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Last post 02-22-2007 7:01 AM by jamesV. 9 replies.
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  • 02-21-2007 4:23 PM

    Need some help? $1,500 to spend

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    I am selling my house and am including the bose that I currently have with the house.

     So I want to get something new for the house.  I dont want to send much more than

    about $1,500 if possible.  I need everything receiver and speakers, I do have a sony

    dvd player.  Do you think that this is doable?  If so any recommendations on a reciever

     and speakers would be greatly appreciated.  My dad currently has some Klipsch speakers

    for his surround sound and they sound louder as far as bass goes than my old Bose.

    I heard that you want to spend most of your money on the speakers and less on the

     receiver, is this what you would recommend.

    Thanks for any help I need all the help I can get last  time i listened to the wrong person

    and spend $3,000 on a Bose Lifestyle 35.  I dont want to make the same mistake again.

     

  • 02-21-2007 4:46 PM In reply to

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    Some more specifics would help.  Such as have you any idea how large the new room will be?  Do you want surround or are you looking for a two channel system.  Since you posted in HT I would guess you are looking for surround.  Are you willing to be patient for used or do you want to buy new?  You can do better used but some won't go there.
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  • 02-21-2007 4:52 PM In reply to

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    The room is 19' x 18'.  I am looking for a surround sound system.  I prefer new (warranty).

     

  • 02-21-2007 4:56 PM In reply to

    • JetJockey
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    I would budget most of your cash on speakers and buy a cheap receiver and upgrade it later when funds allow, for that matter, get a decent used one for really cheap.
    Dedicated HT, 20'x15'.5", Sanyo PLV-Z5 PJ / 96" diag. Da-Lite CinemaVision screen, Oppo 971H DVD Player, Emotiva MPS-1 5x200wpc Amplifier, Yamaha RX-V2500 pre/pro, Klipsch RF83 Floorstanders (fire breathing monsters) LOL. RC64 Center.,Mirage OM260 floorstander surrounds,Polk R10 rear surrounds, Paradigm PW2200 Sub (teeth rattler)

  • 02-21-2007 5:31 PM In reply to

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    Do you have room for floorstanding mains, or do you prefer bookshelf?

     

    I would buy a $200 5.1 receiver, and then get the RF-82's for mains with the RC-62 Center (approx. $1200).  Then, when your budget allows, add two RS-52 surrounds for approx. $600, and a used subwoofer.  You can just buy "filler" speakers until you can get good ones for dirt cheap, for your surrounds and your rears.

     

    You want a good foundation, and the RF-82/RC-62 combo is sooooooo nice.  Maybe not "fire-breathing dragon" RF-83/RC-64 nice, but very nice.

    Sony KDF-60XS955 HDTV, Pioneer Elite VSX-81TXV, Klipsch RF-82 mains, RC-62 Center, RS-52 Surrounds, and cheap HTIB rears to be replaced by RB-61's; Xbox 360 streaming over 3,000 mp3's.

  • 02-21-2007 5:37 PM In reply to

    • JetJockey
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    Agreed, a great combo to get you going, you don't need all your speaks at once, I built my first system bit by bit and I am still doing it....LOL, time for that RC64 upgrade I do believe.
    Dedicated HT, 20'x15'.5", Sanyo PLV-Z5 PJ / 96" diag. Da-Lite CinemaVision screen, Oppo 971H DVD Player, Emotiva MPS-1 5x200wpc Amplifier, Yamaha RX-V2500 pre/pro, Klipsch RF83 Floorstanders (fire breathing monsters) LOL. RC64 Center.,Mirage OM260 floorstander surrounds,Polk R10 rear surrounds, Paradigm PW2200 Sub (teeth rattler)

  • 02-22-2007 12:25 AM In reply to

    • getech
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    With your budget, check out Target...they have some actually nice Fischer like components that could fit your situation.  Also Walmart always has some good Audivox stuff.

     Cheers!
     

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  • 02-22-2007 2:47 AM In reply to

    • kj5dq
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    Hello and Welcome:  Just buy a pair of Used Cornwall's and a decent 2 channel receiver.  Plenty of bass and awesome mids and highs.  Later Bill

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  • 02-22-2007 3:20 AM In reply to

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    RF 82 and RC 62 for around US$1000 new then add rears later on. Check this site http://stores.ebay.com/AVB-Direct_Speakers_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZ1QQfsubZ12QQftidZ2QQtZkm

    One of my mate got a pair of RB 61 from them and he is very pleased with the seller.

  • 02-22-2007 7:01 AM In reply to

    • jamesV
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    Where are you located?  Maybe someone here can help out on a deal at a local store if you live near them.

    I do agree with, getting your mains first and building from there when money is available.

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