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NewBluClu · 05-15-2008, 06:04 PM

Hi all,
Need your help with budget receiver and speakers. It's been a while since I got my set-up and don't know what's out there now. OK, here's what I'm looking for:
1) A receiver under $350 that is NOT passthrough. (I am happy with my 605 but this system is not for me and cannot be another 605.)
2) budget 5.1 set but at least 2 rear speakers must be ceiling speakers. (I can get another 2 pair of ceiling speakers for front)
3) the whole set must not be more than $700

please help. I need to order the set now and cannot be searching the net because of my pink eye (docs orders

).

dad2erin · 05-15-2008, 06:27 PM

Saw this sale listed on other post.

http://www.outpost.com/product/4005092

good price for speakers

crackinhedz · 05-15-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dad2erin

http://www.outpost.com/product/4005092

excellent choice.

Match them to this center channel, this subwoofer, and two ceiling speakers.

5.1 speakers come out to around ~$560

...and then a nice HDMI Receiver, thats not an Onkyo 605.

...$860 altogether.

little more than what you were looking for, so maybe you can use as a reference?

crackinhedz · 05-15-2008, 07:49 PM

...and wash your hands more often.

DutchBoy · 05-15-2008, 07:50 PM

I'm going to say on the receiver the Sony DG720. And yes I have one and love it, but in all honestly its the only one I can even think of off the top of my head that's under $350.

NewBluClu · 05-15-2008, 08:04 PM

Thanks guys
I was considering STRDG720 receiver so yes that seems great. As for speakers, Monoprice doesn't have them in stock and front ones cannot be floorstanding.
What about 2 pair of these http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it...e=18-8783281-2
a center like Polk and a sub?

crackinhedz · 05-15-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NewBluClu

Thanks guys
I was considering STRDG720 receiver so yes that seems great. As for speakers, Monoprice doesn't have them in stock and front ones cannot be floorstanding.
What about 2 pair of these http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it...e=18-8783281-2
a center like Polk and a sub?

those would be nice.

But make sure you match the Center/Front L&R...the back speakers can be most anything else, but these three must be of same brand and series for optimal performance.

Rabidhunter · 05-15-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

excellent choice.

Match them to this center channel, this subwoofer, and two ceiling speakers.

5.1 speakers come out to around ~$560

...and then a nice HDMI Receiver, thats not an Onkyo 605.

...$860 altogether.

little more than what you were looking for, so maybe you can use as a reference?

+1 on the STR-DG720, it's an amazing receiver for the price. I love it to death. It's super easy to setup and it's got everything you need and it's easy to use. It's most impressive, visit Sony.com for more specs on it, including a detailed pictures.

NewBluClu · 05-15-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

those would be nice.

But make sure you match the Center/Front L&R...the back speakers can be most anything else, but these three must be of same brand and series for optimal performance.

So, lets say I have 720 receiver and a pair of backs. Which center and fronts would you recommend on budget?
p.s Washing hands more often doesn't help much if you ride on subway all day long

NewBluClu · 05-15-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabidhunter

+1 on the STR-DG720, it's an amazing receiver for the price. I love it to death. It's super easy to setup and it's got everything you need and it's easy to use. It's most impressive, visit Sony.com for more specs on it, including a detailed pictures.

great! How about your sub?

Rabidhunter · 05-15-2008, 08:34 PM

Sony SS-CR3000 is a good budget set, it works fine on my 720, included is the center channel and two rear speakers. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SS-CR3000...0883487&sr=1-6

Otherwise the SS-CN500 is a more powerful center for $99. http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665089826

And the Sony SSB-3000 are amazing for fronts for $99. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SS-B3000-...0883487&sr=1-2

Rabidhunter · 05-15-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NewBluClu

great! How about your sub?

The sub is pretty powerful it works amazing with my system. I'm impressed with it. It does have an auto-off feature that can get annoying because some movies don't have a lot of bass, and it shuts off with an audible click. But that's easy to fix by just turning it on and off manually. Otherwise, it provides excellent bass for my music and movies.

NewBluClu · 05-15-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabidhunter

The sub is pretty powerful it works amazing with my system. I'm impressed with it. It does have an auto-off feature that can get annoying because some movies don't have a lot of bass, and it shuts off with an audible click. But that's easy to fix by just turning it on and off manually. Otherwise, it provides excellent bass for my music and movies.

