Best home theater systems according to redditors
We found 550 Reddit comments discussing the best home theater systems. We ranked the 139 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 550 Reddit comments discussing the best home theater systems. We ranked the 139 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Look into an IR Repeater - something like this https://www.amazon.com/IR-Repeater-System-Control-Theater/dp/B0016PM63W
People really need to spend a little bit more money on sound in their setups. A real 5.1 surround setup can be had for <$300 and even the cheapest option will blow any soundbar out of the water.
Go with a slightly smaller TV even if it means getting a receiver and some speakers, way more immersion for your dollar than anything else. And modern stuff with CEC keeps controlling everything super simple, i dont even need my Harmony remote anymore.
In this case a $50 2.1 set of computer speakers is an improvement over the tvs built in, but not by much, and not helped any having them all on the same little shelf like that either.
EDIT: https://smile.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3800-Channel-Theater-Package/dp/B01F3ENAOU/
https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-16-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-Feet/dp/B006LW0W5Y/
https://smile.amazon.com/Mount-MI-1214-Surround-Satellite-Capacity/dp/B003R0AXPW/
$303 with enough wire to go the long way around and speaker stands, so no drilling even. Even if you dont have the biggest TV itll make everybody want to have movie night at your place.
I spent at LEAST 20 hours researching possible sound upgrades. Here's what I ended up finding out and deciding.
Yes, a sound bar or home theater in a box (HTIB) will upgrade your experience. However, it's not that much of a difference. Eventually, you're going to want to upgrade yet again. Strongly recommend you avoid this option, but the hands down consensus best one is this one. http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44 . It routinely goes on sale for $120. Patience.
The BEST bang for your buck is to start with 2 speakers and a receiver. Any entry level 5.1 receiver will do (I picked up a yamaha, no complaints whatsoever). For speakers, go to a local audio store/friends house/best buy magnolia center and listen to any speakers they have. DON'T look at price tags and brands, just listen! See what sounds best to you. I ended up getting energy CB-10s, and they blew me away compared to the HTIB systems and even some more expensive options. Energy, Definitive, B&W, Polk, and Pioneer are all solid brands at various price points.
From there, I kept an eye on the various speaker sales, and eventually picked up a center speaker, and then 2 rear speakers as best buy was getting rid of the previous year's models. I was able to get some great speakers at 75% off (energy CB-20s became my new fronts, moved the CB-10s to the rear).
I am not a fan of loud bass at all. So when I eventually wanted to add a subwoofer to complete the experience, I wanted something that would feel tight. Basically the opposite of what you hear from college kids in pumped up honda civics. Again, there a lot of great options, including outlaw, SB, lavasubs, and definitive for starters. I ended up grabbing an outlaw LFM-1 plus, and I'm thrilled with it. Very tight sound, and it can rock the house if I want to watch Gandalf take down the Balrog :D
My current setup, slowly assembled over a 3 year period.
Front: Energy CB-20
Center: Energy CC-10
Rear: Energy CB-10
Sub: Outlaw LFM-1 plus
Receiver: Yamaha RX-v373
TL;DR: Slowly assemble surround sound and you'll be much happier! Listen first, you may like cheaper speakers much better than expensive models. Speakers go on sale SEVERAL times per year, don't pay full price for anything.
Just wanted to give a big thanks to all the helpful people here who are so willing to share their knowledge, and to u/ZeosPantera for his handy guides.
This was the very first project I wanted to complete in our new house, and considering the delays due to missing/wrong pieces for the furniture, my reluctance to punch holes in the walls in our new place, and so on, it was a bit of a pain to take on. My main goals were to keep it simple, modern, and clean, and I think I managed it well enough.
It's a basic setup, and I know there are some taboo things people will point out (e.g. speakers too close to the corners/walls, non O2-free copper-clad wire, etc), but the important thing is that I'm happy with it. I don't plan on changing much for years to come (unless you guys end up pointing out something that ends up bothering the crap out of me). It looks and sounds great - even the wife loves it, despite her initial skepticism when I first told her my plan (probably the most important thing).
So many thanks to everyone in this subreddit for being awesome, and let me know what you guys think.
As requested, here are the components.
TV:
Audio:
Media console:
Edit: Parts list and links added! And formatting.
Projector amazon: optima hd142x $589,https://www.amazon.com/Optoma-HD142X-1080p-Theater-Projector/dp/B01HQCF6R6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474033012&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=optima+hd142x
screen amazon: Carl's blackout cloth $35 built frame from 1x4s $20, 4 inch felt tape $10
https://www.amazon.com/Carls-Blackout-Projector-Projection-66x110-inch/dp/B007KA07YM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474033098&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=carls+blackout+cloth
Sound amazon: Onkyo 5.1 reciever and speakers $369
https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3700-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00LU0GPAI/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474032983&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=onkyo
Tv stand walmart: $65
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-TV-Stand-for-Flat-Screen-TVs-up-to-42/16451703
Side tables walmart $20
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-End-Table-Black-Oak-Finish/17126588
Installed outlet and ran cables: $30
Lumber and carpet for riser lowes: $100
Recliners amazon: $299 each
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-Ergonomic-Executive/dp/B0187VV2F0/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474033061&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr0&amp;keywords=best+choice+products+massage+recliner
Edit: Better Quality Photos! https://imgur.com/gallery/yLWr7
Well since it seems you're not a huge audiophile, I don't think you need to get too complicated with what you need, so my recommendation is to stay with 5.1, anything higher I think is overkill unless you're really passionate about surround.
I don't personally like wireless speakers, you never know if something can interfere with the signal and cause any audio loss, so I would stay with wired.
My best recommendation would be something simple but functional, there are packages out there that come with the receiver, speakers and sub woofer for about $300+ depending on your needs. I don't recommend ones that come with the DVDs/bluray player built in though, try and find one that has a big receiver. Something like this would do: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0077V88V8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420721858&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX200_QL40&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=313AsvRhHuL&amp;ref=plSrch#
>This will be my first home theater setup, so it doesn't have to be the most insane sound quality
Why are you looking for 5.2 then?
Also, you probably want to stay away from HTIB if you're look for something that looks and sounds good.
$160 Receiver
$290 Energy Take Classic 5.1
If you're really concerned about bass, you're probably going to need to up your budget, these guys are pretty well regarded
If you want to spend more on speakers, these are solid intro to home theater speakers too (at $112 per speaker for L/R + $350 for a center channel) and I'd skimp on the surrounds and just buy whatever's cheap
Yes, the general consensus among audiophiles is that Bose is overpriced and soundbars are very underwhelming. "Real 5.1 sound" cannot (yet) be achieved without a real 5.1 setup. Most HTIB (Home Theatres in a Box) will give you better sound than a soundbar.
I own this 5.1 Pioneer speaker setup found here and I highly recommend it to anyone that is looking for a good entry level home theater setup. Shop around and you can get a fantastic deal on the whole setup. I got the 5.0 setup for less than $300 and then upgraded to a $200 BIC 12 sub to get the 0.1.
You will then of course need a decent reciever (about $250) and cables and you will blow any speaker bar out of the water. I am not certain if this is within your budget since you only quoted "cheaper than bose" but I have seen this exact setup recommend many times before and I feel it is one of the best values for the price.
Edit: I was way under your budget. You could definitely do better than this setup at your price range.
I would not pay $550 for this set (assuming this is the one) unless you are the kind of person who doesn't think they will really get into home theater https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Reference-Theater-Surround-System/dp/B0779GRFWF
Instead, start with a 2.1 or 3.0 set. Q Acoustics 3020i and 3090ci center. Dayton SUB 1200 subwoofer. I'd wait on the sub, though. Decent chance Parts Express might put it on sale during BF/CM. Create a deal alert for it on Slickdeals or check there daily starting Thanksgiving week.
Looks a bit overpriced for what it is. I would purchase a Blu-ray player separately and this system instead
Stay away from those home theater in a box units. Something like these Energy 5.1 speakers with a receiver will sound a lot better.
If you want some more info and recommendations check out /r/zeos
Well, if you plan on buying a cheaper set, only to upgrade piece by piece, do not buy a in-box system from companies like LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Sony etc. The OHM load is not standard 6-8 like a stand alone stereo receiver, so you can't just buy replacement speakers for them, so you would have to cut the plugs off (they usually aren't pos/neg but have there own type of "special" plug) which is NOT recommended. Plus, those subs are passive, meaning they aren't a powered type set up so you can't just buy a new one from the store either. These set ups are referred to as "disposable" to people who deal with them a lot.
I recommend either finding a 5.1 set (that doesn't come with a receiver) from a company like Klipsch or Polk Audio, and than buying a standalone receiver or an Onkyo set. If you have a budget of $300-$400, Onkyo makes a fantastic in box set up, that will allow you to swap out any piece for upgrades or replacements, as well as plenty of HDMI I puts for gaming consols, optical input jacks, analog input jacks and so on, so you can plug in just about anything.
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3500-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0077V88V8 this set up is on sale right now, it's actually a killer deal.
Source: I sold home audio for 6 years.
Try the Energy Take 5.1 system, looks to be around the same price or a little less at $300, lot of bang for your buck - https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44
I installed a set of those in my living room recently and they're completely fantastic.
Do you require surround right now? With a budget of only $1000, I'd recommend starting off with just the receiver and your main L/R speakers. Alternatively, if you really want surround, I wouldn't go with any of those sets. The avr you chose is fine, but I'd recommend getting several pairs of behringer b2030p speakers (they aren't pretty, but they are very capable & well built) - http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/home-audio-speakers/23642-thoughts-behringer-studio-monitors-2030-others-active-passive.html
Infinity P162s would be another good option at $85 each.
Subwoofer recommendations depend on the volume of your room, but after getting the behringers or infinitys you have no more money for a sub. If you want to stick with a small, compact 5.1 set like the ones you listed above, I'd recommend the energy take classic 5.1 system. Amazon has it for $400: http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44/
Also, you can easily downgrade the receiver to a cheaper model to go with any of the speakers listed in your first post or the ones I recommended and you wouldn't miss anything. However, if you do plan on doing major upgrades to your speakers in the next couple years, I'd recommend sticking with something with preouts like the pioneer you chose so you can add external amplification.
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
It's not an all-in-one. It's a bundle of this speaker set and this receiver.
For speakers, I love the Energy Take 5 system for $400. You can get it without the sub for $200. I have the original from 12 years ago and it is still going strong. Mine was $1000 at the time and is made in Canada, the new ones are made in China. I would look and see if you can find some of the Canadian ones used someplace. When they first came out, many home theater magazines had them beating systems that cost over 2k.
First I think it's a great that you want to help out the BF in upgrading your entertainment system.
One idea: I bought this great 5-speaker setup for $400 Energy 5.1 a few years ago and have been very pleased with it. They are now $300 from Amazon.
Pair that with this Onkyo $200 receiver from NewEgg and that's a pretty nice setup.
But if you are nervous about this, you can punt the decision by giving your BF cash and having him do the agonizing over where to best put the funds.
