Help me spend some money! (1 Viewer)

[JoeWV]

Ok, I have flipflopped several times on the plans for my new great room in my home addition.


I want a basic five speaker system with a powered sub and a good receiver, leaning toward Onkyo.


I would like to spend between $1200-$1500 for the package. What would you suggest in that price range and where to get it. I would love to listen to the speakers first, but that limits me to probably something from Best Buy, as that is the only showroom around here, besides Bose.


I want it for HD Dish Network, Blu-Ray and DVD, Ipod if possible and my kids gaming (xbox 360 and Wii).


Thanks in advance.


Joe

 

[David Willow]

Joe,


How big is your listening area (including any open floor plans to other rooms)? Getting adequate bass may be a problem with your budget depending on the dimensions.


Personally, with $1500 I would get this package with the PB12 sub and then get the best Onkyo or Denon receiver you can.

 

[JoeWV]

Dave,

The room is about 18x20, catherdral ceilings and has a small walkway into the kitchen on the right side of the viewing area.


Nice looking setup, have not heard of the brand but will give it a look.


Thanks much!!

 

[Jason Charlton]

Joe,


One thought on the receiver front: since you specifically mention having a Wii in the mix, you may want to consider getting a receiver model that will convert analog video sources to output via HDMI. By doing so, you will be able to run all of your sources to the receiver (including the Wii which is analog/component video only), and run only a single HDMI cable from receiver to TV.


This is the way most of us prefer to have our systems configured - using the TV as nothing more than a monitor and having video and audio processed for all sources by the A/V receiver.


The analog-to-digital conversion is a feature that is not typically included in low-end models, but is becoming more common on mid-level gear.


Oh, and while I haven't personally heard any of the SVS speakers, either, I can certainly say that they seem to be LOVED around here and should definitely be considered.


Good luck!

 

[JoeWV]

Thanks Jason.



Anyone else????

 

[elwaylite]

My only comment, and it is what I did, would be to consider 3.1 right now. I spent $1700 on a nice Denon rcvr, a Klipsch 12” sub, 2 bookshelf and 1 center Definite Tech procinema speakers. What I found, in the same price range as you, that I wanted more than I could afford. A 3.1 setup is a great start; you get some great gear, and can add 2 more speakers later. I learned the hard way, by not buying better audio equipment the first go around. My only comment on Onkyo is, I had one first, and I prefer the Denon sound, and the lack of heat.

 

[Parker Clack]

I know the guys at SV Sound well and they make quality products. Some of the best money you will ever spend on a set of speakers and if you don't like them you can always send them back for a full refund. One thing to consider is that they are as good to you after the sale as they are before. Give them a call and they will set you up with the right speakers without any oversell.


Denon, Onkyo and Pioneer make some very good receivers for the money.


Parker

 

[EmilyJackT]

big,big list.i have no great idea ,already discussed by other,you can buy wireless door chime

i found this on the net

 

[JoeWV]

Thanks guys. Like the looks of the sv sound system. Any other speaker systems/sub in the $1000 range you would suggest?