Thanks man. I'm definately eyeing your receiver and sub.
Hey Crackinhedz, what you think about these polks? http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-RC8...0883778&sr=8-2
I could get two pair of these, Rabidhunter's sub and a center that you are going to recommend

(This? http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...884435&sr=1-13 )

NewBluClu · 05-16-2008, 06:45 AM

o.k. so this is what I ordered:

Receiver- STRDG720 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDG720-...GQ44ZY5N65AQFG
Rears- Polk RC60i http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-RC6...GQ44ZY5N65AQFG
Fronts- Polk RC80i http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-RC8...GQ44ZY5N65AQFG
Center- Polk RM6752 http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...GQ44ZY5N65AQFG
Sub- Polk PSW10 http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-10-...QNHE2XC82F0G1N

All under $700 shipped.

Beta Man · 05-16-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NewBluClu

Thanks man. I'm definately eyeing your receiver and sub.
)

With your Pink Eye???

crackinhedz · 05-16-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NewBluClu

o.k. so this is what I ordered:

Receiver- STRDG720 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDG720-...GQ44ZY5N65AQFG
Rears- Polk RC60i http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-RC6...GQ44ZY5N65AQFG
Fronts- Polk RC80i http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-RC8...GQ44ZY5N65AQFG
Center- Polk RM6752 http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...GQ44ZY5N65AQFG
Sub- Polk PSW10 http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-10-...QNHE2XC82F0G1N

All under $700 shipped.

looks good.

NewBluClu · 05-16-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

With your Pink Eye???

I guess I had that coming

NewBluClu · 05-16-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

looks good.

i'll set'em up in a month. curious to know how different it will sound from mine. i mean the set-ups are similar but room layout is very different.

05-15-2008, 06:04 PM	#1
NewBluClu Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:NYC	Receiver & speakers help Hi all, Need your help with budget receiver and speakers. It's been a while since I got my set-up and don't know what's out there now. OK, here's what I'm looking for: 1) A receiver under $350 that is NOT passthrough. (I am happy with my 605 but this system is not for me and cannot be another 605.) 2) budget 5.1 set but at least 2 rear speakers must be ceiling speakers. (I can get another 2 pair of ceiling speakers for front) 3) the whole set must not be more than $700 please help. I need to order the set now and cannot be searching the net because of my pink eye (docs orders ).

05-15-2008, 06:27 PM	#2
dad2erin Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:south hadley, ma Home Theater Gallery:9	sale Saw this sale listed on other post. http://www.outpost.com/product/4005092 good price for speakers

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05-15-2008, 07:49 PM	#4
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	...and wash your hands more often.

05-15-2008, 07:50 PM	#5
DutchBoy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:R. Cucamonga, CA Blu Ray Steelbooks™: 22 Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:12	I'm going to say on the receiver the Sony DG720. And yes I have one and love it, but in all honestly its the only one I can even think of off the top of my head that's under $350.

05-15-2008, 08:04 PM	#6
NewBluClu Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:NYC	Thanks guys I was considering STRDG720 receiver so yes that seems great. As for speakers, Monoprice doesn't have them in stock and front ones cannot be floorstanding. What about 2 pair of these http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it...e=18-8783281-2 a center like Polk and a sub?

05-15-2008, 08:34 PM	#11
Rabidhunter Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008	Sony SS-CR3000 is a good budget set, it works fine on my 720, included is the center channel and two rear speakers. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SS-CR3000...0883487&sr=1-6 Otherwise the SS-CN500 is a more powerful center for $99. http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665089826 And the Sony SSB-3000 are amazing for fronts for $99. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SS-B3000-...0883487&sr=1-2

05-16-2008, 06:45 AM	#14
NewBluClu Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:NYC	o.k. so this is what I ordered: Receiver- STRDG720 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDG720-...GQ44ZY5N65AQFG Rears- Polk RC60i http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-RC6...GQ44ZY5N65AQFG Fronts- Polk RC80i http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-RC8...GQ44ZY5N65AQFG Center- Polk RM6752 http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...GQ44ZY5N65AQFG Sub- Polk PSW10 http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-10-...QNHE2XC82F0G1N All under $700 shipped.

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