Edit - I now see the Energy 5.1's are back up to $400, only a week ago they were $300... Hmm.
You didn't indicate what the source was (do you watch DVDs via something called an HDMI cable, or BluRay disks?) but the receiver can handle quite a variety of inputs etc.
IMO the amp will be fine for most peoples basic needs but the speakers will be the weakest point.
Here is what I would do. It's a little bit more money, but it will perform much much better.
Get this set of speakers. They are a long standing amazing value and legit solid performance for the size and legit amazing performance for the price.
https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44
And get this 5.1 receiver. (though honestly any AVR that has your needed connections will be fine, I've just had great experiences with Denon and A4L is a great place to buy from)
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs510bt/denon-avr-s510bt-5.2-ch-x-70-watts-bluetooth-a/v-receiver/1.html
An AVR with HDMI input and 6 channel pre-out for that kind of setup would cost more than what replacing that setup with something straightforward would be.
Cheapest unit I know with full surround pre-out is the Denon AVR-X3300W. $1000.
https://usa.denon.com/us/product/hometheater/receivers/avrx3300w
Meanwhile a Denon AVRS530BT is $230 and an entry level 5.1 speaker kit is $300.
https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVRS530BT-Channel-Ultra-Receiver/dp/B06XYD1RZ3
https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44
If you really want to use those Philips speakers you will need a USB sound card that does 5.1 output. Keep in mind these don't handle decoding, you need the playback application to do that.
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Blaster-Surround-System-SB1095/dp/B0044DEDCA
Something like that could work, you just need breakout 3.5mm cables so you have RCA for each rear channel, the center, and the sub.
I agree with /u/T_at it kind of depends on how your tv powers up. If it doesn't want to power by getting plugged back in, and you don't want to use a remote, you could always solder to the power button board to add an external power button, or build a circuit to press the button when the cab is powered up.
See what happens first when you just cut power and plug it back in. Unless you have a mechanical power switch I'm going to doubt it will. But I have no idea what era crt you're using either.
Edit: I just thought of this https://www.amazon.com/IR-Repeater-System-Control-Theater/dp/B0016PM63W if you wanted to not do any soldering or drill holes in the bezel. Slap that in front of the IR receiver and maybe put the other end velcroed to the top of the cab with the tv remote velcroed in front of that. Would be the easiest / least invasive way to do it.
Well right meow I was looking at the cheapest option which was this [Onkyo HTIB] (http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3500-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0077V88V8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1346954220&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=HTIB) to get me started. However, in my mind it probably makes a little more sense to go higher quality. Would 750-1.5k be enough for a decent system? If not, what price point am I looking at for a decent 7.1 system? I am also fine with a 5.1 with the option to upgrade in the future.
Oh I'm talking about something like this:
Yamaha YHT-3920UBL 5.1-Channel Home Theater in a Box System with Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V9Z2WZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nB1gAbPV48AR6
I bought something like this and if I wanted to I can just replace all the speakers that came with it. It's not one of those home theatre in a box setup where you're stuck with the speakers. I actually used front tower speakers instead of the two little speaker that came with it.
It shouldn’t be loud enough https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JY862G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Black: https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-803-HCS-BLK-Cinema/dp/B07JJ5VKHL
White: https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-803-HCS-WH-Cinema/dp/B07JJP96NT/
Is this a good deal? Already bought the Yamaha receiver that was on sale at Costco, looking for some speakers to go with it for a 5.1 setup in my living room.
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Klipsch Black Reference Theater Pack 5.1 Surround Sound System
You can probably squeak out a decent serviceable 5.1.2 Atmos set up for 1300.
279$ avr
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
399$ 5.0
Jamo Studio Series S 803 HCS-BLK Black Home Cinema System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJ5VKHL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qSnjDb6KJMG9W
499$ subwoofer
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=24456&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw9pDpBRCkARIsAOzRzitLddNpVL9YlYJX0cpYDFSe_Bb37VSfRK3YJtF_xZcCSW8w-braETcaAukfEALw_wcB
99$ Atmos
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7605&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw9pDpBRCkARIsAOzRziva9vGAtrqxpKP06JJT9VRgX6PzNZFL2AN1ZI-_n1AS5n3IhnsriC8aAuRWEALw_wcB
1300$ total , if you catch sales you can get that closer to 1200.
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs640h/denon-avr-s640h-5.2-ch-x-75-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html
Plus
https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-803-HCS-BLK-Cinema/dp/B07JJ5VKHL
If they are looking for something small with big sound Definitive Technology does a much better job at a much better price.
Yeah man. In my experience this is not the sub for out of the box home theatre systems.
Everyone on here will advocate the purchase of a receiver and speakers accordingly. I have a denon receiver, mirage front speakers, klipsch channel and sides, and JBL rears. Oh and onkyo sub. It really doesn't matter how many different brands you use as long as they are paired up. Meaning you don't want a front left JBL and a front right Polk.
5.2 Is a bit of a strange request for an out of the box. I would recommend buying a decent receiver for around $200-300. And $700 on speakers. Now you can buy speaker sets in Amazon and other places. I'd recommend these. Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System (black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TDENA6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_B5zZzbKFQM6R8
I'd also recommend using Amazon warehouse deals. Great prices and if it fucks up send it back.
Here's the setup I would go with:
TV: Panasonic TCP55ST30
Blu-Ray Player: Panasonic DMP-BDT110 or Sony PS3. I've found the PS3 to be really nice because it has apps for NetFlix and a web browser for Pandora and you can stream music or video to it from any computer on the network.
AVR: Onkyo TX-NR609
Speakers: Energy 5.1 Take Classic - Not positive about that, I would do a bit more research, but for the sake of commenting, I'm picking these right now.
Remote: Logitech HarmonyOne is great. If you go with the PS3, the Adapter for PS3 is a must have, IMHO.
For the sake of saving money on wasted energy, I recommend plugging all of that into a Green Power Unit and setting the set as the master device.
You should be able to get all of this stuff for $2000 - $2500 by my estimation. Depending on the budget you may want to pay a professional a couple hundred bucks to calibrate your set once it's setup and broken in. Also, don't forget HDMI cables and speaker cable.
My suggestion would be to go with a 2.1 system and add to it as you can. But, it sort of sounds like you really want 5.1.
So, I suggest the Energy 5.1 Take Classic for $300 (http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44)
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I am usually a fan of Denon receivers but with only around $200 left in your budget, I prefer the Yamaha RX-575 for $239 at accessories4less. But you can scan their receivers and find one in your budget that has the features you like. I prefer Denon/Marantz and then Yamaha but the Denon's don't really start separating themselves until you get into the x1100 and on up. If you could stretch your budget to $600 you could pick up the Marantz NR1504 and I bet you'd be incredibly happy with that but it runs $300.
How do you think a system like this compares to the Energy Take Classic 5.1?
The first option you put, will work for one thing only, you will need something like this at least, connect two emitter to the receiver and the telus TV box IR receiver port, and keep the receiver bar in you room. Then you need to use each device controller and point it at the receiver bar to control each device. Projector is in you room, so you wont need an emitter to that.
I personal use and like the logitech hub more:
You finish and one direct OFF button, turns off everything. It all depends on how you configure your macros.
You will still need to keep the others controllers in case you need to configure something more hidden on the devices, since its hard to map all the buttons of the original controller on the harmony controller.
In HT setups you normally do that at the beginning and then just use simply commands like turn on/off, change inputs / channels, volume, etc, you no longer need to enter menus and mess with speaker or color options.
Benq w1070 Projector
Denon-1713 receiver
Jamo S426 Speakers
BIC F12 Subwoofer
3D TV Corp Glasses
Sony BDP-5100
edit: If anyone is wondering, 89" fixed screen. Picture doesn't really do it justice.
I absolutely love it. Could not be happier. Feel free to ask any questions.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004O0TRDI/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
Okay here you go -
Sharp LC-60LE650 60-inch Aquos 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV by Sharp http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BG5M93Y/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_E7Qetb123NKEP watch this as it will move in price. Right now is amazing,
Onkyo HT-S3500 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker/Receiver Package by Onkyo http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0077V88V8/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_K8Qetb1KC9W9M - again watch this because it will change
Nexera 221133 Allure 60-Inch TV Stand, Ebony and White by Nexera http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008HUNTDA/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_j9Qetb054VAXZ - same
Nexera 220433 Allure 36-Inch 2-Drawer Unit, Ebony and White by Nexera http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062O1L10/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_I9Qetb0EV7WZX - again watch.
The actual shelves were the hardest part because they are different pieces so I had to see when one would get a bump down.
There is money involved but it's after lots of saving and waiting for the right time for deals. Like I said before, amazon and craigslist can be your best friend.
Hi Zeos. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and taking the time to educate and answer others.
I bought this HTiB about 2 years ago before I knew anything about audio/visual equipment. Everything is in good working condition. I started stalking /r/audiophile, /r/headphones, and /r/hometheater and came across /r/zeos. Reading up on your posts about 2.0/2.1 and 5.0/5.1 systems has made me think whether I should change my setup.
I'm currently using my system for watching streamed TV/movies and also for listening to music streamed from my android/computer to my Chromecast. I do not have a DVD or Blueray player. However, this is in a small room, about 11'x20'. Note that the TV/couch orientation uses the 11' distance and not the 20' distance. After looking at your diagrams for a 5.1 system, I noticed I have absolutely no room behind my couch since my couch is right up against the wall. This makes me think I'm not really taking advantage of a 5.1 system. I'm also not planning to upgrade the room size for another 3-5 years.
Would you suggest trying to sell the HTiB and starting from scratch with a 2.0/2.1 system? Will I see a notable upgrade from my HTiB? And since I use this for TV/movies, would it be advisable to get something with multiple inputs (like one of the 5.1 receivers) rather than just one of the amps you have listed above?
Ah gotcha, if you watch movies and all that shnaazzz then any home theater setup will do. I'd suggest having one with a receiver, you'll just need to connect the PC via HDMI into the receiver, then have the receiver output to the TV via HDMI as well.
Unfortunately, it does come at a price. A decent 5.1 system starts around 250 or so unless you find a sale. This has some great reviews on Amazon and I personally would have bought it but found this on sale, which I'm extremely happy about. But they're pretty much in the same class.
Also, there's some 5.1 multimedia speakers available for <200 but I'm assuming you get the quality of what you pay for. I have a 2.1 system with a sub connected to my PC and the sub is satisfying, yet completely under-performed compared to my home theater setup in my living room. It's really up to you though, I don't watch movies on my PC so the 2.1 system does just fine.
You're solving the wrong problem here... you're trying to work around the fact you bought a rather cheap HTiB, when you should just return it and get a better one, negating the need for all this shenanigans...
Here's an Onkyo set for $280.
So, I count four HDMI devices (not sure what "home theater" means)... which that would support... and it has two Component jacks as well.. (will only output Component via Component), in addition to two TOSLINK in and a Coax in as well so your non-HDMI audio is covered too.
