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cowboys82281 · 09-22-2008, 06:33 PM

i just got a ps3 to go with my hdtv and now am looking to get a sound system.........im still in college so i only have about 1500 to spend.....im quite new with this so i dont know much on what i should be looking for.....any help would be appreciated

aramis109 · 09-22-2008, 06:49 PM

There are a ton of threads on the subject with the same or similar budget, so I'd suggest skimming through them. Have you done any listening yet? Is there a speaker or receiver brand you'd prefer?

I'd definitely recommend to go out and take a listen to decide what you like and don't like. Do you like horn tweeters? Think they're too harsh? Are you looking at a 5.1 or 7.1 setup?

To add something constructive, I don't think you can go wrong with the Onkyo 605 and up, the Yamaha 663 and up, or even Marantz, Denon or Pioneer receivers. Polks and Klipsch are good entry points into the speaker world, and people here love the eD 300 subs.

CptGreedle · 09-22-2008, 06:53 PM

Besides looking around the site for more info, I have one bit of advice no matter what you do.
Get a receiver that supports HDMI. With HDMI, you will get the best sound, and the easiest hook up. HDMI supports BOTH audio and video in one cable, so all you have to do it connect your PS3 to your receiver via HDMI and them your receiver to your TV via HDMI. This gives you the best sound, and the best picture. There are lots of receivers in the price range you are looking at, and lots of speakers too.

MacDaddyOJack · 09-22-2008, 06:59 PM

To add to that last post, make sure the reciever is not HDMI passthrough. Those will not act as anything but a switch. You want a reciever that will accept audio over HDMI.

arrow61095 · 09-22-2008, 07:06 PM

Got to agree with aramis109 above. Your best bet is to go out and start listening. I recommend checking the local phone book and also doing searches online to find addresses and phone numbers of places. Then go in and listen to the different equipment. With a $1500 total budget, I would go 5.1 which would allow you to get the best speakers for the money. (I am also guessing that with you being a college student, the room you plan on putting these in is not larger than 12x19.)

Mostly, I suggest doing some listening, as everyone's tastes are a little different.

Personally, I would suggest listening to some Klipsh speakers and some Paradigm. For some reason, I wasn't as big a fan of the Polk, and B & W were out of my price range.

I also agree that the Onkyo 605 is a great entry level receiver.

Main thing is to listen around, as everyone has different taste.

My setup is:

http://www.klipsch.com/products/deta...er-system.aspx
cost me around $1200

And the Onkyo 605, which I got on sale for $299 before tax.

Driver_King · 09-22-2008, 08:17 PM

Hi. Here are some suggestions:

2 Polk Floorstanders

2 Polk Surrounds (can be used as great surrounds)

Polk Center

eD subwoofer (may I suggest the new black finish?)

Onkyo 606 (see my sig below for link)

Hypertrophy · 09-24-2008, 10:41 PM

av123.com often has some good deals on speakers. I would go with the Onkyo for a receiver, I've got the 805 and am happy with it. The 606 should be very good for the money as well.

Valore · 09-24-2008, 10:53 PM

http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/displa...fid=1098&sc=ht

Sick speakers

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 09-24-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Hi. Here are some suggestions:

2 Polk Floorstanders

2 Polk Surrounds (can be used as great surrounds)

Polk Center

eD subwoofer (may I suggest the new black finish?)

Onkyo 606 (see my sig below for link)

+1

zweet77 · 09-24-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Hi. Here are some suggestions:

2 Polk Floorstanders

2 Polk Surrounds (can be used as great surrounds)

Polk Center

eD subwoofer (may I suggest the new black finish?)

Onkyo 606 (see my sig below for link)

Monitor 60's 279 for the pair !!! thats a great price

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-24-2008, 11:42 PM

I went with an Onkyo 605 and a Polk 7.1 speaker system recommended by Driver King and some others. Great system and didn't break my wallet.

