Need help to choose stereo system newbie here!!!

[Carlos]

Hello
First time buying a home theater system and I have no idea what I'm doing . I have a dedicated room for theater and I'm putting a projector on it but I need a good sound system for a budget of $1300, I'm also starting from 0 so I need all the components. The room that I'm using is 12' 5" x 18' 6". I started looking at Pioneer but I would love if you guys can help me suggesting other better systems or if that one is good enough.

Thanks,
Carlos
Audio NEWB

 

[JohnnieB]

Hi Carlos, welcome. Does that 1300 include the projector? What about a screen? For 1300 check out Accessories4less. There are quite a few receivers for 2-300 bucks. They are refurbished, but have a warranty. The Denon AVR-1613, 5.1, audessy, 75 watts/channel. The Pioneer Andrew Jones speakers get great reviews for the price. Top it off with an SVS PB1000 sub. Receiver, speakers and sub. Leaves a little left over for cables, wiring etc...

Denon AVR: 229.00
Pioneer SP-FS52 towers: 129.00
Pioneer SP-BS22 bookshelf:
(2) 129.00
(4) if you don't go with the towers 258.00
Pioneer SPC-22 center: 99.00
SVS PB 1000 499.00

Total: 1085.00

 

[zieglj01]

While Pioneer is nice - I prefer Cambridge Audio over them
I would look to buy 2 pairs > then use 1 ea for the center
channel - and have a spare (it would be worth it).
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO S30 4½" 2-way Bookshelf Speakers Pair Dark Oak | Accessories4less

A pair of Boston SoundWare 4.5 for surrounds
BOSTON ACOUSTICS SoundWare 4.5 in Indoor/Outdoor Speaker Each | Accessories4less

Outlaw LFM-1 Plus is on sale till the 8th
Outlaw Audio LFM-1 Plus Powered Subwoofer

Denon E400 receiver
DENON AVR-E400 7.1 4K & 3D Networking Receiver Airplay | Accessories4less