How does this sound?

[notsonoob]

I am upgrading from Sony HTIB to a nice HT to go in my new house. I did not know much about technical details of AVR, speakers, sub etc but about a month of reading on this forum taught me a lot. The best thing this forum has done for me is to sway me clear of Bose.

After reading lot of reviews and discussion forums i have come down to a list for which i need some advice. I need help from audio gurus here to provide me expert suggestions. Thanks in advance.

Something about me:

60% Satellite TV (mostly HD Sports) 30% movies, 10%music, i am sure my music time will go up once i have a new set up

42" Plasma - planning to upgrade to 65" in a year

Wife doesn't want clutter of speakers

About 250sq ft living room which opens to kitchen.

Room pre wired for surround speakers on ceiling

$1500 budget

I went to best buy and heard lot of demos in the magnolia theater.

I have come down to following package:
Yamaha V663
Klipsch Quintet III or Klipsch SL
Klipsch 12" subwoofer

The package price in Best Buy is 1195 with Quintet III and 1495 with SL.

I know SL are better than III series but i like smaller size of III as i can mount them on celing.

My questions:

How do you like this set up for the price?

Are SL really worth the price difference and for me accepting the bigger size?

Is Yamaha V663 ready for future expansion?

Is the price right?

Which is the best place to buy this set up?

Any other set up for the price and small design of speakers?

You guys are really doing a great job in educating noobs like me and preventing us from falling into marketing traps of devils like Bose, monster etc.

 

[Nuance AH]

There is better for the price, IMO.

Must you chose from those packages?

 

[mazersteven]

IMO if I was going to spend approximately $1000 bucks on a system. And was going to mount speakers from mounts. I would choose this system over what you posted.

IMO this system will offer better performance, and sound quality over the Klipsch system. Also the subwoofer IMO hands down out performs the Klipsch. I would also inquire with SVS about which subwoofer they recommend for your rooms volume. Excellent Customer Service.

SVS SBS-01 system
http://www.svsound.com/products-sys-sbs_black.cfm

You can purchase the mounts also

OmniMount 20.0 Wall and Ceiling Brackets
http://www.svsound.com/products-parts-bracket.cfm

Cables & Interconnects

www.bluejeanscable.com
www.monoprice.com

 

[notsonoob]

There is better for the price, IMO.

Must you chose from those packages?

No, I am open to all suggestions, i came down to this list reading reviews on this forum. Please advise.

 

[Adam]

That Yamaha has gotten good reviews and seems like a nice unit. One thing to consider is that it only has two HDMI inputs. You can always add an external HDMI switcher, but it's something to consider.

In that price range for receivers, I'd suggest that you also consider the Onkyo TX-SR606 and the Pioneer VSX-1018AH. Best Buy carries the Pioneer, but not (I don't think) the Onkyo - you can check that out at Circuit City.

You can definitely find all three of those receivers for cheaper online. You can always ask Best Buy or Circuit City to price match. They may, they may not. They did for me, and it never hurts to ask.

 

[notsonoob]

IMO if I was going to spend approximately $1000 bucks on a system. And was going to mount speakers from mounts. I would choose this system over what you posted.

IMO this system will offer better performance, and sound quality over the Klipsch system. Also the subwoofer IMO hands down out performs the Klipsch. I would also inquire with SVS about which subwoofer they recommend for your rooms volume. Excellent Customer Service.



To be honest, i never heard of SVS speakers before, but i just read the reviews, seems like a great deal for 1000 bucks. Though thier size and being a bookshelf design does not attract me.

BTW where can i find SVS? i know Best buy doesnt carry them.

 

[Adam]

For new SVS products, you can only buy directly from SVS at svsound.com.

 

[Nuance AH]

I too think that SVS system will do you good, plus that sub will destroy the Klipsch unit.

I also recommend the 170SE package from Ascend Acoustics. It totals up to be $788 plus $56 for shipping. That leaves you room for a quality subwoofer from SVS, HSU, Elemental Designs or AV123, plus enough cash for a receiver (Pioneer, Onkyo or the new Yamaha's are great choices).

Other sites to check out are AV123 and Aperion Audio. They both have a number of smaller bookshelf packages within your price range.