PSB_Paradigm_HSU · 11-07-2008, 07:32 PM

Get what I have...You will not be disappointed! If it strains your budget too much go one step down to the PSB ALPHA series...

http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/Image-Series

09-22-2008, 06:33 PM	#1
cowboys82281 New Member Member since:Sep 2008	nebie looking for help getting first audio system i just got a ps3 to go with my hdtv and now am looking to get a sound system.........im still in college so i only have about 1500 to spend.....im quite new with this so i dont know much on what i should be looking for.....any help would be appreciated

09-22-2008, 07:06 PM	#5
arrow61095 Special Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:PA, USA Blu-ray collection:140	Got to agree with aramis109 above. Your best bet is to go out and start listening. I recommend checking the local phone book and also doing searches online to find addresses and phone numbers of places. Then go in and listen to the different equipment. With a $1500 total budget, I would go 5.1 which would allow you to get the best speakers for the money. (I am also guessing that with you being a college student, the room you plan on putting these in is not larger than 12x19.) Mostly, I suggest doing some listening, as everyone's tastes are a little different. Personally, I would suggest listening to some Klipsh speakers and some Paradigm. For some reason, I wasn't as big a fan of the Polk, and B & W were out of my price range. I also agree that the Onkyo 605 is a great entry level receiver. Main thing is to listen around, as everyone has different taste. My setup is: http://www.klipsch.com/products/deta...er-system.aspx cost me around $1200 And the Onkyo 605, which I got on sale for $299 before tax. Last edited by arrow61095; 09-22-2008 at 07:11 PM.

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09-22-2008, 06:49 PM	#2
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	There are a ton of threads on the subject with the same or similar budget, so I'd suggest skimming through them. Have you done any listening yet? Is there a speaker or receiver brand you'd prefer? I'd definitely recommend to go out and take a listen to decide what you like and don't like. Do you like horn tweeters? Think they're too harsh? Are you looking at a 5.1 or 7.1 setup? To add something constructive, I don't think you can go wrong with the Onkyo 605 and up, the Yamaha 663 and up, or even Marantz, Denon or Pioneer receivers. Polks and Klipsch are good entry points into the speaker world, and people here love the eD 300 subs.

09-22-2008, 06:53 PM	#3
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Besides looking around the site for more info, I have one bit of advice no matter what you do. Get a receiver that supports HDMI. With HDMI, you will get the best sound, and the easiest hook up. HDMI supports BOTH audio and video in one cable, so all you have to do it connect your PS3 to your receiver via HDMI and them your receiver to your TV via HDMI. This gives you the best sound, and the best picture. There are lots of receivers in the price range you are looking at, and lots of speakers too.

09-22-2008, 06:59 PM	#4
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	To add to that last post, make sure the reciever is not HDMI passthrough. Those will not act as anything but a switch. You want a reciever that will accept audio over HDMI.

09-22-2008, 08:17 PM	#6
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Hi. Here are some suggestions: 2 Polk Floorstanders 2 Polk Surrounds (can be used as great surrounds) Polk Center eD subwoofer (may I suggest the new black finish?) Onkyo 606 (see my sig below for link)

09-24-2008, 10:41 PM	#7
Hypertrophy Member Member since:Jul 2008	av123.com often has some good deals on speakers. I would go with the Onkyo for a receiver, I've got the 805 and am happy with it. The 606 should be very good for the money as well.

09-24-2008, 10:53 PM	#8
Valore Power Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Somewhere between here and there Blu-ray collection:148 DVD collection:84 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/displa...fid=1098&sc=ht Sick speakers

09-24-2008, 11:42 PM	#11
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	I went with an Onkyo 605 and a Polk 7.1 speaker system recommended by Driver King and some others. Great system and didn't break my wallet.

11-07-2008, 07:32 PM	#12
PSB_Paradigm_HSU Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:VA Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:23	Get what I have...You will not be disappointed! If it strains your budget too much go one step down to the PSB ALPHA series... http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/Image-Series

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