What would you buy with $1,000? - Blu-ray Forum

Fors* · 06-02-2009, 03:02 PM

OK, it appears I am in line at work to receive a nice little bonus of $1,000!

So, I am now in the market for the following 2 items, and I am not sure if I should spend it on a new sub and save the rest for an awesome new AVR for later, just get an awesome new AVR now or get a new sub and a new low-mid level AVR, something simply better than my current AVR.

Current subs are 2 Polk PSW10's (would probably go to 1 sub with a good one)
Current AVR is the Onkyo 605

I really have no idea how to proceed based on having this "mad money" given to me. I even have the OK from the wife to spend it as she knows it is extra money I earned at work.

My tastes currently are for the following:

For an AVR - Pioneer SC-05 ($900 right now on Amazon)
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Elite-...3954731&sr=1-6
or
Denon 3808 ($1,009 right now on Amazon)
http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-3808...3954636&sr=1-1

For a Sub - HSU VTF-2 MK 3 ($549 on their website)
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html
or
SVS PB12-NSD ($569 on their website)
http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-pb12nsd.cfm

I feel like I am 12 years old on Christmas Eve.....

langn08 · 06-02-2009, 03:05 PM

Congrats man!! My vote goes to the HSU Sub! And then send the rest to me as an advisor fee!

Fors* · 06-02-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by langn08

Congrats man!! My vote goes to the HSU Sub! And then send the rest to me as an advisor fee!

Thanks, and the check is in the mail......

Grevlin · 06-02-2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forsberg21

OK, it appears I am in line at work to receive a nice little bonus of $1,000!

So, I am now in the market for the following 2 items, and I am not sure if I should spend it on a new sub and save the rest for an awesome new AVR for later, just get an awesome new AVR now or get a new sub and a new low-mid level AVR, something simply better than my current AVR.

Current subs are 2 Polk PSW10's (would probably go to 1 sub with a good one)
Current AVR is the Onkyo 605

I really have no idea how to proceed based on having this "mad money" given to me. I even have the OK from the wife to spend it as she knows it is extra money I earned at work.

My tastes currently are for the following:

For an AVR - Pioneer SC-05 ($900 right now on Amazon)
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Elite-...3954731&sr=1-6
or
Denon 3808 ($1,009 right now on Amazon)
http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-3808...3954636&sr=1-1

For a Sub - HSU VTF-2 MK 3 ($549 on their website)
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html
or
SVS PB12-NSD ($569 on their website)
http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-pb12nsd.cfm

I feel like I am 12 years old on Christmas Eve.....

I would say a sub. Did you look at this monster:

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-cyl-pc12_plus.cfm

Fors* · 06-02-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grevlin

I would say a sub. Did you look at this monster:

http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-cyl-pc12_plus.cfm

Wow, that thing is a monster, it is aesthetically awesome to look at too. It appears to do everything, even eat small children

.......nice price too!

Good to see that the cylinder subs are not as expensive as I thought....thanks Grevlin!

langn08 · 06-02-2009, 03:17 PM

you better not be toying with my emotions!

P.S. I am changing my vote to Grevlin's option!

Steve · 06-02-2009, 03:22 PM

Congrats on the bonus! I have to recommend the sub as well. Greviln's suggestion looks mighty good too. I would also look into a couple models from Epik as well, like maybe the Sentinel or the Dragon. Any way you go, though, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

MacDaddyOJack · 06-02-2009, 03:24 PM

I can tell you that they are pretty sweet

It's amazing how $1k becomes "Not that expensive" when you get a bonus

It's a tough call between the sub and the pioneer but I think I would ultimately go with the sub. Get the pioneer later in the year when it's hopefully on sale

Grevlin · 06-02-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forsberg21

Wow, that thing is a monster, it is aesthetically awesome to look at too. It appears to do everything, even eat small children

.......nice price too!

Good to see that the cylinder subs are not as expensive as I thought....thanks Grevlin!

# Size: 40" tall, 16" diameter.
# Weight : 60 lbs

What else is there to say...

