I have 4000.00 to spend. Put together a good surround sound package for me! - Blu-ray Forum

Steelmaker · 08-29-2009, 12:43 PM

I'm talking solely the cost of components here. Not home theater construction! What would be the best 7.1 package I could put together for 4 grand?

callas01 · 08-29-2009, 01:49 PM

That is going to depend widely on your tastes of how speakers and the reciever sound to YOU.

I would probably go with either a Marantz 6003 or Denon 2810 receiver, but thats me, unless you want an Amp. I would go get something along the lines of an emotiva or Rotel AMP and then a receiver for pre-outs like a Marantz 5003, Pioneer VSX-23 or VSX-21, Yamaha 865, Onkyo 707 or Sony ES 2400. Me I would probably get the Marantz 5003 and a 3 channel amp to start that way, power the front three speakers with the cleanest power I could and let my receivers amp power the rears.

You will need to spend some time auditioning speakers.

There are so many speakers out there it is hard to tell someone these are the best go get them. I love Energys, B&Ws, PSBs as my speakers of choice. So yes you should audition these ones. Others will say check into Klipsch, Paradigm, KEF, Definitive Tech, Polk, & Mirage.

I do like Paradigm, KEF, Mirage and Def Tech, but they are not the ones I would buy. I would recommend listening to them because you may want to buy them. All 4 have huge followings.

Now there are still many others I haven't heard before so I cant tell you I would like them or not, so you would have to go hear them, some would be Totem, Dynaudio, & Monitor Audio. Reviews on all of these speakers are that they are top notch. And every owner on here with them love these speakers.

There are also internet direct companies like Elemental Designs & Swan, and many others you may want to look into.

Look here for a complete list of Speaker companies post #1 and #22

Plus you need a sub, if you have a really big room perhaps 2 subs.... Elemental Designs, Hsu, SVS, AV123, Martin Logan, Def Tech Supercubes are all Subs I would suggest.

Lastly, do you have a Blu-ray player? An HDTV? Are you also wanting to add in a CD/SACD player?

What all are you buying because if we have to add in TVs and other items that will decrease your budget for speakers and a reciever.

Steve

Johnny Vinyl · 08-29-2009, 02:01 PM

I would spend it as follows:

AV Receiver: $750
7.1 Speaker: $2,500
Blu-ray Player: $500
Cables, etc: $250

The only recommendation I'll make is for the new Oppo BDP83 Blu-ray/SACD/CD player. It's a terrific all-in-one unit.

John

Slec · 08-29-2009, 02:03 PM

GREAT POST Callas!

Do you plan on doing any music listening, or strictly for movies? How big is your room/ dimensions?

do you have ANY equipment now that you will be hanging on to?

Are you thinking about a projector?

crackinhedz · 08-29-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callas01

I would probably go with either a Marantz 6003

...or the new Maranatz SR6004!

Johnny Vinyl · 08-29-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

...or the new Maranatz SR6004!

I gotta get me one of those MARANATZ's!

(sorry...was too easy)

John

DMC86X · 08-29-2009, 06:10 PM

4K is enough to get a great system, but i would reccomend a pioneer elite reciever

moviefan · 08-29-2009, 06:17 PM

[QUOTE=
The only recommendation I'll make is for the new Oppo BDP83 Blu-ray/SACD/CD player. It's a terrific all-in-one unit.
John[/QUOTE]

Ditto!
I have had 2 previous players, (Samsuck 1200

and Sony 500

) and the OPPO is head and shoulders over both.

crackinhedz · 08-29-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

MARANATZ's!

(sorry...was too easy):

wonder if their as good as Marantz??

Johnny Vinyl · 08-29-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

wonder if their as good as Marantz??

I love Marantz products....I would absolutely love to own some of their Reference line of componants.

John

crackinhedz · 08-29-2009, 07:09 PM

Im getting me a SR6004 when the price comes down.

Canada · 08-29-2009, 08:01 PM

Go with the OPPO for a Blu Ray player I love mine it loads so fast PCM's and Bitstreams the audio comes with a free HDMI cable, and a Spears and Munsil calibration disk.

