Help needed with setting up my sound system (original, I know)

[youarentbenjami]

Hey everyone, this is my first post here so apologies if I go about this the wrong way. I'm currently looking to invest in some floor speakers, a new receiver, and possibly a subwoofer if necessary. I live in a small 800 sq ft house so the system doesn't need to be crazy powerful. This will all be used for a turntable 90% of the time, iPod the other 10%. Here's where I'm currently at in the thought process:

Speakers
Klipsch KF-26 on sale for $175 each tomorrow
or
Pioneer SP-FS52 for $125 each

Subwoofer
Pioneer SW-8MK2
or
Polk PSW110

Receiver
Not a clue. This is where I could use the most input.


Any feedback, pros/cons, etc. would be fantastic. Thank you!

 

[agarwalro]

I cannot comment on the Klipsch towers. The Pioneer towers are very well reviewed and buyer are rarely dissatisfied.

IMO, neither sub is worth it.

What is your budget for a sub and receiver?

 

[youarentbenjami]

I cannot comment on the Klipsch towers. The Pioneer towers are very well reviewed and buyer are rarely dissatisfied.

IMO, neither sub is worth it.

What is your budget for a sub and receiver?

Solid question, I should've mentioned this in the OP. My entire budget is probably right around $800-900, including shipping.

 

[markw]

Are you looking for purely two channel use or are hoping for 5.1 either now or in the future?

 

[zieglj01]

Look at Cambridge, you can upgrade the sub later.
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO S-Series 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package | Accessories4less

 

[youarentbenjami]

Are you looking for purely two channel use or are hoping for 5.1 either now or in the future?

I think I'd like the possibility of moving to 5.1 at some point in the future, although I don't own a TV and don't plan on buying one any time soon so that's not really a main focus of mine. Two floor speakers and a sub would be perfect for the time being.

 

[youarentbenjami]

Look at Cambridge, you can upgrade the sub later.
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO S-Series 5.1 Home Theater Speaker Package | Accessories4less

This looks interesting, but everything outside of the floor speakers and sub would be sitting in my closet for X years.

 

[youarentbenjami]

As an update, I went ahead and purchased the Klipsch speakers since they're half off today. If I wind up being disappointed by them I can just take them back, I have a Best Buy in town.

At this point though I REALLY need some receiver advice. I'd be willing to spend $300-400. I keep seeing posts about Denon and Onkyo, any suggestions within this range? What about this Denon AVR-E300 that's on sale right now for $275?

 

[agarwalro]

If you don't mind refurb, A4L has the X1000 for $300 shipped. You don't need to upgraded for a long time. The feature of note putting it on the top of my list, Audyssey XT.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/DENAVRX1000/DENON-AVR-X1000-5.1-Channel-Networking-Receiver-w/AirPlay/1.html

 

[youarentbenjami]

If you don't mind refurb, A4L has the X1000 for $300 shipped. You don't need to upgraded for a long time. The feature of note putting it on the top of my list, Audyssey XT.

DENON AVR-X1000 5.1 Channel Networking Receiver w/ AirPlay | Accessories4less

Thanks so much agarwalro, this looks perfect for me. I guess the only questions I have left would be subwoofer recommendations ($250 max at this point) and the dumbest question yet...speaker wire. I've done some searching around on this forum and I feel like I'm losing more knowledge than I'm gaining. With my current set-up (which won't change for at least two years) I wouldn't need any more than 10ft per floor speaker. Any input?

 

[agarwalro]

Sub: http://www.amazon.com/BIC-America-F12-475-Watt-Subwoofer/dp/B0015A8Y5M

Speaker wire: http://www.monoprice.com/mobile/Product/Details/2748?mainCategoryId=102&categoryId=10239&subCategoryId=1023902

 

[youarentbenjami]

Sub: Amazon.com: BIC America F12 12-Inch 475-Watt Front Firing Powered Subwoofer: Electronics

Speaker wire: Product Details for PID 2748

You're the best. If you're ever in Omaha, I'll buy you multiple beers.

 

[agarwalro]

If you're ever in Omaha, I'll buy you multiple beers.

You're on. (See my location info above .) BTW, I can come over and help you set this rig up nicely too.

 

[psbfan9]

Sorry to jump in here late or confuse YAB, but here is a great deal on a Yamaha receiver at Amazon.

Amazon.com: Yamaha RX-V673 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver: Electronics

Also for cable, check out Blue Jeans Cable -- Quality Cables at Reasonable Prices

And, for the sub, EMP is having a great sale, EMP Tek ES10i Subwoofer.

 

[zieglj01]

And, for the sub, EMP is having a great sale, EMP Tek ES10i Subwoofer.

That can make a nice one

 

[Pyrrho]

Sorry to jump in here late or confuse YAB, but here is a great deal on a Yamaha receiver at Amazon.

Amazon.com: Yamaha RX-V673 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver: Electronics

Also for cable, check out Blue Jeans Cable -- Quality Cables at Reasonable Prices

And, for the sub, EMP is having a great sale, EMP Tek ES10i Subwoofer.

That is a great deal on that Yamaha receiver. A new Yamaha RX-V673 for $299.95 delivered is really impressive. But one must buy today, or the price goes up.

 

[youarentbenjami]

Hey guys, weird reason to bump this but agarwalro sent me a PM and the boards won't let me message him back. It keeps telling me he doesn't allows PMs to his account. I had a few questions for him since getting my gear in, so this is just to let him know if he sees this. Go ahead and ignore if you're not agarwalro, thanks!