Newbie needs help with home theater system...

[ParadigmDawg]

Are you laughing at the original deal?

Bowers & Wilkins CM series

http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=816

 

[mazersteven]

PSB G•Design GB1 Bookshelf system

http://www.psbspeakers.com/product.php?pId=76&sId=2

http://www.psbspeakers.com/product.php?pId=74&sId=2?PHPSESSID=7d431fcc60ed2431090e65c3ca773fd0

 

[MaxSpeedM3]

For $3500 I'm all over this

Speakers

http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=speakers&product=11.1

or this (don't know what rear surrounds would be better for you)

http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=speakers&product=10.1

Subwoofer

http://www.svsound.com/news-news.cfm#UltraUpdate

thanks for all the help. time to do some research.

 

[mazersteven]

Opps...did we forget something to power it with?

No just pushing the envelope with that system. It will put him a few hundred over budget.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I am patiently awaiting your post on the Ushers...

No just pushing the envelope with that system. It will put him a few hundred over budget.

 

[mazersteven]

I am patiently awaiting your post on the Ushers...

How about Swans. I have not auditioned these (Yet)(working on getting a pair as we speak) but am hearing nothing but outstanding things about their sound quality.

http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_23&products_id=69

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Those are pretty

Man I love spending someone elses money!

Lots of good suggestions here so read up on them and make a choice!

How about Swans. I have not auditioned these (Yet)(working on getting a pair as we speak) but am hearing nothing but outstanding things about their sound quality.

http://www.theaudioinsider.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_23&products_id=69

 

[zumbo]

You can do this for $3800.00

Two pair of these:
http://www.yawaonline.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=YO&Product_Code=MBQ_QLS830&Category_Code=MBQ

One of these:
http://www.yawaonline.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=YO&Product_Code=MBQ_QLS330&Category_Code=MBQ

One of these:
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2-mk3.html

One of these:
http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=88195

 

[MaxSpeedM3]

fyi, the room size is 22x14.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

fyi, the room size is 22x14.

Alright. Alright. First of all, that's a decent room size for a home theater. Second, although movies is the number one thing for you right now, you never know what you will like in the future--especially if you are lucky enough to have experience truly great speakers
So this is my recommendation for you:
Speakers ($2,820 from digitalcraze includes S/H):
Left & Right Main--Definitive Technology BP7002 (has built in 12" Powered 300-watt subwoofer)
Center--Def Tech CLR2500 (has built-in 8" Powered 150-watt subwoofer)
Surround Left & Right--Def Tech StudioMonitor 350 (built-in 10" Passive subwoofer)

Receiver: Onkyo SR805 for $800 (J&R Music World Free S/H)

Total = $3,620

After you listen to these speakers, you may just become a music fan.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Have you ever pushed a speaker other than DT? Holy cow; next thing you will be recommending is some fish-net cables...

Alright. Alright. First of all, that's a decent room size for a home theater. Second, although movies is the number one thing for you right now, you never know what you will like in the future--especially if you are lucky enough to have experience truly great speakers
So this is my recommendation for you:
Speakers ($2,820 from digitalcraze includes S/H):
Left & Right Main--Definitive Technology BP7002 (has built in 12" Powered 300-watt subwoofer)
Center--Def Tech CLR2500 (has built-in 8" Powered 150-watt subwoofer)
Surround Left & Right--Def Tech StudioMonitor 350 (built-in 10" Passive subwoofer)

Receiver: Onkyo SR805 for $800 (J&R Music World Free S/H)

Total = $3,620

After you listen to these speakers, you may just become a music fan.

 

[avaserfi]

Might 1 suspect that you are biased toward DefTech's?

Dave

Absolutely not. I am 100% objective. I can also hear differences in wires and cables, especially if they are fish-net

All from a different thread but I have noticed the same thing as you greg . Guess it can't be so bad many people here do suggest speakers from av123 constantly or woofers from hsu or svs.

This fishnet cables are suspect though!

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Have you ever pushed a speaker other than DT? Holy cow; next thing you will be recommending is some fish-net cables...

Well, I was going to recommend that, but it would have pushed the budget a little too far

My first speaker system was NHT SuperZero (5) + SW2P Subwoofer.
I've also bought Bose for my family room--they're okay for karaoke because I can always blame the speakers

I've listened to other speakers at Bose, Best Buy, Circuit City, and Ultimate Electronics, but it's definitely not the same as listening at HOME.

 

[MaxSpeedM3]

guys, that sounds great. i'll look into your suggestions. i'll be going to a home theater store today to listen to some speakers. i'm glad i didn't open the boxes. hopefully, i'll hear something i like. i'll keep you guys posted on what i decide. i have a B&O system for my music.

do i need one of those power conditioners like the panamax units? i see a few places pushing those. any suggestions on that?

 

[avaserfi]

I have a power conditioner and only got it because of the price. Even though there are claims of better sound/video I and many people here have not experienced this because its kind of rubbish unless you have really crappy circuits. That said for the price (about 150) I would get the unit all over again just because I know during a storm my gear is protected and it is far easier having all the power cords going to one place. If you do get one make sure it has proper UL certification.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I just realized you live in Texas. You may want to drive over to Fort Worth and use my dealer. I can probably get you some deals.

 

[MaxSpeedM3]

I have a power conditioner and only got it because of the price. Even though there are claims of better sound/video I and many people here have not experienced this because its kind of rubbish unless you have really crappy circuits. That said for the price (about 150) I would get the unit all over again just because I know during a storm my gear is protected and it is far easier having all the power cords going to one place. If you do get one make sure it has proper UL certification.

yeah, we get some crazy storms down here in houston. i'll probably take a look at a few but didn't want to go crazy and spend a lot of money on them. thanks.

 

[MaxSpeedM3]

I just realized you live in Texas. You may want to drive over to Fort Worth and use my dealer. I can probably get you some deals.

let me guess...do you get your stuff from Bjorns?

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Nope; I dont know who that is.

let me guess...do you get your stuff from Bjorns?

 

[avaserfi]

I just realized you live in Texas. You may want to drive over to Fort Worth and use my dealer. I can probably get you some deals.

Thats it, next time I am visiting my parents I am coming over and stealing your speakers ! I didn't know you lived right next to them. I guess Ill have some badass digms soon .