I would go with B&W, Paradigm, or PSB for speakers

Beta Man · 08-29-2009, 08:44 PM

Do you need a Blu-ray player too? or just Pre-pro/Amp/AVR Speakers?

Steelmaker · 08-29-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Do you need a Blu-ray player too? or just Pre-pro/Amp/AVR Speakers?

Nope! Already have one.

callas01 · 08-29-2009, 10:48 PM

Well here would be my reciever (open box but still has MFG warranty) of choice and then add an amp like this Emotiva XPA-3 Now for about $1000 you have your reciever and power amp complete. Of course you can try to locate a Pioneer VSX-03 or VSX-23 in the same price range(hopefully) or a Denon 2809 or Yamaha 863/865 or a Sony ES2400.

Moving on to speakers. You have a $3k budget now.

Subwoofer Look at these Elemental Designs between the A2-300 and the A3-300, SVS PB-12 NSD or HSU Research. All very capable subs. All around $500

That leaves about $2500 for speakers.

B&W 600 series
PSB Image series
Energy RC series
Monitor Audio Silver RS series
Klipsch RF series/WF series maybe
KEF iQ series (if I would go with a bright sounding speakers, these over Klipsch, For me anyways)
Paradigm Monitor series
Definitive Tech Supertowers

Those would probably be the places I would start and I would listen to every speaker the dealer near you has in there because they will have multiple speaker brands and you can compare them all.

Don't forget to take a music and a movie you are very familiar with along with you too. That will help you to demo the speakers and give you a better idea of what you like and how it sounds to you.

Good luck and have fun.

Beta Man · 08-29-2009, 11:02 PM

Quick search found this...... I may grab it up.... but there are many like it. I'll have to see about shipping etc.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....-5-ch-100-watt

Perhaps look for a Rotel AVR (costly but can be had at comparative prices to getting a Marantz/Denon/Onkyo running an Emotiva.... which has been suggested.....)

Depends what you want to do......

So if $4k is Audio only, I'd find the best deal I can on the used market (from something you can audition or have auditioned of course) and build around it.

blarneyrubble · 08-30-2009, 12:23 AM

This NAD and Klipsch package is a great deal. You would need to add a second set of surrounds so figure another $500.

http://www.wwstereo.com/#/ecommerce/...io/11/144795//

T DUB · 08-30-2009, 03:50 PM

For 4K I'd look into some Paradigm Monitor Series for speakers and look at something from Denon or Pioneer for a receiver. I'd go fairly high end on the receiver.

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08-29-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I have 4000.00 to spend. Put together a good surround sound package for me! I'm talking solely the cost of components here. Not home theater construction! What would be the best 7.1 package I could put together for 4 grand?

08-29-2009, 01:49 PM	#2
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	That is going to depend widely on your tastes of how speakers and the reciever sound to YOU. I would probably go with either a Marantz 6003 or Denon 2810 receiver, but thats me, unless you want an Amp. I would go get something along the lines of an emotiva or Rotel AMP and then a receiver for pre-outs like a Marantz 5003, Pioneer VSX-23 or VSX-21, Yamaha 865, Onkyo 707 or Sony ES 2400. Me I would probably get the Marantz 5003 and a 3 channel amp to start that way, power the front three speakers with the cleanest power I could and let my receivers amp power the rears. You will need to spend some time auditioning speakers. There are so many speakers out there it is hard to tell someone these are the best go get them. I love Energys, B&Ws, PSBs as my speakers of choice. So yes you should audition these ones. Others will say check into Klipsch, Paradigm, KEF, Definitive Tech, Polk, & Mirage. I do like Paradigm, KEF, Mirage and Def Tech, but they are not the ones I would buy. I would recommend listening to them because you may want to buy them. All 4 have huge followings. Now there are still many others I haven't heard before so I cant tell you I would like them or not, so you would have to go hear them, some would be Totem, Dynaudio, & Monitor Audio. Reviews on all of these speakers are that they are top notch. And every owner on here with them love these speakers. There are also internet direct companies like Elemental Designs & Swan, and many others you may want to look into. Look here for a complete list of Speaker companies post #1 and #22 Plus you need a sub, if you have a really big room perhaps 2 subs.... Elemental Designs, Hsu, SVS, AV123, Martin Logan, Def Tech Supercubes are all Subs I would suggest. Lastly, do you have a Blu-ray player? An HDTV? Are you also wanting to add in a CD/SACD player? What all are you buying because if we have to add in TVs and other items that will decrease your budget for speakers and a reciever. Steve Last edited by callas01; 08-29-2009 at 02:10 PM.

