My GFhas $2500 for 5.1 system! Suggestions anyone? - Blu-ray Forum

Johnny Vinyl · 03-04-2009, 12:58 PM

My girlfriend called me to say she saw this awesome Bose system for $2,500! I just about flipped when she asked me if she should get it! I told her definately NO, NO, NO, under any circumstance! I said I would ask you guys and that I'd get back to her with a system that'll be much, much better and will last longer.

Here's the thing.....they have to be Satellite Speakers as she doesn't have the room for Floorstanders and/or bookshelves even. Her family room is of an odd configuration and not conducive to anything else but a Satellite system.

The receiver can be either 5.1 or 7.1, although she'll likely never go the 7.1 route. No room for anything but a receiver, so no seperates, ok? She already has the Samsung BDP-1500 Blu-ray player and a Panasonic (model ?)1080p plasma.

I'll be doing my own research and taking her for auditions, but I'd welcome your suggestions (hopefully based on personal experience).

John

BACsader · 03-04-2009, 01:14 PM

Well, for sattelites, I know that Definitive Tech make some excellent speakers. B&W also makes some very nice wall mounting speakers that are quite attractive as well. Take a look around. When I listened to Def Techs sattelites, I found them extremely bright and almost unbearable to listen to. That could have just been because it was at Best Buy. For that money, I would like to think the B&W will be very good.

B&W

Nicadian · 03-04-2009, 01:23 PM

There is the Energy RC Mini Satellites, they sell them at futureshop. I personally haven't heard them, but you can go and tested them out. As for receiver, the Denon 6180 is on sale and it goes for $699 right now.

bluseminole · 03-04-2009, 01:33 PM

Check out Monitor Audio's Radius lineup. The R225HD is somewhat large, but shallow and wall-mountable, and would be very nice for the L/R/C. If they're too big, the R180HD is smaller. Then she can get the R90HD mini monitors for surrounds, or the R180HD if she has room. They're available on Audiogon brand-new from Saturday Audio Exchange for pretty good prices: $300 EACH for the 225, $170 EACH for the 180, and $300/pair for the 90.

So at the most you're looking at $1240 for a 5.0 setup with three 225s across the front and two 180s in the rear; or $850 for 180s all around; $810 for 180s across the front and 90s for the rears; or $770 for a 180 center channel and 90s for the rest. Lots of possible combinations, depending on how much space she has.

Are in-walls a possibility? And does she have room for a sub?

bluseminole · 03-04-2009, 01:39 PM

Also check out the Revel Concerta series--they introduced a system in that series that is designed to hang on the walls. The M10's for fronts, C10 center, and M8's for surrounds. Or you could sub in the bipole/dipole S12's. As always, if the M10 or C10 is too big, the M8's could be used all around. But I would trust the quality of that system, coming from Revel--I'm not sure on price however.

MacDaddyOJack · 03-04-2009, 01:58 PM

What about those Gallo's? I hear that they are pretty good for satellites.

blujacket · 03-04-2009, 03:17 PM

Paradigm Cinema system, with a Denon receiver.

Beta Man · 03-04-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BACsader

Well, for sattelites, I know that Definitive Tech make some excellent speakers. B&W also makes some very nice wall mounting speakers that are quite attractive as well. Take a look around. When I listened to Def Techs sattelites, I found them extremely bright and almost unbearable to listen to. That could have just been because it was at Best Buy. For that money, I would like to think the B&W will be very good.

B&W

I have 5 of the B&W M-1s in my bedroom.... no sub. I think they were $225 each when I got them, and I don't think they've gone up since then (because I purchased them AFTER the latest price hike)

I'd say they're worth auditioning, but I also hear good things about the gallos, but haven't listened to them.

Is she in a place where in-walls are an option? She may not even realize the potential for that is there......

Or do you want to have her move in and put that $2,500 towards a new sub for yourself?

aramis109 · 03-04-2009, 03:52 PM

What about Mirage or the Orb satellite setups? While I've not listened to either, I've read good reviews about both.

bageleaterkkjji · 03-04-2009, 04:48 PM

you should get onkyo sp908 then buy an s load of blu rays

Johnny Vinyl · 03-04-2009, 05:08 PM

Just came home for a quick lunch, so I don't have time right now to reply individually. I will tonight though.
However, to answer a few basic questions.

