Need recommendations for Bose-beater system

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User: My boss - new to audio.

Goal: System needs to be better than Bose for less money. Will be used primarily for surround sound (95%) vs music.

Need: 5.1 speaker system and receiver

Budget: best $1000 system preferred,
best $1500 system max.

Room - Finished basement – drywall walls, compressed fiberboard ceilings, carpeted floors over concrete

• Dimensions: Height=9’ x Length=15’ x Width=15’ (30’ open width)
• No acoustic treatments
• Cable connection is center of 15’ front wall.
• Furniture – Couch, loveseat, recliner

Plus: Would like a good subwoofer that can rock the room on DVD/Blueray soundtracks.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Seth=L]

Here's a subwoofer to start with, will wipe the floor with that smug Bose Acoustimass module.

http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_41&products_id=407


And anything at this level and better will best the Bose.

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/satellite/mcm-custom-audio-50-908

I'm sure others will chime in about other speakers, but right now I don't have enough time.

 

[m_vanmeter]

one of many options -

receiver: Denon 1910 or 790 .... or .... Onkyo SR607

subwoofer: Hsu Research VTF-1 http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-1.html ......or..... Elemental Designs http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_41&products_id=309

speakers: Polk Monitor series, 2 each http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290017 plus one pair http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290010 plus center http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290024
.....or.....
http://www.wwstereo.com/#/ecommerce/store/Speakers/33/144978/9_1_-1_103__0_0_0_-1/


good luck, remember he's "ONLY" your boss......no pressure, it's just your career

 

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All good options - equipment I didn't know about- so thanks.

 

[jinjuku]

one of many options -

receiver: Denon 1910 or 790 .... or .... Onkyo SR607

subwoofer: Hsu Research VTF-1 http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-1.html ......or..... Elemental Designs http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_41&products_id=309

speakers: Polk Monitor series, 2 each http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290017 plus one pair http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290010 plus center http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290024
.....or.....
http://www.wwstereo.com/#/ecommerce/store/Speakers/33/144978/9_1_-1_103__0_0_0_-1/


good luck, remember he's "ONLY" your boss......no pressure, it's just your career

I 2nd the Polk monitors from Newegg. I have done 3 setups with Polk speakers from Newegg. INCREDIBLE bang for the buck. The Monitor 60's will DESTROY any cubed Bose system.

the eDesign sub is nice. Also check out the BIC Acoustech PL-200 sub @ $329 or their H100 @ $259.

I have put a couple of H100's in for a budget option and been very pleased with the results.

 

[AVRat]

Onkyo HT-RC160 with an SVS setup: https://svsound.com/products-sys-sbs_black.cfm

 

[highfigh]

If the Recession Buster speakers are still on sale at Madisound, that would be a good choice, too. Otherwise, Parts Express had a small 2-way on sale that I've heard and they're definitely worth considering.

Satellite speakers:
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-640

Subwoofer:
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-633

Denon AVR-1610:
http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/4865.asp

Upgrade where needed.

 

[lsiberian]

If the Recession Buster speakers are still on sale at Madisound, that would be a good choice, too. Otherwise, Parts Express had a small 2-way on sale that I've heard and they're definitely worth considering.

Satellite speakers:
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-640

Subwoofer:
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-633

Denon AVR-1610:
http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/4865.asp

Upgrade where needed.

They have a reference kit now too.

 

[highfigh]

They have a reference kit now too.

Since you have the Recession Busters, let's hear more about them.

 

[Soundman]

To answer your question, a pair of Insignia's from Best Buy is all it's going to take.

 

[j_garcia]

http://www.ac4l.com/make-a-store/item/MORDMS300SYSLV/MORDAUNT-SHORT/MS300-5-Piece-Speaker-Package-Silver/1.html

Add one decent receiver and sub and you are all done. There was a Denon 1610 on Monday selling for $300, and AH Store has some good Yamaha deals.

I also agree with the SVS package direction, but the speakers aren't nearly as small as Bose, if that is a concern.

 

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Thanks all,

I showed my boss this thread and you guys did well with the recommendations. I showed him that with the lowest price components you recommended, he could put together a system in the $600-$700 range, which he thought was about the most he wanted to put into the audio portion of his home theater. I also noted if he could increase his budget to the $1500 range, there is a lot of sound quality to be gained, but he wants to stick to the lowest price equipment. I think it should be better than any alternative in that range, such as HTIB.

 

[rnatalli]

The SVS package with a Denon 1610/590 is a good option. If smaller speakers are needed, Orb speakers with an HSU or SVS sub is also good.

 

[rnatalli]

There was a Denon 1610 on Monday selling for $300, and AH Store has some good Yamaha deals

Even less at Electronics Expo using the RECEIVERSALE coupon. $279 shipped last I checked.

 

[lsiberian]

Since you have the Recession Busters, let's hear more about them.

I love them, but you better build them sealed or they are way too live.

I found them best against the wall. They are unforgiving on recordings, but great for the Classical.

I really have grown to love them.