Need your advice for 5.1 speaker package arround $200-$300 please

[leocalgary]

I already have a pair of Bose 141, to add this package will make a 7.1 system for my Pioneer 7.1 Channel THX Receiver (VSX-1016TXVK), any comments would help.

thanks in advance

 

[Lunarfaze]

It's a difficult task to accomplish. I am in the same boat. I am actually going to pick up a Polk RM6750 5.1 package this evening for $249 at CC. I will let you know how it sounds.

But why the Bose 141's? I mean, I worked for Bose for over 5 years and I actually like Bose but the 141's are horrible speakers for a surround sound setup. Maybe use them until you can get a bit more money for two more speakers to match whichever 5.1 speakers you get?

Keep us updated on what you find.

 

[Stephan]

The Athena Micra 5.1 speaker system sells for about $350 and gets great reviews for a budget system. Its actually part of the Audioholics $1000 Recommended Home Theater System. Probably worth the extra bit of dough.

 

[leocalgary]

Lunarfaze and Stephan, thanks, those are great helps.
For bose 141, I bought it last year, I just don't want to throw it away.
Yes, I have thought about polk as well as anthena, still wandering.

 

[Seth=L]

Lunarfaze and Stephan, thanks, those are great helps.
For bose 141, I bought it last year, I just don't want to throw it away.
Yes, I have thought about polk as well as anthena, still wandering.

You could sell the Bose, don't try to sell them here though.

 

[leocalgary]

Seth, is it really that bad? don't let me sad and depressed that much
but I really tried to think about selling it, but when I search the ebay, the price depressed me even more, just $29!!, I will rather take them as stools than selling them at that price.
I am frustrated!!

 

[no. 5]

KEF KHT1005, exatly $300.

 

[markw]

Interesting choice of words

I will rather take them as stools than selling them at that price.

Many bose speakers have been compared to stool as well, although not the type one sits on.

 

[sholling]

I already have a pair of Bose 141, to add this package will make a 7.1 system for my Pioneer 7.1 Channel THX Receiver (VSX-1016TXVK), any comments would help.

thanks in advance

On your budget I'd forget 7.1 shoot for 5.1 for now and go for quality over quantity. About once a month frys.com features normally $199ea (MSRP $649/pr) Polk R50 towers for $60ish plus shipping. Call it $200 for the pair delivered. Bass wise you'll get along just fine with these until you have the money for a good subwoofer. The ad usually comes out on Fridays but I would check everyday, and they sell out quick.

http://shop2.outpost.com/product/4005092

Add in an entry level Polk center for about $70 plus shipping, or the timber matched Polk CSR center for about $180, and use the bose as surounds until you have the money to do the surounds and subwoofer right.

http://shop2.outpost.com/product/4463996?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

http://shop2.outpost.com/product/4966251?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

No its not high-end but it is probably the most bang you are going to get for your limited bucks. I think that you will be a whole lot happier taking this path than the RM6750.

 

[Geno]

Many bose speakers have been compared to stool as well, although not the type one sits on.

Shameless. You beat me to it

 

[sholling]

The R50s are back at at $60 but not for long.

http://www.outpost.com/entry?site=op:mfe031406&sku=4005092

 

[riceaterslc]

insignia's

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7705307&st=insignia&lp=43&type=product&cp=1&id=1138085354138