So, you'd have Four devices on HDMI, Two on Component, Two TOSLINK cables going into the receiver. Then going from the receiver to the TV you'd only have an HDMI Cable, and a Component cable.
Whether you think simplifying things to this level is worth the extra $17 ($190 + $73 + shipping) you'd be spending (and less remotes) is up to you.
This is for a 12'x15' enclosed art installation that will be playing mostly bass-heavy ambient music. Speakers will be hung in the upper corners of the room pointed down, with a subwoofer in the middle. Music will probably come from an ipod.
Option 1: A used NHT system in good working condition that includes the following: 4xSB1
1xSC1 (center channel)
1xSW10 (subwoofer)
The receiver:
1xOnkyo TX-SR503
The seller says it's in good condition and costs $1700 new. $400 price for me.
Option 2: http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Premium-5-1-Ch-Theater-Subwoofer/dp/B00EOZFUYI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1394545616&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=monoprice+surround+sound
This system based on my online shopping looks pretty good, add a decent receiver.
Option 3: A different brand new system at $400 or under.
Thanks for any help!!
Try this.
If your main interest is sound quality, I'd stay away from sound bars and wireless speakers, unless you can afford absolute top of the line.
Forgetting about the brand Bose for a minute... 800 sq ft is a relatively huge space that will require large speakers/amps to get good low end frequency response. You're gonna want larger than 2.5" speakers.
I would personally consider adding walls to make a smaller theater room.
Here's what I would get for $700: https://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Technology-ProCinema-Theater-Speaker/dp/B000TDENA6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1519486105&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=definitive+technology+procinema+600&amp;dpID=41xwccTfidL&amp;preST=_SX300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch
$ 1,000: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JQZXCO/ref=psdc_3025451_t1_B000TDENA6
However, you are still going to have a problem getting low end response due to room size.
Is this the ProCinema you were talking about?http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Technology-ProCinema-Center-Speaker/dp/B000TDENA6
Also how important is it to have amplifier in these speakers for movies and TV watching with occasionally weekend music listening (60's-80's music & classics/jazz)? I'm hoping to avoid making things complicated for them. They currently have bundled home theater system from Samsung that they bought 13yrs ago and pressing a random button literally makes it unusable for them unless I come over and just press couple of buttons.
With the one you suggested, it looks like all it needs is power on and off button and connection to TV and bluray player.
I'll take a crack at this. Here are some thoughts.
If you have to get a kit system at least get a good one, something like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Definitive-Technology-ProCinema-Theater-Speaker/dp/B000TDENA6/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1467034202&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=definitive+technology
Stay away from HK/Denon/Yamaha type systems unless fidelity is not a priority. The Deftechs above will at least get you a competently designed 5.1 kit.
I'm guessing you are talking about the Pro Cinema 600 5.1 set or something very similar. That would be a much better choice, for sound quality and value, than the steel balls with a single driver inside.
Do you already have a receiver/amp to power the speakers?
Reciever: Denon AVR-E200. Great entry level unit, and I have had nothing but good experience with Denon.
Speakers: Polk Audio RM705. Good entry level full kit. Upgrade front channels when the money becomes available.
Bluetooth: Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter. I have one. Works flawlessly for Bluetooth.
Hope this was helpful.
Budget around $600
Type 5.1 surround sound
Setup Desktop PC
Uses gaming, watching movies, or listening to music
Room dimensions not quite sure. About 10' by 12'
Idea #1
Center speaker: Pioneer SP-C22 Andrew Jones Designed Center Channel Speaker
Front/Rear speakers: Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Bookshelf Loudspeakers
Subwoofer: Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Monitor Series Powered Subwoofer
Idea #2
Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System
Specs:
My mother board: MSI Z87-G43
My graphics card: EVGA gtx760
Running windows 7 home premium
Questions:
What I would like:
edit: formatting
Note: If you wait around, you may be able to find the monoprice speakers for significantly cheaper. Last week they were $188.99 w/ free shipping through rakuten.com.
Interestingly, cnet actually likes the sound of the monoprice speakers better than the Energy 5.1 Takes
Those all seem like decent choices.
Another option would be to just go straight for an Energy Take 5.1 system, for $300. They are pretty well regarded, and you could be done. The Dayton sub will play lower (though the sub can always be upgraded to just about anything), and some of the other speakers are indeed better, but this is a very good value based system that very many folks enjoy.
Well, there are different levels.
For example, you could go with something like this at $400:
http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1370290312&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=energy+take+classic+5.1
Or, you could get a more serious system from a company like Aperion Audio, where the cheapest system is a little over $1100: http://www.aperionaudio.com/speakers/intimus-home-theater-speakers/intimus-4b-harmony-sa
The range can be large for these types of systems, depending on what you're looking for.
That’s gonna be tight but here is one setup. I would do a receiver and two bookshelves and maybe a sub and slowly build the system up. But if you must...
Receiver: $129 Denon S530bt
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs530bt/denon-avr-s530bt-5.2-ch-x-70-watts-bluetooth-a/v-receiver/1.html
Speakers: $299 Energy Take 5.1
Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001202C44/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Uff5Ab4KFSVP9
Here are some decent bookshelves and sub to be used with the above receiver: $165
Klipsch R-14M 4-Inch Reference Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MGQAH2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Hof5Ab9WCGEA2
Subwoofer: $212 Bic F12
BIC America F12 12-Inch 475-Watt Front Firing Powered Subwoofer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015A8Y5M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_puf5AbGEX1XGJ
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Reference-Theater-Surround-System/dp/B0779GRFWF
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V385-5-1-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B07BNXXJKB
You could likely also get a good receiver used for less.
If you want stereo speakers that would be amazing for music as well
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Reference-Premiere-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B07G3D2C8S
I like the sound profile of Klipsch horn speakers. Personal preference.
These Energy are the gold standard for an affordable 5.1 set.
https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44
You are not going to get many recommendations on here for a home theater in a box (HTiB) because the quality of them is just not very good (this article sums it up pretty well). I can provide some suggestions to make shopping as easy as possible: In the $500 range, I would suggest a refurbished Denon AVR-E300 from accessories4less, since it has room correction. You could save $30 and get a Denon 1513 or E200 from the same site if your dad isn't going to bother with a set up mic.
For speakers, the best option near your budget is the Energy Take Classic, which includes a sub, of sorts.
If you were willing to go the $1000 route, you've got several options, though I probably wouldn't spend much more on the receiver than those options above. Instead, get him better speakers; even a non-audiophile will be able to tell the difference, particularly when it comes to the sub. one option would be 2 pairs of Pioneer SP-BS22-LR for the front and surrounds ($125 per pair) and the matching Pioneer SP-C22 center for $100. For a little more, you could go to http://stores.ebay.com/baja-waverunner who is basically an authorized dealer for Definitive Technology's refurbished/open box gear on ebay, completely trust-worthy. You should be able to get a pair of ProMonitor 1000s up front, ProCenter 800s in the rear and a Procenter 2000 (looks like he may not have those in stock at the moment) for around $500.
That brings you to subs (if you don't go for the Energy system): Bic America F12 is usually $190, Dayton Sub1200/1000 about $160 and $140 respectively. Or, blow the whole budget and get a Hsu STF2
You'll also need to buy him speaker wire if He doesn't already have some: monoprice is your best bet, no real reason not to get 14 or 12 gauge. And a cable for the subwoofer (this is 12 ft., but they sell different lengths).
Great budget home theater speakers. In good condition and working perfectly. Includes speaker stands.
Located in Midtown.
https://www.energy-speakers.com/home-theater-systems/?sku=TK-CLASSI-5-1
https://www.cnet.com/reviews/energy-take-classic-5-1-review/
https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44
Receiver: $144
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs530bt/denon-avr-s530bt-5.2-ch-x-70-watts-bluetooth-a/v-receiver/1.html
5.1 speakers: $250
https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522167162&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=5.1+speakers
For speakers, If you sort Amazon's speaker selection by average customer review Energy Take 5's are ontop with 472 reviews at a 4.5 rating. Also Cnet.net gave them the editors choice awards and G4TV gave them 5 out of 5 LINK They are small but they pack a punch for the price (gives you more money for the T.V)
LCD LED Plasma comparison ZEOS overview
If money is tight with the TV and Speakers needed.. It might be best to wait until black friday, it's in about 17 weeks.
I had em for a few years because they are a great turnkey product but they are not great. The bass is tweakable but it doesn't take away from the fact that the sub is crossed over quite high in order to make up for the fact that the satellites speakers are pretty crap.
Some Energy Take Classics and a 5.1 receiver off of ebay and you have better sound quality for about the same price.
It's pretty easy to setup a PC to a receiver. Toslink or just some 3.5mm to dual RCA plugs and you're good to go.
easy fix, just get an IR repeater.
here's one that's well reviewed and $20. You can control 4 remote devices with this kit, and get additional emitters if necessary.
maybe this-
http://www.amazon.com/IR-Repeater-System-Control-Theater/dp/B0016PM63W?tag=vglnk-c1350-20
Is this something I could use? I don't really want to buy a whole new remote. I'm just not sure where exactly all those cables would go.
You can get an IR repeater, they don't plug into the device you are trying to reach, you place the receiver outside the cabinet, and the repeater IR leads in front of your device inside the cabinet.
For example https://smile.amazon.com/IR-Repeater-System-Control-Theater/dp/B0016PM63W
There is nothing available specific to the Xbox.
Reciever:
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Channel-Receiver-VSX-523-K-Black/dp/B00BKXCKP4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1371445567&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=pioneer+5.1+receiver
Speakers:
http://www.amazon.com/Jamo-426-HCS-WENGE-5-Piece/dp/B003GGXGU6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1371445751&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=Jamo+speakers
So for around $400 bucks you are rocking...I recommend a powered sub as well but those get a little pricey.
Ive got the same setup with a Polk sub.
If you're going to use it primarily for music, why not just go for a stereo system? If you do it right, you'll likely get much better quality for the same price.
Also, what are your requirements for media playback? Do you need to get a BD or DVD player for the room, or do you have a method of media playback?
If you don't need a playback device but still want surround, this with this will put you in roughly the same budget, but will be orders of magnitude better in terms of sound quality, even without a subwoofer. Yes they're large (I'm kinda assuming that you have space for floorstanding speakers), but you need to be able to move a lot of air to be loud, and at this budget you need big speakers to do that.
If you don't have a playback device or don't have much space to work with, tehsalt's suggestion is probably your best bet.
edit: phrasing.
You'd need an amplifier to power those speakers. Something like either of these would work:
Cheap Option
Better Quality
You could also consider buying a package deal like:
Speakers + Amplifier
or if you don't want to spend a lot of money, you could do something like:
Micro Amp
with these
Inexpensive pair of speakers
I recently bought this Onkyo surround sound system from Amazon. Really nice system for the price. Very happy with it. Has great reviews by several others as you'll see...
