building a good sound system for music and movies under 1000$

[deeps]

tryign to come with a good sound system that i can use for Movies and bluray for my lving room with high ceilings and open plan. roughly about 20 feet * 15 feet. the entire living is abour 25*25. but there is a middle partially dividing the living and dining area.


could you guys recommend something that has good sound and wont break my bank ?

thanks
deepak.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Hybrid 3 HP - 2.1 Package in Satin Black
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/hybrid3hppkg.html

Yes. 2.1 - on your budget and room size - forget about quality 5.1

If you could stretch budget a bit get a Hybrid 3 HP - 3.1 Package and then later one buy some cheap speakers for surrounds and you're all set.

 

[rojo]

What components are you shopping for? Speakers? Receiver? Blu-Ray Player? TV? Are you in the United States? What city / state?

It's going to be difficult finding an appropriate subwoofer for such a large space within your budget. Would you consider used? Refurbished? DIY?

 

[deeps]

the living room has a middle wall that almost partitions the living space from the dining so about 15*25.
I have a nice 60: plasma. I am In Fremont , California USA.

I was looking to buy a speakers and an A/V receiver. so about 1500$ for receiver and speakers.

 

[deeps]

Thanks Boredsysadmin

how would these speakers compare to the hybrids you recommended?
Affordable Accuracy speakers from philharmonics.

 

[afterlife2]

Welcome! For less than $1,000 you can get this nice system.

Receiver: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa720bl/yamaha-rx-a720-7.2-network-aventage-av-receiver-airplay/1.html
This is a great deal: http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-PK52FS-5-0-Theater-Speaker/dp/B00IRH0QMA/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1429121838&sr=1-2&keywords=pioneer+andrew+jones+home+theater+system+5.1
Sub: http://www.amazon.com/NXG-Technology-NX-BAS-500-500-watt-Subwoofer/dp/B008FSTU4G

 

[deeps]

thanks afterlife2.. this does look really good
I think am gonna go with them ..

 

[afterlife2]

Speaker wires: http://www.amazon.com/AH1450SR-14-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-feet/dp/B002JP4Z96/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1429124533&sr=1-11&keywords=speaker+wire+14+gauge
2 HDMI: http://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Veins-Speed-6-Feet-2-Pack/dp/B00BEWF4R2/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_z
Go to your local 99 cent and get these speaker wire cutters. Believe me it will save you time:

Have fun and come back and post some pics of your setup. We love pics here.

 

[deeps]

sure will thanks.. how does the yamaha 720 comapre to the 730 ?

 

[afterlife2]

Not much difference, but if you can get a good deal go for it.
I bought this wire cutter first then I bought a 2nd one at the dollar store for 2 bucks I think. Well if you can't find one locally then get this one: http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3775-Electricians-Combination-Tool/dp/B000NPUK2A/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1429125390&sr=8-4&keywords=wire+crimper

 

[deeps]

the yamaha 720 lists 8ohms
90W per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 2ch driven)
105W per channel (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2ch driven)
and the pioneer speakers mention an impedance of 6 ohms. would that be an issue? has anyone set them together?

 

[afterlife2]

You will be fine I have with no problems. No worries.

 

[deeps]

just came back from frys to try some of these speakers. they didnt have the pioneers in question but i tried some of the polks and they sounded quite nice.

I tested the Polk RTi8 and RTi4 and CSI4 and kinda liked them.

found a decent deal on polks-ebay to get 2 of those towers and 2 bookshelf with a csi4 center all cherry finish for about 740 $ delivered.
adding the NX-BAS-500 and the yamaha 730 would almost take me close 1300$ but am still considering because it sounded good and also has a nice cherry finish..

any thoughts ?

 

[afterlife2]

I would not choose those Polks over the Pioneers. If you want good Polk you need to find the older models and those are expensive. That is a great deal for that package. If you buy the towers alone they go for $360. Don't miss out they are great for the price I tell ya. Look at the pros reviews.

 

[deeps]

towers go for 360? are you referring to the pioneer speaker package or the polk rti8?

 

[afterlife2]

These towers(Sold at $127 each) that is included in the set I linked yesterday: http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-FS52-LR-Designed-standing-Loudspeaker/dp/B008NCD2S4/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1429140021&sr=1-4&keywords=Pioneer+SP-PK52FS

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Forget about Polk. Hsu will provide better movie dynamics and hsu vft3hp sub will deliver outstanding bass.
Modified pioneer speakers are nice, but for 80% or so movies hsu would be better choices. I have heard both hsu subs and their bookshelves

 

[zieglj01]

I tested the Polk RTi8 and RTi4 and CSI4 and kinda liked them.

any thoughts ?

They would not be my preference/choice, if doing a lot of music listening.

Now If you do like them - then that is what counts. It is about what floats your boat.

 

[deeps]

thanks for the suggestions guys...

i feel my living space will have issues running the wires for rear speaker s so am thinking i should go with just good 2 front speakers a center and a sub. now i listen to a lot of music more than movies so i think this might benefit with 2 .1 with a Sub option.

with this setup, what would be a good configuration to go for . if i wanted to stay in 1 to 1.5k range to get a AVR and the 2.1 plus sub speakers.

 

[deeps]

how does this sound for a set up
2 * YAMAHA NS-777 3-Way 8" Bass Reflex Tower Speaker
1 center Yamaha NS-C444
Sub - NXG Technology NX-BAS-500
with
YAMAHA RX-A2010 9.2 Network AVENTAGE AV Receiver

overall around 1500. does this look good for the money ?