Best audio/video receivers & amplifiers according to redditors

We found 932 Reddit comments discussing the best audio/video receivers & amplifiers. We ranked the 164 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Audio/Video Receivers & Amplifiers:

u/Wisco7 · 581 pointsr/gaming

Probably an AV receiver. Mine takes 6 HDMI and 5 AV.

Edit: Actually it's 5 and 4, my bad. I have https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VIRG3GO/. I got it for 299 during last Black Friday.

u/morpen · 103 pointsr/OutOfTheLoop

Hey so I hate to shit in on everyone else's opinions, but they're not really recommending the best gear for your dollar. /r/audiophile has a sticky on this exact subject. Basically the lowest end system they are willing to recommend is a pair of Micca MB42s . If you can spring for the 42x's, they are more than worth the 10 extra dollars. You will need an amplifier to drive them. /r/audiophile reccomends the Muse m50, but I can tell you from personal experience, a lepai 2020a+ with a slightly beefier power supply will run them just fine for half the price. These are pretty chunky speakers, but they'll blow any "pc/gaming" speakers out of the water. If you decide you'd like to go for this, I have about 30 feet of speaker wire lying around that I'd be happy to mail to you to save you the 8 bucks or so. Hope this helps, and happy listening!

u/polypeptide147 · 20 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

I'll make a list of stuff you need. For the best "bang for your buck" in the $200ish price range.

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Speaker wire. Amazon Basics makes great stuff. If you want, you can get 100 feet of it for an extra $2 I think. You can get those monoprice banana plugs if you want. They just help if you're going to be switching speakers around a lot.

Simple wire stripper. Should work just fine.

Cable to plug it in. That'll just plug the amp into a computer. And that cable is amazing quality. For real. I don't know what it is about it, but the moment I touched that cable I knew it was special. This isn't a joke either. You'll understand when you get one. Trust me.

50 watt per channel amp. This thing will be more than enough. I just like it because it is open box, so cheap. The same one new on amazon is $65. If you want to order from amazon, you can just get the smsl sa-36a. Same amp, just 20 watts per channel. Which, again, is plenty.

[Here's that cheaper smsl amp] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017W13OR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_U2NSBbTRHGFS5). I've got a few of them. They're great. This is what I'd go for if the other one is sold out.

Cheap but good little amp. I don't have one of these because I'm not a fan of the looks, but they get great reviews and a lot of people really like them.

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Speakers:

Miccas. These things are nice for that price. In this price range, you really won't be getting anything better unless you go DIY.

Fluance SX6. These guys are big, but they throw a good amount of sound and some pretty deep bass for a pair of bookshelf speakers. Careful, they're pretty big.

Pioneer. These things are decent, but I think the Fluances would be better for this price. The SX6s throw more bass, which is good if you're not getting a sub. However, these are smaller.

Fluance signature series. I know, you said your budget is only $200, but you said if you need to spend more, then you will. These will sound better than all of the other speakers linked, however, that's not why they're here. I put them here for two reasons. The first is that they're front ported. Most people that are new to speakers might put them up against a wall or close to it, not understanding that the port needs some room to breathe. These have front ports so that's not a problem. The second reason, just look at them. If you really care about looks, these ones are the ones. They're beautiful. (My opinion obviously).

Oof almost forgot. Pleaae don't place the speakers directly on your desk.

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That's a lot. I'll sum it up with my opinion and why.

Amp: smsl sa36a. For close range, you don't need anything with more power. This thing will do whatever you need for bookshelf speakers.

Speakers: micca mb42x. Why? Here's why: for this price range, you won't notice a huge difference in any speakers, unless you get some bad ones. So, get the cheapest ones you can. Later on, if you can afford to upgrade them, you'll probably want to do that. Then you'll have a pair of $80 speakers that you don't need rather than a pair of 130 speakers that you don't need. Another reason I would pick the miccas is because they punch above their price range. Most people say they sound more like a pair of $125 speakers rather than a pair of $80 speakers. So, for real, they're good. Also, they're the smallest of the bunch.

Or, build a pair of C Notes and get something way better than any of these.

Hope this helps!

u/sharkamino · 10 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

Then choose your quality level with a corresponding budget:

Lowest entry level mini amp and speakers: $50 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair and Hi-Fi Mini Amplifier Bundle.

A step up mini amp and speakers: $120 SMSL SA-36A $52 with Dayton Audio B652-AIR 6-1/2" with AMT Tweeter speakers $52 with Speaker Wire and wire tool.

Receiver and better speakers: Around $300 to $400. Look for similar used for the best value.

Receiver: Refurbished with a 1 year manufacturer warranty.

Stereo: ONKYO TX-8220 $135, or ONKYO TX-8140 $200.

Or AV: For use with a TV even with just 2 speakers, 4K HDMI switching, high pass crossover for your speakers if ever adding a subwoofer.

u/CaptZ_3148 · 9 pointsr/AndroidTV

Seriously check out /r/hometheater

But be warned, that place can be dangerous.

Here is my current set up:

AVR : Sony 7.2

Center : Klipsch RP-250C

Fronts : Klipsch R-14M

Rears : Klipsch R-14S

Sub : Bic America 12

I deff spent less than $1000 and I love my set up. One thing that saved me a lot of money was buying open box on Ebay from an authorized seller. The other nice thing about piecing it together like this is that you can very easily upgrade one set of speakers over time.

u/GeckoDeLimon · 7 pointsr/diyaudio

I think that's a bad combination. It will technically work, but with its THUNDEROUS 4WPC max output, the amplifier is going to run out of power FAR too early for movie playback. If this were just for background music on a patio at a restaurant, it'd probably be fine. But drastically underpowering a pair of speakers is a good way to blow the tweeters as the distortion products climb.

I'd use one of these, with a old laptop power brick:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WTOAC1M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/robotdinofight · 7 pointsr/hometheater

Dont get the klipsch sub. Save $200 on the AVR by getting a better Denon x1400h for cheaper, then put that $200 into the sub budget and get a HSU VTF-2 MK5 sub for $607 shipped. Bob's your uncle.

u/ShodaPublicity · 7 pointsr/hometheater

The newer Denon AVRX 1500h is out now if you want the newer version. It's not officially out yet but for some reason this person has it on sale. I bought one and it just got here 2 days ago. Denon AV Receivers Audio & Video Component Receiver BLACK (AVRX1500) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AFTbBb6CB2GYZ

u/TyGamer125 · 6 pointsr/hometheater

For an extra $50 over the s730h you could get a brand new x1500h

u/The_Lesser_Weasel · 6 pointsr/buildapcsales

Currently I'm using this which is overkill for these speakers, but I got it for a good price and I wanted something that could comfortably power beefier speakers down the line.

The old recommendation was to get a Lepai 2020a, but since those no-longer use the Tripath chips, I'd go with something like the SMSL SA36 or SA50.

u/Armsc · 6 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

I've used several amp with my Q100's playing around. They aren't that hard to drive but if you want the best sound out of them you need to give them some power. The amp you linked would do fine but here are some others that I would consider.

  1. SMSL Q5 pro $135 - Optical input and sub out make this a nice 2.1 capable amplifier.

  2. SMSL SA50+ $90 - This guy surprised me it pushed the speakers well and has some nice features for such a small amplifier.

  3. Insignia STR514 $100 - Full sized receiver with more power and bluetooth.

  4. Denon S530 refurb $145 - Entry level AVR. This is the way I would go if you have space because you will get expandability, auto setup/room correction, bass management and all the digital inputs you would want.

  5. Sony STDRH 770 $200 - cheap 7.2 AVR that bring binding posts and a few other features.

    There are others I just picked a handful to give you an idea.
u/dmizzle0929 · 6 pointsr/vinyl

you should look around on /r/audiophile. Their lowest recommended setup are the Micca MB42X and the Muse M50. You can go cheaper on the amp but the speakers are the key part to a good listening experience. You're at $145 there. The LP120 has a built-in preamp so you won't need to worry about buying a separate one.

also if you haven't yet check out /r/zeos for his 2.0 and 2.1 recommendations located HERE

All those are if you want to go new. You can probably scour Craigslist or eBay and find some vintage stuff for a little cheaper, it's up to you.

u/JD_Wirecutter · 6 pointsr/IAmA

You're talking about this one then. You'll be okay with that. It's got a 1 year warranty which is great.

Why not just pay $10 more and get it brand new?

u/wang__mang · 6 pointsr/buildapcsales

I have this amp, can be found for $25 on ebay if you're willing to wait, https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-TPA3116-Channel-Digital-Amplifier/dp/B00WTOAC1M/

Has the TI TPA3116 chip, and is in a nice looking aluminum case. Needs a separate DC adaptor, but they're pretty common.

u/Dealjobber · 5 pointsr/PS3

For 150 dollars, you'd have to see what you can find on craigslist.

Surround receivers alone start at about 220 dollars (like this one) for something you'd want as a base to upgrade with.

Go all in on a 5.1 receiver and see if you can score some cheap speakers at Goodwill. I bought a pair for 10 bucks and used those for awhile and upgraded those, then added center, rear surrounds, and a subwoofer later on.

u/agent_of_entropy · 5 pointsr/hometheater

The Monoprice 5.1 Channel Home Theater Satellite Speakers & Subwoofer for 69 bucks with a decent receiver is going to sound better than most soundbars out there.

Having said that, I have a Klipsch RSB-14 that works great in my bedroom.

u/The_Taco_Bob · 5 pointsr/hometheater

I recently purchased a town house, after renting a room for several years. Didn't have any furniture other than the bedroom essentials, so I had a pretty blank slate to work with.

I realize the layout isn't ideal, given the lighting and open floor layout (opens up to the dining room and kitchen), but I was more concerned with having a good hangout environment than having the prefect viewing experience. The only other option was an above ground basement, which would have had the same lighting issue, though better acoustics.

The lighting isn't as bad as it appears in the picture, imo. I've never really had a problem with it, though I do spend most of my time relaxing in the evenings when there is no direct sunlight coming from those windows. Even then, the Samsung seems to handle it well.


EDIT:
Additional pictures of the cable management.

https://i.imgur.com/iPxbpNz.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6pkdjpH.jpg

For the wall I used some 1/4" shaped wiremold from Home Depot. Sanded and spray painted it to match the existing 1/4" Round. For the rest of the power cables and such, I modified the middle drawer of an Ikea cabinet to hide them away and give me easy access. I'm still not quite sure what to do about the remaining outlet wires, but other than that there aren't any other visible cables.


EDIT 2:
Since I've been asked about pretty much every piece short of the coffee table, I figured I would update this post to consolidate that info. Most of these items I bought used or on sale.

TV - Samsung KS8500 65"

Reciever - Denon AVR-S720W

Speakers - ELAC UB5/UC5/UB5, Surrounds - B4

Subwoofer - Bic Acoustech PL-200 12"

Entertainment Center - Modified BESTÅ from Ikea

Speaker Stands - Sanus SF30 Steel Series

Couch - Corey Sectional from Havertys

Art - Patent Collections from Displate

Rug - [Safavieh Glacier from Overstock](https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Glacier-Contemporary-Abstract-Blue-Multi-
Area-Rug-6-7-x-9-67-x-9/14248766/product.html)

Bookshelves - Parthenia Etagere Bookcase from Wayfair

Coffee Table - Baxton Studio Wood/Metal End Table

u/AK_Parrot_Guy · 5 pointsr/hometheater

New Denon AVRX1400H $299 on Amazon

Here

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u/Only4TheShow · 5 pointsr/audiophile

I am using an older Pioneer VSX D508 model at the moment. It was with my old system and works pretty good. But I’ve got my eyes on the Sony 1080 and Denon S740

Sony

Denon

u/AverageJoeAudiophile · 5 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

Go used.

Do this and only this.

Get a pair of Infinity Primus P140/P142/P143 on ebay. These are great little bookshelf speakers. Or the p150/p152/p153. Which ever pair you find cheaper is fine as the sub will make up for the lower frequencies.

https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1500-15-150-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-634

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Infinity-Primus-HCS-SAT-Pair-Of-Speakers-Black-With-Covers-Quality-Sound-Heavy-/112537557722?hash=item1a33c2dada:g:GqgAAOSwyI5ZnYYO

Then get one of these subs.

https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1200-12-120-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-629

https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1500-15-150-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-634

Then if all you need is basic desktop use get this amp

https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-50Wx2-TDA7492-Amplifier-Adapter/dp/B00F0H8TOC/

if that is breaking the budget get this,

https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-36A-TPA3118D2-Amplifier-Black/dp/B017W13OR0/


You'll have a killer 2.1 desktop set up. Now go do it right now.

u/techguy711 · 5 pointsr/ZReviews

Not Black Friday and I'm not sure if it is a presale, but... https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Channel-Theater-Receiver-STRDH770/dp/B01BV7SO8U
7.2 channel 145W x channel with 4K hdr capability
198$

u/NotSelfAware · 4 pointsr/hometheater

Don't listen to people telling you that you can't get anything for that budget. It won't be perfect and you won't get a dedicated sub for that price, but if you start small you can start with a very good base to upgrade from. Get a simple amp such as this 2 channel SMSL amp for £43 from Amazon, and pair it with these Tannoy Eclipse Mini bookshelves from Richer Sounds. (You'll also need some speaker wire which you can order from Richer Sounds too.) It won't replicate a full 5.1 system but for the money the quality will be hard to beat, and when the time comes you can upgrade at your own pace to a much better setup. From there you can upgrade first to a cheap 5.1 receiver, then some towers and move the Tannoy's to rears, and eventually a centre and a sub and you'll have a decent system while minimising waste.

u/ajpearman9 · 4 pointsr/hometheater

Denon X1400h on Amazon for $300 new. Seems like a good deal to me.

u/sunzoo · 4 pointsr/hometheater

Denon AVR-S740H

SVS Prime 5.1

The towers are rated down to 30Hz, which isn't as good as a sub but way better than a soundbar/tv.

The other path to get a pair of bookshelves ($500) or satellites ($250) then a sub at $800 for 2.1. The plan here is to take the solid speakers that you'll use for your mains right away and move them to your surround channel later, giving you a bad-ass 5.1 system later.

u/RedBaron91 · 3 pointsr/hometheater

A receiver will not integrate with your sound bar. You would have to completely scrap your current setup and move to at least a 2.0 (two speakers and no sub) system to take advantage of a receiver.

That said, I've always been a fan of Denon. The linked receiver is the cheapest model with dynamic volume capabilities.

u/sin-eater82 · 3 pointsr/hometheater

That Onkyo doesn't appear to do any video upscaling. Do you care about that?

FYI, the Denon 2400 is available new for $299. It's a series down and a year older, but probably does everything you want based on what I've seen of your comments so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX2400H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYD442J

u/scottymoze · 3 pointsr/hometheater

OK gotcha. Then I'd just grab the 2400 (almost every decent receiver is 7 channel nowadays):

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https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX2400H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYD442J

u/jam781 · 3 pointsr/hometheater

Yea those speakers are perfect for what you want. A Bic f12 is a good start for a home theater subwoofer. I think Sony has a solid 5.2 receiver on sale on Amazon right now too. After cables and stands, you should end up with money left in your budget too, which is a good thing. IMO diminishing return is huge for home theater speakers, so there's no upside in paying for more than this setup.
link for the receiver:
Sony STRDH590 5.2 multi-channel 4k HDR AV Receiver with Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WG7HZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Rt19BbR11DA1A

u/anthonypoe · 3 pointsr/hometheater

You can get a lot of bang for your buck at Part's Express to get started and then update over time. Maybe something like this sub and these satellites with this Denon to power it all. The satellites have a link to the center but it seems to fall short of the mains. You may consider stepping up on the mains and do 2.1 instead of 3.1 until you fix the placement issue.

u/SmittyJonz · 3 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

I’d do Denon 1500 for $299

Denon 1500

DCM 3 piece Ebay

Infinity R 10 sub Or Add sub later..........

or

Denon 1500

DCm Towers add sub n center Later but DCM are a CloseOut so wouldn't wait too Long for Center

or

Polk TSi 300

or

Polk Monitor 40

or

Jamo S 803 Ebay Offer $115.......

OR

Denon 1500

Jamo S803 HCS on Amazon Add Sub Later

u/MustGoFast · 3 pointsr/hometheater

Denon x1500 $299 on amazon - I almost bought it before I decided to go with the 3500 series. (If you also have the Amazon card it's 285).

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receivers-Component-Receiver-AVRX1500/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=denon+receiver&qid=1572973192&sr=8-4

u/LaoFuSi · 3 pointsr/audiophile

The amp needs to be rated for impedance at or below your speakers' (ex. amp 4ohm, speakers 8ohm = fine. Amp 8ohm speakers 4ohm = fried)

A popular budget amp is the Lepai 2020, which goes for about $25. Not a great choice but gets the job done. This sub recommends the Muse M50.

If you need more purchasing advice, use the sticky thread.

u/jackdriper · 3 pointsr/audiophile

The Micca/Muse combo is your best option. It's really easy to set up and will be much better than a 2.1 system at your budget (unless you buy used).

http://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42X-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B00E7H8GG2

http://www.amazon.com/Tripath-TPA3123-Stereo-Amplifier-Supply/dp/B008YBC172/

Another option, it's pretty hard to get much simpler than this: http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-BX5-Carbon-Monitors-Production/dp/B00II8H3AQ/

Sounds like you're used to 2.1 boxed "computer speakers". They tend to be pretty low quality. The speakers I listed are active monitors, meaning they don't require an amp or anything and are designed to produce accurate sound for desk use. So might not be the best for your TV.

u/spin_the_baby · 3 pointsr/audiophile

They are not "powered" speakers, and as such require an amplifier to function at audible levels. Your piano probably does have a speaker amplifier built in, but it uses that to power the internal speakers. You will need an external amplifier (like a receiver) to connect your speakers to the RCA line output (red and white connectors) on your piano. The /r/audiophile recommended cheap amplifiers are the MUSE M50 or SMSL SA-50. You will need an RCA male to male cable and speaker wire of 14ga or 16ga, which you can get on amazon or monoprice.

u/vidplace7 · 3 pointsr/buildapcforme

Prepare for an incredibly long post!!

First off, your receiver, though undoubtedly very nice, is incredibly overpriced. I'd check out the Sony STR-DH740. It supports 3D/4K and cost roughly 1/3 the price. For what you've described this fits the bill much better.

The speakers are fine.

Now for the PC build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD FX-8150 3.6GHz 8-Core Processor | $159.98 @ SuperBiiz
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master GeminII M4 58.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $34.98 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard | $64.99 @ Microcenter
Memory | Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $69.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $89.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $84.62 @ Amazon
Case | Silverstone ML03B HTPC Case | $59.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $49.96 @ Amazon
Optical Drive | LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer | $59.99 @ Microcenter
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
Other| Galaxy GeForce GTX 750 Ti (Low Profile)| $159.99
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $924.46
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-11 17:04 EDT-0400 |

This represents a computer that will be able to effectively act as both a home server and a great HTPC/living room gaming machine.

CPU: 8-Core AMD CPU, great for multi-threaded tasks and multitasking. Excellent if you plan on using this to encode movies on the fly with something like Plex.

CPU Cooler: The case in this build is not very tall, this fan is super low profile, and will effectively cool your beast of a CPU, even under heavy load.