AV123, Aperion Audio and Ascend Acoustcs are Internet Direct companies, so you cannot audition before you purchase. However, they do offer a 30 day in-home trial period, so if you don't like them you can just send them back for a full refund.

Klipsch is a "love it or hate" sound. However, if you like them, go for it. Only your opinion matters.

Good luck.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Here is a really nice system that is currently half price:http://www.wildwestelectronics.net/moshmospsy30.html.
(The site has a few other MS systems, as well.)

 

[notsonoob]

Seems like people here prefer SVS over Klipsch, now is it because of bigger bang for a buck or un-satisfactorily performance of Klipsch?

For me, aesthetics and looks are also a big factors (obvioulsy performance too) due to my better half. Anything against Klipsch SL?

Also guys, please provide me input on Yamaha V663, is it a good choice for a price except it having only 2 HDMI ports (i am not into gaming, Sat and DVD will do for me)

 

[Stripes]

Seems like people here prefer SVS over Klipsch, now is it because of bigger bang for a buck or un-satisfactorily performance of Klipsch?

For me, aesthetics and looks are also a big factors (obvioulsy performance too) due to my better half. Anything against Klipsch SL?

Also guys, please provide me input on Yamaha V663, is it a good choice for a price except it having only 2 HDMI ports (i am not into gaming, Sat and DVD will do for me)

I used to be an owner of the Klipsch Synergy line, which is a bigger version of the Quintet line. "IMO" Your going to get very small sound from the Quintet and Klipsch Subs are sloppy and overpriced.

Think about like this: Klipsch supplies Best Buy and countless other stores these stores have to make money so your being charged to buy from Klipsch and Best Buy.

With Trusted internet companies such as SVS you know your getting a premium product without a ton of markup. "AKA" more bang for your buck, I can promise that you will be glad you went with SVS instead of Klipsch.
And if you dont like the speakers (very doubtful) you can always send them back within 30 days.

As far as the reciever the the Yamaha or the Onkyo is a solid bet, but I would go with the Yamaha if it were me.

 

[notsonoob]

Ok guys i get it, that SVS are far superior than Klipsch in performance, but WAF is a big factor for me....

I just read Tom Andry's detail review on SBS-01 and i know its gonna fail WAF due to thier size. If i had rear projection tv, it would have been different story, i want something to go along with my 42" plasma.

Is there any other satellite style or smaller size speaker system which will fulfill my needs for the price?
Thanks

 

[Stripes]

Have you thought about on wall speakers, or a soundbar?

 

[Stripes]

Check this out, this will def meet the WAF factor, and there are a lot of options to choose from, this is just a sample so check out the rest of the site.

http://www.orbaudio.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32

 

[notsonoob]

Check this out, this will def meet the WAF factor, and there are a lot of options to choose from, this is just a sample so check out the rest of the site.

http://www.orbaudio.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32

Now this is whole new story......but do they perform better than Klipsch SL or Synergy III as the price is comparable? I was going for 12" Klipsch sub, ORB comes with 8", is it good enough?

 

[mazersteven]

but WAF is a big factor for me....

Wives come, and go. But speakers last forever. Find another wife.

And if the wife is that much of a factor. Buy Bose.

 

[mazersteven]

Now this is whole new story......but do they perform better than Klipsch SL or Synergy III as the price is comparable? I was going for 12" Klipsch sub, ORB comes with 8", is it good enough?

The Klipsch, and Orb subwoofers suck. Period!!!

Klipsch Synergy series. I would rather listen to nails down a blackboard.

 

[calnbs]

How about these guys: HSU Research. Well respected ID speakers as well along with SVS.

http://hsuresearch.com/packages.html

 

[mazersteven]

How about these guys: HSU Research. Well respected ID speakers as well along with SVS.

http://hsuresearch.com/packages.html

He is saying that the SVS don't pass the WAF. How are these going to pass?

 

[notsonoob]

Wives come, and go. But speakers last forever. Find another wife.

And if the wife is that much of a factor. Buy Bose.

If i leave wife, house goes along with her.........and i am back in apartment and then i ll go for big a** towers......why settle for SVS bookshelves

dont push me back to bose, i d rather use my old sony HTIB.....