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Masher59
Junior Audioholic
Ok just like it says I'm brand new to this so after lurking a bit I'm going to jump in. I just picked up a 65" Sony XBR -65X900E. I was going to get the 75" but decided to save that 2 grand to get the audio up to speed. Yes I have caviar tastes but a sardine budget so lets get down to it. I'm looking at the bare minimum first so Receiver, center channel, left and right floor speakers, surround and one subwoofer. Here's what I'm leaning toward at this point but I'm looking for all recommendations at similar price points if I'm off base. Thanks in advance for any and all help.
Receiver: $1,300 Range
Marantz 7010. I know the 7011 is out but at 2,200 vs 1,250 and with from what I see not losing a whole lot.
Cambridge Audio CXR120
Anthem MRX520 Yea it's only 5.1 but the 720 goes to 2,500 and the 1120 to 3,500 lol.
Floor speakers trying to stay under $1,200 for the pair so pretty limited.
Klipsch RP-280F around 500 each right now and to me sound really good. Like the RF-7II but it blows the budget bad lol.
Fluance Signature Series 700 for a PAIR but I haven't heard them so up in the air.
Elac Debut F6 Haven't heard these either but around 380 each.
Bowers and Wilkins 804 D3 Sorry that's just a bad joke at 13k each but I can dream.
Center Channel $650 range
Klipsch RP-450C Klipsch is leading the way with the speakers I know.
Surround: $800 range
Klipsch RP-250S or 240S
Subwoofer: $1,000 range
HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 I plan on having 2 subs later but this to start and the big SVS is a bit pricey.
Yes I'm Klipsch heavy because it's what I've heard the most and I do like the sound. I tossed in price points for other recommendations from the experienced.
Receiver: $1,300 Range
Marantz 7010. I know the 7011 is out but at 2,200 vs 1,250 and with from what I see not losing a whole lot.
Cambridge Audio CXR120
Anthem MRX520 Yea it's only 5.1 but the 720 goes to 2,500 and the 1120 to 3,500 lol.
Floor speakers trying to stay under $1,200 for the pair so pretty limited.
Klipsch RP-280F around 500 each right now and to me sound really good. Like the RF-7II but it blows the budget bad lol.
Fluance Signature Series 700 for a PAIR but I haven't heard them so up in the air.
Elac Debut F6 Haven't heard these either but around 380 each.
Bowers and Wilkins 804 D3 Sorry that's just a bad joke at 13k each but I can dream.
Center Channel $650 range
Klipsch RP-450C Klipsch is leading the way with the speakers I know.
Surround: $800 range
Klipsch RP-250S or 240S
Subwoofer: $1,000 range
HSU Research VTF-15H MK2 I plan on having 2 subs later but this to start and the big SVS is a bit pricey.
Yes I'm Klipsch heavy because it's what I've heard the most and I do like the sound. I tossed in price points for other recommendations from the experienced.