Front L/R and Center speaker recommendations

[greenhat]

hey guys, I've been reading posts, reviews, and watching videos for a few days now. I've had to tear down my theater system due to needing to move into an apartment. I'll finally be getting into my house next month so now I need to think about setting it back up!

a couple years ago I got a Sony A1E TV and the Denon X3400 receiver. I didnt buy speakers... planned on doing that later.. instead used 5.1 Onkyo speakers that came from a kit. SKF-640F speakers. I was impressed with the sound coming from them, so would likely be blown away buy pretty much anything LOL. I'm not at all an audio guy so a lot of the reviews I read were Greek.

well, now its later. I'd like to start with a pair of towers and a center. I could swing $1000 max, but less is always better.

Ive been thinking of the Reference 263's that are on sale at Harman. They don't have the RC263 but they do have the RC252 for $180. Would that be a good setup? is it really worth the extra double cost to go up to the SVS Primes? looks like the Studio 590 JBL's are onsale for $500 each. would that be better?

Help spend my money!

 

[Movie2099]

hey guys, I've been reading posts, reviews, and watching videos for a few days now. I've had to tear down my theater system due to needing to move into an apartment. I'll finally be getting into my house next month so now I need to think about setting it back up!

a couple years ago I got a Sony A1E TV and the Denon X3400 receiver. I didnt buy speakers... planned on doing that later.. instead used 5.1 Onkyo speakers that came from a kit. SKF-640F speakers. I was impressed with the sound coming from them, so would likely be blown away buy pretty much anything LOL. I'm not at all an audio guy so a lot of the reviews I read were Greek.

well, now its later. I'd like to start with a pair of towers and a center. I could swing $1000 max, but less is always better.

Ive been thinking of the Reference 263's that are on sale at Harman. They don't have the RC263 but they do have the RC252 for $180. Would that be a good setup? is it really worth the extra double cost to go up to the SVS Primes? looks like the Studio 590 JBL's are onsale for $500 each. would that be better?

Help spend my money!

$1000 isn't much at all. But if that's your max, I would try the SVS speakers. JBL's are well loved on here so you won't get any complaints going that route. You could check out some bookshelf speakers as well if towers are getting too expensive. Keep you budget open for a sub as well. You'll need one.

 

[greenhat]

$1000 isn't much at all. But if that's your max, I would try the SVS speakers. JBL's are well loved on here so you won't get any complaints going that route. You could check out some bookshelf speakers as well if towers are getting too expensive. Keep you budget open for a sub as well. You'll need one.

I planned on using my existing sub for now that came with the Onkyo speakers. should be good enough for now.

am I getting that much more to my untrained ears by going $1500-$2000?

 

[lovinthehd]

I think the 590s for $1k/pr delivered is a good deal (yes I own some). The "sub" that came with an HTIB set....meh.

 

[Movie2099]

I planned on using my existing sub for now that came with the Onkyo speakers. should be good enough for now.

am I getting that much more to my untrained ears by going $1500-$2000?

I can guarantee that if you purchased an SVS PB2000 sub it would blow away that sub that came with the Onkyo speakers. Well worth the investment. The JBL speakers or SVS speakers would blow those Onkyo speakers out of the water. Spending around $1500-$2000, yes you will definitely hear a difference to what you previously had.

 

[greenhat]

so for $2000, I get the SVS Prime towers, center, and PB2000 sub. That would be the better setup and get more out of the X3400?

am I ridiculous thinking I can use the Onkyo's for the surounds?

 

[lovinthehd]

The old Onkyo speakers as surrounds would probably be fine (and I'd use the L/R ones). Great thing with SVS is if you aren't happy they're easily returned.....

 

[greenhat]

The old Onkyo speakers as surrounds would probably be fine (and I'd use the L/R ones). Great thing with SVS is if you aren't happy they're easily returned.....

Thanks! best to purchase direct from SVS or from Amazon? the SVS Prime in your opinion is better than the 590's? with the JBL sale right now, I could get the 590's a 520c and the PB2000 for $1900.

