Receiver & Speakers for Newbie (1 Viewer)

[Ralph W]

Here is what I think I have decided on for my receiver and speakers (budget of $1,000). If I've learned nothing else in the 3 weeks that I've been following this forum, I've learned that where there are 3 forum posters, there are 4 opinions. So here's my question: Am I making a mistake with any of these choices? Keep in mind that I do not plan to make this an obsession where I continue to upgrade the components - I just want to have a quality and reliable system that I can enjoy for the next 4 or 5 years.
Onkyo TX-DS595 Receiver
JBL N26 Bookshelf Speakers (front)
JBL N24 Bookshelf Speakers (rear)
JBL N-Center
JBL PB10 Subwoofer
Thanks.
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[Aurel Savin]

Ralph:
Sounds like a good solid system that you will enjoy for years to come.
I am looking to change my speaker setup myself and I know it can be a frustrating experinece with all the choices available.
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[Edited last by Aurel Savin on July 15, 2001 at 04:18 PM]

 

[DonnyD]

IMHO....JBL N Series are gonna sound pretty darn good for the money and will embarrass some higher price models. The PB10 appears to be a good match for them and the big O will provide plenty of juice to make them work. Among our small HT group around where I live, there are some N series and some S series performing well. You are making good choices and obviously have considered "bang for buck".

 

[John Besse]

Sounds good... I'm not to sure about how much the Onkyo 595 runs, but I myself would probably do the Outlaw Audio 1050 for $499. That's a great price for a 6.1 receiver and leaves a good amount of room for upgrades later on.
However I love Onkyo, great recievers. You got my seal of approval!!!
www.outlawaudio.com if you are interested in taking a look!
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[Scott H]

For the dollar, I would strongly consider the JBL Northridge stuff... However, I would prob lose the JBL sub and go with the venerable Sony, which is even less expensive I believe.
If the Outlaw 1050 had DPL2 I would go with it for sure. I would say go with it anyway, but as the 595 can be had closer to $400 and features DPL2 it makes the 1050 a bit less appealing.
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[Scott H]

Sean, the Sony SA-WM40 can definitely be had for under $200 in stores. By price matching some here have said they got them at Sears for under $150.
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[Sean Laughter]

While not quite as sweet as getting it for $150, but if you get those "Customer Appreciation" coupons in the mail for Best Buy's "Customer Appreciation Weekends" than you can take 10% off of the retail price of $200 and walk out of the store with the Sony WM40 for $180. Of course, that involves holding out for one of those weekends, but in my case none of the Sears around here will price match internet prices (their signs say as much

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[Edited last by Sean Laughter on July 16, 2001 at 07:32 AM]