Onkyo HT-S3500 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker/Receiver Package by Onkyo http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0077V88V8/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_kvmhtb0A03FDF
You could do a lot worse than this Onkyo system. I have a similar set up and it's fantastic.
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3500-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0077V88V8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1414424716&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=onkyo+home+theater+system
The system i've shown above is more for music than movies.
For movies, seeing how you need an audio/video receiver and that budget ... i'd do something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3500-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0077V88V8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420683425&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=onkyo+HTIB
Even if you don't want all 5 speakers you can just make it work with 3 and subwoofer. It will still be better than the sound bar.
Also ... I bought this unit for my parents for Xmas and it was $289, which would fit your budget. So maybe give it a few weeks till it drops in price again.
What about this? It doesn't have BluRay but it has all 6 speakers and does Linear PCM as well as Dolby True HD, as well as 4 HDMI in and 1 HDMI out.
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3500-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0077V88V8/ref=lp_281056_1_2?s=tv&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1382233868&amp;sr=1-2
Honestly the Yamaha YHT-492OUBL probably isn't the WORST Htib but your Sony receiver is not very good so if you wanted to replace your setup you would have to replace that with it.
Assuming you have a budget roughly the same as the Yamaha setup you can get a very decent 2.0 going that will sound better than the Yamaha for sure. A Refurbished receiver and a set of the Elac B6's and you can add a center, rears and a sub in the future OR you can get a cheaper 5.0 right away with that receiver and two pair of Micca MB42x and the matching center. The Subwoofer is usually the big nut you have to leave out until you can afford to add one. Something just over $100 like the Dayton Sub1000 down the road.
This is my setup: <$500
Speakers: http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Premium-5-1-Channel-Subwoofer-110565/dp/B00EOZFUYI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415817526&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=monoprice+5.1
Receiver:http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415817564&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=yamaha+receiver
Mounts: http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Deluxe-Speaker-Brackets-Ceilings/dp/B001QNBUA4/ref=pd_sim_pc_1?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1CCSPSBWG7NW9A5PJJ5Q
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&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1541375743&amp;sr=1-3
Speakers: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Premium-Channel-Theater-Subwoofer/dp/B00EOZFUYI/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1541375795&amp;sr=1-7
To be direct - the speakers are junk, but in all seriousness if you like them that is all that matters.
Most people have never heard good surround sound, so most things will sound better than an internal TV speaker.
A good setup will cost you about $750 - $1000. Which is less than a good TV. Audio is just as important as picture to most of us.
For a receiver I recommend a Denon x2200 - $500
Denon AVR-X2200W 7.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD A/V Receiver with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZPTBNXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KwWxyb03K5H3H
If you want to stay with the same size speakers, I recommend the Monoprice 5.1 - $250
Monoprice 10565 Premium 5.1 Channel Home Theater System with Subwoofer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EOZFUYI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2tWxybG13S019
If you want slightly bigger speaker I recommend the Pioneer Andrew Jones 5.1 - $450
Pioneer SP-PK52FS Andrew Jones 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IK8I9K2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_svWxybHZANTBT
dude, telling people to "read the post" and "stfu" is not how you get an answer to your question. this sub is all about helping people make the most of what they got or can find on a budget. mix and match components is the norm and in most cases winds up in a better overall package.
but fuck it here is a not totally trash 5.1 system that can handle 4k for under 400 bucks ya whiney bastard. (I'll bet it even comes in one box so as not to overly confuse you)
Yeah, the whole thing. I was looking at this one https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3700-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00LU0GPAI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1481311717&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=onkyo+5.1,
but the HDCP 2.2 thing was the deal breaker. Unless I can use some kind of stripper to downgrade or strip HDCP or something? Not sure if the quality would also be downgraded. I used a stripper for recording PS3 content and it carried a stereo audio signal only.
For about the same price you could get a home theater package such as https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-HTP-074-Channel-Theater-Package/dp/B01JOBIFP2/ref=lp_281056_1_20?s=aht&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478720648&amp;sr=1-20
Or
https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3700-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00LU0GPAI/ref=lp_281056_1_1?s=aht&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478720648&amp;sr=1-1
Here is an example albeit out of your price range. Basically all the audio is sent via wireless to the speakers. You plug each speaker into an electrical outlet and place them in the proper corner or location as indicated on the speaker. Each speaker has it's own amplifier inside of it, so the only wire for each speaker is the power wire going to a nearby electrical outlet. The main unit connects to the TV via either optical toslink or HDMI which are both common cables to find online for cheap. I'm sure someone out there makes a cheaper version of this thing.
https://www.amazon.com/Enclave-Audio-CineHome-Wireless-Theater/dp/B00W972KB4/
Or you get a soundbar that comes with a subwoofer and 2 rear speakers. The sub and rear speakers are wired together as the amp for rear surround and sub are all housed inside the subwoofer. So 2 speaker wires exiting the sub and one power wire going in. Sub wirelessly connects to center speaker, center speaker has a power wire and another cable going to the tv.
Or buy a home theater in a box and run cables along the perimeter of the room. For the open corner run the wire under the carpet, any carpet installer can do this for a fee.
Well it may be different since you said you're in the UK. Just look for name brand stuff. Yamaha, Sony, Denon, Pioneer, Klipsch. Look for stuff that's from 10 years ago. My receiver is a 2006 model. And you're not going to find big big speakers or anything.
> I need it to be 4k capable with support for at least HDR
Just buy an HDMI switch that supports HDCP 2.2 for that problem.
Or also keep an eye on woot.com for some refurbished stuff too.
But that's for my less than $200 budget...
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I know this is the US Amazon store but here are some packages that may work for you...
https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-SBT-A500-3-1-2-Dolby-System/dp/B01MUCPTP2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504540549&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=dolby+atmos+soundbar
https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S5800-5-1-2-Channel-Theater-Package/dp/B00YMN69XS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504540595&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=dolby+atmos
You need a whole system, A sound bar wouldn’t work for this. Sound systems can be crazy expensive if you want high quality sound. However, if you want to experience surround sound on a lower budget check out Onkyo. Cheaper than some of the bigger brands but still decent quality. You could check out a system like this if you want to try it out:
Onkyo HT-S3800 5.1 Channel Home Theater Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F3ENAOU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vbt0BbZJ7RSZZ
Not sure if this is a bad recommendation or not? Was actually thinking of picking this up for my brothers birthday as he's not looking for something over the top, but just wants surround sound.
https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3800-Channel-Theater-Package/dp/B01F3ENAOU
Depends if you want surround sound or not. For less than $400, you can get a good surround system.
https://smile.amazon.com/Pioneer-HTP-074-Channel-Theater-Package/dp/B01JOBIFP2/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484013969&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=bundle+home+theater&amp;refinements=p_36%3A-40000
If you want a good 2.0 system, this is also a good option.
https://smile.amazon.com/Pioneer-standing-Speakers-VSX-530-K-Receiver/dp/B01MZZTZQU/ref=pd_sbs_23_6?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B01MZZTZQU&amp;pd_rd_r=MSQHDYJVHVD9Z527S6DT&amp;pd_rd_w=ZcKmA&amp;pd_rd_wg=kAlQc&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=MSQHDYJVHVD9Z527S6DT
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&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505393656&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=receiver&amp;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&amp;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&amp;psc=1
Thoughts on these, or something better in a similar price range? Thanks!
I have the STRDN1080 and have been please so far
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDN1080-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B06XKRWWSG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1524859129&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=strdn1080%5C
If you can’t send it over ARC, how do people transmit those formats currently? And is it a hardware format or will the LG C8’s HDMI ARC input be able to upgrade via software?
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While I have you, here’s the A/V receiver I was thinking about upgrading to, if you don’t mind giving it a look? It’s a Sony STR-DN 1080, 1155 Watts (165W x 7) that’s capable of Dolby Atmos 3D and DTS:X. It also has something they call “phantom rear surround” that they say replicates/simulates the back surround speakers so a 5.1 setup sounds more like a 7.1 system. For HDMI, it’s 6 in/2 out w/ HDCP 2.2 support.
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I recognize that a speaker is a speaker and that there’s no substitution for them, but don’t have the room or money for more speakers right now anyway — especially after buying this TV and then possibly upgrading to a new receiver after that. So it would be cool if it actually “worked” in any sense of the word.
I have these HUGE Cerwin Vega speakers that are waist high for the L/R, one half the size for the center and slightly smaller rear speakers on stands. I’m not in a position to create a true Dolby Atmos setup as far as ceiling speakers or anything, but may eventually grab some that fire upwards like I mentioned earlier. I bought the Dolby Atmos app for the XBOX One X and that’s where I watch my 4K discs. I know the LG C8 is Dolby Atmos enabled and I don’t know how that could figure in, but it’s decently higher than my center channel now. I used to have my old Vizio play simultaneously with my 5.1 system to enhance the center and this new TV has surprisingly big sound that I’d love to be able to use. Sorry for the wall of text, and thanks!
I haven't really seen any that are surround sound, Google home enabled, and affordable. Honestly I bought one of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JY862G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7AC2BbERRRTAN and hooked up a Chromecast audio to it. I've got a home mini in the living room that handles any queries.
I picked up this set of speakers for my dad a couple days ago for $180. Search Craigslist and Facebook for deals. I've been waiting for a good deal on them for a while and ended up with a steal! He even threw in 5 stands and speaker cable for free.
Klipsch Reference Theater Pack
By reading your other post, I would highly recommend looking at returning those polk for something else rather than what you're looking at spending on room acoustics. Yes, buying/building real room acoustic panels should make a notable improvement, but something else is wrong if you're getting headaches in an untreated room after 30 minutes. You shouldn't need to do that immediately in order to not get headaches from a new set of speakers.
Your original post detailed how I felt when I tried out a set of Klipsch R-15. They went immediately back to Amazon because they hurt my ears and gave me a headache.
My suggestion: return the Polk bookshelves + center and buy one of the following.
I've listened to the S805 + S81 center extensively in a completely untreated hardwood floor room, and the tweeter remained incredibly detailed without being sharp or fatiguing in the slightest.
You can get this Jamo set
Jamo Studio Series S 803 HCS-BLK Black Home Cinema System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJ5VKHL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N6RZDbZVTCEBA
And this subwoofer
Monoprice Premium Select 8-inch 200-Watt Subwoofer (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019PZ936W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i.RZDbMEBXMB4
Frys often has good sales on Jamo speakers, but I'm not sure what's available in Europe. I've seen the S809 HCS 5 speaker set go as low as $399, so maybe you could get a good black Friday deal. The 803 set with bookshelf speakers is $269 right now, might be a decent option.
The Pioneer AJ set got some good initial reviews as a solid budget set, but I have seen some people complaining about it online after getting the set. The center channel in particular seems to be pretty lackluster based on user feedback.
The Sony Core series speakers get good reviews as a budget option. I've seen the bookshelf SSCS5 speakers go as low as $73 a pair and with black Friday coming up there might be some good deals on them.