 

[mazersteven]

so for $2000, I get the SVS Prime towers, center, and PB2000 sub.

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Id put the Money into the Mains before the Sub. Yes the Sub is important and adds to your HT experience but your main L/C/R are more important

 

[greenhat]

^ Great System. But if your willing to spend $2000

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LOL! this game never ends, does it. so that route gives me the 2 towers and center but no sub for $2k. whats the best bang for the buck? contons and shitty onkyo sub. or svs primes with sub?

 

[Movie2099]

Thanks! best to purchase direct from SVS or from Amazon? the SVS Prime in your opinion is better than the 590's? with the JBL sale right now, I could get the 590's a 520c and the PB2000 for $1900.

I would buy from SVS website or JBL website.

the JBL are horn loaded speakers vs SVS with the dome tweeter. It's going to sound different. Each has their pro/cons. But both will sound great.

 

[mazersteven]

LOL! this game never ends, does it.

It just ended. $4000 worth of speakers for $2000.
Great Speakers too. Excellent Sound Quality. Great Finishes too. Comes in Gloss Black or White

 

[greenhat]

It just ended. $4000 worth of speakers for $2000.
Great Speakers too. Excellent Sound Quality. Great Finishes too. Comes in Gloss Black or White

Do you know how long the free center deal lasts?

 

[mazersteven]

Do you know how long the free center deal lasts?

I'm sorry but my Crystal Ball hasn't been working lately

 

[greenhat]

I'm sorry but my Crystal Ball hasn't been working lately

ugh! you need to get that thing fixed! LOL

thanks for all your help and feedback...very much appreciate it!

 

[Gmoney]

LOL! this game never ends, does it. so that route gives me the 2 towers and center but no sub for $2k. whats the best bang for the buck? contons and shitty onkyo sub. or svs primes with sub?

Now your One of US! Welcome! to AH! Like that Eagles song goes, "Hotel California" "You can checkout any time you want be you can Never leave" Really you made me day with, "This game never ends, does it". I see your no Youngling, kick back hang out some checkout some other Threads on AH. If I may make a Suggestion? Click on Genes home page, In case you didn't know Gene is the Owner of this Website. I highly recommend checking out Genes reviews and his Staffs reviews of tower speakers or bookshelf's what ever your Poison may be in speakers. Also check out some of Shady J's reviews on speakers. You will find some very Interesting speakers and reviews for sure. Again welcome to AH, may the Force be with you!

 

[greenhat]

Now your One of US! Welcome! to AH! Like that Eagles song goes, "Hotel California" "You can checkout any time you want be you can Never leave" Really you made me day with, "This game never ends, does it". I see your no Youngling, kick back hang out some checkout some other Threads on AH. If I may make a Suggestion? Click on Genes home page, In case you didn't know Gene is the Owner of this Website. I highly recommend checking out Genes reviews and his Staffs reviews of tower speakers or bookshelf's what ever your Poison may be in speakers. Also check out some of Shady J's reviews on speakers. You will find some very Interesting speakers and reviews for sure. Again welcome to AH, may the Force be with you!

hey thanks! excited to learn... already checked out a few videos that I think are Shady J. definitely read a lot of his comments on other posts! I'll look up Gene!

I need to find a "speakers for dummies" book or something! LOL

 

[Gmoney]

hey thanks! excited to learn... already checked out a few videos that I think are Shady J. definitely read a lot of his comments on other posts! I'll look up Gene!

I need to find a "speakers for dummies" book or something! LOL

No man!! lol you don't need no Stinking book!
Keep doing what your doing. Your on the right track, lol be very careful with, Recommendations on any forum Including this one. Keep doing Your own Research. Getting a "Speaker Book for Dummies" lmao will only make you Smarter than the Smarter ones here on AH. lol You'll start posting up what you, Learned and that will surly keep the game going. lol But it can be lots of fun butting heads lol so to speak with the Speaker specheads.

 

[Gmoney]

ugh! you need to get that thing fixed! LOL

thanks for all your help and feedback...very much appreciate it!

He ain't got no Crystal ball! lmao he May have crystal balls though.