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joetama
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The British Ear
$2000 for the whole system?
joetama
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The British Ear
Well... Just go around and listen to different systems and different speakers... Find what you like and what you can afford...
The best thing that you can do is just listen to everything you can, in and out of your budget...
I would also start with a decent receiver and then buy just two maybe three speakers to start with... Then build the surround system from there...
I really like the Yamaha RX-V Series receivers... I have always had good luck with them...
The best thing that you can do is just listen to everything you can, in and out of your budget...
I would also start with a decent receiver and then buy just two maybe three speakers to start with... Then build the surround system from there...
I really like the Yamaha RX-V Series receivers... I have always had good luck with them...
ngsm13
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BSEE
Share a few of my thoughts, as I've been looking as well...
The new Onkyo line-up has been pretty impressive thus far, looked at them and seem to have a lot of great features for the price.
Also had my eyes on the Sony_ES Lineup as far as receivers are concerned. The have a solid warranty (5years), and have great features, and an easy to navigate onscreen GUI. New models have recently come out, which is leading to great deals on just past models.
I've also browsed the Denon, Yamaha, and Rotel selections. Through reading and talking, the Rotel would be the best choice for the best sound... and not all the frills of the other units. Great build and quality, and really clean sound for 5.1
The Yamaha's have always been well built, and the new models coming out are on par with most of the industries offerings. And you know you'll get a good product.
Denon, you will pay a little more compared to the others. But, you still get a good product, and an even better on screen GUI compared to the Sony.
I've listened and demo'd quite a few speakers. And if you're going for 5.1, and the $2k includes speakers, subwoofer, and receiver... it's going to be quite tough.
Most B&W dealers are clearing out old stock in favor of new, check out some offerings in the 600series and such.
If you're interested in getting a great set of mains for now, the the 68X series sounds great. Maybe look into the 685 Theatre selection. You should be able to find a local dealer to actually listen, and hear for yourself.
Another choice, if you want to satisfy it all with your current budget is SVSound. (http://www.svsound.com) They have some MTM's they're clearing out, at great prices. I'm very eager to hear them in person, I doubt they'll be a disappointment. They have 5.0 setups for ~$800... and you can add a subwoofer for a package discount. Then with a receiver, wiring, odds and ends, you'll be near your budget and be statisfied.
Just some things I've gathered over reading, listening, and looking... over the past two months or so.
nG
The new Onkyo line-up has been pretty impressive thus far, looked at them and seem to have a lot of great features for the price.
Also had my eyes on the Sony_ES Lineup as far as receivers are concerned. The have a solid warranty (5years), and have great features, and an easy to navigate onscreen GUI. New models have recently come out, which is leading to great deals on just past models.
I've also browsed the Denon, Yamaha, and Rotel selections. Through reading and talking, the Rotel would be the best choice for the best sound... and not all the frills of the other units. Great build and quality, and really clean sound for 5.1
The Yamaha's have always been well built, and the new models coming out are on par with most of the industries offerings. And you know you'll get a good product.
Denon, you will pay a little more compared to the others. But, you still get a good product, and an even better on screen GUI compared to the Sony.
I've listened and demo'd quite a few speakers. And if you're going for 5.1, and the $2k includes speakers, subwoofer, and receiver... it's going to be quite tough.
Most B&W dealers are clearing out old stock in favor of new, check out some offerings in the 600series and such.
If you're interested in getting a great set of mains for now, the the 68X series sounds great. Maybe look into the 685 Theatre selection. You should be able to find a local dealer to actually listen, and hear for yourself.
Another choice, if you want to satisfy it all with your current budget is SVSound. (http://www.svsound.com) They have some MTM's they're clearing out, at great prices. I'm very eager to hear them in person, I doubt they'll be a disappointment. They have 5.0 setups for ~$800... and you can add a subwoofer for a package discount. Then with a receiver, wiring, odds and ends, you'll be near your budget and be statisfied.
Just some things I've gathered over reading, listening, and looking... over the past two months or so.
nG
joetama
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The British Ear
7.1 is pretty much a marketing gimmick...
I think I am starting to rub off on you ng... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif
I think I am starting to rub off on you ng... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif
ngsm13
5,000+ posts
BSEE
I think so... some of the new formats allow for great 7.1sound (HD-DVD/Blu-ray)... but if you're not going with one of those I wouldn't even worry about it.
I'll be using my 7.1 receiver to bi-amp my front mains, so I'll hav a bi-amped 5.1 setup.
Eh, I've just been reading... been to EntertainmentSolutions 3-4times, Ovation once, and talked to Julio on the phone... I'm in near the same predicament trying to make up my mind.
NOW FINISH MY XOVERS!!!
Please.
nG
joetama
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The British Ear
As soon as I get some days off I will...
How is that Julio guy anyway?
How is that Julio guy anyway?
I purchased the following
Pioneer Elite ex-500 for $299.00
2 x Polk Audio RM 10 - $198 (bookshelf)
2 x Polk Audio RM 300 - $198 (towers)
1 x Polk Audio CSR - $129 center channel
Speaker stands - $99 Sanduras from Parts Express (very nice and well worth it)
Dayton Audio Plate Amp - $129 from Parts Express
2 Sundown S-1s = $135
1 prefabbed dual 10" sealed box from parts express: $22
Also consider about $40 in various RCA cable, hdmi, etc.
Grand Total: ~ 1300
Pioneer Elite ex-500 for $299.00
2 x Polk Audio RM 10 - $198 (bookshelf)
2 x Polk Audio RM 300 - $198 (towers)
1 x Polk Audio CSR - $129 center channel
Speaker stands - $99 Sanduras from Parts Express (very nice and well worth it)
Dayton Audio Plate Amp - $129 from Parts Express
2 Sundown S-1s = $135
1 prefabbed dual 10" sealed box from parts express: $22
Also consider about $40 in various RCA cable, hdmi, etc.
Grand Total: ~ 1300
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