Looking for a good home thearter..

[Jorden_23]

I don't have a ton of money right now since am going to buy a new car. I'm looking to spend at the most 1,500 and need the best home theater. Need receiver and speakers and sub woofer.. Any suggestions please send me message.. Thanks jorden

[nezff]

KEF Iq50 or Iq70-$550-$700
KEF Iq60 center-$300
KEF Iq8d surrounds-$350
Onkyo 708 or 808- $650
Elemental Designs A2-300 $400

thats about $2400 depending which way you go on the receiver and floorstanders.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by nezff

KEF Iq50 or Iq70-$550-$700
KEF Iq60 center-$300
KEF Iq8d surrounds-$350
Onkyo 708 or 808- $650
Elemental Designs A2-300 $400

thats about $2400 depending which way you go on the receiver and floorstanders.

A bit high? More like 60% higher!

Start with a good AVR that can handle all of your audio requirements, enough HDMI inputs and preferably more than one output, plus pre-outs for future considerations so a seperate power amp can be added.

Then start with a
2.0 (front L/R speakers only),
2.1 (front L/R speakers and sub) or a
3.0 (front L/R speakers and a Centre channel).

Concentrate on your front soundstage first....

[JJ]

KEF KHT2005 - $800
Yamaha RXV667 - $500

This would be a great starter system, in my opinion.

But personally, I would do what John said. Get a great entry level receiver, two fronts and a sub for $1,500, then build piece by piece.

A receiver is $500ish, tops - lets say the Yamaha, a similar Onkyo X08 series, or a Pioneer.

Leaves $1,000 for a 2.1 system - that's a lot. I could take that in MANY ways, but - let's get some preferences, here!

I'd say great Bookies with some Elemental Designs stands. Maybe some Paradigm Monitors, or B&W 600 series? Then $300 for a sub? Maybe a Velodyne? No, definitely one of the entry level eDs, like a A2-250...

[nezff]

Originally Posted by John72953

A bit high? More like 60% higher!

Start with a good AVR that can handle all of your audio requirements, enough HDMI inputs and preferably more than one output, plus pre-outs for future considerations so a seperate power amp can be added.

Then start with a
2.0 (front L/R speakers only),
2.1 (front L/R speakers and sub) or a
3.0 (front L/R speakers and a Centre channel).

Concentrate on your front soundstage first....

we have been talking via pm and his budget seems to be more than he posted here.

[JJ]

And by the way, I'd DEFINITELY go with new car before home theater upgrades!

[Jorden_23]

Yea im looking to spend around 3,000 for home theater system i messed up on this post...

[callas01]

Focal 714s $1095
Focal CC700 $495
Focal 705s $495
Elemental Designs A2-250 $350
Marantz 6004 $550

Speakers can be bought at Music Direct.com, and the Marantz at accessories4less.com, sub at edesignaudio.com.

Im sure you could get a discount on the speakers at least 10%.

I have heard Kefs and Focals, I like the Focals better.

[Dase]

Originally Posted by Jorden_23

Yea im looking to spend around 3,000 for home theater system i messed up on this post...

Sweet

Originally Posted by John72953

A bit high? More like 60% higher!

Start with a good AVR that can handle all of your audio requirements, enough HDMI inputs and preferably more than one output, plus pre-outs for future considerations so a seperate power amp can be added.

Then start with a
2.0 (front L/R speakers only),

Concentrate on your front soundstage first....

This^^

If I could take a mulligan and start over again, John's recommendation is the one I would take. Start with a nice AVR that will serve the functions you need and then sink the rest into the best pair of fronts you can get (based on your own opinions after you have auditioned them). Add the rest a piece at a time later. A good 2 channel setup will blow away most starter HT systems.

I would caution against just trying to fit it all in one swoop with your beginning budget, epsecially if this is a hobby that you are really going to enjoy. The smarter you start from the get go, the less equipment merry-go-round upgrading you will do as time passes and you aquire more knowledge/funds.

Hope this helps and enjoy!

[Jorden_23]

Originally Posted by nezff

KEF Iq50 or Iq70-$550-$700
KEF Iq60 center-$300
KEF Iq8d surrounds-$350
Onkyo 708 or 808- $650
Elemental Designs A2-300 $400

thats about $2400 depending which way you go on the receiver and floorstanders.

wha do u think of this setup or the setup u recamended to me..

