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evman333 · 04-28-2009, 07:35 PM

would any sourround sound setup you could buy from Best Buy be any good?

gonna spemd 2200

StimpsonJCat · 04-28-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by evman333

would any sourround sound setup you could buy from Best Buy be any good?

gonna spemd 2200

They have some fine equipment in the Magnolia stores.

Batman1980 · 04-28-2009, 07:35 PM

The best I can say is stay far away from BOSE Life Style, that home theatre set up is useless for the price they charge for it.

Blu-Benny · 04-28-2009, 07:38 PM

why not go in and listen for yourself?? they have JBL and i believe i saw Polk in my local store.

evman333 · 04-28-2009, 07:40 PM

they have klipsch tower speakers any good?

Blu-Benny · 04-28-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by evman333

they have klipsch tower speakers any good?

klipsch are awesome!!!

StimpsonJCat · 04-28-2009, 07:56 PM

Are you looking to get an AVR & Speakers? 5.1 or 7.1?

Unless you are getting some kind of discount I'd look online for better prices.

Examples:
SVS Sound:
SCS-01(M) mains (LCR) with SBS-01 surrounds
SB 12-Plus subwoofer
Total:
Total ~1400

ListenUp.com has great deals on Boston Acoustic E-series right now.
Boston Acoustics:
E70's - LRC for $750 for three (free shipping)
E60's $400 a pair (free shipping)
Sub - Premier Acoustic PA 120 ~229 (eBay)
Total ~$1400

Either should leave you enough for a decent AVR.

Also, Newegg has some great deals on Polks

Another_Dude · 04-28-2009, 07:58 PM

I don't see this ending well for some reason...

StimpsonJCat · 04-28-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by evman333

they have klipsch tower speakers any good?

Usually have a love or hate reaction to klipsch. You should listen to them first for sure. They are very bright w/ the horn tweeters. Some people love them and they sound great for rock music IMO. But personally I wouldn't want them for HT.

JJ · 04-28-2009, 08:54 PM

Ev, I've already given you a kickass $2200 setup, albeit a 3.1, on your first thread. Don't do it to yourself to get all Best Buy gear!

Disky76 · 04-28-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by evman333

would any sourround sound setup you could buy from Best Buy be any good?

gonna spemd 2200

I think Best Buy is like most other electronic stores...you will have your low end, cheaper selection, and more high end as well (the one by me carries Polk).

I agree with the poster above - always audition your equipment before buying. That's your best bet...especially when $2200 is involved.

got rice · 04-28-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by evman333

they have klipsch tower speakers any good?

Some people love em, some hate em. They sound good with movies, not so sure with music. Try def tech while your there.

Any Paradigm dealers in your area? If you can I would really recommend the monitor 9's, cc-290, and adp-390. The retail is around your budget of 2200.00, however the dealers will typically work with you on the price. Now is a good time, the v.5's are being replaced by the v.6's. There is only minor changes in the two versions.

tntkain · 04-28-2009, 10:24 PM

I love our Klipsch Reference speakers and Best Buy does sell good equipment

got rice · 04-28-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tntkain

I love our Klipsch Reference speakers and Best Buy does sell good equipment

compared to Walmart. Let' s not get carried away. Theres four where I live and the only one that may even be considered quality is the Magnolia store.

Sound Advice was the last Big Box store to carry high end equipment.

htgeek · 04-28-2009, 11:06 PM

Go out and listen to at least 3to5 different brands, and then listen again. We all have different ideas about what sounds good. After you narrow it down to the 2 you like check warranty and reviews online. And don't be afraid to hit local smaller custom dealers, alot of them have rooms set up to audition whole systems. Take your time because if your like me you don't get to blow 2200 bucks on gear that often.

Rblu-Dblu · 04-28-2009, 11:20 PM

If starting from scratch I would go out and listen to a lot of different systems. When you find one you like I would then start to do price comparisons. Chances are you're going to be able to get a setup that you want for a lot less than what best buy offers it for.

Twitch9 · 04-28-2009, 11:28 PM

I agree if your paying full price at BB i would audition other speakers at local shops, you can usually bargin and get a better price than the list price. I don't like Klipsch and with your budget you could do allot better than what BB has to offer.

sokrman14 · 04-28-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Another_Dude

I don't see this ending well for some reason...

+1

crackinhedz · 04-28-2009, 11:50 PM

Bestbuy = overpriced.

I would shop around online. More for your money.

Darev · 04-29-2009, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Bestbuy = overpriced.

I would shop around online. More for your money.

This is very true, ESPECIALLY for HT equipment.

04-28-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
evman333 Member Member since:Apr 2009 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:191	best buy would any sourround sound setup you could buy from Best Buy be any good? gonna spemd 2200

04-28-2009, 07:35 PM	#3
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	The best I can say is stay far away from BOSE Life Style, that home theatre set up is useless for the price they charge for it.

04-28-2009, 07:38 PM	#4
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	why not go in and listen for yourself?? they have JBL and i believe i saw Polk in my local store.

04-28-2009, 07:40 PM	#5
evman333 Member Member since:Apr 2009 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:191	they have klipsch tower speakers any good?

04-28-2009, 07:56 PM	#7
StimpsonJCat Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:5	Are you looking to get an AVR & Speakers? 5.1 or 7.1? Unless you are getting some kind of discount I'd look online for better prices. Examples: SVS Sound: SCS-01(M) mains (LCR) with SBS-01 surrounds SB 12-Plus subwoofer Total: Total ~1400 ListenUp.com has great deals on Boston Acoustic E-series right now. Boston Acoustics: E70's - LRC for $750 for three (free shipping) E60's $400 a pair (free shipping) Sub - Premier Acoustic PA 120 ~229 (eBay) Total ~$1400 Either should leave you enough for a decent AVR. Also, Newegg has some great deals on Polks

04-28-2009, 07:58 PM	#8
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	I don't see this ending well for some reason...

04-28-2009, 08:54 PM	#10
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Ev, I've already given you a kickass $2200 setup, albeit a 3.1, on your first thread. Don't do it to yourself to get all Best Buy gear!

04-28-2009, 10:24 PM	#13
tntkain Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews: 2	I love our Klipsch Reference speakers and Best Buy does sell good equipment

04-28-2009, 11:06 PM	#15
htgeek Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:palm coast, fl Home Theater Gallery:23	Go out and listen to at least 3to5 different brands, and then listen again. We all have different ideas about what sounds good. After you narrow it down to the 2 you like check warranty and reviews online. And don't be afraid to hit local smaller custom dealers, alot of them have rooms set up to audition whole systems. Take your time because if your like me you don't get to blow 2200 bucks on gear that often.

04-28-2009, 11:20 PM	#16
Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12	If starting from scratch I would go out and listen to a lot of different systems. When you find one you like I would then start to do price comparisons. Chances are you're going to be able to get a setup that you want for a lot less than what best buy offers it for.

04-28-2009, 11:28 PM	#17
Twitch9 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:2	I agree if your paying full price at BB i would audition other speakers at local shops, you can usually bargin and get a better price than the list price. I don't like Klipsch and with your budget you could do allot better than what BB has to offer.

04-28-2009, 11:50 PM	#19
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Bestbuy = overpriced. I would shop around online. More for your money.

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