Osueric27
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- Apr 15, 2012
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- Eric Jones
Ok, in my first post is was looking at an Onkyo HTIB. After some research I have decided to up my budget to $2000. So here goes.....
Existing infrastructure.
1. My room is 18' wide x 16' deep x 9' vaulted ceiling.
2. Currently I have a Sony STR-SE501 5.1 system, which clearly is not enough. The front and rear speakers are mounted on the walls about 7' up on speaker brackets. All of the wiring was done by the previous owner and looks to be fine. There was a Bose system in prior.
3. I have two other zones to support as well. Two outdoor speakers by the pool and two speakers up stairs in an office.
System Suggestions..
1. I would like to keep the receiver to $800. I think Onkyo and Denon have some nice models in that range that would support my 3 zones. I would also like to be able to control the volume and possibly an iPod in the two remote zones. I think Onkyo had an option for an app to control the remote zones. Other suggestions would be appreciated.
2. For the speakers I would like to put some in-wall options for the front and rear since the wire is already there and they would be easy to mount. Thinking possibly Polk or someone had suggested Speakercraft. Other suggestions would be appreciated.
3. For the center speaker I need one that can lay down on top of my entertainment center in front of the TV.
4. A good sub to wrap it all up.
So after the receiver I should have about $1200 left to complete the speaker package. Thanks for all the help!
Eric
Existing infrastructure.
1. My room is 18' wide x 16' deep x 9' vaulted ceiling.
2. Currently I have a Sony STR-SE501 5.1 system, which clearly is not enough. The front and rear speakers are mounted on the walls about 7' up on speaker brackets. All of the wiring was done by the previous owner and looks to be fine. There was a Bose system in prior.
3. I have two other zones to support as well. Two outdoor speakers by the pool and two speakers up stairs in an office.
System Suggestions..
1. I would like to keep the receiver to $800. I think Onkyo and Denon have some nice models in that range that would support my 3 zones. I would also like to be able to control the volume and possibly an iPod in the two remote zones. I think Onkyo had an option for an app to control the remote zones. Other suggestions would be appreciated.
2. For the speakers I would like to put some in-wall options for the front and rear since the wire is already there and they would be easy to mount. Thinking possibly Polk or someone had suggested Speakercraft. Other suggestions would be appreciated.
3. For the center speaker I need one that can lay down on top of my entertainment center in front of the TV.
4. A good sub to wrap it all up.
So after the receiver I should have about $1200 left to complete the speaker package. Thanks for all the help!
Eric