Motherboard: Inexpensive mobo with enough HDD ports to serve the purpose of a server easily. Also has an optical output for audio if you arent satisfied with the HDMI audio on the video card.

Memory: 8GB of memory with the possibility of upgrading to 16 later on.

Storage: SSD + large HDD for serving up large files!

Case: Small case made to fit in a TV cabinet. Looks pretty spiffy too, especially for the price!!

PSU: Nice PSU with plenty of power for your CPU/GPU. Modular so you only have to install the cables that you need, great in a smaller case!

Optical Drive: Blu-Ray Writer! WOOHOO

OS: Windows 8.1, future versions of DirectX11 wont be made for Windows 7, so might as well go for 8(.1)!

Video Card: GTX 750 Ti is an awesome card for medium/high graphics gaming settings at 1080p. Plenty for 3D content, steam big picture, and even 4k (video watching, not gaming) later on. Note that this will also be outputting your surround sound audio via the HDMI output as well, I've not had any issues with nvidia's audio via HDMI before, it should work without issue! Will handle any emulation needs (up to PS2) easily.


Again, that setup is meant for a combined HTPC/Server, it could be smarter to divide up your HTPC and Server needs into two machines, however. A strictly streaming device doesn't need to cost much or be very powerful, a large-storage home server similarly doesn't need to be too powerful or expensive. It'd probably end up costing roughly the same as combining however, as we have in this build.


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You mentioned before that you'd like a solution for torrent automated and content management, so I'll share with you my setup! Here it goes.

  1. Torrenting System: Deluge, awesome system that you can use as a private seedbox of sorts. I have a system where my server has the "deluge daemon" installed, my computer has the deluge client installed, and when I wish to torrent something, I simply click "download" and the client sends the necessary information to the server, which then downloads and stores the torrents. I can also queue up a torrent from my phone using Transdroid on my Android Phone. When downloading a torrent, I give it a label within deluge "TV, Movies, Music" which instructs deluge to store it in a specific folder.

  2. Content Management: I have Plex set up to automatically crawl my torrent folders (TV, Movies, Music) for content, it automatically finds the tags needed based upon the file names and makes it all look awesome, renames them properly, etc. Check out my TV library for instance. Needless to say, it's badass and free, I can stream the results to any device in my house, the PS3 in the "game room", the blu-ray player in the living room, any computer in the house, and my phone/tablet. If you don't take any of my other advice, take this, Plex is fucking awesome.

  3. Get a solid router: I personally use the ASUS RT-AC66U it's been awesome! A great router goes a long way, especially when streaming from multiple devices at once on the local network in uncompressed 1080p.

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    Now my hands hurt (easily my longest comment), if you have any questions, then please feel free to ask on here or on our IRC webchat(ask for vidplace7).
u/cctvcctvcctv · 3 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

For a small amp, look at the SMSL, nobsound, micca, Lepai - chi-fi amps.

For AVR off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH550-5-2-Channel-Receiver/dp/B00J30GXW2/

u/Saul_Panzer_NY · 3 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

This 5.2 Sony receiver is the same price, just not part of a bundle. It'll give you more options down the road if you want to do home theater. Take a look at it and check out some of the speakers on the sidebar, https://www.reddit.com/r/AverageJoeAudiophile/comments/3uoksp/i_have_xxxxx_to_spend_what_should_i_buy_bookshelf/
, to see if you can put together a better deal on your own.


https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH550-5-2-Channel-Receiver/dp/B00J30GXW2/ref=sr_1_1?srs=2530478011&ie=UTF8&qid=1483475812&sr=8-1&keywords=receiver

Sorry for the long links. Redditing onn my phone.

u/John2Nhoj · 3 pointsr/audio

Line level is a weak audio signal, (nowhere near 150w,) produced by a preamp inside of the receiver and that weak signal has to be sent to an amplifier to be amplified in order to power the speakers.

If your receiver had been designed for a non-powered subwoofer there would be subwoofer speaker terminals to connect a non-powered subwoofer to. Your receiver has speaker terminals for Fronts, Center and Surrounds only. The subwoofer outputs means your receiver was designed for using a powered subwoofer.

The reason there are 2 subwoofer outs on the back of your receiver is for connecting 2 powered subwoofers to it when the setup is in a very large room that needs more umph! in the bass end. The R and L is just for knowing which line goes to which subwoofer if 2 are used, not for right and left channels, because the low end audio spectrum is mono, not stereo.

Another reason for the 2 subwoofer outputs is for using a powered, dual voice coil subwoofer, those have 2 inputs on the back of them.

Anyway; The ratings for your Sony receiver on Amazon are incorrect. They may be incorrect in your user's manual too.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH550-5-2-Channel-Receiver/dp/B00J30GXW2






u/captaindealbreaker · 3 pointsr/audiophile

It really depends on your budget.
You can get a decent DAC like this one on a budget http://www.amazon.com/SMSL-M2-Portable-headphone-amplifier/dp/B00KL3SACQ/ref=sr_1_18?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1427350827&sr=1-18

But I'd recommend the the monoprice AMP/DAC brick http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-111567-Desktop-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B00KVVX2QW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427350898&sr=8-1&keywords=monoprice+amp+dac

For the money, it's got everything you'll probably ever need and is actually pretty damn good.

The most expensive "desktop" DAC I'd recommend is JDS Labs ODAC http://www.jdslabs.com/products/46/standalone-odac/

It's basically as good as a DAC can get before you start getting into the receiver world.

As for what standalone DAC/AMPs actually "do," the best way to sum it up is that a good DAC will eliminate any sort of noise being generated by your PC and accurately translate your digital signal to an analog one. Better DACs will give you a more accurate signal to work with but there's only so much you can do before you're just wasting money.

AMPs on the other hand, vary wildly in what they do. Some amps, specifically tube amps, will "color" the signal to be warmer. Some people like this as it takes the "digital edge" off of music, but they're really nothing a good EQ couldn't replicate on a neutral AMP/DAC combo. Bad AMPs introduce tons of noise and distortion into your signal, good AMPs don't. Good amps also offer better separation between the left and right channels. The sky is really the limit on AMPs when it comes to price to performance but the bulk of that performance is going to be in raw power rather than in quality.

A good standalone AMP would be the Schiit Magni 2 http://schiit.com/products/magni-2

Their DAC the Modi 2 is also REALLY good, especially for the money. I have the Modi v1 on my desk right now and short of buying an ODAC, I don't think I could be happier with my setup.

Hope this helps!

u/BeardedAlbatross · 3 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

The seller for the speakers is "Amazon Warehouse" so if there are any issues Amazon will take care of you. Also, I've been following the used market for these specific Polks and the other seller that pops up is usually Acoustic Sound Design which is also very solid and I've dealt with them myself. You typically don't have to worry with speakers though.

I understand the unease in purchasing a refurbished receiver though, and if that's a concern then just spend the extra $20 on this new Pioneer at Amazon.

u/Siegfried262 · 3 pointsr/buildapc

For 250 my recommendation would be a pair of Philharmonic Affordable Accuracy Monitors paired with a suitable amplifier. They're easily the best speakers I've used. Great imaging, very clear and detailed, and amazing bass for a 2.0 setup.

I got along with a basic Lepai amplifier with an upgraded power supply which did better than I expected to. Otherwise you could probably get away with an SMSL-SA36 if you're not blasting them.

For the money though, I bet you could find a used receiver for a great deal off your local craigslist.

I currently run them with an SMSL SA-160 which does an amazing job of driving them but would push you out of your budget.

Alternatively, I've also used the Micca MB42Xs paired with the same Lepai as above and it's a fantastic budget-oriented setup which doesn't take up too much space.

u/steve3236 · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

If you are willing to spend a little more you can pick up a cheap 2.0 digital amp off amazon and get some small bookshelf speakers like you were saying.

https://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B009IUIV4A/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1480922309&sr=1-3&keywords=bookshelf+speaker


https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-36A-TPA3118D2-Amplifier-Black/dp/B017W13OR0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480922292&sr=8-2&keywords=smsl

Although this cost about twice the price I would be willing to say its worth it.

u/thuynhreddit · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

Easiest is to get 3.5mm plug to RCA jacks wire. The 3.5mm plug would be connected to the sound card on the computer. The RCA jacks go to your amp/receiver. From there, you have to get speaker wires to connect amp/receiver to these speakers.

The link to the DAC is for heaphones and can't be used with these speakers. The connections aren't there and more importantly doesn't provide enough power to drive these speakers. That DAC would connect to your computer using a usb connection. Other's have linked two possible amps you could use with these speakers.

https://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-DTA3116HP-Amplifier-Headphone/dp/B01ETJ3Z3Q
https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-36A-TPA3118D2-Amplifier-Black/dp/B017W13OR0

u/lovetape · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

How 'cheap'?

Rock bottom cheap, $29 for a Dayton Audio w/Headphone out is pretty cheap. you get what you pay for, if clean sound is what you want this is not the amp for you


If you want a better quality amp, go with the SMSL SA-36A for $51. more expensive, but SMSL is a solid quality small amp maker

u/ocinn · 3 pointsr/audiophile

You are trying to plug speakers into a line level source. You need an amp. I honestly don't even know how you managed to solder speaker wire to rca jacks.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017W13OR0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HRR5AWQ/

u/Dionysiokolax · 3 pointsr/buildapcsales

My bad. I just checked and I actually have the SA-36A, which I can confirm works just fine coming directly from my PC.

u/OskEngineer · 3 pointsr/gameofthrones

I still noticed some pretty bad color banding when they were showing the dawn sky and I'm on an LG OLED. I figured it was an issue with the feed but maybe I should be doing something different in settings or layout.

XBox One S for the streaming device because the native TV app wasn't great, and passed through a Sony 7.2 Channel Home Theater 4K AV Receiver (STRDH770). the TV is a 65" LG B7

I have other issues with Amazon streams though (like sound going badly out of sync) so figured they were just sub-par in general compared to Netflix and Hulu which run perfectly all the time.

u/jallsopp · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1

SMSL SA-36A

That's going to sound pretty great for the money. Since your on a faitly low budget, I'd highly recommend looking into second hand gear. £140 would go quite a long way. Check Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace, plenty of great finds on there for next to nothing.

u/didntwantaredditacct · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

You'd want at least 20 watts at 4 ohms with < 1% THD. A lot of amps are rated at 10% THD which is useless. If on a budget, look at the SMSL-36A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017W13OR0/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_MX0JDbY293T7X

Power output: 2 x 20 watts @ 4 ohms, 2 x 12 watts @ 8 ohms • Frequency response: 20-22,000 Hz • THD+N: <0.1% • SNR: 102 dB

u/rauland · 2 pointsr/bapcsalesaustralia

Some people think the THX logo is a tweeter. (The THX is not a tweeter)

Here's a review http://noaudiophile.com/Logitech_z623/

I don't like the z623 personally, the satellites sound thin and the subwoofer plays too much midrange.

If you think soundbars sound awesome then get a z623. $70 is cheap for audio with bass.

But if you're after better audio then we run into problems.

Some say the Edifier bookshelf speakers are good, The Edifier R1280T No bluetooth is currently on sale. I can't vouch for it for long term listening but I did hear one in person briefly in a store, sounded decent but unsure which model it was.

You can try a Voll 50 Passive speaker and hook it up with a SMSL Audio SA-36A or SMSL AD18 amp. You will need your own speaker wire if you go that route and it obviously all these audio components aren't cheap.

If you want to add a subwoofer in the future then the SMSL AD18 is the way to go, as it has sub-out.

TL;DR
Keep it simple with the Logitech and enjoy the bass or get serious and spend some more money.

u/MisterHays · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

The Pioneer BS 22s are recommended quite a bit in that price range. They're a touch on the warm side so if your looking for detailed sparkling highs you might look at something else.

Also since those are a bit under your budget you might consider picking up a SMSL SA36 instead of the lepai. They should be pretty similar, but the SMSL will probably go a little louder before distorting.

u/ldeas_man · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

unless you plan on buying an Atmos-supported receiver and running surround sound, you will get no benefit from those speakers. the normal non-Atmos speakers are currently $99 right now, so I'd suggest just getting those instead

>is it fine to buy a <$50 amp or should I hunt for a used one on craigslist/facebook?

nah, that's fine. people over estimate the power they need, especially for desk setups. 10W continuous @ 8ohms is more than enough for the majority of circumstances, and you can find a lot of amplifiers with that much power for $50. this SMSL SA-36A should be fine for you. but again there's a good amount of options out there. I'd only recommend buying used if you want/need more power, but that's not really applicable in your case. and for $50, even used, you're gonna mostly find 10+ year old AV receivers, with not many useful features (no HDMI, no bluetooth, no wifi, etc)

u/HarryTheCaveman · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

The Diamond 9.0s are currently £39.99 at Richer Sounds. With that saving I'd upgrade your amp to the SMSL SA-36 or the SA-50. I'm also making a budget 2.0 setup and the general consensus I've found is that you're better off spending an extra tenner on the SA-36 than the LEPY.

u/BurtonGoutster · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

You can get decent bookshelf speakers, a desktop amp, and speaker wire for about $150 and it will sound far better than a soundbar

Speakers $80

Amp $47

Speaker wire $10

u/archetype4 · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

a cheap DAC will help clean up any noise that you'd likely be getting otherwise from the mobo's line out. I got this cheap one to stack with an SMSL 36A Pro amp. Plenty of volume for me. The downside to the DAC is it only supports 44.1/16, and the 48/16 implementation is flawed according to reviews noting some increased distortion. so a better DAC like this guy might be better, and gives you a decent headphone amp, but puts you over your budget.

u/MasterKat72098 · 2 pointsr/audiophile

Hi quick question, I purchased two Micca MB42X speakers and one SMSL amplifier . I thought they would come with cords to connect the speaker to the amp, but they did not. So what type of wire/cord should I purchase to be able to connect these two pieces?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E7H8GG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017W13OR0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/dubesinhower · 2 pointsr/audiophile

I have the 225's too and I like my [Sony STRDH770] (https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Channel-Theater-Receiver-STRDH770/dp/B01BV7SO8U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511967553&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+770+receiver). It's okay for the price. But you might be able to get something better for similar price if there are any black friday deals still floating around.

It's okay to get a 5.1/ 7.1 surround receiver for stereo speakers for now. It's good to have the option of adding surround speakers and a subwoofer in the future.

u/wordsarepegs · 2 pointsr/mathrock

Turntable is Technics SL1200 MKII with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. It's fed into a Schiit Mani preamp. I used to use an Art DJPre II and to be honest I kind of miss it. The sound is pretty similar and sometimes the Mani will bring in this muffled sound and I'll have to restart it. But the Mani looks better and doesn't have a blinding blue LED, at least. The preamp is fed into a Sony home theatre receiver which outputs into a pair of KEF Q100s which sound good enough for my ears.

u/colemad5 · 2 pointsr/hometheater

I would stay away from Sony receivers. They are bottom barrel receivers. You are much better off spending the extra 49 bucks on this Denon receiver. https://smile.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S720W-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B01CRYWWFC/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1497489799&sr=1-2&keywords=denon+receiver

u/cookwarestoned · 2 pointsr/hometheater

Denon AVR-S720W is on sale for $350. About to purchase one for my brother. From my understanding it has support for all the future-proof bells and whistles (HDMI 2.0a, HDCP 2.2). Any issue with the AVR or is this a good buy?

u/acosmichippo · 2 pointsr/hometheater

i just had to do this after getting a 4k tv. you can get one that does all that for about $350 if you're patient.

i got this one the weekend after black friday for $350:


https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S720W-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B01CRYWWFC

u/MMfuryroad · 2 pointsr/hometheater

>Denon AVR-S720W is on sale for $350. About to purchase one for my brother. From my understanding it has support for all the future-proof bells and whistles (HDMI 2.0a, HDCP 2.2). Any issue with the AVR or is this a good buy?

No issues. It has Audyssey MultEQ, Dolby Atmos/DTS-X height channel codecs and being a 2016 Denon receiver with Audyssey will have available at the end of 2016 or early 2017 the new paid ~$20 Audyssey mobile app for setting custom frequency target curves , EQing only above or below certain frequencies and the ability to run and store multiple Audyssey profiles on your mobile device for later use. Basically the power of Audyssey pro without the $500 + price tag.

u/another_cube · 2 pointsr/diysound

In order to have true surround sound, you will need an "audio receiver". A receiver takes in several different inputs (3.5 mm jack, RCA inputs, HDMI video and audio, bluetooth), and then you select which input is played over the speakers. The receiver will take care of amplification, so all you need are bare speakers and wire.

You should check out this Yamaha receiver

You can use a good receiver for decades, so I suggest investing in a good quality one. I own the predecessor to the linked receiver, and I really like it.

It looks like your subwoofer can actually amplify and power your speakers, but you won't get 5.1 surround sound. The best you can get is left, right and subwoofer. Also the input looks kinda tricky because it's bare wires. You'll need something like this to get the audio input to work.

If you can afford it, I recommend going for the receiver, or I can give you more detail on how to hook up the subwoofer-only amplifier. What device are you getting music from? Smart phone jack, DVD player, computer?

u/smokeyjoey8 · 2 pointsr/gaming

For HDMI there's HDMI switches. One output port (to the TV) with 2, 3, 4, etc inputs. Usually they can switch automatically based on whats powered on, sometimes they'll have a remote for you to select the device yourself, and there will be a button on the device itself to switch inputs. You can find them on Amazon, but it can be a real crapshoot since the vast majority are just generic Chinese things that any random "company" will just slap their name on and sell for whatever. I've never had a problem with the ones I've bought on Amazon (knock on wood), but you'll find most devices will have plenty of bad reviews. You can also find more name brand HDMI switches in stores like Best Buy, Fry's, etc, but they'll be WAY more expensive, like $40+ compared to like $12 for some chinese one on Amazon. I can't speak to the quality of those, since I've never bought them. They'll be easier to return and replace if there are any problems, so thats a plus.


For composite video (Yellow, White, Red cables) there's been switches for those for years. Just look for A/V Switch, Composite Switch, RCA Switch, etc. I bought one like 15 years ago so I can't really recommend anything today. There's also component ones (Green, Blue, Red, and Red and White audio).


If you want to get hardcore you can also get a home theater receiver (like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V383BL-5-1-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B06XXR6JK3/ref=dp_ob_title_ce) which will have a few HDMI ports as well as basic composite inputs, though there are some that will do component. This is the most expensive option, but if you're serious about having a home theater with surround sound, it's pretty much the only option.

u/mikester01 · 2 pointsr/xboxone

I'm trying to understand your issue here - what exactly are you trying to do to make it sound better? It's only going to sound as good as what's playing it - so, if you're using the speakers on your TV, it's probably not great. You can do something like this:

Amp: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V383BL-5-1-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B06XXR6JK3/ref=sr_1_3?s=tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1541375743&sr=1-3

Speakers: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Premium-Channel-Theater-Subwoofer/dp/B00EOZFUYI/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1541375795&sr=1-7

u/OriginalUzername · 2 pointsr/ZReviews
u/memebuster · 2 pointsr/hometheater

An AV receiver would be what I would use. Though I don't know your budget. It's a great first step towards home theater. The link below is just one of many options:

Yamaha RX-V383BL 5.1-Channel 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXR6JK3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_WbsSAbVEX4MMT

u/bullshitty919 · 2 pointsr/audiophile

I'm looking to get a receiver and 5.1 speaker set. This will primarily be for movies/netflix on chromecast and playing switch. Turns out my projector only does a stereo output, no surround sound. Never had one before though. I still need to pick out some speakers too. Don't really know what I'm doing.

