5.1 system for under $1000

[afterlife2]

Speaker Wires/banana plugs/sub cable are covered. HDMI get at least 3 or 4(good to have spares): http://www.amazon.ca/High-Speed-HDMI-Cable-1080p/dp/B002BUAS04/ref=pd_sim_ce_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=099W4AZ213KSQGPGP4H1
These are a bit more, but are great and durable. Love mine: http://www.amazon.ca/Cheetah-Mounts-compatible-Ethernet-Version/dp/B005GGTTZ0/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1429121439&sr=1-9&keywords=HDMI+Cable
What else will you be connecting besides HDMI/speaker wires?
Option speaker wire cutter(Check 99 cent stores). It saves alot of time beleve me.

Top one only

 

[zieglj01]

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

I am suggesting some bookshelf speakers for use as surrounds, can
also be a good option - and those mounts can take care of business.

Those mounts are not big enough for the Fluance bi-polar surrounds.

A lot of people use bookshelf speakers for their surrounds.

Your call.

 

[varsis]

Well I got the fluances through best buy I think they will be a little on the big side luckily easy to return. What is good for small bookshelf? I'm thinking 5"x 3-4" would be nice and not too abnoxious

 

[varsis]

Thinking something like this http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00AX7EVQE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1429130746&sr=8-1&keywords=cambridge+minx+min+11&dpPl=1&dpID=51Sg0dHMISL&ref=plSrch&pi=SX200_QL40

But cheaper...

 

[zieglj01]

Well I got the fluances through best buy I think they will be a little on the big side luckily easy to return. What is good for small bookshelf? I'm thinking 5"x 3-4" would be nice and not too abnoxious

Boston SoundWare
http://www.crutchfield.ca/Boston_Acoustics_SoundWare_Black_Wall_mountable_Sp_p/065sndwrb.htm

http://www.amazon.ca/Boston-Acoustics-SOUNDWAREB-0XX00-Soundware-Black/dp/B000UTNQWA/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429132324&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=bookshelf+speakers+boston+soundware

They also come in white

 

[afterlife2]

These look nice: http://www.amazon.ca/Dual-Electronics-LU43PW-Outdoor-Speaker/dp/B000A5S926/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1429132551&sr=8-4&keywords=outdoor+speakers

Maybe you can find these cheaper: http://www.amazon.ca/NXG-Technology-NX-AW4B-Resistant-Speakers/dp/B00CJZHU1Q/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1429132405&sr=8-8&keywords=nxg+technology

 

[varsis]

Boston SoundWare
http://www.crutchfield.ca/Boston_Acoustics_SoundWare_Black_Wall_mountable_Sp_p/065sndwrb.htm

http://www.amazon.ca/Boston-Acoustics-SOUNDWAREB-0XX00-Soundware-Black/dp/B000UTNQWA/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429132324&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=bookshelf+speakers+boston+soundware

They also come in white

If that was for a pair I would do it other wise I would just buy 5 a25s...

 

[varsis]

So I got most of my stuff minus the sub. I am going to be mounting the surrounds a little bit than equal distance on each side how much of an issue will this be?

One will be mounted above the dvd case, other will be above the door next to the fire alarm.

 

[afterlife2]

Nice looking pad. In that space I would have gotten stands for the fronts and maybe mount the surrounds. I guess you have Wife/Kids/Pets?

 

[zieglj01]

Nice looking pad.

+1

 

[varsis]

I have Pets so if stuff is up or tucked away better lol.

 

[afterlife2]

I see. You can always have 2 people holding it up in position before you install to make sure it hits the ear.

 

[KEW]

So I got most of my stuff minus the sub. I am going to be mounting the surrounds a little bit than equal distance on each side how much of an issue will this be?

One will be mounted above the dvd case, other will be above the door next to the fire alarm.

Assuming you are using a modern AVR, it will balance the levels and set time delay to compensate for disparities of distances. Looking at the photos, it does not look way off, so I would say you are in fine shape to mount them in those locations.

As AL2 said, angle them so they point at your ears in the listening position.

Glad to see you ended up with the A25's!

 

[varsis]

There is the current setup. Only got the 3 fronts done so far... Busy at this time working on Finals. Hopefully thats enough room for the receiver... (Spec calls for a lot more, almost excessive)

Sorry for the crappy pic. Hard to get a good one with the lighting, without the sub it still sounds excellent. (Lacking bass though)

 

[rojo]

Looks very nice. I'm glad you're pleased with the sound quality of the speakers. You made a great choice.

You might consider sticking some sort of wedge, maybe a rubber door stop, under the center channel to angle it up and point the tweet directly at ear level of the seating area.

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

 

[varsis]

It's on a small angle right now il have to look when I go out tomorrow still need a couple of things to complete stuff. Il have to do some digging at ikea lol

 

[zieglj01]

I would also bring the speakers to the front edge of the cabinet.
They will lack some bass - however there are some other speakers,
that would be lacking more bass.

Enjoy your new adventure.

 

[varsis]

So I got the sub, but it's a little on the larger side... Looking into dimensions I need like a 6" sub. Any suggestions on a good 6" sub? I don't need a huge sub, just want to take the bass from the speakers

 

[rojo]

Oh my. :x Not really.

6" subs are more bass modules than subwoofers. You might be able to DIY a little sumn sumn with this Tang Band W6-1139SIF driver, a 0.4ft³ enclosure and a 1"x5" tube vent. That'll get you -3dB around 36Hz, about 97dB at 30Hz @ 100W, and bottom out around 25Hz.

There aren't a lot of quality 8" subs for cheap either, really. The best one that comes to mind, Outlaw has the M8 for $300. The Dayton Sub-800 would be about the cheapest 8" option, but it's most likely going to leave you wanting. I've read some people like the Pioneer sub, but it doesn't have any advantages over the Dayton as far as I can tell. Here's an under-couch sub if you've got 4 3/4" clearance under your couch, but I'd be shocked if it sounded any better than the restroom the day after a Taco Bell binge. Well, they offer a 30-day trial (probably minus return shipping I'd guess), so it might be worth an audition if there are no other worthwhile recommendations. Zieg? Any other ideas?

varsis, is your NXG too big to use as an end table?

 

[afterlife2]

The Outlaw 8 was my first sub and it's tiny, but it's a great sub for a small studio.. I would stay with the NXG if I were you. have you even hooked it up? You can put it under a table by your sofa.