$700 to $1000 to spend on Audio Equip? - Blu-ray Forum

AU6294TX · 12-01-2008, 03:14 AM

I have $700-$1000 to spend on a set-up for surround sound and want to get the best sounding system for that price. Any help would be appreciated. Equipment does not have to match, but would like it to be aesthetically pleasing as well.

Thanks

crackinhedz · 12-01-2008, 03:15 AM

receiver? speakers? both?

5.1 or 7.1?

AU6294TX · 12-01-2008, 03:25 AM

speakers and receiver .

I would like to go 7.1, but realize that with that money may need to go 5.1 and then upgrade later.

crackinhedz · 12-01-2008, 03:27 AM

Denon AVR1909 enter coupon code: AFLAUD25 for 25% off.

Polk Audio Monitor 60 (x2)

Polk Audio Monitor Series CS2 Center Channel

...that will run roughly $1,000 shipped.

then just save for a nice subwoofer and surrounds.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 12-01-2008, 03:27 AM

Speakers

Polk Monitor 50 x4= $500
Polk Audio Psw10 sub= $126
Polk Monitor Cs1=$80

Total $706

Receiver

Onkyo 606 $320

Total $320

Speakers + Receiver= $1026

I dont know that much about audio but I think that would sound good
all these prices are from Amazon

crackinhedz · 12-01-2008, 03:49 AM

I think the coupon code for the Denon receiver actually expires at midnight. Better act real fast...25% off is a steal.

EDIT: Never mind, they still have it going for "cyber monday"

callas01 · 12-01-2008, 04:07 AM

Sony SS-F6000 $199/pair Fronts
Sony SS-CN5000 $80 Center
Sony SS-B3000 $91/pair Surround Sides
Sony SS-B1000 $49/pair Surround Backs
Pioneer 1018 AVR $459 Receiver
Velodyne DPS-10 $218 Sub

Total $1096 free shipping from amazon.

Or sub out the Pioneer for a Sony 920 $378 or Onkyo 606 $313, then you are at budget.

dukeBLUdevil · 12-01-2008, 07:29 PM

amazon has special on polk audio psw10 sub
buy $500 worth of speakers get sub free

dukeBLUdevil · 12-01-2008, 07:31 PM

just bought 2 polk audio 60's
1 polk audio cs2
1 polk audio psw10 sub for free
around $530

callas01 · 12-01-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukeBLUdevil

just bought 2 polk audio 60's
1 polk audio cs2
1 polk audio psw10 sub for free
around $530

good deal.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 12-01-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukeBLUdevil

just bought 2 polk audio 60's
1 polk audio cs2
1 polk audio psw10 sub for free
around $530

nice

tilapiah6 · 12-01-2008, 07:56 PM

Nice! I just happen to be buying to Polk front speakers and one center today.... That couldn't have happened at a better time. (I'm already getting another sub so I can just sell that free one when the new one gets here... the other being the ED A2-300).

callas01 · 12-01-2008, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tilapiah6

Nice! I just happen to be buying to Polk front speakers and one center today.... That couldn't have happened at a better time. (I'm already getting another sub so I can just sell that free one when the new one gets here... the other being the ED A2-300).

Good stuff, you are about to blow that JVC thingy away.

greekjgg · 12-01-2008, 08:02 PM

Onkyo 606
Thespeakercompany.com for speakers, got a slamming setup for $350. If you doubt they have $30 day money back including shipping costs back which is expensive on speakers and sub.

You'll spend about $700

tilapiah6 · 12-01-2008, 08:04 PM

One question: How did you get the free sub? Does it show that it's free once you check out?

Driver_King · 12-01-2008, 08:21 PM

It's a special deal that Polk is running right now. If you have a qualifying purchase of over $500, it's yours free.

tilapiah6 · 12-01-2008, 08:29 PM

Yeah but according to this link:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000160431

you're limited to the speakers shown. I wanted the Monitor 70s, the CS2, and the Monitor 30s....

dukeBLUdevil · 12-01-2008, 08:40 PM

yeah once you go to checkout it should mark the sub as 0
but you need to look at qualifying speakers

dukeBLUdevil · 12-01-2008, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tilapiah6

Yeah but according to this link:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000160431

you're limited to the speakers shown. I wanted the Monitor 70s, the CS2, and the Monitor 30s....

