Garrett Lundy
Senior HTF Member
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- Mar 5, 2002
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So far the HTF has shown me the light and thanks to forum recommendations I've upgraded from a JVC table-top boom-box to a 5.1 system employing Paradigm Atoms, a Pioneer VSX D511 receiver, and a SVS PCi subwoofer. Needless to say the new system beats the old system hands down
Anyway;
Since I've got my new system I've learned that stereo music can sound much better than in my car. I've now run into the problem that my GF, who now lives with me, has taken over the HT system to watch reality shows every weeknight. :frowning: I have a spare room, that I will turn into a dedicated FP-HT someday, but for now will be turned into my music room. And I need some suggestions on what to stock it with!
Receiver: I need a good 2-channel receiver. Some day I'll upgrade to 6.1 SACD/DVD-A, but for now CD's still sound great and 100% of what I want to listen to is on CD. This will be my first stereo receiver, will be paired with a SVS subwoofer (naturally) and a pair of 2-way bookshelf loudspeakers (brand/model TBA).
So I'll have about $1000 in speakers, including sub, what price range should I look at as to not have an unbalanced system? And what are some good models in that price range?
PS: Do stereo receivers have "sub-out" pre-amp outputs for subwoofers like a 5.1 receivers "LFE out"? If not, whats the recommended way to include a sub?
Thanks in advance, Garrett
Anyway;
Since I've got my new system I've learned that stereo music can sound much better than in my car. I've now run into the problem that my GF, who now lives with me, has taken over the HT system to watch reality shows every weeknight. :frowning: I have a spare room, that I will turn into a dedicated FP-HT someday, but for now will be turned into my music room. And I need some suggestions on what to stock it with!
Receiver: I need a good 2-channel receiver. Some day I'll upgrade to 6.1 SACD/DVD-A, but for now CD's still sound great and 100% of what I want to listen to is on CD. This will be my first stereo receiver, will be paired with a SVS subwoofer (naturally) and a pair of 2-way bookshelf loudspeakers (brand/model TBA).
So I'll have about $1000 in speakers, including sub, what price range should I look at as to not have an unbalanced system? And what are some good models in that price range?
PS: Do stereo receivers have "sub-out" pre-amp outputs for subwoofers like a 5.1 receivers "LFE out"? If not, whats the recommended way to include a sub?
Thanks in advance, Garrett