For a decent sub you'll probably need to up your budget a little bit or wait until you can save a little more. The Bic PL200ii is a good sub for the price and often goes on sale for $250.
With black Friday deals maybe you could get the Jamo 803 set with a PL200ii sub within your budget or 4 Sony core bookshelf speakers and the matching SSCS8 center channel instead of the Jamos.
Denon recievers are one of the highly recommended for their room correction. One of these 2 receivers, depending on you budget ($170 or $300) (1500H comes with HEOS):
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs540bt/denon-avr-s540bt-5.2-ch-x-70-watts-bluetooth-a/v-receiver/1.html
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx1500h/denon-avr-x1500h-7.2-ch-x-80-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html
These should be much better than those speakers. Great starter set that is practically unbeatable for the price. The main Bookshelf's are great for stereo and music listening with good imaging for the price. They are V shaped, so they have boosted treble and boosted bass. They can be EQ'ed and I found them to level out well on the Flat setting on the Denon Audyssey.
Jamo Studio Series S 803 HCS-BLK Black Home Cinema System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJ5VKHL/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_zuO4DbX45B3G3
Thanks for the help. Info is hard to find on these speakers but I trust your judgement. However, because of the size of the room, What about a setup using floor standing speakers instead?
Edit I came across this. I realize it’s more expensive than I was initially aiming for, but it seems like if I want to invest in something I’ll be happy with for a long period of time I’ll have to spend a little bit more. This also includes 2 subs...which might fill out the room nicely?
Elac 5.2 System with 2 Debut F6, 1 Debut C5 Center Speaker, 2 Debut B5, 2 BIC/Acoustech Platinum Series PL-200 II Subwoofer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0777SZDCH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6mHBCbQ1PR9GD
Sorry I know it’s another oackaged system.
Fluance has a 5.1 system for $500. Fluance offers a 30day home audition with free returns if you’re not satisfied.
This Klipsch system goes in out at Costco for $450 if you have Costco. Was on sale at Amazon a couple weeks ago for $500.
Otherwise, a lot of people go for the Micca MB42X series of speakers as their entry home theater. As for an entry sub to pair, either polk or monoprice. Or wait for a sale on BIC or Klipsch subs (new or used).
Appreciate the comment! Pendulum is swinging just a tad here from cheap to more expensive, but thoughts on this?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779GRFWF/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=mattheavy-20&amp;linkId=f7c2adae90ab97f99eb56aa30fd8c95b&amp;language=en_US
Looking for a good audio system for my home office. I spend a lot of time playing video games and listening to Spotify and I’m done with my $30 2.1 system. A friend has some klipsch floor speakers that I like a lot but they’re out of my budget range which is around $600. I’m looking at Klipsch Black Reference Theater Pack 5.1 Surround Sound System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779GRFWF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QclvCb9AJ7690 or Klipsch RP-160M Bookshelf Speaker - Ebony (Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RNZ6COS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yelvCbDJ2C4HV Does anyone have experience with either of these, or a suggestion for something else?
Probably this.
Yes, I do realize speakers aren't supposed to go on stands, except the center channel. However, these reference theater ones are compact. Klipsch Theater Speakers So they would have to go on a stand. I've been hitting up all the online venues but not really finding what I want or need. I also bought those atmos speakers Atmos so they would have to sit up high so I was looking for something with bookshelf
A small Speaker package like the Elac Cinema 5, Energy take classic, Klipsch HDT or reference, and some Sanus Satellite speaker stands. And a AVR from accessories4less.
Onkyo TXs383
elac Cinema 5
Sanus speaker stands
Klipsch reference pack
Klipsch HDT600
Sorry if this is already posted, I tried to post earlier today but kept getting a no connection message.
I posted earlier about an Atmos audio system I’m trying to build with a accumass 10 from Bose, and was told to stay away from Bose (which I have read many bad reviews on, but have a hand-me-down set that I’m not unhappy with). My price range is $800-$1100 and I am now looking at this system: Klipsch Black Reference Theater Pack 5.1 Surround Sound System
I plan on pairing these with my Sony str dn1080 AV receiver and my Bose 601 speakers to create a Dolby Atmos system. With the two Bose speakers as FR FL, then two of the supplied Klipsch speakers as SR SL, and the last two as my height speakers. It also comes with a sub which I currently do not have.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779GRFWF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RpcRCbG2FDEKJ
Any thoughts? I looked into the Jamo systems as well,but think I like the Klipsch better. The jamo 5.1 set with the additional Atmos speakers also run just about 1000 as well, but do not have a sub. my currentthought process is that my 601s are decent and if I purchased the Klipsch system now, I can buy a pair of their towers later and replace my 601s when I have a little bit more money.
this Jamo speaker kit. https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-809-HCS-BLK-Cinema/dp/B07JJYWL22
And the atmos speakers.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JJY71NB/ref=psdc_3236453011_t2_B07JJYWL22
Edit: my current system is two Bose 601s as my FL and FR, two Bose 100 as my SL and SR, and a Bose VCS10 as my center channel.
Suggestions for audiophile-quality speakers that I can put on my computer desk, and use both for listening in the room (while not at the computer) and for computer games when I'm sitting at that desk?
Willing to spend good money to get something really, really good, to keep for years and years. (My current equipment is a Klipsch Promedia 2.1 THX set that I bought 20 years ago, so by my logic I spent well under $10/year on that set.) I'm trying to target around $1,000 or so, but will push to $2,000 for something really impressive that is going to last me a long time. Beyond that I'm not sure my use in this room can justify it. I look at it as being cheaper to get something I won't want to replace.
They are allowed to be decently big but must fit on the desk or on a stand, can't do floor standing speakers in this room at all. Not because the room is particularly small, but because wall-adjacent floor space is all used by shelves and stuff.
5.1 would be great _IF_ it can be done well without sacrificing those really good mains for music. I care far more about musical performance than 5.1 and games performance. (I'm checking if there's a way to have my cake and eat it too.) My default if nothing looks promising with 5.1 is to get a nice solid stereo pair.
Has anyone used the Edifier S760D 5.1 setup? Would I be losing out on a lot in terms of musical performance with something like that, compared to the 2-channel recommendations I tend to see in that price range?
How much would it likely cost to put together a decent quality multi-channel analog-only amplifier to go with a set of smaller Klipsch speakers, maybe with main left and right upgraded to some nice RP-600's?
Do any other brands make high-end integrated 5.1 setups for computers? I expect nothing great to come from Logitech, but maybe they've improved while I wasn't looking? My searches seem to get abruptly cut short when I find the set I'm reading a review of is no longer made.
If you're going to dump Amazon links, it would be appreciated (at least by me...) if you'd clean off the extraneous clutter.
https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-803-HCS-BLK-Cinema/dp/B07JJ5VKHL is all you need. Everything that starts with /ref is redundant and/or gives Amazon info for no reason.
Alternatively, clean up the links further like so [Jamo 803 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-803-HCS-BLK-Cinema/dp/B07JJ5VKHL) leading to the result Jamo 803 on Amazon
i'd check out the jamo 5.0 deal for $269. maybe sell the rear surrounds if you don't want them. use the rest for a used AVR and maybe a subwoofer.
https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-803-HCS-BLK-Cinema/dp/B07JJ5VKHL
Geez so Fry's definitely is unreliable. That lady was about to screw you out of your money! Sorry about getting your hopes up.
I have also seen people recommend a 5.0 jamo system... Don't know the quality, but jamo does make good products so I would assume they wouldn't make something that is downright Walmart quality. https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-803-HCS-BLK-Cinema/dp/B07JJ5VKHL/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=jamo+s803&amp;qid=1574483953&amp;sr=8-3
Or this 2.0 tower set https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-805-BLK-Floorstanding-Speakers/dp/B07JJG4PJN/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=jamo+s803&amp;qid=1574483953&amp;sr=8-4
I'm looking to upgrade my system, probably for the last time pending some disaster and am looking at advice. I mainly play video games and watch movies but I'm not looking for the best thing ever and I'd like to keep it around $1000 total.
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Current Setup:
Marantz NR1402 - I like this because it's slim however it doesn't appear I can adjust audio channels. Dialogue/center channel seems very weak and I have to turn up the volume quite a bit and then am blown away by the action.
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Klipsch HD 1000 5.1 - I don't think I have a real problem with these but I'm looking for your opinions.
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My friend has these speakers Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 5.1 which sounded really nice but what are your opinions on them?
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So I guess in short, for $1000 or less what is a good speaker/receiver combo for video games/movies and allows the dialogue and action to be heard without blowing you away? Thanks in advance!
If you can save another 200 and don't want to invest time, you can go with this speaker set and this receiver
also I have been looking at these Polka speakers. Any thoughts?
http://www.monoprice.com/Product/Index?p_id=8247
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWKC0JM/
good: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WGJX5A/
better: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001202C44/
My recommendation is to get a decent receiver and a 5.1 speaker kit. Polk makes a really good starter kit for around 200 and includes a powers sub, and you should be able to get a good starter receiver for 300.
I would take this approach as it allows you to expand and upgrade speakers over time as you adjust your needs and expectations, and learn more about home audio. Do not get a home theater in a box kit though as they are generally not upgradable. The bundled receiver is usually weak and can't drive normal 8 and 6 ohm home theater speakers, and they typically do not include multiple HDMI inputs.
This Polk kit is a good starting point
I can't see that post, but I've used these Energy Take 5.1 for about 6 years now and they've been really good.
I loved myEnergy Take system when I had it. Combine that with a $150 reciever, and $50 woth of cables, and banana plugs, and it will sound muuuuuch better then a sound bar.
Sorry, they're spare from this set. https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44
The quintets are a great little system. No subwoofer with this set up and you'll definitely need one but as far as sound goes they're pretty good.
If that size is what you're looking for a lot of people will let you know of the Monoprice 5.1 which are pretty much a direct copy of the EnergyTake classic 5.1 to the point Energy sued them for ripping off their stuff.
A friend of mine has the Monoprice speakers and they're ok, but i personally think the Klipsch set up sounds better.
Following your guidance, and in accordance to my budget, I came across the following AVR and Speakers. I was wondering your quick thoughts on them? I have been using my tv to accept all the HDMI inputs from my DVR, Xbox One, PS3, etc, but I also have a decade old HTiB that just doesn't cut shit anymore. Thanks!
I used to work for a certain regional electronics retailer(that rhymes with LIES) and we used to use the Logitech Z's to play music after the store closed. They were able to be heard in our ~80,000 sq/ft floor space. However, next to the Energy Classics they sound like mud. You may go a little over budget in getting a decent receiver to power these but what you gain will be a much tighter bass response as well as tasty, crispy mid range & high range response. It's really night and day if you listen to them back to back. The Logitechs have a shit amp, shit drivers and absolutely shit cabinet design (and I'm using the descriptor "cabinet" in the loosest sense conceivable).
I'm writing this recommendation not from the perspective of some audio snob. You will literally hear things in movies you've never heard before. You will hear details in your favorite albums that you've been missing for years. You will love it.