the 70s are one of them, but the cs2 is listed for cherry only not black

ballin_shogun · 12-01-2008, 08:48 PM

I honesetly wouldn't bother with the polk sub.. even free. You will get much more linear bass response from the towers alone. Adding a junky sub will make your setup sound boomy and will just muddy the sound. Just my $.02

12-01-2008, 03:14 AM	#1
AU6294TX Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:PC, AL Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:97	$700 to $1000 to spend on Audio Equip? I have $700-$1000 to spend on a set-up for surround sound and want to get the best sounding system for that price. Any help would be appreciated. Equipment does not have to match, but would like it to be aesthetically pleasing as well. Thanks

12-01-2008, 03:49 AM	#6
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I think the coupon code for the Denon receiver actually expires at midnight. Better act real fast...25% off is a steal. EDIT: Never mind, they still have it going for "cyber monday" Last edited by crackinhedz; 12-01-2008 at 04:19 AM.

12-01-2008, 04:07 AM	#7
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Sony SS-F6000 $199/pair Fronts Sony SS-CN5000 $80 Center Sony SS-B3000 $91/pair Surround Sides Sony SS-B1000 $49/pair Surround Backs Pioneer 1018 AVR $459 Receiver Velodyne DPS-10 $218 Sub Total $1096 free shipping from amazon. Or sub out the Pioneer for a Sony 920 $378 or Onkyo 606 $313, then you are at budget. Last edited by callas01; 12-01-2008 at 04:09 AM.

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12-01-2008, 03:15 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	receiver? speakers? both? 5.1 or 7.1?

12-01-2008, 03:25 AM	#3
AU6294TX Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:PC, AL Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:97	speakers and receiver . I would like to go 7.1, but realize that with that money may need to go 5.1 and then upgrade later.

12-01-2008, 03:27 AM	#4
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Denon AVR1909 enter coupon code: AFLAUD25 for 25% off. Polk Audio Monitor 60 (x2) Polk Audio Monitor Series CS2 Center Channel ...that will run roughly $1,000 shipped. then just save for a nice subwoofer and surrounds.

12-01-2008, 03:27 AM	#5
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Speakers Polk Monitor 50 x4= $500 Polk Audio Psw10 sub= $126 Polk Monitor Cs1=$80 Total $706 Receiver Onkyo 606 $320 Total $320 Speakers + Receiver= $1026 I dont know that much about audio but I think that would sound good all these prices are from Amazon

12-01-2008, 07:29 PM	#8
dukeBLUdevil Junior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:va Blu-ray collection:114	amazon has special on polk audio psw10 sub buy $500 worth of speakers get sub free

12-01-2008, 07:31 PM	#9
dukeBLUdevil Junior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:va Blu-ray collection:114	just bought 2 polk audio 60's 1 polk audio cs2 1 polk audio psw10 sub for free around $530

12-01-2008, 07:56 PM	#12
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	Nice! I just happen to be buying to Polk front speakers and one center today.... That couldn't have happened at a better time. (I'm already getting another sub so I can just sell that free one when the new one gets here... the other being the ED A2-300).

12-01-2008, 08:02 PM	#14
greekjgg Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Trading Score:1	Onkyo 606 Thespeakercompany.com for speakers, got a slamming setup for $350. If you doubt they have $30 day money back including shipping costs back which is expensive on speakers and sub. You'll spend about $700

12-01-2008, 08:04 PM	#15
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	One question: How did you get the free sub? Does it show that it's free once you check out?

12-01-2008, 08:21 PM	#16
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	It's a special deal that Polk is running right now. If you have a qualifying purchase of over $500, it's yours free.

12-01-2008, 08:29 PM	#17
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	Yeah but according to this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000160431 you're limited to the speakers shown. I wanted the Monitor 70s, the CS2, and the Monitor 30s....

12-01-2008, 08:40 PM	#18
dukeBLUdevil Junior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:va Blu-ray collection:114	yeah once you go to checkout it should mark the sub as 0 but you need to look at qualifying speakers

12-01-2008, 08:48 PM	#20
ballin_shogun Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:North Carolina, USA Blu-ray collection:26	I honesetly wouldn't bother with the polk sub.. even free. You will get much more linear bass response from the towers alone. Adding a junky sub will make your setup sound boomy and will just muddy the sound. Just my $.02

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