  $199 each - $995
 2 Subwoofers  Speakercraft BASSX-10  $499 each - $998
 Surge Protector/Line Conditioner  Panamax MAX4300  $199
 AV Remote Control System package  Crestron MC2W-C17PAK  $3,995
 Necessary Cables/Connectors  CAT-5E, Quad Coax,  RGB, RG-59 Cable  $675
 Misc. Parts & Hardware for  Fabrication of Equipment  Cabinet and Plasma Post    $575
 CA Sales Tax  8.25%  $1,510.74
 Sub Total    $19827.74
 System Design and Installation  Signals AV  $5,795
Approximate Total  $25,622.74


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