Grevlin · 06-02-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forsberg21

Wow, that thing is a monster, it is aesthetically awesome to look at too. It appears to do everything, even eat small children .......nice price too!

Good to see that the cylinder subs are not as expensive as I thought....thanks Grevlin!

Or accidentally blow a hole in your ceiling

DonRSD · 06-02-2009, 03:32 PM

id go for the SUB

but i think differently.....let me explain

1st off....kiss the wife for letting YOUR MONEY be YOUR MONEY!!

that being said id go for an ED A2-300 SUB for $350
then
id go for an ONKYO 806 for $599 or so

you could probaly foot maybe $200 'out of pocket' and get both the sub & receiver.

Fors* · 06-02-2009, 03:39 PM

Thanks Don. This is a tough decision as I probably will not have the chance to do something like this (get a higher end sub or AVR) again any time soon. I just want to make sure my decision is as "future" proof as one can make.

Aerodude73 · 06-02-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forsberg21

OK, it appears I am in line at work to receive a nice little bonus of $1,000!

So, I am now in the market for the following 2 items, and I am not sure if I should spend it on a new sub and save the rest for an awesome new AVR for later, just get an awesome new AVR now or get a new sub and a new low-mid level AVR, something simply better than my current AVR.

Current subs are 2 Polk PSW10's (would probably go to 1 sub with a good one) Current AVR is the Onkyo 605.

I really have no idea how to proceed based on having this "mad money" given to me. I even have the OK from the wife to spend it as she knows it is extra money I earned at work.

My tastes currently are for the following:

For an AVR - Pioneer SC-05 ($900 right now on Amazon)
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Elite-...3954731&sr=1-6
or
Denon 3808 ($1,009 right now on Amazon)
http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-3808...3954636&sr=1-1

For a Sub - HSU VTF-2 MK 3 ($549 on their website)
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html
or
SVS PB12-NSD ($569 on their website)
http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-pb12nsd.cfm

I feel like I am 12 years old on Christmas Eve.....

I know you've been drooling over that Pioneer Elite AVR (update: $945 NOW at Amazon! Lol). That said, the Subs above sound Really good too. THAT said...

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonRSD

id go for the SUB - but i think differently.....let me explain - 1st off....kiss the wife for letting YOUR MONEY be YOUR MONEY!!

that being said i'd go for an ED A2-300 SUB for $350
then
id go for an ONKYO 806 for $599 or so

you could probaly foot maybe $200 'out of pocket' and get both the sub & receiver.

THIS makes decent sense as well! - wow, glad i'm not you! I know you want an updated AVR with pre-outs & have been thinking about the One VERY GOOD/GREAT Sub thing vice having 2 decent ones like you do now... SO, the 806 & ED A2-300 seem like the best idea IMO. I know you'll change your mind 20 times on this today, so good luck!

richteer · 06-02-2009, 03:57 PM

None of the above! I'd buy some room treatments from Real Traps.

rlf3911 · 06-02-2009, 04:00 PM

Buy ammo and then re-sell it in 3 months for twice the value. That's what my spare money if going into these days.

Aerodude73 · 06-02-2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richteer

None of the above! I'd buy some room treatments from Real Traps.

Doubt the WAF will go with this, plus it's not what he's looking for & don't think he needs them. We'll see -- what a dilemna to be in...!

Fors* · 06-02-2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richteer

None of the above! I'd buy some room treatments from Real Traps.

$1,000 worth?

It would look like I live in an insane asylum........but i digress, perhaps that is where I belong thanks to upgradeitis......

Aerodude73 · 06-02-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forsberg21

$1,000 worth?

It would look like I live in an insane asylum........but i digress, perhaps that is where I belong thanks to upgradeitis......

(this is too easy to let go...) - Or, like you were visiting "CrazyBLUE's" house!

