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Best 5.1 surround system for under 1000 bucks

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3/12/09 at 11:24am
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I am buying an Onkyo TX-SA606X and hooking up my HTPC to it. I now need a 5.1 speaker system for my apartment which is 8 ft wide and about 12 feet long with walls in front and behind the sofa/TV with a sliding glass door for the right wall and an empty spot on the left where the entry to the kitchen is (don't know if all that's necessary, but I'll say it anyways... I am looking for a center, sub, 2 bookshelf fronts and 2 wall mounted surrounds. I'd like to buy everything for under 1000 bucks. I do not listen to music much. I mostly watch movies, and my wife watches TV. Thanks for any help you might give me. I have seen people recommend B & W, Paradigm, Klipsch and many more. Any help would be great. Thanks.
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3/12/09 at 12:10pm
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Re: Best 5.1 surround system for under 1000 bucks

Hi Sam,

Check these out: SVSound - Complete Systems
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3/12/09 at 3:33pm
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Re: Best 5.1 surround system for under 1000 bucks

You're the 2nd person who has directed me to this page. I had another group say the same thing. I am thinking that these might in fact be the way to go. How about wiring? At 55 bucks a pop for 3m of BetterWiring cable that's a bit pricey for me. What's my best bet for affordable yet quality wiring?
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3/12/09 at 3:51pm
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Re: Best 5.1 surround system for under 1000 bucks

I second the SVS speakers.

As for wiring, I'd get a spool of 14 AWG speaker wire from Lowe's. That's what I use. For sub cable, check out HDMI Cable, Home Theater Accessories, HDMI Products, Cables, Adapters, Video/Audio Switch, Networking, USB, Firewire, Printer Toner, and more!
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3/13/09 at 10:58am
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Re: Best 5.1 surround system for under 1000 bucks

Hi Sam,

If you're wanting something small, the Klipsch Cinema 6 has been working nice for me in my apt. I'm moving to a bigger place in 2 months and they're on the table if you want them. It'd be quite a bit under $1k since they're used.

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...set-580-a.html

Let me know if you're interested.

Jeremy
quick_piano@yahoo.com
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