Speaker Recommendation - Blu-ray Forum

theric89 · 01-22-2008, 09:24 PM

Could someone please give me some cheap but decent speaker recommendations for the Sony STR-DG810 reciever.

Thanks

clyon · 01-22-2008, 09:26 PM

what is 'cheap'?

Gremal · 01-22-2008, 09:28 PM

The Polk line probably gives you the best bang for the buck.

theric89 · 01-22-2008, 09:39 PM

100-150 maybe depends if i can get anything for that much, these will just be temporary; also can i get hd sound through hdmi with this reciever or is the sony the cheapest i can get hd sound through hdmi?

tmok2000 · 01-22-2008, 09:42 PM

$100-$150 per speaker?

theric89 · 01-22-2008, 09:51 PM

no... whole speaker package...

clyon · 01-22-2008, 10:00 PM

SAVE Your Money. there is NOTHING out there. you can try computer speakers but there just that, nothing great.

Sounds like your jumping the shark, HD sound on crapy speakers is just crap.

SAVE YOUR MONEY, forget HD sound for now, save-up at lease $800 for a 5.1 system & about $500 for a receiver.

tmok2000 · 01-22-2008, 10:04 PM

Sorry, I am not too familiar with that market. You can go to a local Best Buy or Circuit City to take a look. At that price point, they are probably not a whole lot of choices.

ArkGuy · 01-22-2008, 11:44 PM

Well, even going the used route you probably aren't going to stumble across anything decent for surround sound. However, if you look at Craig's list for your area or ebay (especially the former), some people would be surprised for what you can find in the way of good used equipment for $200. Just the other day I saw what appeared to be a well kept pair of old Polk Monitors, the original ones, not the ones out now, for about $200.

If you find a bargain, you could supplement that with a good center channel later when you have more money to spend and you're on your way. Depending on the pair you might find, you can get by without a sub-woofer for a while.

I wouldn't give up on finding decent sound as long as you are willing to get something used and are patient about looking. Even then, though, I wouldn't buy junk just for the sake of having something. Good luck.

Lord_Phan · 01-23-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theric89

100-150 maybe depends if i can get anything for that much, these will just be temporary; also can i get hd sound through hdmi with this reciever or is the sony the cheapest i can get hd sound through hdmi?

The Onkyo you're looking at is much better then the other one you mentioned.

Blu-Raider · 01-23-2008, 12:45 AM

Save up another $450 or so. Don't waste your money on something that you'll hate just because you can afford it.

jmho

tommyboy81 · 01-23-2008, 12:47 AM

I have a little Yamaha set. For a small room, it's all I need. The woofer still has some pop to it. I paid I believe $199 for it. It's been 3 years and I can still get the walls to shake believe it or not. (It's small speakers)

jsharp96 · 01-23-2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

Save up another $450 or so. Don't waste your money on something that you'll hate just because you can afford it.

jmho

You are absolutely right. If HD-DVD has taught us anything, cheaper is not usually the better route.

seto · 01-23-2008, 12:52 AM

It would be very difficult to recommend anything at a 150-200 USD price point. If that is your absolute limit your best bet may be finding a HTiB. It would probably be best to save a bit more money for something better.

moviefan · 01-23-2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theric89

Could someone please give me some cheap but decent speaker recommendations for the Sony STR-DG810 reciever.

Thanks

I just built a system for my daughter using thr Sony STR-DG810, using all HDMI interconnects, and switching thru the receiver.
We used the Boston Acoustics MCS100 5.1 system, which has a good center speaker, 4 surrounds, and a 10" sub complete with cable. Speaker wire is also included, but it is too light.
We bought it thru Amazon.com, free shipping no tax, for $330. You won't find a better buy, and more importantly, you will get a few years of satisfying performance before you want to upgrade.
Good luck!

Lord_Phan · 01-23-2008, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyon

SAVE Your Money. there is NOTHING out there. you can try computer speakers but there just that, nothing great.

Sounds like your jumping the shark, HD sound on crapy speakers is just crap.

SAVE YOUR MONEY, forget HD sound for now, save-up at lease $800 for a 5.1 system & about $500 for a receiver.

You need better computer speakers

01-22-2008, 09:24 PM	#1
theric89 Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:West Virginia Blu-ray reviews:1	Speaker Recommendation Could someone please give me some cheap but decent speaker recommendations for the Sony STR-DG810 reciever. Thanks

01-22-2008, 09:39 PM	#4
theric89 Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:West Virginia Blu-ray reviews:1	100-150 maybe depends if i can get anything for that much, these will just be temporary; also can i get hd sound through hdmi with this reciever or is the sony the cheapest i can get hd sound through hdmi? Last edited by theric89; 01-22-2008 at 09:41 PM.

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01-22-2008, 09:26 PM	#2
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	what is 'cheap'?

01-22-2008, 09:28 PM	#3
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	The Polk line probably gives you the best bang for the buck.

01-22-2008, 09:42 PM	#5
tmok2000 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	$100-$150 per speaker?

01-22-2008, 09:51 PM	#6
theric89 Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:West Virginia Blu-ray reviews:1	no... whole speaker package...

01-22-2008, 10:00 PM	#7
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	*SAVE Your Money*. there is NOTHING out there. you can try computer speakers but there just that, nothing great. Sounds like your jumping the shark, HD sound on crapy speakers is just crap. SAVE YOUR MONEY, forget HD sound for now, save-up at lease $800 for a 5.1 system & about $500 for a receiver.

01-22-2008, 10:04 PM	#8
tmok2000 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	Sorry, I am not too familiar with that market. You can go to a local Best Buy or Circuit City to take a look. At that price point, they are probably not a whole lot of choices.

01-22-2008, 11:44 PM	#9
ArkGuy Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	Well, even going the used route you probably aren't going to stumble across anything decent for surround sound. However, if you look at Craig's list for your area or ebay (especially the former), some people would be surprised for what you can find in the way of good used equipment for $200. Just the other day I saw what appeared to be a well kept pair of old Polk Monitors, the original ones, not the ones out now, for about $200. If you find a bargain, you could supplement that with a good center channel later when you have more money to spend and you're on your way. Depending on the pair you might find, you can get by without a sub-woofer for a while. I wouldn't give up on finding decent sound as long as you are willing to get something used and are patient about looking. Even then, though, I wouldn't buy junk just for the sake of having something. Good luck.

01-23-2008, 12:45 AM	#11
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	Save up another $450 or so. Don't waste your money on something that you'll hate just because you can afford it. jmho

01-23-2008, 12:47 AM	#12
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	I have a little Yamaha set. For a small room, it's all I need. The woofer still has some pop to it. I paid I believe $199 for it. It's been 3 years and I can still get the walls to shake believe it or not. (It's small speakers)

01-23-2008, 12:52 AM	#14
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	It would be very difficult to recommend anything at a 150-200 USD price point. If that is your absolute limit your best bet may be finding a HTiB. It would probably be best to save a bit more money for something better.

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