Browse Forums Home Theatre & Automation Re: Cost vs use. 10Nov 17, 2007 3:33 pm Never argue with an idiot!!!! They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience. Re: Cost vs use. 14Nov 17, 2007 7:49 pm I have to agree with Rod. If you want one and can afford one - get it, have it, enjoy it! It does not have to be worth 10's of thousands of dollars worth or more.
For us we are going to deck our Home Theatre out as best we can afford - for now. I've had a TV or HT surround sound system for over 13 years and love it.... I miss my movies. We would watch once the kids are in bed. If we can't get everything that we want for the new place now, we'll get some now and some down the track, when we can afford the rest. We have 2 kids, only one of us is in paid work, but if that is what we want and can afford, no one should say that we should be outside excercising or doing more with our kids. I think it gives us another outlet for family fun. HT's are not just for the adults. I'm sure that our kids will want to watch their movies and play PS2 in there instead of their dedicated play room. We also still go to the movies with and without the kids. Our HT is not a replacement for the big cinema, it is a recreational and relaxational outlet for our family. This comment is not directed at anyone personally and is not written to offend, it is just that i believe you need to enjoy life and if a HT is going to make your family happy then DO IT. If it is not your thing, then dont. Simple as that! Re: Cost vs use. 15Nov 17, 2007 7:54 pm Rod
Dont get so sensitive mate. We all agree each to their own And are saying some of us think its a waste of money and explaining why Of course you have the choice to spend you money as you like and defend your business as you like Go back to watching Rambo and I'm going for a swim DQQ PS - I am only joking mate - both you and Matt give great advise and support to the site Never argue with an idiot!!!! They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience. Re: Cost vs use. 16Nov 17, 2007 8:19 pm As I said - I wasn't having a go. It was legitimate questions as to how much they get used. I don't know - I've never had one!
I will look through the older posts though. My intention was not for a debate or to cause conflict. Ray. Second Time 'Round Re: Cost vs use. 17Nov 17, 2007 8:30 pm I'm probably not in a position to tell people not to take things personally because I am just a liable to as anyone else. However.....most people are just really talking about how a home theatre fits into their lifestyle. I'm not that fussed although my husband is more keen. I try to limit the amount of time my kids spend on electronic media but I also understand that they live in the 21st century and I would be wrong to deny them all access to these things. I'm sure that people who have home theatres don't let their kids watch until their eyeballs fall out! We all need to achieve a balance that suits our family. My preference is for a swimming pool rather than a whizzbang media room but since we can't afford either at the moment, the point is academic.
And you're right Ray - a lot of people DO earn a heap more than us. Hope they are listening at the Vodaphone Arena on Wednesday!!!! Re: Cost vs use. 18Nov 17, 2007 8:41 pm I agree Penjay! Bring on a payrise!
Sadly, I will be in the classroom though - we're saving for a new TV Ray. Second Time 'Round Re: Cost vs use. 20Nov 17, 2007 8:49 pm Hehehe, what, have we opened a can of worms?
Really though, I think Rod was not being sensitive at all, and gave a very mature and considered response. Actually I agree with him. My earlier comments were not intended to make anyone feel wrong for enjoying their HT, Rather, to bring attention to the consumerism that can overtake our lives if we don't keep it all in check, especially if we are struggling to build a home for our families. Think about it... many of us were happily enjoying our CRT tvs that had heaps of life left in them. Then the panel tvs came along, and we have to have one too! And yes, a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy-simple as that. But of course, having a HT, or PC or anything else doesn't force us to be so, and we are all individually responsible for our choices. It's just that (I believe) investing heavily in HT does tend to encourage us to spend more time in it, and that may not be a good trend. At least, the choice to do so should be made after considering these issues, and not just an automatic (must have) thing because everyone else is. But then, we have to keep the Harvey Normans' of our town fat, don't we?:wink: Ash. If what you describe is correct then the brick wall has been dry lined with villa board. That basically means that the villa board is glued to the brick wall with… 3 8677 I'm putting a new floor in my kitchen, slate flagging on a standard concrete slab. I have allowed for a bed thickness of up to 20mm to accommodate the different… 0 17755 |