Ordered a receiver, help me pickout some speakers
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Ordered a receiver, help me pickout some speakers
Ok, I just ordered a PIONEER VSX-D709S from Refurb Depot for $241.66 shipped w/ 3 year warranty. Great deal, I think.
Now I'm going to need some speakers to go with it.
I figure I can go two ways (I think so anyway). 1) I can spend the remaining $400 or so (maybe up to $600) I intend to spend right now on a full set including sub. or 2) I can use the fronts from my current DPL bookshelf setup (Aiwa 150W, 3 Way, 6ohm SX-NAV900) as surrounds and get nicer fronts (Bookshelves, no towers), center and a small sub.
I'm looking for suggestions. I've been looking at stuff by Axiom and it looks nice (not that I know what I'm looking at). I also know about the JBL N-Series deal for $250. I really don't even know what to look for in speakers for sure.
My room is what I would call very small (12' x 14') so I don't think I need a huge sub or anything. It would be nice to get some mains that will be real nice for music too, but my main purpose is movies.
I appreciate any advice anyone can give.
Thanks!
Now I'm going to need some speakers to go with it.
I figure I can go two ways (I think so anyway). 1) I can spend the remaining $400 or so (maybe up to $600) I intend to spend right now on a full set including sub. or 2) I can use the fronts from my current DPL bookshelf setup (Aiwa 150W, 3 Way, 6ohm SX-NAV900) as surrounds and get nicer fronts (Bookshelves, no towers), center and a small sub.
I'm looking for suggestions. I've been looking at stuff by Axiom and it looks nice (not that I know what I'm looking at). I also know about the JBL N-Series deal for $250. I really don't even know what to look for in speakers for sure.
My room is what I would call very small (12' x 14') so I don't think I need a huge sub or anything. It would be nice to get some mains that will be real nice for music too, but my main purpose is movies.
I appreciate any advice anyone can give.
Thanks!
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Get Energy Take 5 Speaker Set. They can be found on the web for around $500. Great sounding and probably the best I heard in that range. You can always add a sub later.
Check out http://www.energy-speakers.com
Also, check at http://www.axiomaudio.com They make some great speakers to from the reviews I read at http://www.goodsound.com. The lowest prices system they have is around $869.
Don't comprise on cheap quality as they sound cheap. I suggest add decent speakers maybe one at a time. Like buy just the fronts and center speaker first. Save and buy surrounds later. follow the same with subs.
Good audio is everything to a great hometheater.
Good Luck
Check out http://www.energy-speakers.com
Also, check at http://www.axiomaudio.com They make some great speakers to from the reviews I read at http://www.goodsound.com. The lowest prices system they have is around $869.
Don't comprise on cheap quality as they sound cheap. I suggest add decent speakers maybe one at a time. Like buy just the fronts and center speaker first. Save and buy surrounds later. follow the same with subs.
Good audio is everything to a great hometheater.
Good Luck
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A set of PSB Alpha's would work wonderfully in your setup. Especially since music performance is also a factor. A matching PSB Alpha Center and a Sony WM-40 sub and you have your self a really nice system. That will probably set you back about $450-500 + shipping. If you want you could also add a second pair of Alpha's or Alpha Mini's for your rears. Either way you will be getting an awesome value for your money.
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Originally posted by kits
Get Energy Take 5 Speaker Set. They can be found on the web for around $500. Great sounding and probably the best I heard in that range. You can always add a sub later.
Get Energy Take 5 Speaker Set. They can be found on the web for around $500. Great sounding and probably the best I heard in that range. You can always add a sub later.
I also hear axiom is good, so if you're stuck on them, no biggie either. So is Sound Dynamics (www.sound-dynamics.com). Check out audioreview.com, and audiogon.com. You should be able to find a nice deal on either.
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I'm interested in the Energy Take 5's but have a question. How are they with reproducing mid-range sounds? The fronts and rears are small, can they effectively reproduce the full range (excluding subwoofer bass of course).
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Originally posted by Nefarious
I'm interested in the Energy Take 5's but have a question. How are they with reproducing mid-range sounds? The fronts and rears are small, can they effectively reproduce the full range (excluding subwoofer bass of course).
I'm interested in the Energy Take 5's but have a question. How are they with reproducing mid-range sounds? The fronts and rears are small, can they effectively reproduce the full range (excluding subwoofer bass of course).
Frequency Response: 80Hz - 20kHz +/- 3dB
Here are the spec for the PSB Alpha's I recommended:
Frequency Response: 68Hz - 21kHz +/- 3dB (On Axis@0 degrees)
Since most of us typically crossover to the sub at around 80 Hz, any of the speakers mentioned in this thread will produce the neccesary midrange frequencies.