I was going to buy this Yamaha receiver, which is billed as a high quality entry receiver:
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V383BL-5-1-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B06XXR6JK3/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1505393656&sr=1-5&keywords=receiver&refinements=p_36%3A10000-99999999

Then today I came across this Pioneer bundle that seems pretty popular, but it's cheap to the point that I worry about the quality:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JOBIFP2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

And then there's also this Yamaha bundle that's a little more expensive:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071JY862G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Thoughts on these, or something better in a similar price range? Thanks!

u/deplorable-d00d · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

For a small space, those KEFs will sound great -

Many modern receivers still have phono pre-amps. That model doesn't though. You could always add one in-line, on the cheap. Depends on what you find for a turntable.

The Denon is a good start, I like Yamaha, myself. But honestly, you could even got down to a no frills Yamaha 2 channel, non-HDMI receiver for about $99 - but you want HDMI for your Fire TV box?

You could look at a Yamaha 5.1 AVR for about $220 ish (a little less if you get it from A4L)


The Denon x1400 is highly recommended here too - if you can get it on sale.



u/oddsnsodds · 2 pointsr/audiophile

Speaker quality scales with your budget. Much more so than any other part of your system.

Adding a $100 power amp to $400 speakers is reasonable. But looking at the rest of your setup, you may want to visit an audio showroom (if there's one local to you) and audition some speakers, to get an idea how $400 speakers compare to more expensive speakers.

That said, I personally have Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 speakers ($300) and KEF Q100 speakers ($550 reduced to $250 on clearance) and I like the KEFs best.

The KEFs are paired with a Yamaha AV receiver ($220), and the Wharfedales are paired with an SMSL SA-50 ($62) amp.

I also have a pair of Edifier R1280T powered speakers, and they aren't in the same class, at all. There are definitely better choices for powered speakers.

u/Transmaniacon89 · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

Jamo S809 towers: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_701S809WN/Jamo-Studio-S-809-Walnut.html

Yamaha AVR-X2400H: Denon AVRX2400H 7.2 Channel AV Receiver with Built-in HEOS wireless technology, Works with Alexa (Discontinued by Manufacturer) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYD442J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1LDlDb51BJYAZ

Later you can add a sub and center and surrounds to complete the setup, but the 809s can do decently well without a sub for the time being.

u/lovebot5000 · 2 pointsr/hometheater

It looks like the Sony you're looking at has auto calibration, so that's a plus. But man, it's hard to steer you away from Denon. If I were you, I'd look into a different TV stand. I absolutely love my Denon. It has the Audyssey MultEQ XT calibration and sounds amazing.

That said, the AVR you're looking at seems solid, especially considering the smallish space you're going to use it in. I'm sure it'll sound great, and is an obvious improvement over having nothing.

Since the STR-DN1080 retails for $450, I'd see if you can get it down to close to $300.

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I did a bit of googling on Sony's auto calibration "DCAC EX" https://hometheaterreview.com/room-correction-revisited/

The writer (who seems to really know their stuff) feels Sony's algorithm is hit or miss.

Or you could get an older model Denon with Audyssey MultEQ XT for $329 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX2400H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYD442J/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_23_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9GEN9FR1210SVJ7Y1QCJ

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So I guess it's up to you--how much of an home theater nerd do you want to be?

u/homeboi808 · 2 pointsr/audiophile

Yeah, it can be difficult (see username). I was gonna suggest a refurb receiver from A4L, but while it’s normally $9 shipping to the mainland US, it’s $80 for Honolulu.

However, right now the Denon X1400 is only $400 (normally $600) and still includes Prime shipping to Oahu, so get on that right now.

For the subwoofer, I’d go Rythmik. I know their L12 is $539 plus $60 shipping to Oahu ($85 for priority shipping), not sure on their LV12R model. So depending on sealed or ported, you may wanna contact them.

So, let’s just call that $1100.

Wireless is not a native option, there is an adaptor for $100 though.

Surrounds can be <$100, so focus only on the front speakers.

For front speakers, I’d go with Emotiva (B1 + C1, or better C2) or HSU (they ship to Hawaii, but you’d have to contact them).

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You’d also need speaker wire, subwoofer cable, HDMI cables, and maybe speaker stands.

Speaker wire: Anything 18awg or lower really (lower is better, can be longer length with less signal loss). If you don’t want to be stripping wires and what not, I recommend and own GearIT’s braided and pre-terminated cables, but they are out of stock, but these look like a great alternative, you’d need 3 pairs for the fronts (use normal wire for surrounds). Now, since a roll of in-wall 100ft wire can be had for $50 or less, you can buy that if you want to save money and don’t mind the cheaper look and having to strip the wire (what I do in my cheaper setups, I splurged for my good setup). I also recommend Monoprice banana plugs (the semi-expensive cables I listed already have them).

Subwoofer cable: Amazon Basics or Mediabridge (on Amazon).

HDMI cable: I’d get these.

Speaker stands (if needed): I like this one (wire concealment and the top plate swivels to allow toe-in (so you have OCD-like tendencies like I do, it’s really cool).

u/Trappedunderrice · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

reciever

and

speakers

wire

$470ish and an amazing deal on the ELACs right now.
to be honest you could cheap out and not get a receiver, but this would allow you to add a sub and 7.1 surround down the line for less than $500

u/That_Armenian_Guy · 2 pointsr/hometheater

Denon 1400 is what I would suggest.

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX1400H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYG978Z

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx1400h/denon-avr-x1400h-7.2-ch-x-80-watts-networking-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html

Accessories4less is reliable.

I'm also confused on how he wired it, since the sony is a 6 channel receiver, but this 7 channel should work the same if he was just sending the same signal out

u/Cartossin · 2 pointsr/audiophile

Right, you'd have to plug any atmos sources directly into the soundbar. The Soundbar's output would go to the TV.

As far as whether you should get a different TV or Soundbar... Well there's a lot to unpack there. Disclaimer: These are my opinions as an audio curmudgeon.

Let's talk about what Atmos is and what it isn't. It is a way to encode sound such that each channel can have what direction it is coming from built into the encoding. So you can have a number of virtual channels, and atmos will map this in the best way possible to your actual channels and where they are located. It is better because it doesn't depend on you having the same speaker positions that the content was designed for. However, atmos is not appreciably higher quality sound. I do not think it is worth going out of your way to support Atmos. Will a 5.1 Atmos system sound better than a properly positioned pre-atmos 5.1 system playing 5.1 content? Not necessarily. In fact, it is possible that the end result has the exact same sound coming out of each speaker. Will an atmos soundbar sound as good as a 5.1 system regardless of encoding? Generally no. Will an atmos soundbar playing atmos content sound better than playing 5.1 content on regular old stereo (2.0) speakers? Maybe you'll have positioning a little more "accurate" than the stereo speakers, but I really don't think this is always better. Since you blew so much of your budget just supporting atmos, the resulting quality of the speakers is probably lower. Quality speakers absolutely trumps atmos support. In a perfect world you could have both. (it just costs more)

another disclaimer: I hate soundbars. First of all, they're pretty universally overpriced. Yours is listed at $1000, and clearly has tiny drivers in it compared to a similarly priced component system. Soundbars are usually not physically long enough to have a very wide soundstage. I don't care how many side firing speakers they have. There is no replacement for the ability to arbitrarily position each speaker. Atmos can't change that. All it can do is make the positioning within the tiny soundstage more accurate. I just built my home theater system, and I am currently using 2.1 with future plans to upgrade to 5.1. I am not bothering with Atmos. If you value the sleek small footprint and appearance of a soundbar over sound fidelity; you can ignore this paragraph. If you want better sound; I would suggest returning the soundbar and buying some KEF Q150's and cheap amazon speaker stands. You can buy 2-3 of them and a nice subwoofer and do 2.1 or 3.1, or if you have the space for rear speakers, get five of them and do 5.1. You could buy this denon that is lower end but well regarded and has Atmos support.

As for TVs... I don't know how much of a videophile you are, but the way I look at it is it's OLED or it's nothing. OLED TVs are so much better than LCD/LED that I don't really think anyone should buy anything else. The difference might be less if you can't darken your room, but if you can, it's night and day. LG OLED is rolling out the new line right now. So it might be a great time to get a deal on the gen8 ones being cleared out.

So my response is: I don't like any of your stuff, return it all and get something else. Even if you don't do that, maybe you'll find some useful nuggets in my rant. Good luck!

u/Avernar · 2 pointsr/PS4

Looking at the manual for your AV reviever: "Audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT (Pass-Thru). HDMI sources are not output by the speakers connected to the AV receiver." Sorry to tell you this but that AVR is a piece of crap with respect to HDMI functionality.

So your options are:

  1. Live with stereo output from the TV and forget about DTS and LPCM 5.1
  2. Buy an audio extractor with optical out
  3. Buy a modern AVR (example: https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S540BT-Bluetooth-Compatible-Streaming/dp/B07C49F2LD/ )

    Option 2 is a waste of money. I'd go with option 3. Shop around some local AV stores you might be able to get something cheaper if money is tight. Even a used one that's a few years old would be better than what you have.
u/triknodeux · 2 pointsr/hometheater

Do you know of any others that would be able to power the A3's properly? I've been searching google/amazon but haven't found anything.

Edit: Continued looking around, didn't find anything that looked promising. After reading more, I think I'm just going to bite the bullet and run the two cables where they need to go. I think I'm going to go with a this Denon receiver-

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S540BT-Bluetooth-Compatible-Streaming/dp/B07C49F2LD/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1543267116&sr=1-3&keywords=denon+s540bt

Looks like it provides 140w per channel which looks to be sufficient for the Polk RTiA3 speakers.

u/turbosubaru · 2 pointsr/hometheater

If you only want 2 speakers, an entry level receiver would work great:

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receiver-Audio-Component-AVRS540BT/dp/B07C49F2LD/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Bluetooth-Component-Receiver-RX-V385BL/dp/B07BNXXJKB

These are very simple bare bones models. Easy to use.

u/sk9592 · 2 pointsr/hometheater

This would be my suggestion of what to buy for $3000. I'm sure most people on this sub would disagree with my more budget oriented picks. I'm just putting it out there.

Feel free to explain why I'm wrong.



Item | Price
---|---
VIZIO P-Series Quantum 65” | $1,500
Pioneer SP-PK52FS Andrew Jones 5.1 | $505
Denon AVRS740H | $403
100ft Speaker Wire | $13
Surge Protector | $25
Apple TV 4K or Nvidia Shield TV | $180
HDMI Cables (2x) | $13
Total | $2,666
|
Optional |
Banana Clips | $20
VESA Mount | $35
Atmos Speakers (In Ceiling) | $75
Atmos Speakers (Stand Alone)
| $240



For 4K and HDR it is very important that your HDMI cables are capable of 18Gbps. I have never had any signal issues with Monoprice cables, and the slim form factor of these cables is ideal for cable routing and management. Two cables is the bare minimum you need to get up and running. Obviously buy the appropriate length and amount that you need.

**For the Atmos speakers you only need one of the two options. In-ceiling speakers are objectively the superior quality and cheaper option. But they are not realistic for everyone's living situation. That is why I included the stand-alone speaker option. The speakers I picked would replace your two surround speakers and act as both surround and Atmos channels.

u/Falcker_v2 · 2 pointsr/Gamingcirclejerk

Its pretty good though I know nothing about that model, I'm more partial to Denon/Sony myself for that price range as they have fantastic mid range budget models.

If you are in the 300 range I'd recommend something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S740H-Receiver-Unmatched-Expansion/dp/B07CG51WYX

Might have to wait a little bit but it frequently goes down into the sub 300 range.

u/Zeeall · 2 pointsr/audiophile

First of all, lets get some terminology straight. DAC, Digital-Analog Converter.What you are referring to is a surround sound receiver, not a DAC.

With that out of the way., I would not recommend a complete package by either Onkyo or Denon as neither of those make good speakers. Their expertise lies with electronics.Better to buy seperate.

Denon makes some good cheap AV recievers like the AVR-S540, S740 and X-series.

Dayton Audio makes decent speakers. Their new Transmission line floor speaker seems nice.Fluance and pioneer also makes good speakers, Pioneer with their series of speakers designed by Andrew Jones (and nothing else by them)

https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-mk442t-51-home-theater-speaker-bundle-with-12-powered-subwoofer--300-707

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-FS52-Designed-standing-Loudspeaker/dp/B008NCD2S4/

https://www.fluance.com/elite-series-surround-sound-home-theater-5-1-channel-speaker-system-sx51br

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receivers-Component-Receiver-AVRX1500/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S/


r/hometheater is a better subreddit for this sort of stuff. I suggest you take this conversation over there.

u/rhino2348 · 2 pointsr/teenagers

Nice! I'm currently saving for a Micca MB42X, a Muse M50 amp, and a Dayton Audio SUB-800. Around $200.

u/dcoolidge · 2 pointsr/audio

You need an amp. Lepai cheap but expect cheap ;). Don't get me wrong, the lepai will work for most people. Minimum /r/audiophile recommends is the muse a little above your price but worth it if you like good sound. Next you need something like this to hook your soundcard up to your amp. Then some speaker wire to wire the rest.

So it would go soundcard -> amp -> subwoofer (left and right) -> speakers (left and right).

Have fun!

u/fuimani · 2 pointsr/audiophile

You'll get a HUGE upgrade in sound quality if you stick with a 2.0 setup and don't need either particularly deep nor prominent bass. Klipsch makes some great speakers for music and home theater applications, and are really sensitive so any good amp can drive them with no problem.

If you don't have a good surface to place them on, you'll also need speaker stands, or you can just avoid that and get floorstanding speakers. Polk Audio and Klipsch are still my first choices in that price range, as they both reach pretty damn low without a sub and are bright and detailed, going well with home theater applications. Either with an amp, however, might be a little above your price range.

Do some research. Poke around and read some reviews. You may not like bright speakers - it also may turn out that you really don't like the kind of fudgey Bose sound, either.

What sounds good to you?

u/shifty_pete · 2 pointsr/hometheater

Two of these would be the "best".

This guy would be formidable.

This is all you need to make it hot.

This can run the things but be careful not to blow your speakers with clipping.

u/jswilson64 · 2 pointsr/hometheater

I just bought this one (new) for $229 - watch the price, as it will go up and down often.
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Receiver-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00B981F38
Check out thewirecutter.com - there are some recommendations for a/v receivers on there.

u/rwhyayen · 2 pointsr/xboxone

Any idea on how to hook up x12s if you have your Xbox One hooked up to a receiver? I have it hooked up to this receiver:
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394315092&sr=8-1&keywords=yamaha+5.1+receiver+3d

u/e60deluxe · 2 pointsr/hometheater

any basic home theater receiver will work for you.

an entry level models:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007O5ATM8/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A659J88/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B981F38/


id [probably take the pioneer from this range.

i wouldnt bother with the soundbar unless you've got a second tv somewhere that could use something.

u/Ba11erOnABudget · 2 pointsr/hometheater

So I plan on grabbing these but do you know if it would pair well with this Yamaha receiver?

I'm also in the market for a sub and maybe a center channel. Do you have any recommendations?

u/cdroid93 · 2 pointsr/audiophile

You might be able to fix this for even cheaper than my other solution. You just need a receiver with outputs. This one might work and is cheaper than the other:
http://www.amazon.com/Marantz-NR1403-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0081N916M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1419658835&sr=8-2&keywords=home+theater+preamp

This one might work too for even cheaper, also with room to grow:
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419658942&sr=8-1&keywords=receiver

You could go even cheaper if you buy one for stereo, but you said you eventually wanted to upgrade to surround sound. Both of these options will give you room to grow into surround and you can keep using the AV-30s. I would pick a Yamaha Aventage receiver. I've liked them enough that I'm going to buy the Aventage preamp for my home theater.

u/dedbeats · 2 pointsr/hometheater

Are the pre-outs required because my speakers are powered? I was eyeing the Yamaha RX-V375-R but it looks like this receiver doesn't offer that, in fact, most receivers in my price range don't. Could you clarify what this is used for and what's the worst that could happen if I pair my powered speakers with a unit that doesn't have pre-out?

u/Knoxie_89 · 2 pointsr/hometheater

It's a little rough around the edges as far as cabling goes, but I'm not 100% set on where my gear is going to go. For now its on a bookshelf opposite the screen. Once I use the room a bit and get a feel for things I'll move the outlet closer to the projector and fish a HDMI cable through the wall/ceiling instead of going across the ceiling.

Edit:
Equipment List:



Equipment| Model
---|---
Projector | Optoma HD26
Screen | Elite Screens 135" Sable Frame
Mount | Cheetah APMEB Universal Mount
Receiver | Yamaha RX-V375
Speakers | Yamaha NS-SP1800BL

u/destroyman1337 · 2 pointsr/wiiu

If you already have speakers including a powered subwoofer, then you can get this receiver which I purchased. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B981F38/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

Its awesome, it has 4 HDMI in and 1 HDMI out so you can plug in all your consoles through HDMI. It does Linear PCM, Dolby True HD, Dolby DTS and a bunch of other audio formats. It even comes with a tiny speaker to do automatic calibration for your room.

u/RadioGuy21 · 2 pointsr/hometheater

Sony makes a pretty basic 7.2.

That said, I don't think anything exists that satisfies all your criteria.

u/lennyp4 · 2 pointsr/audiophile

almost everyone here is gonna tell you to go for a receiver + passive speakers. Unless you have a hearth or a very open floor plan it's generally pretty easy to run the cables along the edges of the room and tack them to the wall or carpet. It's not invisible but it looks okay.

You can easily do it under $800. first of all cop one of these av receivers. The speakers are tough to recommend, I personally use these, they look and sound gorgeous, and they have enough bass to do fine without a sub, but cost $600 so you would be stuck with 2.0 if you were to buy them with that budget.

u/murpes · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

As a rule of thumb, you should dump your money into the end points of the audio chain - in other words, have quality speakers and quality source material. The stuff in the middle of the chain - amplifier, CD player, cables, etc. - doesn't have as much of an effect on the audio quality, but you certainly don't want to cheap out.

Source material isn't as much of a concern as it was in years past, since so much of our music is delivered digitally - provided you stay away from low-bitrate MP3s and such. We don't have to deal with scratched records and worn-out cassette tapes anymore. I kind of feel like people sometimes mis-apply this guideline and sink crazy money into DACs, when they would of been better served with a speaker upgrade. You speakers, provided you're starting with high-fidelity music to begin with, have the most profound effect on audio quality.

I'd recommend a set of Pioneer BSR-22s for speakers and a decent Sony receiver.

I have the Pioneer speakers and love them. I bought them as a temporary solution while I was renting for a while, but enjoyed them so much that I never replaced them. They're wonderful, accurate yet kind of warm-sounding speakers. If you have the opportunity, listen to a variety of speaker and choose the ones that sound best to you. Sadly, this can be a bit of a chore since online shopping has shut down many hi fi shops. People really like those Micca and Dayton speakers, too, but I only have experience with these Pioneers.