08-29-2009, 02:01 PM	#3
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	I would spend it as follows: AV Receiver: $750 7.1 Speaker: $2,500 Blu-ray Player: $500 Cables, etc: $250 The only recommendation I'll make is for the new Oppo BDP83 Blu-ray/SACD/CD player. It's a terrific all-in-one unit. John

08-29-2009, 02:03 PM	#4
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	GREAT POST Callas! Do you plan on doing any music listening, or strictly for movies? How big is your room/ dimensions? do you have ANY equipment now that you will be hanging on to? Are you thinking about a projector?

08-29-2009, 06:10 PM	#7
DMC86X Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Baton Rouge, LA Blu-ray collection:24 Trading Score:90	4K is enough to get a great system, but i would reccomend a pioneer elite reciever

08-29-2009, 06:17 PM	#8
moviefan Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Orchard Park, NY	[QUOTE= The only recommendation I'll make is for the new Oppo BDP83 Blu-ray/SACD/CD player. It's a terrific all-in-one unit. John[/QUOTE] Ditto! I have had 2 previous players, (Samsuck 1200 and Sony 500 ) and the OPPO is head and shoulders over both.

08-29-2009, 07:09 PM	#11
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Im getting me a SR6004 when the price comes down.

08-29-2009, 08:01 PM	#12
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	Go with the OPPO for a Blu Ray player I love mine it loads so fast PCM's and Bitstreams the audio comes with a free HDMI cable, and a Spears and Munsil calibration disk. I would go with B&W, Paradigm, or PSB for speakers

08-29-2009, 08:44 PM	#13
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Do you need a Blu-ray player too? or just Pre-pro/Amp/AVR Speakers?

08-29-2009, 10:48 PM	#15
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Well here would be my reciever (open box but still has MFG warranty) of choice and then add an amp like this Emotiva XPA-3 Now for about $1000 you have your reciever and power amp complete. Of course you can try to locate a Pioneer VSX-03 or VSX-23 in the same price range(hopefully) or a Denon 2809 or Yamaha 863/865 or a Sony ES2400. Moving on to speakers. You have a $3k budget now. Subwoofer Look at these Elemental Designs between the A2-300 and the A3-300, SVS PB-12 NSD or HSU Research. All very capable subs. All around $500 That leaves about $2500 for speakers. B&W 600 series PSB Image series Energy RC series Monitor Audio Silver RS series Klipsch RF series/WF series maybe KEF iQ series (if I would go with a bright sounding speakers, these over Klipsch, For me anyways) Paradigm Monitor series Definitive Tech Supertowers Those would probably be the places I would start and I would listen to every speaker the dealer near you has in there because they will have multiple speaker brands and you can compare them all. Don't forget to take a music and a movie you are very familiar with along with you too. That will help you to demo the speakers and give you a better idea of what you like and how it sounds to you. Good luck and have fun.

08-29-2009, 11:02 PM	#16
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Quick search found this...... I may grab it up.... but there are many like it. I'll have to see about shipping etc. http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....-5-ch-100-watt Perhaps look for a Rotel AVR (costly but can be had at comparative prices to getting a Marantz/Denon/Onkyo running an Emotiva.... which has been suggested.....) Depends what you want to do...... So if $4k is Audio only, I'd find the best deal I can on the used market (from something you can audition or have auditioned of course) and build around it.

08-30-2009, 12:23 AM	#17
blarneyrubble Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Greenville Blu-ray collection:186	This NAD and Klipsch package is a great deal. You would need to add a second set of surrounds so figure another $500. http://www.wwstereo.com/#/ecommerce/...io/11/144795//

08-30-2009, 03:50 PM	#18
T DUB Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:the 19th hole Blu-ray collection:21	For 4K I'd look into some Paradigm Monitor Series for speakers and look at something from Denon or Pioneer for a receiver. I'd go fairly high end on the receiver.

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