Ideas for $2K budget....help!

[Stezo]

I currently have a 60 inch Hitachi Plasma hung on the wall that I have had for 2 years along with a Bose 3-2-1 system, which basically sucks. I am ready to get some quality sound in my family room.

The room is relatively open with three full walls and the fourth having a 12ft opening, 16 x 19 with 7.5 ft ceiling. I have been looking around mostly at Onkyo systems, but am having a hard time coming up with a good configuration. I am not opposed to tower speakers, althouth my wife probably is. I am looking for a receiver for Sirius, Ipod hookup, and watching movies.

Here is what I have come up with so far all from B&H:
Speakers/Sub Infiniti TSS-1200 $650
Blue Ray Panasonic DMP-BD30K $350
Receiver Onkyo TX-SR706 $799

It is mind boggling how many combinations there are out there. I am abviously not a true audiophile (Bose?), but I do want to put in a good all around system.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Stezo

 

[mazersteven]

AV123 ELT525 (just add subwoofer)
http://av123.com/component/page,shop.product_details/flypage,shop.flypage/product_id,272/category_id,51/manufacturer_id,0/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,37/

Also check out the x-series from AV123

Emotiva (just add subwoofer)
http://emotiva.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=25

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Go listen to as many speakers as possible and see what sounds best to you. Once you have picked out speakers, then the AVR will be easy.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Onkyo 805:

http://www.ecost.com/Detail/Receivers/Onkyo/TXSR805S+REF/40950300.aspx

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXSR805/Onkyo/TX-SR805-7.1-Channel-Home-Theater-Receiver-BLACK/1.html

 

[jcPanny]

HT Budget

Your total HT budget is reasonable but consider reallocating the funds.
The above recommendations are good options along these lines.

Speakers: $1k+ for 5.1 bookshelf system from SVS, AV123, or check out your local dealer for Paradigm, Energy, Klipsch Reference, etc.

Receiver: $4-500 for the Onkyo 606, Yamaha RX-V663 or comparable.

BluRay: Hold off for now to get better speakers. If you want BluRay, get a PS3 on sale over the holidays.

 

[jostenmeat]

jostenmeat's Suggested $2k Dream System costs, well, $2,700



Speakers: 5x Ascend 170 SE bookshelf speakers, with SEAS drivers from Norway, w/ shipping, $900.
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/cbm170/cbm170.html

Subwoofer: B-stock Model PB12- NSD Black vinyl (2 left), $519 (before shipping)
https://svsound.com/store/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=12

Receiver: Onkyo 805 Ultra2 THX amp + 3yr warranty (free shipping on purchase, free shipping for warranty services on a +50 lb component), $630
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/484700-REG/Onkyo_TX_R805B_TX_SR805B_THX_Ultra2_7_1_Channel.html

Bluray: Panasonic BD-30 $299, free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000Y634SU/ref=nosim/panandscathed-20

AV rack: Studio Tech modular, $199, free shipping
http://www.racksandstands.com/StudioTech-HF-4-B-S-SO0077.html

RF remote system: URC RFS200 PowerPak Bundle w/ MasterControl RF20 and PowerBlaster, $79.
http://www.amazon.com/RFS200-PowerPak-Bundle-MasterControl-PowerBlaster/dp/B000FL9E6U

All cabling: Monprice, total less than $100, easy.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/department.asp?c_id=102

*optional*: 3x Home Theater seating, with recline, cup holders, and free shipping, $1,099
http://www.bostontables.com/p-52-7537-3-seat-black-leather-home-theater-seating.aspx

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Random reviews:

speakers, +80 of 90 consumer reviews as 5/5 and that's before SE version w/ improved drivers and x-over
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/ascend-acoustics/cbm-170-/PRD_125308_1594crx.aspx

SVS 12" measurements, off the charts for the $529
http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/subwoofer-tests/8151-svs-pb12-nsd-new.html

remote, my review:
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46819

Mono cables:
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_14_1/monoprice-cables-1-2007.html

 

[gus6464]

I would go for the SVS SBS-01 package with the PB12-NSD for $1200.
http://www.svsound.com/products-sys-sbs_black.cfm

Then get yourself an Onkyo 805 on clearance for ~$500 or less.

And last but not least add the Panny BD-30 for $299.

 

[jostenmeat]

Then get yourself an Onkyo 805 on clearance for ~$500 or less.

If you're talking about the ecost deals that ADTG has been posting, that does not include shipping. Even if myself use a refurbed 805, I would've sprung for $40 to get it brand new. Warranty was thrown in for those who worry about Onkyo. I never care about warranties, unless its a silly deal as with my Mack warranty.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

If you're talking about the ecost deals that ADTG has been posting, that does not include shipping. Even if myself use a refurbed 805, I would've sprung for $40 to get it brand new. Warranty was thrown in for those who worry about Onkyo. I never care about warranties, unless its a silly deal as with my Mack warranty.

Oh, wow, I did not realize you could get a BRAND NEW Onkyo 805 for only $580 with FREE SHIPPING @ B&H Photo!

Okay, my bad. Scratch those eCost.com links.

 

[jostenmeat]

No need to feel embarrased ADTG!

I only found out, because I thought your links were superb deals. So, I started sending others that way, and since were seriously going to buy one, they investigated a little more thoroughly, and did let me know what was what.

I was not at ALL trying to criticize your helpfulness. Just explaining why I linked what I lined.

Now go find us some deals on a Denon AVP.

Go! Git!

 

[jostenmeat]

Hey ADTG, since you are one the bigger fans, just curiously, is this a good deal for prospective buyers? I just received this email ad:

DT BP6

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Hey ADTG, since you are one the bigger fans, just curiously, is this a good deal for prospective buyers? I just received this email ad:

DT BP6

I could walk into my local DT dealer right now and order the BP6 for $280 + tax = $300 each.

So I don't think $400 each (free S/H) is a good deal.