I have the 7.1 version of that Sony in my home theater. Personally, I prefer Yamaha receivers that have a Burr-Brown DAC in them, but I needed a 4K switching receiver on a budget and ended up with the Sony. The one I linked to is a 5.1 receiver, so if you ever wanted to upgrade to surround sound, the possibility is there. Also it will do 4K video switching. A good stereo setup is fine for movies, however. If you know that stereo is all you'll ever need, you could find a good stereo receiver for a few bucks less.

Grab whatever budget Blu-ray player that suits your aesthetic.

Most importantly, have fun and don't stress out about your choices. Part of the fun of this hobby is enjoying the music while knob-dicking around with the equipment. You'll enjoy whatever you end up with.

u/DrowningInTheDays · 2 pointsr/hometheater

Ah, I remember those days. My advice is to try to future proof your receiver so as you come across any extra beer money you can upgrade your speakers as you go. To keep it around $300, I would go with this Sony receiver. I have the model up from this and it's a good entry-level unit that will last you 5 years. Then go with this center channel. Keep in mind that in a 5 speaker system, the center channel will do most of the heavy-lifting so ideally, you don't want to go too cheap.

u/Travis_Williamson · 2 pointsr/hometheater

Get those speakers on some stands and spread them out. This is probably the best cheap receiver deal today.

Edit: Why is there a bowl of decorative spheres in front of your center speaker?!

u/Bounty1Berry · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

The Sony STR-DH550 has four HDMI in, and is pretty much as cheap as a new 5.1 receiver comes.

It's about 190 on Amazon now - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH550-5-2-Channel-Receiver/dp/B00J30GXW2

u/hack_tc · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

Here's a cheap Fluance setup thats not completely embarrassing. Of course, you still need a receiver.

*Just noticed that doesn't have a sub, lol

Anyways, this is by no means what I would spend my money on. Personally, I would start with a decent Receiver and 2 quality bookshelf speakers (preferably with good low end to get me by). Something like Elac B6s or Philharmonic AAM's. Then I would save up and add a quality sub(bicf12), and lastly some cheap rears (micca mb42's).

u/LirarN · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

God damnit, I copied it from another post I made and the links didn't follow. Here they are:
Speakers
Subwoofer
Receiver

Connections available that I think are relevant are HDMI, but I also have 6 3.5mm jacks(rear, side, sub, mic, line out, line in)

u/Aislinx · 2 pointsr/ZReviews

No, you can't

the sub out on the AD18 is only a pre-out mono signal, it may be the full audio or just the audio under a certain frequency threshold, either way it can't be turned into a center channel

Edit: you could try this receiver, it's on sale now at $150

u/x152 · 2 pointsr/audiophile

They are the speakers labeled SR and SL in this photo. I dont know who gave you those, but call them stupid for it! Since you cant use them on their own without an amplifier, and even worse since they only gave you surround channel speakers (which dont really function on their own)!!! (ok dont actually call them stupid. after all its a gift)

If you want to use them, I would suggest getting two fluance fronts. If you want fulfill the 5.1 surround channel, you could also pick up matching fluance center and a cheap sub like this.

Oh and you'll need speaker wire. And a receiver like this. Overall, if you expect to use these speakers in their intended position, expect to spend minimum of $250 (New). If you wanna save some bucks, go on craiglist or ebay and look for some used receivers. they are dime a dozen and a great bang for the buck.

u/drbigpen15 · 2 pointsr/hometheater

I got this yesterday https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH550-5-2-Channel-Receiver/dp/B00J30GXW2

Open box at Best Buy for $140 total. I really like it so far.

u/thiio · 2 pointsr/battlestations

Hey man you're the one who said cheapest.

You can't see it in my photos, but I have an E10 (not K) strapped under my desk, giving digital coax to the XDA-2 and used as a headphone amp when I need it. Totally adequate dac/amp, the dac in it definitely beats the one in the UCA202. The amp in it leaves a lot to be desired though.

The SMSL M2 sounded way better during my brief testing with a friend's, perhaps a better direction?

u/cerialphreak · 2 pointsr/headphones

For the DAC I recommend the SMSL M2 it has a built in amp, is about the size of a credit card, has line-out, and sounds great.

EDIT: Amazon.co.uk link

For the mic, I wholeheartedly endorse the ModMic.

u/rehpotsirhc123 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Converting your analogue motherboard output to digital and then back again would make zero sense. Also that DAC doesn't have a built in headphone amp so you'd need to add that as well. You should return it if you can and get a DAC that acts as its own soundcard with USB in.

Edit: These 2 are probably your best bet

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KL3SACQ/

http://www.amazon.com/Fulla-USB-Dongle-DAC-Amp/dp/B00UB5GK4O


Check out /r/zeos for more optios as well as great headphones options.

u/killpro · 2 pointsr/hometheater

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VIRG3GO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_iL47BbGXVHJCZ

This is what I have right now and the description says it has passcthrough 4K but when you look at the comparison table it says only upscaling

u/HighlandRonin · 2 pointsr/hometheater
u/JRD_ · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Hello all--I should probably ask this in a speaker subreddit, but I figured I would try my luck here first.

I'm looking to get a surround sound set up for my tv and was wondering how these Klipsch speakers (I chose this pair because it's on sale and I hear Klipsch is really reliable) would pair with this Yamaha receiver (I chose this receiver due to the 4K compatibility, the ability to handle 7.2 should I decide to upgrade, and other features such as Spotify). I know the receiver can handle up to 7.2 and that the speakers are just 5.0, but I like the idea of being able to upgrade my speakers down the line should I decide that 5.0 (or 5.1 should I get a sub) is not enough for my taste.

Any thoughts, opinions, or glaring errors in my choices?

u/moochs · 2 pointsr/buildapcsales

I have the Miccas along with this sub running off this amp. Glorious sound for just over $200 total.

u/jasoncaserta · 2 pointsr/audiophile

Completely new to this hifi thing and was going to get a closed box 2.1 system for around $150 now Im thinking I will start with

$90 Micca MB42X pair

$40 Nobsound Mini TPA3116

$11 Speaker Wire

Do I need anything else to make these work? Should I consider anything else (willing to go up to $200 if its significant) ? I plan to buy a sub later down the line when my budget allows it.

u/Fargo14 · 2 pointsr/hometheater

The FX audio 802 is a better amp option. It has a DAC with inputs for analog and digital, more power and a remote control.
http://www.amazon.com/SainSonic-D802-192KHz-Digital-Amplifier/dp/B00WU696PC

If you have a local fry's for pick up you can get these Polk RTI a4 bookshelf for 99
http://www.frys.com/product/6895196?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

u/chaosintestinal · 2 pointsr/audiophile

I bought mine on a chinese website (Ali express) but it's nearly the same price on amazon.com, 100$

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WU696PC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1454092612&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=d802&dpPl=1&dpID=41uEjOm%2Bp0L&ref=plSrch

I think the "c" version is 130$

u/TwelveTrains · 2 pointsr/gadgets

Receiver - $101 used

Speakers - $48 used

Total - $149. And you have sound with actual definition.

u/RedSocks157 · 2 pointsr/hometheater

Personally I have a Pioneer (older version of this) and I love it. It's in your price range too, but it doesn't do Zone 2 or anything like that.

u/ascended_electronics · 2 pointsr/hometheater

A good receiver will automatically switch the input for you when it detects a signal. All Home Theater A/V receivers have remotes and optical inputs. Here is a good entry level pioneer that would do everything you are saying that you need. https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-VSX-530-K-Receiver-Bluetooth-Technology/dp/B0141JVEHS/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504205680&sr=1-4&keywords=receiver

u/Andrroid · 2 pointsr/hometheater

I am new to this as well. I just bought this pioneer receiver. It is one of the recommended receivers in the buying guide on the sidebar. I received it yesterday, set it up and it seems great as a starter. My only real "complaint" is that i can only use banana connectors for the L/R speakers when connecting on the back of the receiver. The other speakers are done via those flip clips (idk the name for them).

But for $180, I think its a great starting point and allowed me to divert more of my budget to quality speakers.

u/phatboy5289 · 2 pointsr/hometheater

You probably won't be able to do much for $250, unfortunately. If you want a 4k capable receiver that can support UHD Blu-rays in the future, you'll need one with HDCP 2.2 compliance, and this is the cheapest one I could find, and it's $250 by itself: Pioneer VSX-530-K As for speakers, most people would recommend spending at least $100 on your first pair of fronts. I personally was able to find an Energy RC-Micro 5.1 speaker set unused on eBay for $220, but that's not always possible. I'd say at least allow for spending $300-400 for a good stereo system before upgrading later.

u/lasttycoon · 2 pointsr/audiophile

I think something with a separate receiver would work better. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0141JVEHS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481314170&sr=1-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=receiver+5.1+hdcp+2.2&dpPl=1&dpID=415upHOJPNL&ref=plSrch
And Fluance speakers will be much better as well B014JTYKA8/ref=pd_aw_sbs_23_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AR1HPYKJGJ0NF31M19GB

u/tempsgk · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

I see, I will get the diamonds then. Also I will ditch the Lepy 2024A amp, and instead go with the more expensive SMSL SA-36A

The Lepy have apparently very annoying LED lights, the SMSL looks to be less annoying. Also with the change in amplifier it looks like its not compatible with the 3.5 to 3.5mm cable. So will this do instead? By connecting the phono cables to the L and R on the AMP and the 3.5 to my motherboard.

u/lattiboy · 2 pointsr/BudgetAudiophile

So, if you like the convenience of the Pill, but want more ooomph, I've gotta recommend the Logitech UE Boombox. It's been discontinued, but you can get new or practically new models on eBay for 70 bucks or so.

I've owned a lot of nice Bluetooth speakers, and some decent audio gear, and pound for pound nothing really touches the thing.

I would recommend heading up your local Goodwill or other thrift store for speakers and an old receiver. With a pretty minimal amount of footwork, you can grab something that probably cost $1000 back in the day for $100.

Skip Marantz as it's really over priced at this point, but brands like Realistic, Rotel, Sansui, and Pioneer are still affordable. They look cool as shit, and have a nice distinctive sound. You can probably get a low-end 20 or 30 W per channel Realistic off craigslist or at your local thrift shop for 30 bucks.

You can then get a nice set of Boston Acoustic or Polk audio speakers for another 50 bucks. Just make sure the foam around the subwoofers is fine, and that the tweeters aren't busted. Most people are happy to hook them up for you to listen to.

If you don't want to mess with older stuff, grab one of these :

ttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B017W13OR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hg16xbX21C1NM

And a set of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7H8GG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ih16xb227QN96

And two of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011LXUKE0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5j16xb4JV5NZ5

Alternatively, grab the amp and wires new, and then get the speakers used off eBay or Craigslist or whatever. Speakers lose value at an alarming rate, but at the sub-$100 price point you're not really risking much.

For reference, I got a set of B+W CM2 speakers for $90 off Craigslist. They were almost $1000 new 12 years ago.

u/wesenater · 1 pointr/audiophile

hi y'all.

I have a question: currently i'm using a speedlink gravity wave, i was looking at a new system and then i saw the proposed system: Micca MB42X, Muse M50 and was wondering is there a major gain from using this i'm currently using a asrock extreme6 motherboard with integrated sound, my budget is around the €150,- but i can to €200,-, any extra advice is appreciated

u/Mildapprehension · 1 pointr/audiophile

First off, I would suggest a different amp. Something of the same style, but not as cheap. Maybe something like this
.

If you want to keep the lepai, then you'll need a 12 volt 3 amp. AC power supply, something like this, that's just a quick google, I found mine pretty cheap on ebay.

You say you're not worried about the distortion, but with this amp and those speakers at high volumes your music will be distorted to the extent that you won't enjoy it, at least that was my experience.

u/ksprzk · 1 pointr/audiophile

Repost:

I'm looking to upgrade my current system. I have a Denon DP300F turntable. It has a built in phono stage (not sure how great it is). I am looking to buy KEF Q300 speakers. No sub for the time being. Looking for a receiver and maybe a pre-amp?

Looking at the Denon AVR-X1000 maybe the new model that comes out tomorrow? Maybe the Denon AVR-E200.

or...a phono preamp and this guy? http://www.amazon.com/Tripath-TPA3123-Stereo-Amplifier-Supply/dp/B008YBC172/

Anywho. Any advice would be great. I'm pretty lost. Would like to spend $250 or less on receiver if i can.

u/Joey-Bag-A-Donuts · 1 pointr/hometheater

http://www.amazon.com/Tripath-TPA3123-Stereo-Amplifier-Supply/dp/B008YBC172/

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_cp_?ie=UTF8&refRID=00ZEHJB28QVA5HH77V45

http://www.amazon.com/Rolls-MX28-Mini-Mix-VI/dp/B0002CZQJ6/ref=pd_cp_MI_3

http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Cable-CPR202-Dual-Inch/dp/B000068O17/ref=pd_bxgy_MI_text_z Times 3

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-16-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-Feet/dp/B006LW0WDQ/ref=pd_sim_e_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1A2VT6HEN2RHR2SAHW4V

Let's see, that's $9.47, plus $24.18, plus $66.99, plus $73.45, plus $126.99 = $293.02 presuming you have your old PS3 cables.

Spend the extra $50.01 - you won't regret it. If you can't possibly do it, then substitute the Pioneers with Micca MB42X's at $79.95 dropping the total to $245.98

http://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42X-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B00E7H8GG2

That would leave you with $5 for beer.

EDIT: Sorry I have to take that beer away. I forgot you need to get your PS3 audio to the mixer. Add one more 1/4" to RCA cable for $8.06 more.

u/KindOfBlank · 1 pointr/audiophile

What would be a good pair of wall mountable speakers to pair up with a Muse M50 on a $100 budget?

u/georgedrunkman · 1 pointr/audiophile

I have a BIC America F-12 sub. I use it with these bookshelves and this amp. Total price for both is under $150.

The system took a little tweaking, but it sounds very nice for a budget system.

u/Hurtcow · 1 pointr/buildapc

I was wrong on the speaker setup pricewise. It's about $150 which is quite a bit more than I mentioned. The setup would be MUSE M50 amp and Micca MB42XSpeakers. I love music and spent quite a bit more on my setup, but I feel most setups ignore peripherals so I made it a point to mention it :)

For keyboards, I like mechanicals. They tend to have a higher build quality and the clicky clack noise and feel they have is fantastic! I use the Corsair k95 as I play multiple MMO's as well as FPS, but would not reccomend at its current price ($130, I got mine for $90). The Razer keyboard I linked is one of the few products I like from them and would recommend. The Coolermaster Storm series are nice as well and anything Ducky or Das Keyboard are also good brands.

For a mouse, I actually don't mind the Razer Naga/Deathadder. They are pretty fairly priced and pretty durable. Their $100+ mice on the other hand, I don't like at all. Corsair, Coolermaster, Logitec, and Razer (within reason) are the brands I would suggest. I use a Corsair M95 mainly for the additional binds, and it's color matches my case.

I would budget, at the top end, $130 for a quality keyboard and $80 for a mouse.

u/I__like__it · 1 pointr/audiophile

Budget: $100ish

Looking for: Amp or receiver

Used for: Music (Electronic, reggae, acoustic, country, vocal, chill, rap, and many more) in a small apartment, and movies too.

Just picked up: 4 Pinnacle AC 650 speakers for $40.
http://www.pinnaclespeakers.com/ac650.html

Any experience with these? Are they entry level audiophile acceptable?

Thinking about picking up: Fully functional Pioneer SA-6700 Amp off Craig's list for $100.

I only plan to use two of the speakers, and just sell the other two. What do you all think?

Should I save money and just get a more powerful amp like the recommended Muse M50?
http://www.amazon.com/Tripath-TPA3123-Stereo-Amplifier-Supply/dp/B008YBC172/

Or maybe this "MicroFidelity Mini Amp 200"?
http://www.amazon.com/microFidelity-Mini-Amplifier-Model-Silver/dp/B003PXSXEE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Thanks in advance for any help.

u/pds828 · 1 pointr/vinyl

most modern day receivers do NOT have the phono pre-amp stage, so the pre-amp will still be required.

we regularly through this around in other audio subreddits as being a very solid starter set up.

http://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42X-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B00E7H8GG2

http://www.amazon.com/Tripath-TPA3123-Stereo-Amplifier-Supply/dp/B008YBC172/

u/complex_reduction · 1 pointr/audiophile

>convenience of the Bluetooth

All you need to do is plug a cable in. >_>

In the thread header you can see "the absolutely cheapest system we are willing to recommend":

http://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42X-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B00E7H8GG2

http://www.amazon.com/Tripath-TPA3123-Stereo-Amplifier-Supply/dp/B008YBC172/

Looks like the Amazon store is out of stock of the MB42X speakers at the moment but you might be able to get them someplace else, I'm not sure. You will need the amp to accompany them (no amp = no power = no party). The speakers cost about $80, amp is $66.

Here's a review of the MB42X: http://www.noaudiophile.com/Micca_MB42x_Bookshelf_Speakers/ TL;DR they will absolutely destroy any sort of Bluetooth portable speaker.

Please note there is a huge difference between these and the "MB42" model (without the X). If you're interested in buying, make sure you buy "MB42X" exactly. If you can't find the MB42X for sale anywhere, I'm not sure, sorry. You might have to ask for alternatives.

u/canbac · 1 pointr/vinyl

The need for an amp depends on the speakers. If you got powered(active) speakers then you do not need an amp. This is a very cheap amp to get you started if you have passive speakers. If you want to listen to the radio/switch between sources then a receiver(has radio tuner) like the Onkyo 8020 or any integrated amplifier(no radio tuner) like the yamaha A-S300 will do nicely.

u/Lowoctave · 1 pointr/audiophile

Just wondering if anyone can approve(or improve) the following list for my PC set up before i place the order. My budget is $200 for a 2.0 system. I will be purchasing a sub in the future to upgrade to 2.1.

Behringer UCA202 Audio Interface, $29

Speakers: Micca MB42X, $80

Amp: MUSE M50 EX, $68

Wiring: AmazonBasics 16-gauge Speaker Wire, $7

Total: $184.00 USD

Got some RCA wires that I will be using.

Please let me know your feedback or if there are cheaper options I can go with.

Thank you in advance

u/moriya · 1 pointr/hometheater

You could probably pick up a used receiver for around $100. For a new receiver, I'd recommend the Yamaha RX-V375. I just picked one up for under $200, and it looks like you can get them refurb'd from Amazon for even less - basically everything you need without all the bells and whistles (Airplay, etc).

u/yuid · 1 pointr/audiophile

Possibly stupid question: can I use an AV receiver as an amp for my stereo, without having it hooked up to a TV?

I'm looking to buy a Yamaha receiver for use as a relatively affordable amplifier for a 2.0 speaker system. I don't plan to hook it up to a TV (will take output from a DAC from my computer), but I wasn't sure whether I would need the receiver hooked up to a TV in order to configure options and so forth.

If it helps, the receiver I'm looking at is the Yamaha RX-V375.

u/XC4LY3UR · 1 pointr/battlestations

??? I use this receiver and these speakers, what would you suggest that I upgrade to?

u/holyswissbatman · 1 pointr/audiophile

So I am looking at some gear here and am having a lot trouble deciding where to on putting it all together.

