Need Advice/Help on building a 5.1, 5.2, 7.1, 7.2 HT (1 Viewer)

[titanium]

Hello Audiophile,


Please go easy on me and a noob here when it comes to HT. I do apologize as I know thread like this comes up all the time, but everyone's situation and configuration are different.


I've been running my current system for quite sometime now and it's time to upgrade or replace to a much better HT system that will last me 10-30+ years. My current budget is $10,000 excluding the TV. If I can spend less, great!


This is not a dedicated HT room. This will be in the living room and the size is 32'x20' (640sqft). We primarily will be using this HT system to play movies, music, and some occasion games. Music is more Trance, Hip Hop, and Rap.


I need real world advice and experience as to what would be my best option. I'm not against using vintage speakers or the newest and greatest speakers. Whatever will bring out the best sound for the price is what i'm looking for.


I would love to implement a 7.1 or 7.2 system, but I understand price will be a huge factor here so I will consider a 5.1 or 5.2 system as well. Whatever brands and models you can provide would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to run a separate setup as well to fully bring out the potential on the speakers.


Below here is my very basic current simple setup:


Denon AVR-790

2 Audiofile 830LR floorstanding speaker

1 Klipsch RC52 Center

1 Klipsch RW10 Subwoofer

 

[schan1269]

What do you mean "separate setup"?

What is your 790 "not doing" that you want your new AVR "to do"?

 

[titanium]

In separates, I mean: one box for the tuner and preamplifier/processor, and another for the amplification.


My 790 recently died on me.

 

[ArmSC]

There's a whole section on receivers,separates and amps on this forum. Check over there and see what you come up with.

 

[titanium]

Thank you and will head over there for the receiver. In the mean time, anyone here have any recommendations on speakers?


Since, I'm getting lack of response, here's what I have come up with.


2 Paradigm S6 v2

2 Klipsch RFII

1 Klipsch RC-64II

2 SVS PB13 ultra ported


Thoughts?

 

[Robert_J]

Have you auditioned Klipsch? They are a love/hate speaker due to the horn tweeter.


The SVS sub is a great choice but have you looked into other internet direct companies? http://www.powersoundaudio.com/collections/subwoofers/products/v3600i would be my choice if I didn't build my own subs. Also check out their speakers.

 

[ArmSC]

If you like the sound of a horn then stick with them but you don't want to mix and match horn with dome.


If you don't know if you like horns then go to the BigBox and listen to some Klipsch speakers to see if you like them. Take your time and listen for a bit as they might sound good at first but get fatiguing after a bit. Folks either love or hate the sound of a horn tweeter.


As far as subs...nothing wrong with SVS but for that amount of money I would also check out Power Sound Audio to see how they compare. You could get 2 of the V3600i for the same price as the two PB13 subs.

 

[ArmSC]

I promise I wasn't parroting RobertJ he just beat me to the punch on that last post. I blame it on the PSA website ("MMmmm subwoofers...").

 

[Robert_J]

I promise I wasn't parroting RobertJ he just beat me to the punch on that last post. I blame it on the PSA website ("MMmmm subwoofers...").

I haven't been to the PSA in a while so I was browsing after making the post.


I "MMmmm subwoofers..." when I look at raw drivers for my DIY subs. 18" subs just are getting common and I need to step up. I have a 21" that I have never hooked up, Stereo Integrity sells a 24" and one company is selling a 32".

 

[ArmSC]

32" sub that would be just impressive. Would you need two?