Eyeball Craigslist for some speakers. I saw a 5.0 set of Mirage speakers go for 800 bucks the other day. They were brand freaking new too. I scored some old JBL SVA-2100's and a JBL SVA-Center for $300 off one guy and then (4)JBL-8330s for $50 a piece from someone else. It took me about a year, but I have killer speakers for $500.
Alternatively, Klipsch makes solid speakers if you like the sound of horns. The brand Energy is also made by Klipsch and the 5.1 setup from them goes on sale for 250-300 regularly. Use that for now and then add two Klipsch tower speakers later and your set for a solid 7.1 without breaking the bank.
If you can save up a bit more, the energy 5.1 take classic is pretty solid for a htib. Approx $385 on amazon here
When I started my home theater in the living room, the receiver was my first purchase (awesome mis-priced sale at Best Buy, saved about $500 and got a much nicer receiver than I was originally planning). I picked up the front towers on sale as well and ran it like that for a few months. I added the center and rears as they went on sale, and finally the subwoofer. That setup is fantastic, I have under $1,000 invested and it is absolutely amazing for games and movies.
Approaching audio in this way gives us the same benefits as building our PCs: customization and upgrade-ability. You can start small and inexpensive and expand as budget allows.
One other note, I think one of your other posts mentioned you were worried about size/space. There are some great 'satellite' speaker systems that have amazing sound quality, like these Energy Take speakers. I personally prefer larger speakers, but if I had a smaller space I would probably end up with that set (plus a receiver).
The Monoprice 5.1 system for $270 is very similar to the highly reviewed Energy Take 5.1 system that sells for $400. In fact the last version so clearly was a clone that Energy sued monoprice.
For an amp you kinda have to look around for one that has the features you want for your price. The Wirecutter might be a good place to start.
So that's where the white van speaker scam units come from. These are much better.
If you must have 5.1 I'd suggest:
Denon AVR-S510BT
Energy Take Classic 5.1
Add some speaker wire and a surge protector and you'd be done. It wouldn't have the wireless rears that you wanted.
I think you should consider doing a stereo setup and then adding in the remaining components to get your 5.1 as you can afford them. You'd end up with a better system in the end, albeit for more money.
Maybe these three:
TV, Surround and Receiver...
This 5.1 system http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001202C44/ or http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001XURGSK/ or this 5.0 system http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JTYKA8/ at $200 plus a sub for $100-150 like http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NCD2PC/ or http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DUHW6UW/ or http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LRPXAU/
For the receiver, in the lower budgets, I'd say go with a Denon. This site is great, I bought my Marantz on it. Condition of it looked brand new and it hasn't had a single problem for the year I've had it.
For speakers, if you want a full 5.1 setup that is pretty good reviewed, Energy 5.1 would fit the bill. They are also pretty small speakers so it seems like they would be great for you.
Another option you can do, is go to your nearest Paradigm or Bowers and Wilkins dealer (most in my area carry both those brands) and listen to their offering of smaller speakers, they are great and are of higher quality than the energy. Other great brands I like are Monitor Audio, Wharfedale, or Aperion (I own a pair of Aperion Versus grand bookshelves). With a company like Aperion, it is nice because you get a 30 day free trial, so just pick out a speaker from them, test them out, and if you don't like them, you have nothing to lose. That is what sold me on them, and I ended up loving my speakers so I kept them.
Almost forgot about the subwoofer, if you go with the energy package, you can also just buy the 5 loud speakers without the sub. For the lower budgets, you can get a BIC America F12, or if you want smaller, Aperion or SVS are great internet-direct brands and you can buy one of their smaller subs. I personally went with SVS for the subwoofers, they have a reputation of making some of the best subs, and I can say the sub I went with kicks ass.
www.avsforum.com
They have infinite resources and info on the subject. I like many people started with a home theater in a box and then upgraded over time.
This is a popular choice and recommended by many people.
http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44
For $300 it can't be beat.
All of their centers are a bit long. The matching one would be the CC-5 but the dimensions are 5.7" (14.5cm) H x 14" (35.5cm) W x 8" (20.3cm) D
You could get the take 5.1 classic set and use the sub and two speakers for a 2.1 system:
http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1417390557&amp;sr=1-1
they also have the RC-Micro: http://www.amazon.com/Energy-RC-Micro-Surround-Speaker-System/dp/B001RQ2CXO
I want to spend somewhere between 100-350 bucks. Im not sure if going over 350 would help as it's a small part of a room. Also I'm using
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketfish-tilting-wall-mounts-for-most-small-speakers-5-pack-black/5149013.p?id=1219112769003&amp;skuId=5149013 brackets right now. Ideally I'd like a quick swap job because I'm not the one installing it - but if there are some other brackets I can use I'd look into that.
EDIT: I'm looking at these as a possibility since they had high reviews on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44/
This?
Does your laptop even support 5.1? Most only have stereo output.
I was linking to the best bang for buck, but there's other good ones out there.
You want sleek small footprint? Fine. Energy.
Once again, it's still smacking around the Bose for under cost - and I personally think these look nicer still fitting in a small footprint being wall mountable.
If i were in the US ? And had your budget, i'd get these. Check out the amazon reviews and google other reviews. They have got a lot of praise and punch far above their weight when comparing to more expensive systems.
http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1377404810&amp;sr=1-1
There has also been some good receiver options posted. I'd also second what northzone mentioned about gaming headsets, they are great, but a home theatre also has other benefits as well....
There are a lot of factors to consider. What is the size of the room? What will the speakers be playing? What do you consider not-terrible? What is your budget? Going from built in TV speakers to a Home Theater In A Box can be a big upgrade, and might be your definition of not-terrible. Again, the size of the room makes a huge difference.
Some people will tell you that if you're really looking for a good sound system on the cheap that a good 3.1 system will be a better option if you are really concerned about quality. This may be an option you might want to consider. I had my heart set on surround but realized I could get a great 3.1 system and am just now upgrading to a 5.1 system one year later. I am very happy I went this route.
If you are on a budget, look used first off. I don't know where you are located and what the used market is like in your area. I'm in a crappy area for used gear. So I'll give you my recommendation for new on a college budget.
If you have your heart set on surround and new, you may want to look into the Energy Take Classic 5.1 speakers - $400. They will work wonders in a smaller room and have absolutely rave reviews. Many people say they're the best for under $1000. I highly recommend them. You will need a separate amplifier/receiver. You'd be looking at around $500-600 depending on which receiver you get.
If you are looking to get something higher-end, the sky is the limit.
Edit: Here is a fantastic review for the Take Classics. Go read the other amazon reviews. I hope they're in your budget.
If it isn't, and the listening room is smaller, consider 3.1/3.0 or a HTIB. Who knows, it may make you very happy dropping $100-$200 at Walmart for a HTIB. *wince
http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44
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Don't need the subwoofer, so don't want to throw out the cost more.
I had a set of their speakers for 3 years, was good, but three of the speakers died.
I contacted them to get replacements and the costs...to replace the speakers were more than I paid for a brand new entire system.
Sadly, it was discontinued by the manufacturer.
http://www.amazon.com/Energy-RC-Micro-Pack-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B006J0NZ6Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1451308542&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=energy+take+classic+rc+micro
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That's what I have at current, the center and two rears burnt out.
Energy wants 149.99 for a new center and 99$ for each side(I paid 220$ for the set new, on Amazon 3 years ago.)
Already got a good subwoofer, don't need another.
Or if anyone has suggestions for a different set in the 200-250$ price range of similar quality.
These Energy's are the same price and suposed to be great (albeit I have not heard them).
The two obvious choices are:
two pairs of the BSP-22s, an SP-C22, and a subwoofer: good, better, best
Not sure if you bought it but if you haven't the energy 5.1 speaker system you mentioned just dropped to $300 again
Link
http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44
Thats a relatively good receiver to have that low of a speaker budget. I would be recommending the other mono price 5.1 series but I have no Idea where it went. They might have finally gotten busted for making an exact copy of this [Energy Classic 5.1] (http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1369027615&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=energy+classic+5.1) setup. Monoprice used to have it in the mid to low $200s but even at the amazon price of $300 for the energy brand Its the bare minimum I can recommend. If you are patient enough you can also build up your home theater by starting off with front channel speakers until you can afford the rest. Head on over to r/zeos linked in the sidebar if you're interested in that.
I like your first suggestion I have been looking at this receiver
and
these speakers
I am not sure if you can do a 5.1 by running speaker wires under a rug, etc. But I had a similar situation and I placed the center channel speaker and two book shelf speakers on top of the TV stand (left and right channels). I put the receiver on a stand behind the center channel speaker. I ran speaker wires under a rug and put the left and right surround sound speakers on stands next to the sofa. I put the subwoofer behind the sofa.
Later, I even put two bookshelf speakers and another subwoofer behind the sofa and for a short time was running a 7.2 surround sound system. It did not get much stereo separation, but it sounded great compared to a sound bar. Your situation is actually better than mine in some ways due to you having more room to put larger speakers under the TV than I had.
Here is the speakers and stand I was working with: http://amzn.com/B001202C44
Here is a stand similar to what I used for the receiver: http://amzn.com/B003M2YDE2
My wife was skeptical at first, but thought it was a good solution after I got it all hooked up.
They are quite effective. There is a receiver that sits outside the cabinet, and you run a wire into the cabinet, which connects to the transmitter. They can be quite cheap: http://www.amazon.com/IR-Repeater-System-Control-Theater/dp/B0016PM63W
basement?
Use this for IR:
https://www.amazon.com/IR-Repeater-System-Control-Theater/dp/B0016PM63W
Equipment:
I like onkyo receivers and monoprice speakers personally.
yea its call an IR repeater....
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https://www.amazon.com/IR-Repeater-System-Control-Theater/dp/B0016PM63W
> the cable box on it since the remote uses IR and not RF and cant be concealed
Buy an IR repeater http://www.amazon.com/IR-Repeater-System-Control-Theater/dp/B0016PM63W. I purchased a similar system and installed it in a commercial setting controlling a projector, TV, DVD/VCR and an audio receiver and it worked great. Just mount the receiver in an inconspicuous spot on the cabinet or near the TV.
I have this Onkyo HT-S3400 package connected to the motherboard on my computer via optical cable. I have Doly Home Theatre installed and enabled. What is the best possible way to listen to music with this setup? In particular, I want the best possible way to listen to Pink Floyd. I've been using Kodi for a while to playback my FLAC files, and I typically disable passthrough mode. Which is better for playback, and are there any other settings I should change to increase the audio quality?
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How does this one look?
They aren't $900 they are just not made anymore you can get them off eBay or other 2nd places for $300 or less.
You could get the newer version of these called the z906's. They are on sale directly from Logitech now.
Overall the quality vs size is what makes them really nice.
This also seems to be a good deal right now for price.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O0TRDI
Your receiver model might not be HT-s3200, check the front right corner or rear by power. s3500 is R391
I chose the same model Sony receiver and found a Samsung TV that was DLP like mine.