So here's the stuff amps first:

SMSL amp

Denon receiver

yamaha receiver

now the speakers:

JBL

Klipsch

Polk sub

I play a large variety of music from jazz to EDM. I throw house parties as well where, at there largest, I need a set up that can fill up a house and drown out ~100 people.

I guess I'm really curious as to what all of your opinions are on this equipment and what I need it for.

u/deeptime · 1 pointr/hometheater

You can currently get this on Amazon for $180: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B981F38/ref=gb1h_tit_c-2_1482_b3de09be

It's overkill, but gives you plenty of options for not too much more money than a converter box.

If that is not in your price range, I would check on craigslist to pick up a decent brand receiver for $50-75.

u/jezraeu · 1 pointr/hometheater

is this model better than the yamaha set that i was about to buy? if so i could buy the speakers and sub set separately since they seem to be about the same price everywhere.

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418851817&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=Yamaha+YHT399UBL

u/jakethebavarian · 1 pointr/hometheater

I'm a little confused if you're saying $500 for speakers alone, or the set up. Heres a list I put together for a friend who had the same budget. Hope this helps.

($200) http://amzn.com/B00B981F38
($10) http://amzn.com/B006LW0W5Y
($12) http://amzn.com/B005EZTUMU
($130) http://amzn.com/B00067OS0A
($130) http://amzn.com/B004LRPXAU

Edit: If you go this route, don't forget these.

http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-Series-Subwoofer-Cable/dp/B003FVYXY0/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_y

http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-Series-Y-Adapter-Inches/dp/B004EBX5GW/ref=pd_sim_e_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0HP63MCWR61GRJ58Y5BY

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/xboxone

I just got these speakers and this receiver. I knew absolutely nothing going into this but somehow managed to set everything up. If you have any amount of tech savvyness at all, you can figure it out. They are a great price and I've loved them so far! I played a few games of Halo with them turned up pretty high and it was the coolest thing ever! I would recommend these as they are a great entry level system and very affordable (compared to the others!).

I didn't know what I was doing at first and ended up getting the speakers and receiver at different times and places. This looks like a combo of my speakers and receiver, but it'll save you a hundred dollars or so. I would not go with a soundbar if I were you. Just go ahead and get a full system.

Edit: Also, with this particular receiver you get a microphone that automatically calibrates all the speakers based on their position once you get it all plugged in. As I knew nothing about this kind of stuff, it made everything real nice and easy.

u/coolcatsarecold · 1 pointr/buildapc
u/Drewdledoo · 1 pointr/hometheater

Thanks for the info!

Actually, for a receiver I'll be purchasing a Yamaha RX-V375BL. My recent edit above includes it in the diagram, in case you didn't catch that.

Since I'm still learning a lot about audio and video equipment/tech, I didn't know that a single HDMI cord between the receiver and TV will take care of it (since the receiver does have HDMI ports), so I suppose the optical connection is unnecessary (right?).

u/ptowner7711 · 1 pointr/hometheater

One more thing here... I was looking at the receiver you linked. It seems nice, but I was curious and looked at a more "modern" option. I really want HDMI ports and 4K capability, and this one jumped out at me. It seems to have everything I'm looking for and the price isn't outrageous. I'd either have to drop my sub down a bracket to stay within $500 or maybe just blow my budget by a bit. Am I being an idiot if I do this?

EDIT: I WAS being an idiot. The receiver you linked does in fact have HDMI ports. I was getting it mixed up with another receiver someone had linked.

u/kazoodac · 1 pointr/wiiu

Sub $300 dollar range would be great. My current room is small, maybe 15-20 square feet, but I'm planning to move into an apartment soon, and I will have this set up in a (hopefully) larger living room. I'm generally sitting 12 feet back. Right now I'm looking at this receiver, but I can't seem to find if it supports LPCM 5.1 anywhere. Thanks for your help!

u/Audmeister · 1 pointr/hometheater

My budget would be ~$250.

I saw that Yamaha 377, actually it was one of the 3 I saved on my Amazon wish list.

I also saved, Sony STRDH550 and Sony STR-DH740. I havent had much time to research and also not in a hurry to get one now, but if you know of any of these receivers, I would like some input so I can decide what I would like to buy.

Since you suggested that Yamaha 377, I am now leaning more towards it :) Thanks!

u/WiredPirate · 1 pointr/dvdcollection

Good enough for me, especially for the price. Plenty loud enough for the bedroom, even the media room. Sounds good with music and movies/tv. Mounting brackets on the back of the satellites make it easy to hang on a screw on the wall if that's something you would do.

In my media room I have these bookshelfs for left/right/rear left/rear right, and then the center, and the two satellites for surround left/right. All hooked up to this guy with two of these thrown in because fuck the neighbors lol. I live in the country so no worries.

I thought about upgrading the center (since it does a good bit of the work), but when I mention it to my gf or friends they look at me like I'm full retard. So I guess it's plenty loud enough lol. My media room is definitely louder or as loud as any theater I've ever been to. I know it's far, far from the best sound but I personally am very happy with my setups.

u/agentmadeye · 1 pointr/rva

My husband is decluttering and selling some things. If you don't have facebook you can PM me and I can give you his cell number to text if interested!

Complete 7.1 Surround Sound System for $325 OBO.

Description: For sale is a complete 7.1 surround sound system that we don’t have space for anymore. Everything works fine and served us well in our previous home. The items that are included are listed below with links to the Amazon products page for each.


Sony STR-DH740 7.2 Channel 4K AV Receiver (Currently $299 on Amazon)

Onkyo SKS-HT870 Home Theater Speaker System (Currently $270 on Amazon)

Sanus Adjustable Height Speaker Stand (Currently $39.99 on Amazon)

****

iPad Mini 4 64gb Cellular for $300 OBO

For sale is an iPad Mini 4 with 64gb storage and cellular capability. It is in excellent condition. Selling because I don’t use it anymore.

Also have a sleeve for it, a tempered glass screen protector still in the box, a rugged case, and a Dbrand skin I never installed that you can have with it if you want.

****

iPhone 6s Plus 128gb Verizon Silver for $275 OBO

Selling my iPhone 6s Plus 128gb for Verizon. I believe Verizon phones are unlocked by default, but I’m no expert on such things. It is in good condition. There are a few super tiny scratches you can only see if you are really looking for them.

u/Othinus · 1 pointr/techsupport

Thank you for your advice,

I think they had it in the cupboard to clear some space, but since the speakers go there, it is probably easier for me to attempt to recreate the previous owner's set up.

There are 5 speakers (3 front 2 back) excluding the larger one. I remember them telling us that they were taking the subwoofer with them however. If that is the case, would a new one be necessary or just improve quality of sound?

If the 3.5mm are for the IR, then I suppose it's to send the signal into the cupboard so that I can change my channels through the TV, right? At quick search it appears as though most HDMI baluns kit come with IR functionality, would this be for the purpose of the remote control? in which case, would I still need IR receiver or emitters?

Would this Surround Sound Receiver along side this HDMI Baluns do the job? (The HDMI Baluns are the same brand as they had, and so I suspect that I would be able to use the same IR repeater. Is there anything else I would need?

And again, thank you for the help, I appreciate it.

u/bscotchcummerbunds · 1 pointr/cordcutters

Depending on your budget, we use a lot of these at work and they're super reliable and crazy cheap for the quality. No BT or Wifi, but you can get a BT adapter/dongle that uses RCA outputs separately (or use your Apple TV to airplay). It supports CEC which means if you have a relatively recent TV or game console, it should power everything on and switch inputs for you, which is kinda neat (when it works). I also like that all the speaker posts accept banana plugs and it can run two subwoofers. This upgrade has BT built in and more output if you wanna roll 7.2 and lastly this is the model I got my dad last year, it's packs in built in Airplay streaming, and supports spotify connect which is kinda awesome.

Don't get me wrong, I like Denon and Yamaha too. I personally have a Yamaha receiver from over 10 years ago that's still kicking (my TV has enough inputs and optical audio out that I don't need to replace it yet). My dad's old Sony before that new monster was about 20 years old and also still worked great.

Enjoy the new gear. You'll find tons of reviews on AVSforum.com and I would check Crutchfield or Amazon too. Like cars, bicycles, and TVs, AVRs get refreshed every year so "last year's" models are usually discounted despite having very few differences between them.

u/tweeblethescientist · 1 pointr/audiophile

I've got a new Sony 5.2 receiver (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J30GXW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0SWIAbWY9R0SD) and 2 Klipsch r-15m's. I was hoping to make a decent and low budget system, possibly adding a center channel and a subwoofer.

So currently

Sony digital receiver

2x Klipsch r-15m's.

Considering adding:

Polk audio psw10 subwoofer

Micca mb42-cx center channel.

Do you guys think this would be an okay basic setup or do you think the Klipsch and micca would clash? Any suggestions? I could also get floor standing speakers and either sell the Klipsch or put them as rear speakers and start over on the front speakers and subwoofer?

The receiver was a gift, and the speakers were new at a pawn shop for $70 so I'm only using what I have. I really like the Klipsch but I'd like your opinions on wether they a worth it in a quality setup.

u/Pokegamer · 1 pointr/vinyl

I dont claim to be an expert in audio, but this sony and this yamaha are popular new receivers. If you want a deal, try craigslist or FB marketplace. They aren't the worst spots to look but it takes patience.

There are also lower end amps if you dont want to spend a crap load of money, something like this would also get the job done. It wouldn't be the most amazing amp ever made but it wouldn't be the worst.

As for the preamp, it depends. Some people have no problem using a table's built in pre, others think they're garbage and even cut them out of the table. Using the built in pre saves some money but the sound quality won't be 100%. Might be more in the range of like 90% but that's not acceptable for some.

It's really what you are ok with. I personally run through my lp120's pre into an active speaker right now, but i'm getting a cheaper amp and passive speakers to free up my active speaker cause it's more portable and has other uses for me. I'm sure someone will tell you how I'm using a terrible setup, but it's what I'm ok with.

u/fritobugger · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

If you have the space I would get something like this Sony home theater receiver at $150 since it allows better control of the subwoofer connection. It also has optical and coax inputs.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH550-5-2-Channel-Receiver/dp/B00J30GXW2

If you don;t have the space then the SMSL AD18 would also work.

The Sony CS5 speakers at $120.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLMVA/

This Dayton 10 inch subwoofer at $120

https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1000-10-100-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-628

That leaves $10 for speaker wire.

u/hobosox · 1 pointr/vinyl

Totally new to all of this. Can I run a Pro-ject Debut Carbon straight into an av receiver like the Sony STRDH550 and have to work, or do I need some kind of phono preamp? What even is a phono preamp?

u/brunchhard · 1 pointr/barstoolsports

Super basic Audio technica. I gradually built the system over time, but started with this stereo (used) and these speakers. Later I added some small surround speakers (system doubles as my tv speakers, too) as well as this sub. Granted I don't have a super trained ear, but all together it does sound awesome.

My recommendation is to not go cheap on the stereo side of things. Definitely don't get a record player with speakers built in. If it sounds shitty, you'll never end up using it. If you do want to start cheap with the record player, have it sound decent, but not have to get all the bells and whistles, Audio Technica sells this bundle that has the turntable and two speakers. If you start with that, eventually you can add the stereo receiver, better speakers, sub, etc.

u/mbrunson94 · 1 pointr/vinyl

Sony STRDH550 5.2 Channel 4K AV Receiver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J30GXW2/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_.io5BbYD8J7V7

This is the reciever.

u/kodack10 · 1 pointr/audiophile

Anything you get in that range that advertises "5.1" is going to have a sub out. In fact only throwback "2 channel" stereos that nobody but audiophiles buy lack sub outs. It's honestly hard NOT to get a sub out on any consumer receiver/amp.

Your choices are going to be something along the line of Sony, Pioneer, Onkyo, or maybe the lower end Denons. It's going to amplify sound, maybe have HDMI switching, and that's about it. Get something you like, it's hard to go wrong there.

I've used a lot of inexpensive and expensive Sony amps, and they are allright. I prefer Denon's X series now but haven't listened to their budget offerings.

You're going to be looking at something like this https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH550-5-2-Channel-Receiver/dp/B00J30GXW2/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1491721396&sr=1-13&keywords=sony+stereo

Oh yeah, and avoid Pyle like the plague. Amazon loves to push Pyle but they are so bad, so very very bad.

u/Darkfire346 · 1 pointr/hometheater

Actually, I've already picked out a 5.2 receiver and 4 Floorstanding speakers for my media room I'm making in my home.
Receiver: Sony STRDH550

Floorstanding x4 (one in each corner): Fluance XL7F

And the proficiency will be my center channel and 2 subs on either side of the room for some even bass.

u/BornOnFeb2nd · 1 pointr/hometheater

Yup, you need a receiver.

Oddly enough, those are the plates for a 7.1 system... so "four" connectors probably aren't connected to anything.

If you look, each Red/Black pair should go to a speaker. Figuring out which speaker is which will be fun!

So, a shopping list just to get you started.

u/AR_fanatic_15 · 1 pointr/HomeAudio
u/TheBoyBrushedRed · 1 pointr/vinyl
u/WuMatic · 1 pointr/audiophile

Bought these speakers based on this subs recommendation. Trying to connect them with these cables to this receiver.

I can get the speakers working fine with a separate cd player, but the receiver set to FM radio makes no noise and shows the message "SPK OFF" when hooked up through the subwoofer out ports. I'm not sure if these are the right ports or if this receiver will work with these speakers. Any tips?

u/yatrickmith · 1 pointr/vinyl

How do I go about buying an amplifier-receiver?

I currently have a TT (Pro-Ject Debut Carbon), Preamp (Schiit Mani) and Powered Speakers (Audioengine A5 from 2010).

Holiday Season is coming up and I'm really thinking, also by seeing people's setups on here, to get passive speakers, which I would then need a receiver for.

My budget is at most $200, since I'm looking into buying brand new passive speakers. (Currently looking into Klipsch RP-150m)

My questions are...

1. Adding a receiver/amplifier, would that make my Schiit Mani Preamp useless? Or could it still be plugged into the receiver and be used?

>I've heard before TT --Preamp--Amplifier--Speakers as a setup...just confirming if that's true for my Schiit Mani.

2. Are these the types of reciever/amplifier I'm looking for? And if so, what is different among these? Maybe there isn't any?

Yamaha R-S202BL Stereo Receiver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMQI2CU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wK3pybEF46Y9A2.

Sony STRDH550 5.2 Channel 4K AV Receiver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J30GXW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gR3pybT6VC60Y

Onkyo TX-8020 Stereo Receiver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EE18O7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BR3pybMBYKDFP

3. If I'm being honest, I still don't know exactly what reciever/amplifiers do...I just know that I need it if I want to purchase passive speakers...could someone ELI5?

u/Justinokay · 1 pointr/amazonecho

Thanks for the response. Could I use this receiver with harmony hub and voice command from my Dot? I read a past post that harmony hub 'Activities' automates on/off devices and switching outputs/sources. Is this your method? My cousin has an August lock and it's flippin sweet.

u/lastwraith · 1 pointr/techsupport

Honestly that's a whole rabbit-hole that you can fall down.
To start with I would say you need to know a few things:

  1. What do you want it to be able to do (have 3,4,7 HDMI ports for later expansion, pass 4k video, convert stereo to 7.1 digital surround, etc - sorry, there are so many possibilities)

  2. What's the budget * This one's important =)

  3. What connections are available on your TV (Whatever the highest quality connections are on your TV, you want the receiver to be able to accept these - or you need a new TV)

  4. What connections do your speakers have (Basically the same as #3 but now you are looking at the output side of the receiver)


    If you just need basic 5.1 I would say to look at a deal site (slickdeals, fatwallet, etc) and see what is running on sale somewhere from a reputable brand. Do some research on that model to make sure it's not a dud and buy with confidence.....at a discount!

    Potential example (and it's a Sony if you happen to want to match components)
    https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH550-5-2-Channel-Receiver/dp/B00J30GXW2
u/0Slppls0 · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

Honestly I would look at an older model or used home theater receiver. It will make more sense and give you more flexibility say, if you decide to add a center channel eventually.

Sony STRDH550 5.2 Channel 4K AV Receiver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J30GXW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XpfWzb3JFGRA9

(Refurb for $150)

u/Shike · 1 pointr/audiophile

It depends, some receivers offer lots of features, some offer better power supplies, and some offer both at a high price.

You'll need to focus on basically the audio portion only and cost - features come last.

Taking a quick glance at Amazon, while I don't particularly like Sony as a company this seems fair. The power rating is high for a budget unit going by the 20hz-20khz 2ch driven rating (the 1Khz peak measurements are worthless). While the power will obviously be lower going into more speakers it should stand up pretty well in its bracket.

The important thing will be to minimizing the distance between the speakers and the listeners. The front speakers are recommended to be a meter from the front wall anyway which helps. At around 10' expect up to ~97dB with some room for dynamics depending on surround speaker usage without distortion, beyond that I wouldn't make any guarantees. If it sounds strained the speakers or couch will have to move a bit closer unless you plan on dumping lots of money chasing power for minimum gains, so if it's much further than 10' (or even around there) do keep that in mind - even a couple feet can help.

Obviously this ups the total cost to a bit above $800 but I believe is a solid investment in relation to bang for buck.

u/the14thgod · 1 pointr/audiophile

I ended up getting a new TV bench so my options for receivers have opened up a bit. Do you have any recommendations? I'm trying to figure out why the Marantz is nearly twice as much as the following but am not sure if that's because of the small-stature, name, or is actually way better?
 
Sony STRDH550, Denon AVR-S510BT, Onkyo TX-8020 and Yamaha RX-V381BL
 
I'm guessing maybe these, especially Sony, are all the lowest level of receivers these companies offer? To my knowledge the last 3 are pretty well-received names in audio.

u/rmbagg · 1 pointr/audiophile

The Emotiva look sexy, got great review. I've always been a fan of Klispch and they're the same price as the R-28F. http://www.klipsch.com/products/reference-floorstanding-speakers?model=r-28f

Is Emotiva better? Is my Sony receiver doable? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J30GXW2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for your response!

u/ShitstainsIII · 1 pointr/wiiu

Do you know if there's a way that I can just use a single HDMI cable instead of the digital audio cable connected to the TV that I'm erroneously using now? I'd rather just purchase the single cable and swap it out with the Toslink instead of purchasing multiple 25 feet HDMI cables and connecting everything to the receiver. Have this reciever if anyone has experience with this model:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J30GXW2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/ZeosPantera · 1 pointr/Zeos

Hrm. 80Ω 770's aren't that hard to drive. What is the issue with the Magni?

The SA50 ($70) will power the SX6's nicely but doesn't add a headphone out in any form. You would have to look for some dac with a headphone amp like this or this. That keeps you under $150. The first one only takes SPDIF inputs so you would feed it from your current soundcard's digital out. The small portable one has USB but wont be as powerful.

u/Flaxto · 1 pointr/audiophile

Yes. I won't compare it between my laptop speakers and IEM headphones. It's just very big difference between those.

It seems that I don't hear any hiss around when I plug my IEM but noticeably lower sound quality. Hence I'll like to buy a DAC to upgrade it. An example of DAC that I'm talking about is this and this.

I don't mind w/ the sound quality that my laptop speakers provide. Since I'm watching movies at a dorm which have very thin wall and I'm afraid that my movie annoys other people between my room, I'm thinking of using IEM to enjoy the movie instead.