In-walls might be possible and I'll bring it up to her. How does their quality (keeping things relative) compare to Satellites? I suspect that a little larger than traditionally-sized satellites is a possibility as well.

Regarding a sub...yes, I think she would want (if not need) one for that extra oomph , as I don't think Satellites can deliver what Floorstanders or even bookshelf speakers can.

Thanks so far for the suggestions and I'll see you guys later tonight!

John

crackinhedz · 03-04-2009, 09:06 PM

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03-04-2009, 12:58 PM	#1
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	My GFhas $2500 for 5.1 system! Suggestions anyone? My girlfriend called me to say she saw this awesome Bose system for $2,500! I just about flipped when she asked me if she should get it! I told her definately NO, NO, NO, under any circumstance! I said I would ask you guys and that I'd get back to her with a system that'll be much, much better and will last longer. Here's the thing.....they have to be Satellite Speakers as she doesn't have the room for Floorstanders and/or bookshelves even. Her family room is of an odd configuration and not conducive to anything else but a Satellite system. The receiver can be either 5.1 or 7.1, although she'll likely never go the 7.1 route. No room for anything but a receiver, so no seperates, ok? She already has the Samsung BDP-1500 Blu-ray player and a Panasonic (model ?)1080p plasma. I'll be doing my own research and taking her for auditions, but I'd welcome your suggestions (hopefully based on personal experience). John

03-04-2009, 04:48 PM	#10
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	you should get onkyo sp908 then buy an s load of blu rays Last edited by bageleaterkkjji; 03-04-2009 at 08:13 PM.

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03-04-2009, 01:14 PM	#2
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	Well, for sattelites, I know that Definitive Tech make some excellent speakers. B&W also makes some very nice wall mounting speakers that are quite attractive as well. Take a look around. When I listened to Def Techs sattelites, I found them extremely bright and almost unbearable to listen to. That could have just been because it was at Best Buy. For that money, I would like to think the B&W will be very good. B&W

03-04-2009, 01:23 PM	#3
Nicadian Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Canada	There is the Energy RC Mini Satellites, they sell them at futureshop. I personally haven't heard them, but you can go and tested them out. As for receiver, the Denon 6180 is on sale and it goes for $699 right now.

03-04-2009, 01:33 PM	#4
bluseminole Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Lynchburg, VA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:177 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Check out Monitor Audio's Radius lineup. The R225HD is somewhat large, but shallow and wall-mountable, and would be very nice for the L/R/C. If they're too big, the R180HD is smaller. Then she can get the R90HD mini monitors for surrounds, or the R180HD if she has room. They're available on Audiogon brand-new from Saturday Audio Exchange for pretty good prices: $300 EACH for the 225, $170 EACH for the 180, and $300/pair for the 90. So at the most you're looking at $1240 for a 5.0 setup with three 225s across the front and two 180s in the rear; or $850 for 180s all around; $810 for 180s across the front and 90s for the rears; or $770 for a 180 center channel and 90s for the rest. Lots of possible combinations, depending on how much space she has. Are in-walls a possibility? And does she have room for a sub?

03-04-2009, 01:39 PM	#5
bluseminole Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Lynchburg, VA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:177 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Also check out the Revel Concerta series--they introduced a system in that series that is designed to hang on the walls. The M10's for fronts, C10 center, and M8's for surrounds. Or you could sub in the bipole/dipole S12's. As always, if the M10 or C10 is too big, the M8's could be used all around. But I would trust the quality of that system, coming from Revel--I'm not sure on price however.

03-04-2009, 01:58 PM	#6
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	What about those Gallo's? I hear that they are pretty good for satellites.

03-04-2009, 03:17 PM	#7
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	Paradigm Cinema system, with a Denon receiver.

03-04-2009, 03:52 PM	#9
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	What about Mirage or the Orb satellite setups? While I've not listened to either, I've read good reviews about both.

03-04-2009, 05:08 PM	#11
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Just came home for a quick lunch, so I don't have time right now to reply individually. I will tonight though. However, to answer a few basic questions. In-walls might be possible and I'll bring it up to her. How does their quality (keeping things relative) compare to Satellites? I suspect that a little larger than traditionally-sized satellites is a possibility as well. Regarding a sub...yes, I think she would want (if not need) one for that extra oomph , as I don't think Satellites can deliver what Floorstanders or even bookshelf speakers can. Thanks so far for the suggestions and I'll see you guys later tonight! John

03-04-2009, 09:06 PM	#12
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