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Others had strongly recommended the JBL Northridge set and I found it here:
http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/de...sp?dpno=955425
Seemed to be a pretty good price so I recommended a relative buy them and the Sony WM40 (maybe the WM20 would be adequate for you) sub. I haven't heard them yet, but again the price was good.
http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/de...sp?dpno=955425
Seemed to be a pretty good price so I recommended a relative buy them and the Sony WM40 (maybe the WM20 would be adequate for you) sub. I haven't heard them yet, but again the price was good.
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Originally posted by skar
A set of PSB Alpha's would work wonderfully in your setup. Especially since music performance is also a factor. A matching PSB Alpha Center and a Sony WM-40 sub and you have your self a really nice system. That will probably set you back about $450-500 + shipping. If you want you could also add a second pair of Alpha's or Alpha Mini's for your rears. Either way you will be getting an awesome value for your money.
A set of PSB Alpha's would work wonderfully in your setup. Especially since music performance is also a factor. A matching PSB Alpha Center and a Sony WM-40 sub and you have your self a really nice system. That will probably set you back about $450-500 + shipping. If you want you could also add a second pair of Alpha's or Alpha Mini's for your rears. Either way you will be getting an awesome value for your money.
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Originally posted by Scarecrow
I demoed some B&W DM600 S3's today. Man were they nice. I'm thinking of getting them, any thoughts?
I demoed some B&W DM600 S3's today. Man were they nice. I'm thinking of getting them, any thoughts?
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They are very nice. Won't they blow your budget?
They are very nice. Won't they blow your budget?
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VSX-D709S vs VSX-D710S
How does the Pioneer VSX-D709S comapre to the VSX-D710S? The VSX-D710S seems to be only $20 more than the VSX-D709S at http://www.refurbdepot.com so I'd like to know how significant of an upgrade it is and if it's worth it.
I plan to hook it up to a Energy 5.2 set and intend to use my theater system for mostly DVD watching and some television watching.
Any info anyone can provide would be appreciated.
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I plan to hook it up to a Energy 5.2 set and intend to use my theater system for mostly DVD watching and some television watching.
Any info anyone can provide would be appreciated.
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You could get 3 pair of Paradigm Atom speakers and a Sony SA-40 sub. That would set you up for 6.1 if the receiver has that or set you up for the future
That setup would run about $500 depending on how much you can get the Paradigms for.
That setup would run about $500 depending on how much you can get the Paradigms for.
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Originally posted by Scarecrow
$320 for the pair. A little on the high side of the budget, but my budget has become a little more flexible then I originally thought it would.
$320 for the pair. A little on the high side of the budget, but my budget has become a little more flexible then I originally thought it would.
"..these speakers are an extremely good value and represent entry-level high-end audio at its finest."
-quote from this review:http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/psb_image2b.htm
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Re: VSX-D709S vs VSX-D710S
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How does the Pioneer VSX-D709S comapre to the VSX-D710S? The VSX-D710S seems to be only $20 more than the VSX-D709S at http://www.refurbdepot.com so I'd like to know how significant of an upgrade it is and if it's worth it.
How does the Pioneer VSX-D709S comapre to the VSX-D710S? The VSX-D710S seems to be only $20 more than the VSX-D709S at http://www.refurbdepot.com so I'd like to know how significant of an upgrade it is and if it's worth it.
The 710 is a current model while the 709 is last years. The 709 has the same insides as a Pioneer Elite receiver (MOSFET amps and stuff) the only difference between it and an Elite from last year is it's not THX certified. The 710 is nowhere near this. It does not share the insides with anything from the Elite line.
Again this is what I was told. Do a search at http://www.avsforum.com or http://www.hometheaterforum.com to find more info.
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What are people's opinions here about PSB vs. Energy? I have a Denon AVR-3802 and my purposes are mainly for home theater experience. Any opinions as to which would better suit me for a strong home theater experience and even certain models if you wanna become more specific? Thanks.
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Originally posted by Nero
What are people's opinions here about PSB vs. Energy? I have a Denon AVR-3802 and my purposes are mainly for home theater experience. Any opinions as to which would better suit me for a strong home theater experience and even certain models if you wanna become more specific? Thanks.
What are people's opinions here about PSB vs. Energy? I have a Denon AVR-3802 and my purposes are mainly for home theater experience. Any opinions as to which would better suit me for a strong home theater experience and even certain models if you wanna become more specific? Thanks.
As for models, the PSB Image 5T (fronts), PSB Image 2B (rears), PSB Image 9C (center), and PSB Image Subsonic 6 (sub) should be an excellent set to go with your Denon 3802.