I appreciate with all of your help. I might use EQ or something like Viper4Android for Windows to settle it around.

About the speakers you recommend, is it an old product ? It seems I can't find it anywhere on my local e-shop websites.

u/Mortimeir_ · 1 pointr/headphones

I hope this is the right place to post this, but I'm looking to buy my first DAC/amp. I've only ever used desktop/laptop/phone outputs and want to upgrade. I wanted to buy a DAC/amp combo rather than a dedicated DAC and dedicated amp for a few reasons: (but I'm open to being convinced otherwise)

  1. price; I'm on a relatively small budget and a combo DAC/amp seems to be more cost effective.

  2. portability; I move my desktop often and having to only move one device would be much more convenient.


    Budget: ~$100 max, preferably less

    Source: Almost exclusively my desktop.

    Current Headphones: ATH M40x and SHP 9500s. I know that these are super easy to power, but I'm looking to gain some improvement while also future proofing for when I buy something more demanding.

    I'm currently looking at a few devices, but open to other suggestions:

  3. SMSL M2 ($65 on amazon)

    I like that this one is small (and therefore easily transported). I became interested in it after watching a rave review by Zeos. The only negatives I see are a lack of output options (not currently an issue, but might be in the future) and the fact that it uses 3.5 mm headphone out (I much prefer 1/4").

  4. Monoprice DAC/amp ($67 on sale with promo code)

    I've seen mixed reviews for this one, but it's currently on sale and seems like a great value. Not sure how great it would do with my current low impedance headphones. I like the design and output options.

  5. Micca OriGen ($100 on amazon)

  6. SMSL M3 ($84 on amazon)

    Like I said, I'm open to other suggestions in the $70-$100 range.


u/metafizikal · 1 pointr/audiophile

I haven't used it but the SMSL M2 probably fits the bill.

u/CreamSupreme · 1 pointr/headphones

First Timer here, looking for USB DAC/Headphone AMP for my newly purchased M50x

Budget - $100

Source -Asus Windows 7

Preferred Music - Alternative, Rock, Metal, Reggae

I have 3 options i can't decide between. Help!

  1. SMSL M2

  2. Fiio E10K

  3. Schiit Fulla
u/jjaxjr · 1 pointr/audiophile

I recently built a new home and had the living room and outdoor living area pre-wired for sound. I chose the route of self install for my speakers and receiver because I thought the wiring would be the hard part outside of mounting a few ceiling speakers. The issue is I am not sure about a few of the wires. All the wires are coming out in a cabinet beside the TV where the receiver will be. They labeled the wires for the standard 6 speaker surround sound (Right, Left, Center, Rear Right, Rear Left and Subwoofer) so I am good there with the living room. The issue is the two outdoor ceiling speakers, the only two wires left in the cabinet are a 4 conductor and a 9 conductor. They put a panel above the light switch at the door to the outside area where these two wires lead. Inside that panel I find these two wires plus two additional 2 conductor wires which appear to be for the outdoor speakers. How do I wire the outdoor speakers? Can I split the 4 conductor at the receiver and plug them into zone 2 then use some type of switch (like below) to connect it at the wall plate to the 2 conductor wires? Also what is the 9 wire for? Any help would be appreciated.
Switch https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Speaker-Selector-Switch-Control/dp/B007JV6F34/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1478255995&sr=8-9&keywords=wall+plate+audio+volume
Receiver https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V679BL-7-2-Channel-MusicCast-Bluetooth/dp/B00VIRG3GO/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1478254422&sr=1-3&keywords=yamaha+receiver

u/Looski · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

Yeah I saw that the Yamaha RX-V679BL seems to get pretty solid reviews and such. I also found the [DENON AVR-S920W] (http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs920w/denon-avr-s920w-7.2-ch-x-90-watts-networking-a/v-receiver/1.html) for about the same price. Just don't know what to go with. I'm fine uppping the budget as I'm more into bang per buck than cheapest.

u/Litigating · 1 pointr/audiophile

Hello,

My dad bought this receiver for his living room setup and is now wanting to incorporate a turntable into his set up. This receiver does not have a phono in. Are there any turntables that would work with this, or does he need to buy a different receiver?

u/Roytee · 1 pointr/audiophile

Hi long time lurker here. About to move to an apartment and my soon-to-be former roomate owned most of our audio, trying to take advantage of deals I am seeing today. Since I am living in an apartment, huge booming sounds is not my top priority, although I expect to be purchasing a house within a year so I will eventually. I have a pair of KEF Q100 bookshelf speakers I recently purchased and a turntable that I will use for now (although will look to replace once I have the rest of my setup going). The following order is my priorities:

  1. Play music from a internal digital storage
  2. Play vinyl
  3. Play music from a digital audio player from a computer, iPod, etc.
  4. Stream music through Bluetooth (I know the sound quality on Bluetooth sucks but oh well)
  5. I rarely watch movies and don't even own a Bluetooth player, however I will occasionally play movies either streaming or a digital copy and sports. My TV viewing isn't heavy, so my audio setup will be more focused on music.

    I have a range of 1000-1500 but would be will to bump up a little if the extra bit of $$ is worth the increase in quality. I am eyeing: Marantz NA8005 for $600. I assume I would then also need a pre-amp, but am having trouble finding a good pair and deal. A decent subwoofer is also needed and eventually floor speakers, but I can hold off on those until the right deal comes along.

    Thanks for any input!

    Ninja edit: I saw this Yamaha RX-V679BL 7.2-Channel MusicCast AV receiver drop to $300 last night, although back up to $350 now and was wondering if anyone had any insight.
u/nakdeyes · 1 pointr/audiophile

Hey there! Long time reddit stalker, first time poster! Hoping I can access the font of knowledge here to validate my potential new home theatre setup. Here is what I am thinking.

Receiver: Yamaha RX-V679BL 7.2-Channel MusicCast AV Receiver with Bluetooth

2x Floorstanding Loudspeakers: Polk Audio Monitor-75T Four-Way Floorstanding Speaker

1x center channel speaker: Polk Audio CS10 Center Channel Speaker

1x powered sub: Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer

Would love any input, trying to stick to around ~1200$ neighborhood. 3.1 is fine for my needs now ( although I may expand to 5.1 down the line ). Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Nakdeyes

u/ssbobess · 1 pointr/audiophile

I recently purchased a Nobsounds TPA3116 but have no idea what power supply to use with it. None of the various adaptors around my house fit it. Does anyone have any specific suggestions (with links)? Amazon has a "customers also bought..." suggestion, but it's 24v6a, when I've read recommendations to use lower ampage.

u/yotamdo · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

Recently I got an amplifier like this ($20 on AliExpress). Just look for "Breeze audio 50w amplifier"

https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-TPA3116-Channel-Digital-Amplifier/dp/B00WTOAC1M/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=50w+amplifier+breeze+audio&qid=1569576048&s=gateway&sr=8-2

You can get them for a bit cheaper off of eBay or AliExpress. My impression so far from a couple weeks of usage is that sounds great for the price- it drives my vintage Kenwood speakers really well. It requires a separate power supply, but if you have an old laptop charger that outputs at least 20v it'll work fine

u/vaper7777 · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

You could get powered speakers that have both optical and bluetooth inputs - like these:

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https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R1280DB-Bluetooth-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B0719C132V/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1550988904&sr=8-4&keywords=powered+speakers

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Your TV likely has optical out - even if it doesn't you can use analog out. If your computer can output via bluetooth, then both inputs would be digital. There's also powered speakers that accept a USB connection.

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Problem with powered speakers is that it's hard to set up a sub. If you wanted to go with a sub as well, you could get this:

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https://www.amazon.com/rolls-SX45-Tiny-Stereo-Crossover/dp/B00102VWJK

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And run the low frequencies to the sub and rest to the mains.

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If you want to run a separate amp, I have heard that the TPA311X series class D amplifier chips sound good. See: https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-TPA3116-Channel-Digital-Amplifier/dp/B00WTOAC1M

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Then run speaker level output to your sub, and from your sub back to your mains. You could use an RCA switcher to control inputs to the amp. Like:

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https://www.amazon.com/d/Selector-Switch-Boxes/Panlong-Switcher-Composite-Selector-Consoles/B00KXVBB3Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1550989665&sr=8-4&keywords=rca+switch+box

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(You won't need the video connections).

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u/J0C30 · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

What are would be some good amp recommendations?

SMSL SA-36A(see that thrown around lot)
SMSL SA-36A Pro 20WPC TPA3118D2 Digital Amplifier AMP 12V Power Supply Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017W13OR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YcUzCbJ6BSNBN

Kinter K2020A+ Limited Edition Original Tripath TA2020-020 Class-T Hi-Fi Audio Mini Amplifier with 12V 5A Power Supply Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Z7DBRT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2bUzCbBAGW3Y1

Nobsound Mini TPA3116 Audio HIFI 2.0 Channel Stereo Output Digital Power Amplifier 50WX2 DIY https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WTOAC1M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qdUzCb79JSKGY

u/insomniac-55 · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

As others have said, for $30... you'd just be wasting your money. The Dayton / Edifier recommendations really are your best bet and the absolute cheapest you'd want to go.... new.

If you can live with headphones for now, make a habit of checking used markets for bookshelf speakers! Decent speakers often pop up for ridiculous prices (I've snagged a pair of budget bookshelves for under $10 in the past, which retailed for around $140). Pair the best $20 bookshelf speakers you can find with a $30 class-D amplifier and an old laptop power supply (free), and you've got a decent system for $50 (or less, if you find really cheap speakers).

u/IsaacM42 · 1 pointr/buildapcsales

I purchased this little amp, it has worked fine and will work for these speakers. It's on the cheaper side and doesn't have any optical or usb. If you want to spend a bit more you can get this one that has more connection options. I only use mine as computer speakers so don't need anything more. There are many other little amps in between, I'm no expert on them, you can try /r/audiophile or /r/headphones for more info, also /r/zeos .

u/Fizzlewitz · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

If you have / can find a 17-22V laptop power supply you could try this ($40, no power supply included):
https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-TPA3116-Channel-Digital-Amplifier/dp/B00WTOAC1M/

It's a 5.5* 2.1mm connector, looks exactly like the one on my Dell laptop 19V power supply. (To get the full power from the amp, use something closer to the high end of the voltage. See the "Product Description" for specs on how the power supply voltage affects the amplifier power. People do use 12V, because there are lots of them around, but the watts per channel will be reduced.)

The power also depends on the amps - you'd need a 4-5 amp power supply. (Total watts = volts x amps, with some efficiency loss as it runs though the amp; that will be the constraint on the total output power in both channels, total. Eg, a power supply with 19 volts x 4 amps / 2 channels = 38 watts per channel at 100% efficiency, a little less in the real world.)

Don't know anything about it other than what's on the web, but AFAICT they use decent components. The TPA3116D2 chip is a good one.

The Amazon page above has some alternatives in the comparison section.

And buying through Amazon has some advantages, if you find it's not as advertised.

u/happy-cig · 1 pointr/audiophile

Starting to jump down this rabbit hole of audiophilism (is that even a word?) Looking to replace my AIWA CX-NA202 from the 90s.



Was going to just settle for an edifier r1850db but with many hours of research it seems that a passive set up may be the way to go?



The first passive setup I was going to attempt to try was the -

Nobsound Mini TPA3116

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WTOAC1M/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=ADPE7GPX91ORE&psc=1

Micca MB42X

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E7H8GG2/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=AFKH6OU9WWNFS&psc=1

Which puts me under ~$150



But I have been hearing people just recommending an AVR, which I have landed on the Denon x1400 or x2400 which I may be able to pick up used for ~$200. Should I pair this with a Micca MB42X? Or are their other speakers that would work better with this?



Budget and currency - Under $300, USD
In which country are you located - USA
Where can you buy from - Amazon.com
What you want to use it for (music, movies, games, all of the above, etc) - All of the above, this will be a setup for my computer.
On a desk or in a room (or both) - On a desk in my room
How big of a space and how loud - Approximately a 12 feet x 12 feet room, not too loud and don't need much bass for now (still want the path to add a sub thou).

Thanks all in advance!

u/b1g_bake · 1 pointr/googlehome

These are the speakers


and no I ran the speaker wire through the attic and down to the Amplifier in my media closet. The CCA is plugged into the amp.

u/bnolsen · 1 pointr/Chromecast

I have the original one of these, gray. I have an old nook color tablet running pandora hooked up to it with a couple of pioneer bookshelf speakers and an old sony active sub. Not very loud but pretty good quality. Here's an 40usd 50+50W one based on the tpa3116: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WTOAC1M

u/DeBlackKnight · 1 pointr/Zeos

Your guide is awesome, but I have kind of a special use case that I need advice on. I want a 5.1 setup, that uses my PC as a reciever (my motherboard has outputs for a full 7.1 setup), and is good for both gaming at my desk and listening to music/watching movies across the room on my bed.

The issue with my PC as a reciever is that it doesn't output enough power for some speakers. Right now, my GF's parents gifted a Sony 5.1 setup, but the reciever sounded terrible in my opinion, which is why I want to use my PC. L/R output loud enough for now with these speakers, but center/sub and RL/RR are super quiet. I have a Lepai 2024 as a stop-gap to get use out of my center/sub, which works ok, except that the bass sounds muddy, which I've read (I don't know) is an issue with the cheap amp.

I want to upgrade all around. I'm not an audiophile, so I don't want to spend crazy amounts, but I notice if it sounds like trash. I was thinking Micca MB24X for L/R, mounted on the wall above my monitor, and matching center placed underneath my monitor, the Dayton 800 or 1000 for the sub, and the $70 Sound Appeal for rears. To power it all, I was going to use amps. Somewhere on Reddit, someone was recommending this $40 amp, that supposedly has much better bass the the current Lepai I have and is cheaper than the SMSL 36 that's currently at $51.99 on amazon. Am I being stupid? Should I just get a reciever? I just don't want to drop $200 right now, I could buy one piece at a time doing it this way, but it does seem like a waste.

u/Splitface2811 · 1 pointr/vinyl

I have the second generation Scarlett solo.

Ive got a pair of Sony speakers I took form an old cassette CD and radio. Cassette and CD motors don't work anymore but I think everything else works if that helps.

The amp is [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00WTOAC1M/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

u/FULL_METAL_HOODIE · 1 pointr/hometheater

This is what I came up with.

Either the SMSL Q5 Pro or the FX Audio D802 as your DAC/amp. SMSL has better build quality and a dedicated subwoofer line out whereas the FX Audio has slightly more power. Both have USB(from PC) and optical(from TV) inputs, a small footprint for your desk and remotes that you can use to adjust volume while watching TV not at your desk (I assumed this is what you were going for).

For speakers, I'd get the Micca MB42 or the Micca MB42Xif you can extend your budget a little more.

You can expand either of these systems with a subwoofer in the future whenever the funds become available. Just be aware that if you pick the FX Audio DAC/amp, your sub will need speaker level inputs but that isn't usually an issue. Something like the Dayton Audio SUB-1000 is a well regarded subwoofer for the price.

u/Unspoken_Myth · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

Let's say I stretch my budget. What would you suggest as a substantial AV stereo. Would something like this work? It was what I originally intended on buying.

u/Un_Delincuente · 1 pointr/hometheater

Well I was planing on using Digital optical cable to hook up the tv. Is it possible to use and the ARC HDMI instead? that will pass the audio to my receiver even though I'm using different inputs?

This is pretty much what I had in mind of how it would be set up.

Also what would be the difference between the Yamaha receiver in your post and this Pioneer other than some missing features like the extra bass stuff?

Thanks for the recommendations, sorry for the late response, work has been keeping me busy.

u/diablo_neruda · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

Sorry, I had a few things to do...

This is 400 watts and $200 new at Amazon: Pioneer VSX-530-K

u/OhMyMemories · 1 pointr/hometheater

Ok, but I wouldnt say not worth getting, because i absolutely need to get something for the speakers to even work. Ill probably end up going with the yamahas.

What are your thoughts on this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-VSX-530-K-Receiver-Bluetooth-Technology/dp/B0141JVEHS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1459374533&sr=8-3&keywords=YAMAHA+RX-V379

u/Commander-Will-Riker · 1 pointr/hometheater

Sorry, I'm trying to keep up.

I just decided on a slightly better receiver. I don't know if it'll make much of a difference


Anyways, I don't like the idea of going cheaper on the selector, because I want to keep the impedance protection. It sounds like that's important to make sure everything runs correctly and doesn't hurt the equipment?

I don't know if it matters that I'll lose power each time I turn on a new speaker, because I only plan to run 1 room at a time. I was planning to only use this from 1 source, like bluetooth over my smartphone, but now I'm thinking it'll be nice to hook this up to my TV via the HDMI port. Will that be possible with the actual speaker ports are connected to the house sound?

Thanks for the help. I know me reply is hard to grasp.

u/DZCreeper · 1 pointr/buildapc

You can get a decent 6 channel setup just don't expect it to be cheap. https://www.reddit.com/r/Zeos/comments/4pizsf/guide_surround_sound_systems/ - Follow that guide for shopping. If you aren't comfortable spending $500+ then just go with a basic 2 channel setup and a dedicated subwoofer.

For a receiver (effectively your amplifier as well), the Pioneer VSX-530-K is decent and is only $180. The newer VSX-531 just has support for 4:4:4 video, not important for just powering speakers.

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-VSX-530-K-Receiver-Bluetooth-Technology/dp/B0141JVEHS

Yes, go with the 1440p 144Hz display. That is why I suggest the MG279Q, it is the PG278Q but without the expense of G-Sync.

u/opt_out_kiwi · 1 pointr/audiophile

Hi I'm looking to start getting into some newer speakers, moving on from my old logitech computer speakers.

Was thinking of getting these klipsch speakers for a basic book shelf start.

I was suggested to get this amp

As a side note I've got these head phones, sennheiser HD 558 so I'm trying to use an amp that I can use well with those too.

u/armada127 · 1 pointr/hometheater

Ok so after doing some more research, I think having the possibility of upgrading to a 5.1 setup might be worth investing into.

Is the Pioneer VSX-530-K 5.1 a decent receiver?

u/Skeeter_206 · 1 pointr/hometheater

I just ordered these items to build a surround sound system for my living room.

Klipsch - Quintet V 5.0 - On Sale at Newegg for 249.99, Regularly 599.99

Polk 10" Powered Subwoofer On sale at Amazon for $77, regularly $239

Pioneer VSX-530-K 5.1 Receiver On sale at Amazon for 189.99 regularly 279.99.

100 ft 16 gauge speaker wire $10.99 at Amazon

All in all, I bought $1130 worth of audio equipment for $527 dollars.

u/duc789 · 1 pointr/hometheater

By receiver, I was referring to something such as this 5.1 receiver. (Note: I am not specifically advocating for this receiver; it was just one of the cheaper options.) The advantage to this device is that it will give you more options in the future to add devices, and you'll be able to pair it with higher quality speakers.

However, given your budget constraints, I don't really think this will be a good option for you, and you'll be better off with what the others have suggested.

u/yayoirc · 1 pointr/buildapc

Good call, I was actually unaware of these and for the price that is not bad, especially since you've tried it.

