Speaker suggestions

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by callas01

Id suggest that right now the Energy CF-30s are on sale for $199 each @ vanns.com.

Or go to saturdayaudio.com and buy a pair of Monitor Audio Bronze BR5s for $450/pr.

Do what I am doing, I have just the R/L speakers(I do have surrounds tho) and then wait and keep the extra $100 and save up for the Center channel. That way you can get the best fronts you can afford. The only thing with the Monitor Audios is that getting a matching center later might be more difficult as the BR series is discontinued, but the BX series is the replacement, and Im sure that the BXLCR will work just fine with the BR5s.

One more quick question, I assume if I go with the L/R speakers that I will need to get a receiver, wouldn't I? If so, what make and model would you recommend?

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

One more quick question, I assume if I go with the L/R speakers that I will need to get a receiver, wouldn't I? If so, what make and model would you recommend?

I t all comes down to preferences, Now that you will dish out 400$ on speakers L/R, I believe you need a decent receiver, Any future plan to go 5.1 or 7.1 in the future?

What would be your budget for a receiver, I would think that sound comes first and 3D is not a must, you could look into refurb units in the 300-350$ range and you would have something fantastic for the price.

[Scooby Blu]

Originally Posted by BigAl87

I t all comes down to preferences, Now that you will dish out 400$ on speakers L/R, I believe you need a decent receiver, Any future plan to go 5.1 or 7.1 in the future?

What would be your budget for a receiver, I would think that sound comes first and 3D is not a must, you could look into refurb units in the 300-350$ range and you would have something fantastic for the price.

Good suggestion Big Al !

[BigAl87]

This Yamaha unit could last you for years and would be a truly great pairing with the energy speakers, It's 450$ but this unit at that price is almost unbeatable. It has all you need for future upgrades including preouts.

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V106...792802&sr=1-12

[kesando]

If the budget is for under 500 for a receiver and speakers I would check out Pioneer's Andrew Jones designed bookshelf speakers. They have gotten nothing but rave reviews and are perhaps your best bet. You could probably also get a center speaker now and still stay near budget with an AVR.

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS4.../dp/B0045US6DE

I dont see the matching center on amazon but best buy has it:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pioneer+...&skuId=1147943

They also have the matching tower speakers for only $199

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pioneer+...&skuId=1147998

Any of these would give you the most for your money

[rock, stone]

Originally Posted by kesando

If the budget is for under 500 for a receiver and speakers I would check out Pioneer's Andrew Jones designed bookshelf speakers. They have gotten nothing but rave reviews and are perhaps your best bet. You could probably also get a center speaker now and still stay near budget with an AVR.

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS4.../dp/B0045US6DE

I dont see the matching center on amazon but best buy has it:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pioneer+...&skuId=1147943

They also have the matching tower speakers for only $199

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pioneer+...&skuId=1147998

Any of these would give you the most for your money

Have you heard these Pioneers yet? A friend of mine just got some and loves them, but I haven't heard them yet. I'm pretty curious as they have gotten such high praise.

[PrivatePixel]

Originally Posted by rock, stone

Have you heard these Pioneers yet? A friend of mine just got some and loves them, but I haven't heard them yet. I'm pretty curious as they have gotten such high praise.

I heard the Pioneer floor speakers at the Best Buy near me (I believe they were connected to a Denon A/V receiver); had a warm sound, with slightly better detail than the nearby Polk Audio TSi300. The Pioneers were decent, but a bit undersized (at ~31"), and I still preferred the Energy CF-30s.

[kesando]

I haven't heard them but would like to hear them soon. I recommended them based on his budget and the many great revews. They seem like a great value for the money.