5.1 System under 450$ (In Canada)

[Whygee]

Hi everybody,

after reading threads for a while, I finaly decided to start my own!

I'm building my first HT system and I've settled on the Pioneer VSX-816 for the receiver. Now I need speakers and I was wondering what was my best option for 450$ or less.

I need a complete 5.1 system with sub (so I could also use the 2 remaining channels on the 7.1 receiver as B speakers in my kitchen)

My room is fairly small (around 12' by 10'), so I think I can go with satelites.

Right now I was considering the Infinity TSS-750, which I can get for 350$ + 60$ Shipping + Tx off the internet. Could I get something better for the same price, or maybe something equivalent but cheaper?

Since I'm in Canada, shipping can kill some deals (subs are heavy...).

Thanks.

 

[billy p]

Just checked the

future shop website. There is a couple of 5.1 systems on sale currently one is a JBL and the other is a Polk. I would of added the link but it was toooo long.

 

[Whygee]

Yea I saw the JBL at 300$ CDN. Good price but it's a 6.1 system, I was wondering what to do with the sixth speaker

In fact, I tought I could get a better 5.1 system with a little extra $.

 

[billy p]

Yea I saw the JBL at 300$ CDN. Good price but it's a 6.1 system, I was wondering what to do with the sixth speaker

In fact, I tought I could get a better 5.1 system with a little extra $.

How about the polk rm 6005 it's a 5.1 system also at future shop. If your receiver is only 5.1 this would be a better fit. To be honest most HTIB systems aren't very good either the sat's lack S/Q or the sub is weak. Here is a link to a hsu system but its without a sub if you want better. http://www.electronicsforless.ca/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=267

If your interested ask about the MAP pricing & those Hsu subs are excellent, Good Luck!!

 

[Kyle Lorenz]

Do you need the entire 5.1 system right now or could you buy it in sections? It would take longer but you would have a much better system in the long run. For example, spend $450 on fronts and center right now, then down the road when you have some extra cash on hand you could get a subwoofer and matching rears or whichever order you prefer. Just a suggestion.

 

[Whygee]

Thanks for the heads up.

I've to admit I'm getting a bit impatient for surround sound so I would like to get the whole system at once.

Best Buy in Canada has the Celestion AVP305 at 199$ now. I never heard of those, but do you think they would make a good system with a AV123 x-sub?

The Infinity TSS-750 also got good reviews.

For Billy P: I've also considered buying the Ventriloquist system directly from HSU, but since it's a 6.1 system I would still have an extra speaker...

 

[no. 5]

Best Buy in Canada has the Celestion AVP305 at 199$ now. I never heard of those, but do you think they would make a good system with a AV123 x-sub?

that should sound fairly good, for what it's worth, S&V had a positve review of those (can't find it now ).
Celestion and KEF are owned by the same company.

 

[Kyle Lorenz]

If you're thinking of going for the Infinity package, that's a good choice IMO. I own an Infinity sub and it's only been good to me. I've never heard Infinity speakers in person but from the quality of the sub I got, I think you won't be disappointed in the Infinity TSS-750.

 

[Whygee]

Well, to sum things up, here are my options:

Celestion sat + AV123 Sub for 400$

Infinity TSS-750 for 350$

Polk RM6750 or similar for 250$

(all excluding shipping and taxes which easily add 100$)

I've to admit I'm tempted by the Infinity since they match my TV, but this price is from a dodgy dealer (Ugotadeal).

 

[billy p]

Whygee

are all those prices in CDN or US funds? If you think it's cheaper buying online and from the US, be very sure!!

PS: I was going to buy a cd player for about $120.00 US. The shipping alone was $75.00 US and that didn't include all the other cost factors. Wound up buying it here for a little over 200.00 cdn.

 

[Whygee]

Yeah sorry for the confusion, all those prices are in USD. Shipping can be a big factor indeed. It would be great to find a good system in town, but they seem to be much cheaper online...

 

[billy p]

Future shop has the Polk 6750 on sale for 450.00. If there's a store near you go listen. It's one of your listed systems.