Props, Meh, or Face Palm?

[rnw124]

So I recently delved into the audio portion of home theater after focusing mostly on displays. I decided 2.1 would suit my needs. My needs being simplicity, budget friendly, neighbor friendly.(One bed apt)
Not a dedicated audiophile...yet...but I know good sound when I hear it.
Here's what I just bought and setup:

Denon AVR-391
Klipsch Icon VS-14 (2)
12 gauge speaker wire - 6 ft of it for each speaker.

The AVR was $150 and the speakers were $255 after some xmas gift cards. When my next influx of cash arrives, I'm gonna take a seriously hard look at the PSW-111 for $195.

So my question to anyone that's listening is: Is this a worthy 2.1 set-up? Did I do my homework correctly? Or did I get ripped off? How much better could I have done for $400 thus far? ($600 after sub)

 

[its phillip]

I wouldn't recommend buying the polk sub. I don't know anything about those speakers, but if you like how they sound, then that's great.

 

[sholling]

I wouldn't recommend buying the polk sub. I don't know anything about those speakers, but if you like how they sound, then that's great.

+1, get yourself a better sub.

 

[rnw124]

I wouldn't recommend buying the polk sub. I don't know anything about those speakers, but if you like how they sound, then that's great.

What are some of the better subs out there at that price point?

 

[its phillip]

Dayton SUB120, Bic F12, Bic V-1220, Acoustech H-100 or keep saving for something better

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Dayton SUB120, Bic F12, Bic V-1220, Acoustech H-100 or keep saving for something better

I'll add Lava LSP10 to this list
Plus I don't know if I'd use surround speakers for my mains... btw: BB lists them at 99Hz - 23kHz w/o Db rating, at the minimum you must x-over at 100hz or higher, this also mean you MUST place your sub in front near your Klipsch Icons

 

[its phillip]

Yeah, just looked those up...definitely not what I'd have up front. If you like the sound of them, you should exchange them for the VB-15 instead.

 

[rnw124]

I'll add Lava LSP10 to this list
Plus I don't know if I'd use surround speakers for my mains... btw: BB lists them at 99Hz - 23kHz w/o Db rating, at the minimum you must x-over at 100hz or higher, this also mean you MUST place your sub in front near your Klipsch Icons

Ok, I def planned on that, but not specifically for that reason. Good to know. What would be the ramifications otherwise? Oh and the Klipsch site says +/- 3dB

 

[markw]

Well, the receiver is nice.

Ok, I def planned on that, but not specifically for that reason. Good to know. What would be the ramifications otherwise? Oh and the Klipsch site says +/- 3dB

1) Specs lie when confronted with the real world. That's a fact of this hobby.

2) That's bipole/bipole speaker that's designed for surround purposes. It'll simply suck if used for mains because it'll sound diffuse. You want some directionality in your mains.

2) Go for the Dayton sub. ...or virtually any other sub. Period.

 

[rnw124]

1) Specs lie when confronted with the real world. That's a fact of this hobby.

2) That's bipole/bipole speaker that's designed for surround purposes. It'll simply suck if used for mains because it'll sound diffuse. You want some directionality in your mains.

2) Go for the Dayton sub. ...or virtually any other sub. Period.

Roger that on the Dayton, seems I can't go wrong with that. I can't honestly say the sound coming from these Icons suck, but I also can't honestly say I have real frame of reference. Oh and glad the receiver was a good choice

 

[dkane360]

If you wanna stick with Klipsch in the 250 range, I would most definitely go with these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Klipsch-RB51-Black-Pr-2-Way-Bookshelf-Speakers-/150528464545?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item230c3216a1

second place:

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/542430009/klipsch-wb-14?s_c=site_search

Both will sound much better than using a surround speaker as a front.

 

[rnw124]

Definitely eye-balling the Dayton SUB-100. Man am I glad to have gotten advice to steer me from that Polk

 

[caper26]

I dont think I saw this on the list: PL-200 ?

 

[rnw124]

I have changed my mind once again...going with the H100!