Make sure you have the latest ATI drivers and HDMI Audio is selected for install.
Is this worth buying? Is it similar to yours?
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3500-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0077V88V8/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1411068131&amp;sr=8-9&amp;keywords=Onky
You would both benefit more from something like this I can almost guarantee. http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3500-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0077V88V8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1416412558&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=5.1+receiver+home+theater+and+speakers
I'm sorry and I know this is irrelevant, but I read powDered sub and lost it.
On a more serious note, a powered sub will need some sort of pre amp to send the signal. If you were really wanting a subwoofer to have all the connections of the rest of the sound system, I know bose (DONT DO IT) acoustimass modules have the outputs for speakers, though they aren't powered.
Since it is going to be PC driven, honestly You're best off making sure you have a 5.1 soundcard and then finding a 5.1 computer set up. I know Logitech makes a few.
I understand money is always a factor in creating your system, but do NOT sell yourself short and spend just under 200 when you could save up a bit more and get what you actually want.
A proper receiver with 5.1 output and a speaker setup will be something that you can keep and upgrade when the time comes.
If your PC has an optical out, you could do something like this
it's not a powered sub setup, but it's a start in the right direction.
You could rock this for a while, then upgrade to a receiver that has a sub pre out and pick up a powered sub with that and then use your existing speakers with your new set up.
Ultimately, my true opinion is: DON'T SETTLE.
You'll regret it.
So I've been thinking about my situation some more, and being cognizant of the fact that the sound quality will be inferior in a prepackaged system, I think getting one makes the most sense for me due to budgetary constraints and overall convenience. I like the idea of building a system over time, but I don't think I'll be able to commit resources to building it up like that. I probably won't ever get around to upgrading anything. Also, as a bit of perspective for me, I've been using a basic stereo system (5 CD changer kind of deal) for the last 13 or 14 years... so I think a prepackaged system would still present a pretty significant upgrade for me...
With all this in mind, and resigning myself to the disadvantages of a prepackaged system, which of these seems like the best option?
The aforementioned Sony system?
This Onkyo system?
Or this other Sony system?
Thanks so much for your help!
Awesome thanks for the list. So I assume your saying that Onkyo makes good receivers but their speakers are lacking, and so I should build my own slowly with the Miccas and the Dayton? Because I was considering this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0077V88V8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=VHT3EQQ052JF&amp;coliid=I3QJ9CXM0F45RQ
Most people will say you're better off with a real receiver. They're right. I've been through this scenario you are describing. The problem is that the bluray player is your "receiver". At the same time, it has no HDMI inputs. So all your components (Xbox, whatever else) have to plug into the TV, and then the sound is sent out to the bluray receiver through the optical.
Can it be done? Yes. But most TVs do not passthrough 5.1 via optical, which means your TV will likely spit the signal out as stereo. Your bluray will probably take a stereo signal and split it artificially into 5.1, but it's not the true surround you had coming out of the Xbox. The only time you will get true surround is when watching a bluray.
The other issue is the speakers. Most of these systems have a proprietary connector on the receiver that prevents you from easily connecting new speakers. That means when you outgrow the system or want to upgrade you have to completely replace the system. Mine was donated to a friend.
You're better off with a real receiver. Even this system would be better, since it has a real receiver and the speakers could be upgraded.
Onkyo HT-S3500 660 Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker/Receiver Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0077V88V8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_xnJ-ub0XM6VGY
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0077V88V8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_xnJ-ub0XM6VGY
I got this like 3 years ago and love it
So this was my setup before the samsung bar
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0077V88V8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
If i get that denon receiver, for the time being just to get me 5.1 up and running, could i essentially use these speakers with it? I know the sound quality probably sucks, but at least I could drop the samsung bar, and then use the new AVR with some speakers. Or is that a bad idea?
Do you have any speaker recommendations for 5.1 atm?
Oh...for gaming..I'll be connecting it to:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0077V88V8/
Onkyo HT-S3500 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker/Receiver Package
This is the HTIB I previously owned. So the speakers are from that.
But recently I think I've decided to up the budget a little bit. I think I'm going to go with the Denon x1300w off of A4L for $299, and then get a pair of Micca MB42X and the MB42X-C for now until I can upgrade my rear speakers and sub.
I was considering just settling for the Denon AVR-S530BT, but for $299 it's hard to pass up such a significant improvement as well as a leaving me a bit of room to gradually improve to a 7.1.2 set up for Atmos.
Yamaha used to sell a HTIB that actually used true speakers and connectors without any of the proprietary stuff. It also 4 cdmi pass thru....it be a good start. Something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YHT-399UBL-Channel-Theater-System/dp/B00BW0X6EE
Thats a good option if your looking for something easy, other wise use people on the subreddit to help you piece together a system.
I haven't had any experience with these speakers at all, but based on your price range and other users reccomendations I will forward this: this.
The Logitech system you have right now does not do true 5.1, it's a stereo signal that the system "wraps" around you by putting the outer-most sounds in the rear channels. In order to get a real 5.1 experience, you will need to invest in a better system.
Something like this would be a good starting point: https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3700-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00LU0GPAI/
Don't really understand what "high fidelity" is but: This seems decent enough
$340 should still get you a name brand htiab that you'll be fine with. Just avoid brands you've never heard of. You can join the audiophile club later if you want.
Here's one for instance that would allow you to expand later as /r/Xathroz recommends. You could replace the speakers and sub later if you wanted.
edit: https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3700-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00LU0GPAI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473857171&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=home+theater+in+a+box
You're not going to like this answer, but sell the HTiB.
Get a receiver and speakers.
Here's a highly rated one on Amazon
Onkyo HT-S3700 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver/Speaker Package
Which ones is better choice onkyo or Logitech z906
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3700-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00LU0GPAI
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Surround-Sound-Speaker-System/dp/B004M18O60
You mean something like [this](Onkyo HT-S3700 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver/Speaker Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LU0GPAI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_Gkezwb2REV3NS)?
Is that a good way to go because the speakers are meant for that receiver, or is it just easier because you don't have to pick them out separately?
hey guys what do you think of this bundle? im planing on paring this with a 4k HDR tv(samsung 40 inch KU6300) and a ps4 pro. i plan on putting all of this in my bedroom, with the tv on the feet of my bed
https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-immersive-Surround-5-1-Channel-HT-S3800/dp/B01F3ENAOU
there is also the lower tier moodle which is cheaper,but i don't really know the difference cuz im a noob to this stuff
https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3700-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00LU0GPAI
im pretty new to this sub reddit, so any help would be great! im afraid of buying speakers that don't match, for example if i were to get front speakers that have different sound quality from the side speakers, it would be too noticeable. which is why i want things in a bundle, so i would get a consistent sound quality from all sides
any help is appreciated, like i said im new to this sub and in fact this is my first time setting up a home theatre system
This one seems to have thhe 4K hdr features and gets decent reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YHT-3920UBL-5-1-Channel-Theater-Bluetooth/dp/B00V9Z2WZG/
Obviously you can spend thousands on speakers, but for your budget you are looking at a package like this or something similar.
If you wanted to step up a bit on the speakers you could go with something like this...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CMVY7Q
You would need to add an AVR, though, which woul put you a little over budget. Something like this...
https://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-S510BT-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B00YAO43YG
That would likely be a pretty nice setup for not too much over your budget.
Something like this?
Enclave Audio CineHome HD 5.1 Wireless Audio Home Theater System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W972KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fNZYAb77WF7DH
How about onkyo speakers? What are your thoughts on onkyo speakers. Example https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S5800-5-1-2-Channel-Theater-Package/dp/B00YMN69XS/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474651069&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=onkyo+home+theater
What u think about this one? https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S5800-5-1-2-Channel-Theater-Package/dp/B00YMN69XS
Onkyo HT-S5800 5.1.2-Channel Dolby Atmos Home Theater Package
https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S5800-5-1-2-Channel-Theater-Package/dp/B00YMN69XS/ref=lp_2530057011_1_4?srs=2530057011&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1541010381&amp;sr=8-4&amp;th=1
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Onkyo HT-S3900 5.2 Channel Home Theater Package
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071GQZL6P/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A311BEHFUHRLQM
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Klipsch HDT-600 Home Theater System
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-HDT-600-Home-Theater-System/dp/B008CMVY7Q/ref=sr_1_4?s=aht&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1541010997&amp;sr=1-4&amp;refinements=p_n_feature_two_browse-bin%3A1267494011%7C3300649011%7C1267495011
I bought mine 10 years ago. Haven't had a single problem. Onkyo consistently tops the list of "Best Budget Home Theater Systems" every year.
Amazon has that $500 5.1 system for $400.
And they have the higher end one for $630.
I'm looking to purchase a new home theater system for a home theater / audio setup in the next few months to hook up my record player and tv. Currently I am looking at:
There's a phono hookup in the back of the unit (labeled CD on the amazon pic), so I believe there is a pre amp installed as was answered in the questions post on amazon. However, I do have a question if I were to need anything else for my turntable (Pioneer D-12) with a composite audio L and R hookup and a ground wire that looks like a fork
Any amount of help is appreciated! Thanks!
how about something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S3800-Channel-Theater-Package/dp/B01F3ENAOU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1524497199&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=surround+speaker+package
Onkyo HT-S3800 5.1 Channel Home Theater Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F3ENAOU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GuG4Db2DBJ2ZG
I got this 2 black Fridays ago for about $300. Its an HTIB but fuck it's good for the price. Until I actually have some money for a real setup, this will make do and its golden. Seriously blown away by the quality. Receiver is very decent also. Just expect yourself to get a fully brand new setup when you are ready to upgrade in the future as the receiver won't support anything more than 5.1.
I got this sound system and works really well and it passes 4K HDR
Well I got it for $279 on Amazon now it's $400 but so far it's great one thing to point out is you need to change a setting on the receiver to make 4K HDR work properly
It needs to be set to 4:4:4 in the settings
Pioneer HTP-074 5.1 Channel Home Theater Package, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JOBIFP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vIvBybM4TR0FQ
Hey guys,
So I am looking for a good 5.1 system for a dorm room. I know it sounds a little ridiculous, but I don't trust taking my Focals to college. Anyway I was looking around $300 for the setup and got stuck between three options: Pioneer, Logitech, and Vizio. I wanted to get your guy's opinion on what you think would have the best sound quality. I have a pioneer receiver now, and kind of hate it. But I think the Logitechs look so bad. Right now I am leaning to the pioneers but maybe one of you could shed some light on which might sound best. Thanks!
I know many people hate on home theaters in a box. But I think they are quite worth it especially for people on a budget. I do have a sound bar that comes with the subwoofer. But I prefer to watch movies on my 5.1 home theater system . https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Home-Theater-System-HTP-074/dp/B01JOBIFP2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1AHU49SRCO1WF&keywords=5.1+home+theater+system&qid=1557899170&s=gateway&sprefix=5.1+home%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-4I purchased this one and don't regret it one bit. Word of caution if you dont take the time to set it up it will sound absolutely horrible after being plug in but if you take the time to adjust the settings it sounds awesome.If you are planning on spending on a sound bar 200 my recommendation is to buy this one is only 349.99 at this time but worth it.