I'm MR. Overkill, I would have suggested this or maybe this.

u/Damarusxp · 1 pointr/audiophile

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0141JVEHS/

If you look at the image of the backside you can see multiple inputs for audio and video. You connect your TV to the hdmi out and your speakers to the speaker connectors.

u/shadyinternets · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

i am fairly positive that your tv's rca outs are not powered, they just send a signal so connecting them to a speaker with that adapter wire wouldnt do anything as your speakers wouldnt know what to do with the signal from the rca outs.

spend a little more and you can get a basic little amp that would do what you need. https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-Component-Amplifier-Black-SA-36A/dp/B017W13OR0/ref=sr_1_8?

u/Umlautica · 1 pointr/audiophile

Check out /r/budgetaudiophile but here are two ideas:

u/blujaffa · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

well i was using some logitech 5.1 (surround sound) speakers which i sold for £40 on ebay to go towards my new speajkers. Richer sounds are a great shop imo and they always give you help and advice so i would look at the speakers there .

I got the Monitor Audio MR1s and there is so much difference between my old ones, crisper highs/treble and over all clearer sound, its very hard to explain how they sound better but trust me.

Types of speakers:
There are mainly 2 types, powered and non-powered.

Powered: They have a built in amp and plug into a wall socket for power and then go straight into your PC, they are easy to set up but some people like to have a separate amp (im also new to this so im not to sure why)

Non-Powered: They are just speakers and on there own cant produce sound as they dont have any power, which is where the amp/amplifier comes in. The amp just gives the speakers power so that they are able to produce sound and connect to a PC ect.

the bigger the speakers the bigger the amp needs to be to give it enough power.

I would go to richer sounds if you have one near you and ask for a demo for some speakers around £100 if you can and im sure you will notice a difference. Also watch some videos about audio and why some speakers are better than others.
Im also very new to this, i got my first pair 2 weeks ago.

These are some good powered speakers that will probs beat cheaper multimedia ones on the cheap:

M-Audio AV32

M-Audio AV42

Mackie CR4

These are some good non powered speakers and amps on the cheap:

MORDAUNT SHORT M20 AND SMSL SA-36A

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 AND SMSL SA-36A

BTW the amp ive chosen will power them on a desk but might not be great for a big room.

Hope this helps :)

u/In_Limb0 · 1 pointr/audiophile

I currently have the AudioEngine D1 as a DAC to headphone Amp, however I'm looking to add speakers to my setup, the Micca MB42X's are what I had in mind. I know I need to lead the D1 DAC into a speaker Amp, then that into the MB42X's, but I'm not sure which Amp to get. Recommendations I've received have been the SMSL 36A and the SMSL A2, but these suggestions came from a seller referring to their stock. This thread suggests the SA-60, but going from a DAC to amp as well as availability of the SA-60 in Australia I'm super unsure on the choice. So should I go for one of these, or something different?

u/picantejosey · 1 pointr/audiophile

Hey everyone, I am looking for a new amp for my set up. My current set up involves a set of Pioneer bookshelf speakers and an SMSL SA-36Pro amp.
I recently got a pair of AKG K7XX's from massdrop and now need a new amp to drive the speakers and headphones by allowing me to alternate the output. Can anyone suggest me an amp that'll do that? I would prefer not to spend more than a $100 but will if I have to. Thanks for the help everyone!

u/AsamiWithPrep · 1 pointr/buildapc

My computer doesn't output sound to the aux ports (sounds fine through DP on my monitor). I plan on setting up some speakers w/ amp, should I get a sound card (would need to be pcie, my GPU covers the pci slots) or a dac? Can somebody recommend what to buy, relatively inexpensive?

Speakers that I plan to buy

Amp that I plan to buy

But let me know if there's a better combo for the money.

u/reely989 · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

Thanks for all the help! So, I guess just to give a quick and dirty rundown. I'll be running USB into my E07k which has two outs for headphones. I'd have my headphones in one, and one of those RCA cables you linked out of the other into whichever amp I buy, probably https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-Component-Amplifier-Black-SA-36A/dp/B017W13OR0/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1466891255&sr=1-5&keywords=SMSL

Which I'll have connected to two Pioneer Andrew Jones bookshelf speakers. Would that be acceptable? The DAC serving as kind of a pre amp for the speakers as well I'm guessing? I know very little about this stuff, sorry for the dumb questions. This way it just seems like it will be easier because my computer's audio source stays constant as the USB source for the FIIO

u/Shhhh_Peaceful · 1 pointr/audiophile

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMSL-SA-36A-Audio-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B017W13OR0

Or, if you need more power, SMSL SA-50 which is about 10 quid more expensive.

u/timessquaregt · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

Unfortunately Vizio is not available in England :(

Maybe I might just get a soundbar then, thanks mate.

Also suppose I could get double the budget to £200 what would you recommend I mean I could get something like the diamond 9.1's and power them with this https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMSL-SA-36A-Audio-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B017W13OR0

or even some polk t15's : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Polk-T15-Bookshelf-Speaker-Black/dp/B002RJLHB8/ref=sr_1_75?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518990818&sr=1-75&keywords=speakers&refinements=p_36%3A5000-7000

for something in between the two price points.

Is the lack of sub a deal breaker, with the amount I would be spending on the perhaps it is just worth getting a better soundbar?

u/obsessiveimagination · 1 pointr/audiophile

Yes. Don't buy the Mackies, they are neither good studio monitors nor good value. Instead, some Micca MB42Xs and a small amplifier such as the SMSL SA-36A would be far better in performance and fidelity to the input. Also some good 100% copper speaker wire is a good idea to use for a low resistance connection between the amplifier and speakers. Then all you need to hook up is a source via two RCA, which can be through a 3.5mm to RCA splitter if your preferred audio source's output is a 3.5mm jack.

u/aaq1 · 1 pointr/audio

would this amp solve my problem? also, how do you connect the bare speaker wire into these? They don't have the clamps at the back.

https://www.amazon.ca/SMSL-Component-Amplifier-Black-SA-36A/dp/B017W13OR0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1486565237&sr=8-4&keywords=SMSL+SA50

u/FlufferNutter8675309 · 1 pointr/audiophile

Hello! I finally have all of my components and am ready to connect my audio parts to complete my setup!

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the parts I am using is:

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my computer's motherboard: MSI Gaming Pro Carbon AC ( for audio out?)

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SMSL SA36 Amp: https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-36A-TPA3118D2-Amplifier-Black/dp/B017W13OR0/

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Dayton SUB1000: https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1000-10-100-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-628

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Micca Speakers: https://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42X-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B00E7H8GG2/

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Here are the outputs on my Motherboard: https://imgur.com/a/cMMDTQG

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my question is, how do I connect the whole system? I'm guessing to connect from my PC to my Sub's input, then from the Sub's output to the amp, and then from the amp to the 2 speakers ( L and R respectively ).

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IF that is correct, how do I connect from the back of my PC to the Sub? via the the Red and White input's? or the High level input? I don't know what that cable is called but I've seen plenty on older TV sets for audio out, similar to S-Video but these would just be Red and White? tyia.

u/TK503 · 1 pointr/audiophile

2 weeks ago I asked for recommendations for a passive 2.1 setup for my PC for under $300.

I would like a recommendation for a swap on the sub for something that's Amazon prime-able rather than purchased through a 3rd party website for shipping reasons, and would also like a second opinion on the speaker setup if you think there are better speakers for the same budget and available through Amazon prime

I was recommended

[Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Bookshelf Loudspeakers] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NCD2LG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PxrzCbRECT5Q2)

Dayton Audio Sub 1000 10" powered sub

(That sub is what I want replaced)

SMSL SA-36A Pro 20WPC TPA3118D2 Digital Amplifier AMP 12V Power Supply

(for that AMP, it doesn't allow headphones to pass through it. I wanted to ask if I needed a seperate DAC amp thing the /r/headphones guys are always talking about or if I could just use an AMP for my speakers that allows the headphones to be plugged in

u/Skitch_n_Sketch · 1 pointr/audiophile

I'll start off with the a basic setup and expand from there. All speakers require power which is supplied to them by an Amplifier. The Amplifier (Amp) takes signal from your source (Computer, Phone, Turntable, etc) and boosts it. You'll come across two different kinds of speakers, Active and Passive. Active speakers simply have an amplifier built into the speaker like so, while passives like so require an external amplifier.

A DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) takes the 1's and 0's from your computer and convert it into something the amplifier can understand. Basically all devices have one built in, but external ones exist that may be better. For simplicity and/or budget, I'd skip this as your computer already has one built in and this generally improves the sound the least.

So let's build a simple 2.0 system with the speakers I linked above. If you chose to buy the passive version (MB42X), you'll need an external amplifier like this. To set that up you'll go:

  • PC -> Amplifier -> Speakers

    If you chose to buy the active variant, setup is a bit simpler though keep in mind you'll lose a volume knob. Often times powered speakers don't have build in volume knobs or they're in a hard to reach location. This is where a preamp comes in, which generally allows for volume control and multiple inputs. The one I linked adds a volume knob and allows you to connect two sources at once then switch between them. So you can go:

  • PC -> Speaker (With no knob, you'll have to control volume through windows0
  • PC -> Preamp -> Speaker

    Headphones add another layer to this whole thing. I'd probably just leave them plugged into the computer, but volume might get wonky.

    Lastly, subwoofers often end up being harder to integrate than you'd think. If you're on a budget, I'd honestly skip it.
u/I3igAl · 1 pointr/ZReviews

I bought the Covo S for my wife and paired it to a SMSL Mini5, mostly so she could also have a headphone out without getting a separate unit.
 
If you are getting the Covo because of budget constraints, pair it with a Lepy 2020:

https://www.amazon.com/Lepy-LP-2020A-Stereo-Amplifier-Supply/dp/B00C2P61FO

If you can swing a higher budget, or dont mind buying used, get either the MB42X or the MB42 and a crossover upgrade kit:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7H8GG2
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009IUIV4A
http://www.miccastore.com/crossover-upgrade-for-micca-mb42-bookshelf-speakers-mkiii-p-114.html
And pair either of those with an SMSL SA36:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017W13OR0

Buying the covo and lepy is like buying a used beater car from the corner lot; it will get the job done but it won't be very good at it. if you can, its better to save up and reach the next tier.

u/JepheDelPhuego · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

Alright awesome! Thanks for your help with this. Only two more questions:
What do you mean by high level inputs?
And will this work for me? Is 20w enough?
https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-36A-TPA3118D2-Amplifier-Black/dp/B017W13OR0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=smsl+sa36&qid=1555675258&s=gateway&sr=8-2

u/whatinthenameofholyf · 1 pointr/audiophile

OK, that's a really easy load so almost anything will power them. This, for example. Or this.

u/juggafat · 1 pointr/buildapcsales

I have these powered by an SMSL SA38 and they get plenty loud as a desk setup.

https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-36A-TPA3118D2-Amplifier-Black/dp/B017W13OR0

u/TeamTaeyeon · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

I got these with an open box discount which totaled out to be $34.00 with free shipping which came in looking brand new with no chips or scratches. Here's a review on them. I'm only a beginner when it comes to this but so far they sound pretty solid to me however they will need a subwoofer.
If you get lucky, I got this which came with a 12V power supply instead of the described 24V power supply, contacted Amazon about the misinformation and they gave me a $25.00 gift card back.

u/nnet3 · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

Another question: Are you able to get to a high volume with the SMSL SA36 before it distorts?

EDIT: 2nd Question: Did you buy this or this SMSL SA36.

u/PriceKnight · 1 pointr/bapcsalescanada

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u/ElbowToBibbysFace · 1 pointr/Zeos

hi /u/ZeosPantera, I'm trying to make a simple setup for my small living room. I was looking at the MB42X's and an amp, with the option of adding a sub later. My problem: my TV only has SPDIF out. I was previously going to buy this amp, but I need something else, right? Does the Griffin Twenty cover it for me? How do I make this work?

u/ashleypenny · 1 pointr/headphones

Thanks, I live in England and we don't seem to have monoprice here. Well reviewed options include:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B017W13OR0/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_23_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HSM382Q3VFBAH3E6B88E

&

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00LP3AMC2/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_23_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HSM382Q3VFBAH3E6B88E

Will these do?

The amp isn't portable though - will the 250ohm versions sound alright in situations where I am not at my desktop?

u/kevinthezebra · 1 pointr/audio

I'm gonna pick up this amp. It has 1 rca and 1 3.5mm input.

u/SeanAngelo · 1 pointr/audiophile

Alright, I'm looking for another amp that will be more or less better than the FiiO E10K that I picked up along with my 250 Ohm DT770's. I was looking at some SMSL products on Amazon UK.

 
These in particular: (ranked from lowest to highest price)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017W13OR0/ref=pd_sim_23_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6ESY4HYBBZ5V4NCKTVGE
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013HL9NVK/ref=s9_dcacsd_rdc_bw_c_x_1_w?th=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01C2OAANI/ref=s9_dcacsd_rdc_bw_c_x_3_w
 
Which one would be the best in driving my DT770's? I know my FiiO E10K is enough to drive it but let's pretend that I don't own an amp at the moment of time. Which one would you recommend for driving them?

 

Bear in mind,
-I will be using my computer as the main source of music (Spotify/iTunes to be exact.)
-I also have a Sharp XL-DAB151 speakers, I also want to connect that to my amp if possible to get the best sound from it.
-It has two RCA ports on the back (left and right) so does that mean I need an amp with similar ports too? I noticed that SMSL M3 and the SMSL SD793II also has it, would that be the ideal amp?
-Is there any difference between a USB powered amp and a wall powered amp?

 

So basically,
-I need to drive my DT770's and hook up my speakers to the amp.

-I would like to be able to switch between the two audio devices, switching to the speaker when I'm not using my headphones.

 

Thanks a lot in advance,
Sean.

u/ZaphodBeeblebrox · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

Are these good enough Link

u/pronserver · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

start with buying this. Very good avr. It is on sale : https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Channel-Theater-Receiver-STRDH770/dp/B01BV7SO8U : 200

Then get this subwoofer. https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YSTSW216BL-YST-SW216BL-Subwoofer/dp/B000FJ89UO/?tag=aboutcom02lifewire-20&ascsubtag=4066815%7Cencrypted.google.com%7C%7C%7C66%2C21%2C83%2C27%2C3%2C30%2C80%2C10%7C1%7C
Its cheap and good. I tried the Dayton sub and it sounded anemic : 200

This should leave you with about 500$ left. Now go on Craigslist and buy some rich dudes surround speakers for 400$. Make sure they are 2 floor standing speakers and 2 bookshelf for mounting on walls in the back. Not important but if they have a center speaker take that also. Buying new speakers are nice but you can get away with buying used speakers. Make sure you ask the seller if you can listen to them first before handing money over. Make sure all speakers are working by getting up close and listing to each speaker. : 400$

This should leave you with about 100 left to buy speaker wires and banana clips on amazon to hook up your speakers and subwoofer. You should have some money left over to buy any kind of cable management to hide cables snaking everywhere.

Down the road, if you want to upgrade, go on CL and look for better speakers from rich people who just wants to dump their speakers after upgrading to some Kef's R500 series.

Hope this helps.

u/eidtelnvil · 1 pointr/PS4Pro

A Sony STR-DH770.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BV7SO8U/

The Amazon page says it supports 4k HDCP 2.2 at 4:4:4. I've played around with the settings but can't find a toggle to alter the HDMI ports so I figured it's set at the highest by default. But I'll play with it some more after I get off work.

So are my games going to look degraded with 420 instead of 422?

u/Shake_Oh · 1 pointr/diyaudio

You need a Digital to Analog Converter, aka a DAC, and a Signal Amplifier. You can get them in separate units, combo units, or in an AVR (Audio Video Receiver). They are all viable options it just depends on your needs, and budget. The most affordable option would be a combo unit, or a used AVR.

Speaker Amplifier Examples: SMSL SA-98E $115


Standalone DAC: SMSL Sanskrit $110, Schiit Modi 2 $100, ODac $140


Speaker Amp + DAC Combo: SMSL AD18 $140, SMSL Q5 $140


AVR: Denon AVR-S510BT $230, Denon AVR-S720W

u/JJReklaw · 1 pointr/audiophile

Hello everyone! I'm trying to move forward on buying a surround sound system for my living room. have done a little research but I'm still unsure of what to buy. I have roughly 1000$ limit and I'm looking for a setup for my 4k 55'' tv which is about 10feet from the couch.

I was looking at these speakers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IK8I9K2

and this receiver: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CRYWWFC

My only concern is that my roomlayout will be a little rough to wire everything(I live in a stone house and can't run cables in outer facing walls). So I was thinking I should go bluetooth, but was recommended not to. Is this setup good? Should I look into bluetooth? Or I could go an alternate route and go with a soundbar and subwoofer. Any help would be much appreciated!

Room layout

http://imgur.com/l5PsLjW

u/skbubba · 1 pointr/hometheater

>On audiophile, I see a bunch of people using 200-300 dollar receivers.

Not with this minimum feature set, new with factory warranty.

Anyway, $350...

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S720W-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B01CRYWWFC/

An even better deal for a step up AVR:

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-3fG0VGgeANu/p_033AVX1300/Denon-AVR-X1300W.html

u/ChriSquared · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

Alright! Couple things...

  1. Would this be a good purchase?

    https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S510BT-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B00YAO43YG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482070054&sr=8-1&keywords=dennon+av+receivers

    or would I upgrade to..

    https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S720W-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B01CRYWWFC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482070054&sr=8-2&keywords=dennon+av+receivers

  2. What else do I need if I buy that receiver and the speakers? (Cables etc) I'm starting from scratch and literally know nothing.

  3. If I show up to buy any of those speakers you mentioned above, what should I be testing/looking for exactly? I don't want to get fleeced.
u/SubterraneanAlien · 1 pointr/hometheater

> https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S720W-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B01CRYWWFC

No L/R pre-outs which is quite unfortunate (for my use case, at least).

u/cash1489 · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

You can get the Pioneer Andrew Jones bookshelf speakers for $99-https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521475785&sr=8-3&keywords=andrew+jones+speakers and then a entry level Yamaha refurb HT Reciever from Accessories for Less via Amazon for $199-https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V383BL-5-1-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B06XXR6JK3/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521475886&sr=8-2&keywords=Yamaha+RX-V383BL...the Yamaha's have nice simulated surround sound via 2 speakers...then you can add more speakers and a sub little by little...

u/Phantom_Absolute · 1 pointr/xboxone

I've used Yamaha receivers for a while, they are great. The newest budget model is the RX-V383BL:

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V383BL-5-1-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B06XXR6JK3/

u/Gooder-n-Better · 1 pointr/ProAudiovisual

Hello Proxpi! Thank you for responding.

I have updated some images to show the potential location of the TV.

https://imgur.com/a/uFRWDYf

1: Yes I would like to have all devices (Surround Sound system & Xbox one) in the AV Closet.

I have attached some more pictures. You can see in the image where the TV mount is. The Cabinet (in the second picture) is just to the left of the TV. The speaker wires from the cabinet (You can see in the top right hand corner) run about 15 feet to two exposed wires behind the location where the picture was taken and two run to the two {top right and top left of the tv area).

For video... I think I did something foolish... I wanted to "Future Proof" my video, so instead of running HDMI thought the walls, I fished 4 Cat6 E wires and had to buy a $50 dollar converter.

For the AUDIO I currently have a SONY 5.1 surround sound system that was 300 bucks about 4 years ago. It has a build in DVD/BlueRay player. I was planning on wiring that up to the speaker outlets in the cabinet, but I don't think it can handle all 12 speakers... what do yo think?

