1st post, looking for system advice...

[desmo900rider]

Hey all, stumbled on this forum and have been reading TONS of great info, lots and lots to learn...I tried posting a bit over at avsforum with no luck, from the looks of the posts here, people are a bit more helpful!

I am putting together a HT/Stereo system for $1500 or less, which will include fronts, rears, a center, sub, receiver and DVD player. The WAF factor is making me stick with satellites, so large speakers are out. I would like to use the system for about 50% HT and 50% music. The room is about 14' x 11' with 8' ceilings, but is is open to a kitchen of about the same size, sort of a Family Room/Kitchen/Great Room deal...

I was originally looking at the Denon S-301 system, but I really don't think I'll be happy with 2.1, so I have my sights sort of set on the KEF 2005.2 system, which can be had for about $1000 with the sub right now. I am also looking at the Denon AVS1707 which can be had for some great deals right now as well, leaving me a bit of money left over for a DVD player.

Any thought or experiences with this system form anyone? Anyone have any better ideas for that price range?

Thanks in advance for your ideas!

Mike

 

[j_garcia]

Not familiar with the KEF system, but I've always liked their stuff. I'd run the SVS SBS-01 package by the significant other and see if they pass, because you won't find a package with a better sub than that for $1K, so right around the same price point.

 

[jonnythan]

SVSound SBS-01: $1000
Oppo OPD971H: $199
Yamaha HTR-5860: $239

Total: $1438. Throw some money in for shipping and you're at $1500.

 

[desmo900rider]

Thanks, I have never heard of the SVS system, I'll have to do some research...I have read GREAT things about that Oppo player though...and the Yamahas that I have looked at have all gotten mixed reviews, but that seems like a good price for that...

Here is the Denon I'm looking at, for a similar price...

http://www.butterflyphoto.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=AVR1707

 

[jonnythan]

Thanks, I have never heard of the SVS system, I'll have to do some research...I have read GREAT things about that Oppo player though...and the Yamahas that I have looked at have all gotten mixed reviews, but that seems like a good price for that...

Here is the Denon I'm looking at, for a similar price...

http://www.butterflyphoto.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=AVR1707

Nice price. That's the direct successor to my Denon AVR-1705. I couldn't be happier with it.

The Yamaha has more digital audio inputs but only 2 component inputs (compared to 3 on the Denon). Those aren't your only two choices in the price range, though, I'm sure.

 

[desmo900rider]

Those aren't your only two choices in the price range, though, I'm sure.

Yeah, a Cnet link for the Yamaha review showed me this...

http://reviews.cnet.com/Pioneer_VSX_1015TX/4505-6466_7-31426274.html?tag=txt

 

[j_garcia]

From Yammie, I'd look at the RXV-659 (not sure how that relates to the 5860 in the line), as it was chosen as a product of the year by AH.