In the future I'm planning on investing in better set up but for now this is good . All my friends enjoy watching movies at my house with this system
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edit.: forgot to add I bought this on July 9,2017 and is still going on strong.
What's up mates. I recently bought a sound system and I was wondering if I could upgrade my subwoofer to one with a higher wattage. If so how high can I go? Sorry I'm a beginner with this stuff. Down below is the system I bought.
Pioneer 5.1 Home Theater System HTP-074
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JOBIFP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_k0UOBbNNBR541
What do you mean by vintage receiver?
I've been looking at the Andrew Jones models but they're pricey and hard to find...
What do you think about a package deal like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Home-Theater-System-HTP-074/dp/B01JOBIFP2/?tag=aboutcom02lifewire-20&amp;ascsubtag=4062692%7Cgoogle.com%7C%7C%7C99%2C83%2C79%2C99%2C74%7C1%7C
Please replace the affiliate link in your op with this regular amazon link.
In regards to your question itself well you should probably detail what the rest of your setup is. I wouldn't go for that receiver myself.
First of all, thanks for the reply!
So I guess maybe I should look more into bookshelf speakers if I want to keep my current subwoofer and center speaker for now?
I'm looking at a receiver for my new TV. I am planning on using it mostly for music with my B&W 602's. After a bit of looking around, I really like the look of the Marantz NR1509. I like all the options it has, and it provides enough power to fill my apartment without being too loud. That being said, does anyone have any experience with it? Did you like it or not?
My other thought is the Sony STR-DN1080. It's also got a lot of features, although 7.2 channel is way more than I need. It also was reviewed really well on What HiFi. Which do you think would be better? Do you have any other suggestions?
Sure thing!
The Projector is the Optoma HD25-LV... For what it's worth, I didn't pay that price for mine. Not sure why that's $1800 now. I think I paid less than $700 brand new.
Screen - Elite Screens Spectrum 125-inch motorized
Speakers - Blue Octave... I had never heard of this brand. But I had a set of older sony speakers in there before and they were sounding tinny. So, I gave these a shot. I think I got them for around $100 for the set of 8, and they have been absolutely amazing. They sound great.
Subs - I don't have links to them. But they are both Sony subs. The one I got with a 5.1 set of speakers I bought a few years ago, and the other one is the exact same thing, I picked up at an estate sale for like $12. They're behind my seats.
Receiver - Sony STRDN-850 (current)... However, this arrived today. I bought this for 2 reasons. 1) We just had a pretty big storm roll through our area over the last couple of days. There was no lightning or thunder, but the power did surge a few times while I was trying to work from home in my theater, and at one point, the receiver shut down and wouldn't come back on. Then, after a while when it did, it wouldn't output video or audio. Audio has since randomly returned, but still not outputting video. 2) We recently spent a good bit of coin on our back yard, and have a nice area to entertain, which we plan to do more often. The new receiver will allow for multiple zones, and I'm planning on putting an outdoor theater out on our new patio
Gaming PC - Ryzen 5 1600x CPU, Asus Strix B350-f motherboard,Asus Strix GTX 1070, 16gb RAM built into a Rosewill 4u server chassis. I replaced the front intake fans with these to add some character. Single 250gb NVME SSD for OS, and single 525gb SATA SSD for game storage. 20tb of drives in a Windows Spanned Volume acting as a backup for the media server.
Media Server - Dell R710 with dual xeon E-5630 CPUs, 36gb RAM. Two 128gb SSDs in RAID 1 config for OS, then 6 (soon to be 8) 5TB Seagate drives in RAID 6 for data. 20tb of potential media storage.
The rack - I actually got this for free. I work in IT and a company I was consulting for had their entire IT staff just walk out one day, which is why I was there. Apparently, they had stockpiled the previous 5 years worth of the company's hardware refreshes in this storage room. One of the things we had to oversee was a massive e-cycling job to get rid of all those old PCs and things. They were going to pay this other company we subcontracted by the pound to haul it all away, so I talked to the boss and we both agreed that anything I took was going to ultimately save them money. So, I got like 8 SSDs, about 6 i7 CPUs, some RAM, 5 monitors, and then I took that roll-around rack, and two of my teammates took these brand new Dell 4-post racks.. I didn't have room for those giant things, so I let them take those. This has been great. The only drawback is the door is warped and won't close. So, it's currently taking up space in my basement.
As for what I like... It's hard for me to pick. The projector has an amazing picture once you get it dialed in. It has several options to adjust the image, whether it be keystoning, or image shifting of some kind. So, it's not hard to get it lined up. My only complaint is that it tends to move. This room is one of our basement rooms and is right underneath our kitchen and family room on the main floor. The projector is mounted right onto the joist in that floor/theater room cieling, so when people walk through the kitchen, it tends to bounce. I find myself having to readjust it about 2-3 times per month. An annoyance at most, and not at all a negative of the projector. What I love about the projector is what a stark difference it has made. Version 0.1 of this home theater, was a white sheet hung up with thumbtacks and about a 10-year old 720p projector I won at a company auction back in 2007-2008. So, that one was on it's last legs anyway. I'm pretty sure the bulb was dying. Add that to the brand new bright bulb in the Optoma, combined with the increase in resolution... Massive improvement.
I don't have a link to the chairs, we bought them from a dealer here in town. But if I HAD to pick a favorite item in that room, it's going to be the chairs. I spent a LOT more on them than I intended to furnish that room, and they're so big, I had to take the door to the room off and cut 2 studs out of the wall to get them in there (it was a narrow door). But, they have electric reclining, which is a pretty cool feature, and they lay waaaaaay back, almost completely horizontal. The headrests are also motorized to INCLINE. So when you ARE completely reclined, you don't have to manually hold your head up to see the screen... They're soft, and warm... They'll be in my house for a long time regardless if I have a home theater or not.
The subs add an element of immersion. I've had surround sound systems for years, but never have I had the space, time, money, and patience to 'architect' it from top to bottom like this before. So, the first time I felt the bass kick really good during a movie or game, I was pretty much hooked. Speaking of immersion, I added the dynamic backlighting behind the screen last summer. It's 2 Phillips' Hue LED strips. One running the length behind the top of the screen, the other behind the bottom. I use this free software called ScreenBloom to control the color of the backlight in real time. Since everything I do is via the gaming PC anyway, I just have it run there. The creator says it will work on all movies (which it does) and most games (though I haven't found a game it didn't work on yet). It basically takes a snapshot of your screen every X miliseconds and then generalizes the color and sets the hue to the closest matching color in it's range. You can set the refresh rate for it to fit your preference, and you can also set zones. So, if you have multiple Hue lights, you can assign that light to a specific section of the screen. It's a really cool piece of software. This adds a whole new level of immersion believe it or not.
While I love my lapdesk setup, it is not anywhere NEAR where I want it to be yet. I have searched high and low for a decent 'living room' lapdesk setup for gaming and while there ARE more and more options coming, the demand just isn't high enough for companies to dedicate resources to developing for it. So, over the last 18 months, I've bought and returned about 8 or 9 different lapdesks, and finally settled on this one from iSkelter. My criteria was, it had to have room for a keyboard, mouse, and a gamepad (all seen in the pics), and it had to fit across the arms of the chair. This lapdesk by itself was sufficient, but my gripe with it was having to completely get up out of the chair to put it down when I was watching a movie, and one of the dogs wanted to get up in my lap. I wanted something to swivel into place and out of the way depending on whether or not I needed it, and I didn't want to have to get up to put it 'away'. So, after some real hard thinking and strategic google-fu for pretty much a solid month, I stumbled across this company. They make electronic attachment brackets for police and military vehicles. I looked over their components catalog and liked what I saw. So, I emailed their sales and explained what I was trying to do. Within minutes, they responded, and asked for measurements of my chair, lapdesk, etc; then within 24 hours they got back to me with a parts list. The whole mount cost about $200. But, it has worked brilliantly. Like I said, this solution isn't QUITE done yet. The mount screws into the wood lapdesk right in the center, and it's wobbly. It will suffice for now, but I'm going to keep poking at that until I get it right.
I know I didn't quite answer what I liked or what my favorite part is. But, as I said earlier, it's hard for me to pic a favorite. The whole thing has been challenging to solve a host of problems one by one, but now that it's where it is, it's all so satisfying.
Feel free to ask if y'all have anymore questions.
is the one you're recommending better than this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKRWWSG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[I vote for this Yamaha Home Theater in a Box] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JY862G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tiCDCbGVMM4R3)
Whats better? This system for $1749 or the ELAC HT bundle for $1299 here https://www.amazon.com/Elac-Speaker-Acoustech-Platinum-Subwoofer/dp/B0777SZDCH/ ?
These are great speakers and they are smaller than the B&Ws you were looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000TDENA6
I'm not clear why you would push them toward tower speakers. If they want Bose, they most likely want smaller speakers. I'd recommend something like the Energy Take Classic set.
https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44
Add a decent receiver that supports 4K UHD and you are good to go. Probably for less than the Bose.
Nakamichi Shockwafe Pro 7.1Ch 400W 45" Sound Bar with 8” Subwoofer. (Amazon)
Enclave Audio CineHome HD 5.1 Wireless Audio Home Theater System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W972KB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3N7gAb1WQ3F73
Did some research last week. Just ordered these both to evaluate further.
Hello audiophile!
Been shopping around for a while trying to get a home theatre system! Figured there must be a sub for that and here I am.
I’m in the USA, looking for a home theatre system for my new TV. I do not have any system at the moment besides the TV speaker itself. I’d like to spend around $250-300 max at $400-500 if it’s a big difference in quality. If wireless is possible that would be fantastic! HDMI connection seems like a must since I’m not great at speaker set ups. Also Bluetooth would hopefully be included with the system. We watch a lot of movies and play I play some XBOX.
Any tips or responses would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much. If it’s on amazon that’d be sweet to. Just from my research this is one system I’ve found that seems to fit what I need just not sure if it’s good! Onkyo
Your setup is unbalanced with respect to the 50% you are spending on the sub. This will be a little over $1000 once you include tax, shipping, and cables:
https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrx2400ha/denon-avr-x2400h-7.2-ch-x-95-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos-new/1.html
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Reference-Theater-Surround-System/dp/B0779GRFWF
I've been pleased with the Klipsch HDT300 for about 4 years. I only recently upgraded to a used Polk RM7600 set and PSW125 sub.
Have you considered the Onkyo HT-S5800 5.1.2-Channel Dolby Atmos Home Theater Package. For a HTIB setup it is pretty decent and should save you some cash (about $120 by my calculations). All the features you're looking for are there and you'll be upgrading to a Dolby Atmos capable system.