I was thinking I may need to purchase something like this. What do you think?

My dad also gave me this pre amplifier Rotel RC 972.... do you think I can use it at all? I tried hooking it up but it was really quiet.

u/trm382 · 1 pointr/audiophile

I've been looking for a good receiver that can handle a lot of my video game devices as well as bluetooth/streaming services, has 7.1 (at least) and can do multiple zones in my house.


I've basically got it down to 2 options:


  1. The cheaper: https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRS730H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYHTQTH/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8


  2. The more robust: https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRX2400H-Receiver-wireless-technology/dp/B06XYD442J


    Anyone have any advice between the 2? I like the more robust because it has A/V input/output options which would be great for my vintage video game systems but certainly saving 200 bucks would rule. Any advice is appreciated.
u/jomartz · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

I used to have a Sony STR-DH550 receiver, pretty decent I might say. You may find the replacement (DH590) for around $225 at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH590-multi-channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B078WG7HZY/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_23_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N1MMA6GY48RP5W0NMBYJ)

u/TheHelplessTurtle · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile
u/Unkindled_x · 1 pointr/audiophile

I need a help with the setup of my new home theater + Audio speakers.

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I have a TV with multiple input devices "PS4/ Sattellite reciever/ Laptop/ Chromecast" the TV only supports 2 inputs but this not the only issue but one with ARC "still not very sure how thats work".

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I want some sort of device that it can accept multiple HDMI inputs "HDMI switch maybe?" and the same device will direct any active input device audio to chosen speaker, for example if I have chosen the 5.1 speakers, any device I turn on, ps4, laptop..etc directly it should play the audio through the 5.1.

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if I changed the audio output for example the TV or headphone output, again everything should moved seamlessly.

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I also need the device if possible to support Bluetooth, if I have a Bluetooth headphones and I do currently have the Sony MX2, it can stream all audio input to my Bluetooth headphones.

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and Also I want that device to accept Bluetooth streaming, in case I don't want to turn on the TV and I just want to play music from my phone. "I bought a dedicated smartphone just to make it as Bluetooth streamer"

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Now, I did find only one solution which is Sony

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078WG7HZY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

apparently it does all of that, but still unsure.

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So my question is, is this is bad idea to have a device does everything? and if its good idea, do you recommend any good solution maybe better than sony? because I did googled but couldn't find any better option then Sony other were Chinese with weird brands. maybe you have worked with better solution and could enlighten me.

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sorry for the long post, I appreciate all kind of help :)

u/deluxxxe666 · 1 pointr/audiophile

Just bought 100watt 6 ohm Sony speakers. I have a 4 ohm subwoofer I want to use.

Which of these receivers would you recommend and why?

This is going into my garage just for the purpose of streaming music via Spotify and playing CDs

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BNXXJKB/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Or

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078WG7HZY/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Yamaha or Sony?

u/Joloven · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

I found a interesting deal on this AVR. I think it is too much power for a bedroom, but a really nice price for what it is.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH590-multi-channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/product-reviews/B078WG7HZY/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

u/And_You_Like_It_Too · 1 pointr/Xbox_One_X

Atmos for headphones is better than plain stereo and Windows Sonic imo. Once they release the patch, there will be music/game/movie options for it as well. I feel like it brings a slightly wider soundstage to my headphones when I use it.



My AVR was super old, from the pre HDMI era. I bought this Sony STR-DN1080 on sale for $399 (it’s $448 right now but will probably drop on Prime Day, and they’re selling an Amazon refurbished one for $413). It’s (165W x 7), 7.2 channels + phantom rear surround, Atmos + DTS:X, chromecast, etc. But for $298 you could get the Sony STR-DH790 which is the (145W x 7) version. Still 7.2 channels, 4K, HDR/Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Bluetooth. (It doesn’t have WiFi/AirPlay/ChromeCast and the Phantom Surround channel which isn’t that big of a deal). Just slightly less wattage per speaker.



Prime Day is July 15 + 16. And then I bought these Sony SSCSE Atmos Height Speakers — they’re $200 now but I got them around Black Friday/Thanksgiving sales for $100. They’re upward firing but, at least with my receiver, they’re MUCH better mounted (primarily because they activate during DTS content when mounted but not when upward firing). I don’t know what kind of budget you’d want to spend if/when you do upgrade, and I’m sure there are plenty of AVRs/speakers that are better quality than these. I really do feel like sound is a huge deal. If you already had an Atmos capable AVR and only had to add the height speakers, then it wouldn’t be that much, but AVRs will set you back some. Definitely try to have Atmos demoed in a store though, it’s sorta like virtual reality in that you’ve gotta experience it for yourself to get a sense of what it’s adding.

Anyhow, figured I’d give you lots of detail here so you can save this post as well for Atmos related stuff, and I’ll post another comment about the deals I found for the TV. I need to pay it forward since another redditor showed me the way.

u/mountainmonkey2 · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

DH790 is on sale for only $20 more than the DH590. You'll be able to upgrade to 7.2 in the future. Or you can add speakers for Atmos and make a 5.1.2 system. Also Jamo has a set of upfiring speakers that are made to be attached to the top of the Jamo S 803s

u/Sejjy · 1 pointr/audiophile

I am looking for a receiver to connect a transducer 4 ohm 135-160 watt. I want it to be for 7.2 ch and bluetooth. My range is about 300-400.

I am looking at these so far:
Onkyo TX-NR686 7.2
Sony STR-DH790 7.2

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BJT7Q9D/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079YW5VQL/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

any help would be great.

do receivers have a way to connect a seperate amp to them maybe that will help?

u/blackjakals · 1 pointr/ZReviews



I would say that the Klipsch is a lot better and worth the extra $216, but then again, you would also need an amp and that would cost you a lot more. You just need to really determine if you want to go the passive route and have the ability to upgrade more down the road or get a simple powered system that will work just fine for what you need and sounds great, but not have the ability to upgrade components.

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Here a few good options in either category though that would fit your budget:

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Passive Setup:

Speakers:

Fluance Signature - $269 CAD

Polk S20 - $350 CAD

Elac Debut B6.2 - $343 CAD

Elac Uni-Fi UB5 - $522 CAD (Considered to be just as good as the Klipsch RP-150M)

Klipsch RP-150M - $289 US (plus shipping and taxes to Canada [$unknown])

SVS Prime - $629 CAD (Can’t tell if this listing is for a pair)

Amps:

SMSL AD18 - $174 CAD

Yamaha RX-V385 - $279 CAD

Denon AVR-S540BT - $377 CAD

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Powered Setup:

Fluance Ai40 - $225 CAD

Fluance Ai60 - $403 CAD

Edifier S2000 Pro - $500 CAD

Vanatoo Transparent Zero - $359 US (plus shipping and taxes to Canada [$unknown])

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Studio Monitor Setup:

Monitors:

JBL 305P MKII - $440 CAD

Interfaces:

Behringer UMC202HD - $104 CAD

Focusrite Solo 3rd Gen - $159 CAD

Steinberg UR22MKII - $180 CAD

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The studio monitor setup is one of my favorites. The JBL’s sound amazing on a desktop, but I would not get one without an audio interface with balanced inputs to help reduce noise.

u/WillkuerlicherUnrat · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

99.9% of soundbars are hot garbage and waaay overpriced. I suggest a 3.1 setup with one center channel, left and right speakers and a subwoofer. Pick a receiver of your choice, wich can support this setup.

If you really want a soundbar, check out theses soundbars that do not suck: https://www.klipsch.com/products/heritage-theater-bar, https://www.nubert.de/soundbars/567/ (german site)

All the linked products are only recommendations, there are tons of great passive speakers.

u/smackdaddies · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

DONT split the L/R

I am not aware of a new 5.1 AVR for under 150 anywhere that I would recommend (i.e. never Pyle).

Cheapest (I think( decent new on Amazon is 199 - https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S540BT-Bluetooth-Compatible-Streaming/dp/B07C49F2LD/

https://www.accessories4less.com/ will sell you a refurb 5.1 for under 150.

Craigslist you should find one for less than $100.

u/KyleTheTechie · 1 pointr/audiophile

Separate question from my other comment, as they are different projects and in no way related.

I recently came across a nice collection of old B&W speakers. https://imgur.com/a/qYgmf4f
I am not knowledgeable at all about the topic, but as far as I understand I need at least a 3.1 receiver to work with them. I was recommended Denon by a friend, but I would like some outside sources on this.

Let's compare the $200 Denon AVR-S540BT Receiver and the $400 Denon AVR-S650H

Looking at the specs, it seems the only difference is one is newer, and has an antenna in the back. Is it justified in having twice the price, for only 10W more per channel, and some other oddball features?

u/sweatymongoose2 · 1 pointr/BudgetAudiophile

Any reason you're tied down to a powered 2.0 system? I loved my Promedia's and when I was finally looking to upgrade after 6 years with them, I was looking at other all in one systems. After further reading, I was convinced to get an AV receiver and a pair of bookshelf speakers. I highly recommend going a similar route. It really gives you a lot more flexibility and room to grow.

I ended up with a Yamaha RX-V381 and a pair of Sony SSCS5's for about $300.

Since then I've added a center and will soon add a sub without having to replace the whole system.

The Sony's just went on sale again and a pair is $75. I'd get those and shop around for a receiver that matches your budget. (consider refurbished/renewed)

Whereas with the promedia, you had a single auxilliary cord that had to be ru nth whatever you're listening to. Having a receiver allows hookup to all your devices and lokely will add bluetooth as well. Changing inputs is done via remote rather than manually dealing with cords.

If you want to go super low budget that will still blow the promedias away, you can grab a cheap Lepy/Laepai amp like this to run a pair of bookshelfs (ie. Sony CS5 <--GET these):

https://www.amazon.com/Lepai-LP-2020TI-Instruments-TPA3118-Amplifier/dp/B071FJF4FF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=M2WIJL2PC1PM&keywords=lepai+amplifier&qid=1563810359&s=gateway&sprefix=lepai+amp%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-3#customerReviews

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If you are set on a powered AIO system, my recommendation is JBL LSR305 over the two you mentioned. I have not heard either of those, but I temporarily owned the LSR305 and they were absurdly good. I only didn't keep them, because I got a noise complaint from the neighbors on day one and they were a little complicated dealing with multiple inputs.

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A few receiver options:

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S540BT-Bluetooth-Compatible-Streaming/dp/B07C49F2LD

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https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs540bt/denon-avr-s540bt-5.2-ch-x-70-watts-bluetooth-a/v-receiver/1.html

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https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs730h/denon-avr-s730h-7.2-ch-x-75-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html

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Link to Sony Bookshelfs (also at best buy):

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLMVA

u/chanceap · 1 pointr/hometheater

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F174060660626

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S540BT-Bluetooth-Compatible-Streaming/dp/B07C49F2LD/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=denon&qid=1574484822&sr=8-3

Get speaker wire and stands with the leftover $. If you ever decide to get a subwoofer, save up for a quality one. Don't buy something cheap just to get it in there. With your budget and your limited time for research, this is your best bang for your buck and all in stock ready to ship.

u/sethwt98 · 1 pointr/electricians

This is one I found.
It has a coaxal port on it that says digital audio in, but it also has speaker wire hook up. Does that mean I can hook up either or.

Look at picture 2 on Amazon

Denon AVR-S540BT Receiver, 5.2 channel, 4K Ultra HD Audio and Video, Home Theater System, built-in Bluetooth and USB port, Compatible with HEOS Link for Wireless Music Streaming https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C49F2LD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yw5UCb4C1GC4T

u/PetiePal · 1 pointr/hometheater

Denon is usually better.

Yamaha RX-V685 is a good pick.

I'd personally go with the Denon AVR-S740H for even cheaper

u/petermal67 · 1 pointr/hometheater

I am assuming something like this is what I should get?

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S740H-Receiver-Unmatched-Expansion/dp/B07CG51WYX/

u/ClearlyInsane1 · 1 pointr/hometheater

Looks like a fairly limited budget and your choices look like you have to go with some of the least expensive options. I think your speakers are the best set for doing this. My only change would be to go with a 7.2 capable receiver just in case you'd like to add Atmos or DTS:X height speakers in the future instead of needing to replace the receiver.

Refurbished AVR-X1400H for $290:
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx1400h/denon-avr-x1400h-7.2-ch-x-80-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html

New AVR-X1500H for $300:
https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receivers-Component-Receiver-AVRX1500/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=avr-1400h&qid=1571759643&sr=8-2

u/snapilica2003 · 1 pointr/OLED

Most people on a budget usually buy last year or older models, refurbished or new old stock versions of AVRs. You can look for discounts or sales for stock clearance for very cheap.

The AVR industry moves very slowly, and unless there are any new codecs or stuff launched, a 2016 AVR has the exact same capabilities as a 2019 model.

Like a 2017 Denon AVR-X1400h gets you 7.2 channels amp with Dolby Atmos support (5.1.2 setup), HEOS (wireless audio streaming), Bluetooth, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding, Dolby Vision and HDR10 passthrough and 6 HDMI in ports. As for room correction it comes with "Audyssey Multeq XT", which is among the best room correction algorithms out there.

If you don't care about Dolby Vision passthrough you can even go older with the 2016 AVR-X1300W.

Last years 2018 AVR-X1500h goes for $300 on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receivers-Component-Receiver-AVRX1500/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S so I'd expect the older ones to be even cheaper if you can get your hands on them.

Ask more on /r/hometheater they will surely offer you very good links to great deals.

PS: Though remember that with an AVR you can't use powered speakers or soundbars, must be passive speakers only.

u/Unusual_Mountain · 1 pointr/audiophile

Just picked up the KEF Q150's and the monoprice monolith stands.

I ordered this Denon AVR-X1500H receiver, but since I doubt I'll add more than a center channel (in an apt, so no sub and limited space), I'm wondering if it'd be better to get a different integrated amp in the $300-$500 range instead. Any recommendations? My use case is mixed between music, movies/shows, and gaming.

Also, anyone know if the Audyssey microphone comes standard in the Denon's box? I don't see it advertised on Amazon, but crutchfield has it for the same price with the microphone

u/Carlsonan · 1 pointr/hometheater

Thanks!

What would a good receiver be to pair with these that I'd be able to expand on later?

After doing some more research, this seems to be the current best budget AR Denon AVR-X1500H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVJ4Y3S/ref=dp_cr_wdg_tit_nw_ls

This would but me at my budget; what should my next step be later on? prioritize center channel or sub? 2.1 vs 3.0

u/_Dozier_ · 1 pointr/hometheater

For some reason the X1500H is the same price new right now as refurbished, which typically provides a longer warranty.

Denon X1500H - $299

u/Fighter_1011 · 0 pointsr/hometheater

Here is part of the write up u/zeos did. If you want to read more go to r/zeos.


Pick a budget (usually above $500) and assemble your perfect system. If you don't think you can afford a good system right away consider starting with a 5.1 receiver and only two decent speakers. That basic 2.0 can have a sub added in the future making it a 2.1 and as funds become available you can add rears or move the initial speakers to the rear, get better fronts and then add a center. There is no harm in building a system up over time.

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{5.1 vs 7.1 Note:} Your room makes this determination. If the room you are in doesn't have ~6 feet behind your seating positions you are likely not going to fit a 7.1 and should stick to 5.1


{.1 and .2} This simply means a subwoofer(s). Since it isn't a full range channel they just indicate it as an addon. Don't worry about having a .1 and wanting two subs. A simple RCA SPLITTER can give that to you.

{MultiEQ, Audyssey, Room Correction} These are features/programs that receivers come with to automatically "fix" room acoustics. It uses a supplied microphone to try and detect speaker response range, distance, reverb delay, etc etc etc.. It can help oddly shaped or echoy rooms OR with mis-matched/bad speakers. You aren't required to run it but I recommend it if you hear any issues you don't like. (results vary)

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Look for the cheapest unit that fits ALL your needs (# of HDMI inputs, 5.1 or 7.1, Legacy inputs (S-Video, RCA-Video for old game consoles), Airplay, etc) Remember to mostly Ignore wattage (more than 90wpc is enough for 99% of speakers) and stick to the brands listed below or message me if you find a good deal. Don't be afraid to look at last years models, most times very few changes occur and only a few "smart" features or HDMI ports are added.

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1 | Denon| This is my most preferred brand. They are very clean looking, have amazing sound quality and some little features I like. Preset buttons and 1/2db volume increments make me happy. Affordability for beginners. | 5.1--7.1
2 | Marantz| Featuring the only "slim" line of receivers on the market and absolutely state of the art UI and remote features. Amazing reliability and great support. BUT you will be paying extra for these features. | 5.1--7.1
3 | Yamaha| Sporting a remarkable amount of different receivers you will have to do some sorting. They have good sound quality and TONS of inputs including legacy but tend to have a confusing setup and remote layout. | 5.1--7.1
4 | Onkyo| Normally higher on my recommended lists some Onkyo AVR's have been plagued with recent design flaws and overheating issues. Still I can't fault everything they make so read reviews and choose wisely. | 5.1--7.1
5 | Pioneer| The Polk of receivers. They work and can be found at a bargain but since the Pioneer Elite line exists they tend to leave a ton of features off these entry level AVR's. That just means you can get them cheap.| 5.1--7.1
6 | Harmon/Kardon| Stylish but I can't find anything to love about H/K. They "work" but don't DO anything better than anybody else. You can usually find these at brick and Mortar Stores which means price matching heaven. | 5.1--7.1
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u/CC440 · 0 pointsr/technology

A 2.1 system made of individual components (not a theater-in-a-box) will still knock your socks off if you're used to a soundbar. I think high quality audio is more immersive over mediocre surround sound anyways.

I went for maximum bang for the buck with my setup, sound quality improves drastically with every dollar spent up to a point. The return gets marginal once you soend more than $300 on a receiver, $150 on bookshelf speakers, and $200 on a subwoofer.

I'd recommend the following parts for a good setup and I listed some budget options you could substitute without losing too much quality:

Receiver: Yamaha RX-V377 or RX-V375 (what I have). They're $250 and $220 respectively (the 375 is usually $200) and they both have enough HDMI inputs for any normal person. The 377 supports 4K passthrough so it may be more future proof but I don't think 4K will catch on (just like 3D) since the benefits are marginal at typical viewing distances.

Speakers: Pioneer SP-BS22-LR's (what I have) or Micca MB42X's. Both are frequently on sale for $80-100 and they both sound awesome. If you're on a budget, the Dayton B652's are legendary for the the price ($40). They changed (cheapened) the design and ruined it last year but quickly brought the original design back. They fixed their mistake but they could ruin it again at any time.

Subwoofer: Bic F12 America (what I have). It's $190 but it will ruin your perception of every subwoofer you've ever owned. Once you experience crisp, clear bass you can never go back to over amplified 6" "woofers" like you get with a soundbars or the plastic junk that comes in boxed 5.1 kits. If you're on a budget, the Monoprice 12" sub is $108 and is supposed to be the absolute minimum you can spend to get something acceptable.

Ancilliaries: Buy your cables from Amazon (Amazon Basics brand) or Monoprice but I highly recommend this $9, paintable cable management kit and an afternoon of patience. Your wires will be invisible and your sound system will make your friends jealous.