Receiver-MARANTZ SR6005 $649.99
Front L/R- Focal's 714v $1,095.00 or Polk Monitor 70 $919.95
Rear L/R-Focal's 705v $495.00 or Polk Monitor 40 $349.95
Center- FOCAL JM LABS - CC700V $495.00 or Polk Motion CS20 $349.95
Sub-A5s-300 Subwoofer $550.00 or any thing else

[Adam.C]

Originally Posted by Jorden_23

wha do u think of this setup or the setup u recamended to me..

Receiver-MARANTZ SR6005 $649.99
Front L/R- Focal's 714v $1,095.00 or Polk Monitor 70 $919.95
Rear L/R-Focal's 705v $495.00 or Polk Monitor 40 $349.95
Center- FOCAL JM LABS - CC700V $495.00 or Polk Motion CS20 $349.95
Sub-A5s-300 Subwoofer $550.00 or any thing else

I would go with the Focals. Are you able to listen to any of these speakers locally to you?

[Jorden_23]

Originally Posted by Adam.C

I would go with the Focals. Are you able to listen to any of these speakers locally to you?

yea but not those exact ones though... But i can't find any were near me that has Polk i know there Klipsch and Focal. So out of those 3 kind what would u recommend..

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Jorden_23

yea but not those exact ones though... But i can't find any were near me that has Polk i know there Klipsch and Focal. So out of those 3 kind what would u recommend..

I found you a BARGIN of a lifetime

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.p...1501084&1&1&1&

The towers are $2000 list retail, and the Center channel is $700, so a $3k setup for half price, these are awesome speakers.

[Istoc]

Originally Posted by Jorden_23

wha do u think of this setup or the setup u recamended to me..

Receiver-MARANTZ SR6005 $649.99
Front L/R- Focal's 714v $1,095.00 or Polk Monitor 70 $919.95
Rear L/R-Focal's 705v $495.00 or Polk Monitor 40 $349.95
Center- FOCAL JM LABS - CC700V $495.00 or Polk Motion CS20 $349.95
Sub-A5s-300 Subwoofer $550.00 or any thing else

Alright bud. Just curious where were you looking that you found the monitors for 920$ bucks? Cause seriously you might look at this instead just to show you something...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290208

They are really only a little over 360$ no where near the price point you have down...

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by Istoc

Alright bud. Just curious where were you looking that you found the monitors for 920$ bucks? Cause seriously you might look at this instead just to show you something...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290208

They are really only a little over 360$ no where near the price point you have down...

LOL!! I laughed so hard when I read this! +1 For finding a better deal for the OP.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by omegaice

LOL!! I laughed so hard when I read this! +1 For finding a better deal for the OP.

um, just looking at your sig, and please tell me you are in the midst of upgrading the Monitor 50s to RTi A5s or A3s!

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Istoc

Alright bud. Just curious where were you looking that you found the monitors for 920$ bucks? Cause seriously you might look at this instead just to show you something...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290208

They are really only a little over 360$ no where near the price point you have down...

perhaps he meant the TSi 500s??????

[Jorden_23]

With all your help and looking at some stuff I'm going to list what some people have told me and let me know what you think.

Home Theater Setup what u think.. Is it good for great Blu Rays and good sound..

Receiver-MARANTZ SR6005 $649.99
Front L/R- Focal's 714v $1,095.00 or Polk Monitor 70 $919.95
Rear L/R-Focal's 705v $495.00 or Polk Monitor 40 $349.95
Center- FOCAL JM LABS - CC700V $495.00 or Polk Motion CS20 $349.95
Sub-A5s-300 Subwoofer $550.00 or any thing else

If any one can think of some thing else people let me know type them like i did so that I can understand thanks Jorden_23

[roar]

I'd say that is a pretty great first go at a surround system, though I haven't heard those speakers I suspect you are going to be pleased, congratulations. My only contribution would be not to leave out your interconnects and speaker wire, may I suggest looking to monoprice if you haven't been there before, it should help keep you in budget.

[Jorden_23]

This is a stupid question but could you help me find all the right cords for any of those setups i posted I am not that good with that stuff. Just to let u know I have a Ps3 and Xbox 360 42" Vizio lcd hdtv and Verizon fios hd box.. So If you could help that would be great..