5.1 system for under $1000

[KEW]

KEW I don't think NHT ships to CA. I think he found another place but they were expensive.

I posted before reading page two, realized I was late to the party and wasn't considering Canada, then deleted my post.
However, glad to see 3 Bostons is still a consideration!

 

[afterlife2]

Forget the Monoprice speakers. You can get the Pioneer $149 as surrounds as well. or these at $107: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882117405&cm_re=bookshelf_speakers-_-82-117-405-_-Product

 

[rojo]

If cheap surrounds are required, there's always the Fluance AVBP2. I'm happy with mine as rears. They're pretty cheap, and they sound about as good as anything would playing behind my head. It'd be nice if they were ported rather than sealed and could reach a little lower, and as such I would probably prefer the XLBP model. Still, I have absolutely no complaints about their clarity or timbre.

I think the Bostons for LCR would be an excellent choice, and the Dayton sub is going to be hard to beat within your budget. You're on a good path here.

 

[afterlife2]

Your link does not work for me. Here they are but more than the pioneers unless it in his budget good way to go: http://www.amazon.ca/Fluance-AVBP2-Surround-Satellite-Speakers/dp/B00067OLOS/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

 

[rojo]

Your link does not work for me. Here they are but more than the pioneers unless it in his budget good way to go: http://www.amazon.ca/Fluance-AVBP2-Surround-Satellite-Speakers/dp/B00067OLOS/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

They're $120 directly from fluance.com. If the page doesn't load after a minute, try refreshing. It's been loading slowly for me today, too.

Sent from my LG-VS980 using Forum Fiend v1.3.1.

 

[varsis]

If cheap surrounds are required, there's always the Fluance AVBP2. I'm happy with mine as rears. They're pretty cheap, and they sound about as good as anything would playing behind my head. It'd be nice if they were ported rather than sealed and could reach a little lower, and as such I would probably prefer the XLBP model. Still, I have absolutely no complaints about their clarity or timbre.

I think the Bostons for LCR would be an excellent choice, and the Dayton sub is going to be hard to beat within your budget. You're on a good path here.

Will it be a pain to install this on my ceiling? Due to the shape...?

Most of my stuff will be wall mounted or ceiling.

 

[varsis]

So best buy is having a 1 day sale, and have Polk rti4 pair going for 250. Is this worth it over the bostons?

http://www.bestbuy.ca/search/searchresults.aspx?type=product&lang=en&fullsite=true&CMP=RZ-rz-150415&page=1&query=BBYpromoPOLKAUDIO

 

[afterlife2]

No. I would stick to what is suggested. Polks are not well liked here. Only the high end older models, which are expensive.

 

[varsis]

Ok, After reading a bit I heard the tones are a little high. Il stick with the boston lots of good reviews on them.

So final List of what I will be Buying:
$400 no gst - Receiver - http://www.visions.ca/Catalogue/Category/Details.aspx?categoryId=139&productId=23689&sku=RXV577
$480 - Left/Center/Right - http://www.crutchfield.ca/Boston_Acoustics_A25_Bookshelf_speaker_p/065a25b.htm * 3
$120 - Pair Surround -http://fluance.com/product/AVBP2_Bipolar_Surround_Sound_Satellite_Speakers.eng-79.html
$240/w Shipping - Subwoofer - https://solen.ca/pub/index.php?catalog=description&nocol&nodiapo&s1=1&s2=&s3=&id=6501&page=6501&nobut=1

~$1240

 

[afterlife2]

Looks great. Make sure you comeback and share photos of your setup. We love pics. Do research(subwoofer/Receiver) and make sure those places are legit.

 

[rojo]

If you're mounting from the ceiling you might have a hard time mounting the Fluance bipolar speakers. Each has a pair of keyhole mounts on the back. Do you plan to use ceiling mounts? You might get by by ordering this and using a pair for each speaker. Edit: I just remembered that the pair is close enough that a single mounting arm would work.

Don't forget stands for your Bostons if needed, OFC speaker wire, and a subwoofer cable. Are you going to run wire in the walls and ceiling for your surrounds? If so, you'll need to look for in-wall speaker wire, the kind in a PVC jacket. If not, you might consider getting some wiremold or similar cable management conduit to tidy up the wire runs.

 

[zieglj01]

Il stick with the boston lots of good reviews on them.

All in all, Boston makes good speakers - and you made a good call.
Enjoy your the new audio adventure!

 

[varsis]

If you're mounting from the ceiling you might have a hard time mounting the Fluance bipolar speakers. Each has a pair of keyhole mounts on the back. Do you plan to use ceiling mounts? You might get by by ordering this and using a pair for each speaker.

Don't forget stands for your Bostons if needed, OFC speaker wire, and a subwoofer cable. Are you going to run wire in the walls and ceiling for your surrounds? If so, you'll need to look for in-wall speaker wire, the kind in a PVC jacket. If not, you might consider getting some wiremold or similar cable management conduit to tidy up the wire runs.

I will be looking into mounts and stands. I haven't thought much about that, I also need something cat proof LOL, Not sure what Best Buy and Such has but I think I will take a look there. (Those mounts you suggested won't work rated for 5lbs.)

 

[rojo]

Too bad I didn't check earlier. These mounts were on sale for $11.84 on Sunday, and they hold up to 12lbs. Oh well, you'll find something I'm sure.

 

[zieglj01]

You can use some bookshelf speakers for surrounds - and mount them
high up if you wish.

Look for some B-tech mounts - Best Buy may have them
http://www.btechavmounts.com/product-range/products/bt77

 

[varsis]

You can use some bookshelf speakers for surrounds - and mount them
high up if you wish.

Look for some B-tech mounts - Best Buy may have them
http://www.btechavmounts.com/product-range/products/bt77

Those will work with the Fluances? Or are you suggesting I get some other speakers?

 

[afterlife2]

10lbs(Not sure the weight of bostons) These should work too: http://www.amazon.ca/Universal-Satellite-Speaker-Brackets-Ceilings/dp/B009HE6FAE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0A03DECJG3KMWPDJP6SM

 

[afterlife2]

Those will work with the Fluances? Or are you suggesting I get some other speakers?

No just nail and hammer those Fluances. He means the Boston speakers.

 

[varsis]

Well ordered the receiver, speakers and sub. Do I need any special connectors for the speakers/subs or better should I use connectors.

 

[rojo]

You can use banana plugs on the speakers, but they're optional. The cheapest route would be just to screw the bare wire into the binding posts. You'll see when you get them.

Sub just needs a mono RCA cable. I linked one (and some speaker wire) in an earlier post. If you can, get one long enough to put your sub in your favorite chair, so you can do the subwoofer crawl.

For the speaker wire, oxygen-free copper > copper-clad aluminum. The Monoprice 14 gauge OFC speaker wire I linked in an earlier post is good.