Hmm, mga suki ng Lexus
30k wont buy much but 60-120k is just right.
for 120k I would get, in order of priority:
Sub Velodyne or M&K sub---24-34k depending on model
AVR HK340 or Yamaha 1500, Denon 2105 or up--- 30+k
Speakers Mid level Mission, Monitor Audio, JBL, B&W bookshelf speaker or Wharfe Evo series.
This is still a Mid level setup. High end HT's cost 300k & up (separates). And high end receivers alone cost at least
120k.
A common mistake I see a lot is prioritizing the speakers (specially floorstanders) then to give whats left of the budget to any receiver that fits the bill. Then somehow, you might see these people selling their setup someday
, cuz of wrong system matching (HT has no UMPH!). Their HT's might not perform to their best potential cuz of an underpowered AVR .
If you were to cut corners due to budget, I suggest you cut corners with speakers, not receivers. Speakers are very easy to sell, but NOT receivers (specially the weaker ones). So get an GOOD one at the start. Bookshelf speakers are
easier to power, and since the sub takes care of the LFE,
bookshelves are enough for HT if you want to cut corners. Also, you can use cheaper surrounds from other brands and sell em (speakers are easy to sell) in the future when you have funds for matching rears, as they are not too critical in HT.
Always take note that floorstanders are harder to power. You may be able to make them produce sound even with lower powered receivers, but whether its giving you its 20% or its 99% best performance is the question. If you are willing to produce funds to buy a "pretty" floorstander, always keep in mind that you need to set aside funds to make the "pretty" floorstander
sound PRETTY.
