nOOb needs Buying HELP

[Drumbo]

Been crawling around forum for a bit now. Seems a lot a pple have some good input, so here we go:

I need some speaker setup recommendations:

The room will be a downstairs living room, 9 foot ceilings, about 18 x 18, with open floorplan into kitchen, another 20x 18

I will be using the speakers for a lot of TV and Movies. Music second. Probably about 60/40 movie to music. My music choice would be Electronica, Classic Rock, and Hip Hop. A lot of Drum Heavy Music, and nice crisp clean highs.

At any rate:
1- for this size room, would a 5.1 system like the energy take 5 be a bad choice for filling the space? Or even the Harmon Kardon HKTS30

2- I have been thinking of a setup similar to this style, please advise:
Center: POlk TSI cs10 (or similar??)
Woof: BIC f12 (or similar??)
Front: I really like the Klipsch rf 62, but would like to not spend so much ($800/pair)
Rear: I am open, I heard the POlk tsi 200, they sounded pretty good.

I am somewhat on a budget. My wife would kill me if she knew I spent more than $1500 on speakers.

I am considering one of these receivers: (I would love to stream music from my Android device if possible)
Denon avr 1912
Pioneer VSX-1022-K
Yamaha RX-V573

I am open to ANY suggestions. PLEASE help!! THANKS

[afterlife2]

Good deals:
Klipsch Reference Series RB-61 II Speakers - 100 Watt - Pair Brand New | eBay

NEVER HOOKED UP! Klipsch Speakers RC-52 II Center Speaker. OPEN BOX - BLACK (743878021943) | eBay

DENON AVR-1912 7.1ch Network A/V Home Theater Receiver w/ Airplay | Accessories4less

Rears: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251036313344...84.m1423.l2649

http://outlawaudio.com/products/lfm1plus.html

Cable/wires: www.Monoprice.com

All under 1500$ Welcome.

[fuzz092888]

KEF C5 Two Way 5¼" Floorstanding Speakers Pair Black | Accessories4less

KEF Q200C Q Series Black 5-1/4 inch Center Channel Speaker | Accessories4less

KEF C3 Two Way 5¼" Bookshelf Speakers Pair Black | Accessories4less

Dayton Audio T1003K 10" Titanic Mk III Subwoofer Kit 300-760

With the Denon 1912

[Drumbo]

Thanks for the helps thus far

I should clarify, I am not bound to any one brand or brands
I went to frys today and heard the KLipsch and thought they sounded nice with my music, its why I mentioned them. I guess a better title for this forum would have been

"BEST SPEAKER 5.1 SETUP for UNDER $1500." For the space and usage I mentioned before.

As per the receiver, I am not bound by these, just thought they would be good deals for around 400-500

[fuzz092888]

Intimus 4T Hybrid SD - Aperion Audio

Impression Series 5.1 Home Theater Package 2

Ascend System Advisor

choose the 170, then the 170 center and 170 surrounds, plus the denon, plus an hsu vtf2-mk4

[afterlife2]

Intimus 4T Hybrid SD - Aperion Audio

Impression Series 5.1 Home Theater Package 2

2 good options and of course what I first mentioned earlier.

[agarwalro]

The room will be a downstairs living room, 9 foot ceilings, about 18 x 18, with open floorplan into kitchen, another 20x 18...

1- for this size room, would a 5.1 system like the energy take 5 be a bad choice for filling the space? Or even the Harmon Kardon HKTS30

First I ROFL'd and then had to think on how best to break this to you.

Well my friend, let's put it this way, if the Energy Take system or its equivalent could fill that space with reference level sound for movies, and good bass for Electronica and Hip Hop, my Super Duty pickup truck would have an 8 oz. engine and still produce enough torque for a 5 digit towing capacity .

I would suggest bumping the budget a fair bit, and asking for forgiveness when the Mrs. flips out. Further, I recommend getting a 2.2 setup to get things going and adding the center and surround speakers at a later time.

Is DIY an option?

[Drumbo]

im open to anything really, I just want Good sound. I cannot go NUTZ. DIY? If you mean building my own cabinets, I would say no, unless I wouldnt have to cut anything.

LOL I had a feeling on the energy. I could bump up to 2k if I hid the receipts from the wifey.

when you say 2.2, shoot it to me. what do you recommend

[fuzz092888]

First I ROFL'd and then had to think on how best to break this to you.

Well my friend, let's put it this way, if the Energy Take system or its equivalent could fill that space with reference level sound for movies, and good bass for Electronica and Hip Hop, my Super Duty pickup truck would have an 8 oz. engine and still produce enough torque for a 5 digit towing capacity .

I would suggest bumping the budget a fair bit, and asking for forgiveness when the Mrs. flips out. Further, I recommend getting a 2.2 setup to get things going and adding the center and surround speakers at a later time.

Is DIY an option?

+1

I just didn't want to say anything because most people who ask for 5.1/7.1 advice just ignore this anyways

[fuzz092888]

You could do something like this

philharmonicaudio.com

Verus Forte Tower Speaker - Aperion Audio

KEF Q900 Q Series 8 inch Cherry Floorstanding Speaker Each | Accessories4less

Wharfedale Diamond 10.7 Cinnamon Cherry (Ea.) 3-way Floorstanding Loudspeaker, at OneCall.com

PSB Alpha T1 Floor-standing speakers at Crutchfield.com

Now the Phils (or any $1000ish tower speakers), plus the denon, plus two of the parts express 10" titanic should get you rolling.

agarwalro will probably have different suggestions, but at $2000 for a 2.2 system the budgetary concerns are just slid back and forth between whether you want to put more emphasis on the towers, or on your subs. The receiver is what it is, and you can start saving up to replace it, or add a center and surrounds. 2.1/2.2 is the way to go, the former letting you put more money into the towers and the latter giving you plenty of bass...for now.