--- lol, just jokin' 'Blue!

cdot2four · 06-02-2009, 04:11 PM

HSU sub

StimpsonJCat · 06-02-2009, 04:14 PM

I'd say the sub will give you much more bang for your buck with your current setup. I doubt you will need the other Polk sub if you get a nice one.

If I had that bonus I'd get: Epik Sentinel

View Poll Results: What would you buy with $1,000?
A new sub and save the rest for an awesome AVR later	34	38.64%
An awesome AVR only now	43	48.86%
A new sub and a lesser awesome AVR together now	11	12.50%
Voters: 88. You may not vote on this poll

06-02-2009, 03:02 PM	#1
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	What would you buy with $1,000? OK, it appears I am in line at work to receive a nice little bonus of $1,000! So, I am now in the market for the following 2 items, and I am not sure if I should spend it on a new sub and save the rest for an awesome new AVR for later, just get an awesome new AVR now or get a new sub and a new low-mid level AVR, something simply better than my current AVR. Current subs are 2 Polk PSW10's (would probably go to 1 sub with a good one) Current AVR is the Onkyo 605 I really have no idea how to proceed based on having this "mad money" given to me. I even have the OK from the wife to spend it as she knows it is extra money I earned at work. My tastes currently are for the following: For an AVR - Pioneer SC-05 ($900 right now on Amazon) http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Elite-...3954731&sr=1-6 or Denon 3808 ($1,009 right now on Amazon) http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-3808...3954636&sr=1-1 For a Sub - HSU VTF-2 MK 3 ($549 on their website) http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html or SVS PB12-NSD ($569 on their website) http://www.svsound.com/products-sub-box-pb12nsd.cfm I feel like I am 12 years old on Christmas Eve.....

06-02-2009, 03:32 PM	#11
DonRSD Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:South Florida Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:129	id go for the SUB but i think differently.....let me explain 1st off....kiss the wife for letting YOUR MONEY be YOUR MONEY!! that being said id go for an ED A2-300 SUB for $350 then id go for an ONKYO 806 for $599 or so you could probaly foot maybe $200 'out of pocket' and get both the sub & receiver. Last edited by DonRSD; 06-02-2009 at 03:36 PM. Reason: edited link for 806

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06-02-2009, 03:05 PM	#2
langn08 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fox Cities WI Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:373 Trading Score:6	Congrats man!! My vote goes to the HSU Sub! And then send the rest to me as an advisor fee!

06-02-2009, 03:17 PM	#6
langn08 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fox Cities WI Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:373 Trading Score:6	you better not be toying with my emotions! P.S. I am changing my vote to Grevlin's option!

06-02-2009, 03:22 PM	#7
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Congrats on the bonus! I have to recommend the sub as well. Greviln's suggestion looks mighty good too. I would also look into a couple models from Epik as well, like maybe the Sentinel or the Dragon. Any way you go, though, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

06-02-2009, 03:24 PM	#8
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	I can tell you that they are pretty sweet It's amazing how $1k becomes "Not that expensive" when you get a bonus It's a tough call between the sub and the pioneer but I think I would ultimately go with the sub. Get the pioneer later in the year when it's hopefully on sale

06-02-2009, 03:39 PM	#12
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	Thanks Don. This is a tough decision as I probably will not have the chance to do something like this (get a higher end sub or AVR) again any time soon. I just want to make sure my decision is as "future" proof as one can make.

06-02-2009, 03:57 PM	#14
richteer Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kelowna, BC Trading Score:1	None of the above! I'd buy some room treatments from Real Traps.

06-02-2009, 04:00 PM	#15
rlf3911 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Mansfield, TX Blu-ray collection:251 Trading Score:6	Buy ammo and then re-sell it in 3 months for twice the value. That's what my spare money if going into these days.

06-02-2009, 04:11 PM	#19
cdot2four Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Metro Detroit PSN:cdot2four Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	HSU sub

06-02-2009, 04:14 PM	#20
StimpsonJCat Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:5	I'd say the sub will give you much more bang for your buck with your current setup. I doubt you will need the other Polk sub if you get a nice one. If I had that bonus I'd get: Epik Sentinel

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