Creating a home audio system on a budget! Help!

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Sarah95

Audiophyte
Hi Everyone,

I am being gifted some equipment this weekend to create a home audio system to go along with my new 4k TV in my apt!

Here is what I am being gifted:
  • Denon AVR-S500BT AV Reciever
  • 5 Panasonic speakers with two adjustable stands
  • Panasonic SE-FX50 Wireless Digital Receiver
  • Yamaha YST-FSW100 Subwoofer
I have no experience with audio equipment and am just looking for some advice as to what else I should acquire (if anything) and how good (if at all) this system is and will be moving into the future. The speakers are rather old and I have no idea if I should keep them or look to upgrade to something newer. How does this setup look for a beginner? Any advice at all would be super appreciated.

I have uploaded photos of all the speakers!

Thank you!
Sarah
 

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Give a try out, since it was given you have nothing to lose plus you'll gain knowledge of how setting up a surround system. With that said, you need to consider the size of your room the seating distance from the front speakers and what you are wanting to achieve with that setup. Will what you have now get you by till you want something that will bring you more enjoyment depends on your budget and what your wanting to do with this hobby. Is music your 1st or 2nd choice of entertainment or
movies? Sure there's better out there at a minimum to get better than what you have now umm.. I'd say by the time you add a AVR for 5.1 or 7 1 plus new entry level speakers and the source, Blu-ray player, would run you about 1K. You really don't have to spend a lot of money to have a decent entry-level sound system. Now your going to get a lot of recommendations on here. I say hook-up everything see how you like it, you may be pleasantly surprised or disappointed you won't know until you try. Welcome to AH! Enjoy your set-up!!
 
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