Speaker - What speaker I should buy for my receiver - Please help me (1 Viewer)

[EDDIE-br]

Hello
My name is Eddie and I am a beginer here.
I bought an used receiver a few days ago, but I dont know which speaker should buy.
My receiver is Marantz sr 5000 http://www.audioenz.co.nz/2001/0502.html and I have a small budget, under 200 or less.
I appreciate any help you can provide.
Eddie

 

[John Garcia]

I used to have an SR5000, excellent receiver. Probably one of the best eras for Marantz. I ran three 4 Ohm bookshelf speakers with it and it never complained so the amp section in that one is pretty stout and it should handle a pretty good variety of speakers. For $200, I'd take a look at the Infinity Primus line. Crutchfield sold out of the P162, but they still have the P152 as open box for ~$120/pr:
http://outlet.crutchfield.com/p_108P152BG/Infinity-Primus-P152.html?cc=02

 

[gene c]

Check Craigslist for some good used speakers. I bought a pair of Infinity Beta 20's last year for $110. A C360 last month for $50! Two years ago a pair of Beta 50's for $225, all good as new. Sold the 50's soon after for a nice profit but I'm on the hunt again.

 

[Samantha Lewis]

I do not prefer used speakers to buy just find the bargain audio products.
resource-http://www.audioaddiction.com.au/au/prices/-daily-deals-sydney.html

 

[abalonelimo]

Just buy Sony speakers that's really good.
http://www.abalonelimousines.com

 

[gene c]

I do not prefer used speakers to buy just find the bargain audio products.
resource-http://www.audioaddiction.com.au/au/prices/-daily-deals-sydney.html

Used speakers can offer a much better value, if they're in good condition. And that website doesn't look like it offers anything I'd recommend in Eddie's price range. It's mosty high-end stuff and some Bose.
Sony speakers are O.K. for the price but I'd rather buy a good used pair of Infinity's or Polks, or just about anything else, instead.

 

[bobby hamilton]

Newegg will run specials on the Polk line that seems to be made for them.
I got a really good deal on some Monitor 60's and a CS20 center a few years ago. I love them, and they more than perform.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290211 (just a step down from the CS20..it appears the black is 99, not on sale)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290205 (This is the 50, but still good)
So it's a little more than your budget (260 give or take)....but this would be a good set for your marantz. I'd just find a cheap set of used bookshelf speakers for your rears. You could probably get somethign like that used for 40 bucks...have a nice setup for under 300 (I know you were looking for 200, just showing you something there).

 

[bobby hamilton]

It also looks like they have some nice promo codes too. You can get the Monitor 60's for 119 each.

 

[gene c]

Eddie's in New Zealand. I don't think Newegg will ship there for free if at all!

 

[bobby hamilton]

Eddie's in New Zealand. I don't think Newegg will ship there for free if at all!

DOH! Didn't even notice.
Sorry
On the plus side, I'm picking up a set of those Monitor 50's and the Center. Put an ad up yesterday for my Sony set and someone bought them, so I'm going to grab those while on sale!