Recommendations on a 5.1 system under $700

[BigJoeXXL]

Searching for recommendations on a 5.1 system for my father. I'm going to be passing down my Marantz SR5006 and he needs a 5.1 system for his master bedroom. He could care less about loudness. He's more interested in sound quality. His main listening habits are 90% movies and normal direct tv. I'm thinking his budget will be under $700.


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[fuzz092888]

I would go with the Pio speakers. Cheap, good quality, and should leave plenty of budget for all the little stuff like speaker wire, stands/mounts, and sub.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

NHT SuperZero $60 x 5. But you have to call them on the phone and ask. Members have done it.

Ask NHT if you were to buy the SuperZero plus the B-10D subwoofer, could they sell you the whole 5.1 system for $700.

 

[BigJoeXXL]

I like the way your thinking. If it were me i would totally agree about going NHT. Definitely getting the best sub going that direction. I just fear that's going to be too much subwoofer for his taste.

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[ImcLoud]

thats why they make gain knobs

 

[j_garcia]

thats why they make gain knobs

Or he can turn it off like your mom does

 

[BigJoeXXL]

I just don't see the point of spending that amount of money on the subwoofer when you're not going to really use it. You know what I mean? Don't get me wrong I love your suggestion and It's highly appreciate it.

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[j_garcia]

Just buy the package without the sub and find him a smaller sub like STF-1 Subwoofer

OR go with the Pioneer setup (the whole package was reviewed here on AH) towers with no sub and I be he will be fine.

AH article here: http://www.audioholics.com/tower-speaker-reviews/pioneer-sp-pk52fs

 

[BigJoeXXL]

Now the STF-1 sub is a great idea. I've also heard some people recommend these two system also. Any thoughts on these?

http://www.accessories4less.com/index.php?page=search&search_query=cambridge+audio&x=-922&y=-183

http://fluance.com/product/SX_5_1_Surround_Sound_Home_Theater_Speaker_System.eng-39.html

 

[zieglj01]

Now the STF-1 sub is a great idea. I've also heard some people recommend these two system also. Any thoughts on these?

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Fluance-SX Series 5.1 Surround Sound Home Theater Speaker System

My recomendation is the Cambridge

After that, HTD Level Two
http://www.htd.com/Products/level-two-speakers

After that, the Pioneer speakers

 

[BigJoeXXL]

That's funny because my original plan was HTD Level Two speakers. But cambridge is a better set up?

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[zieglj01]

That's funny because my original plan was HTD Level Two speakers. But cambridge is a better set up?

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For me, the Cambridge has more definition and a better midrange, with some good bass for its size.


HTD is still a nice option, with good customer service

 

[BigJoeXXL]

Thanks for your suggestions. Hopefully he will be happy with cambridge. Are the tower speakers better than the Bookshelf?

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[zieglj01]

Thanks for your suggestions. Hopefully he will be happy with cambridge. Are the tower speakers better than the Bookshelf?

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I can not give you a direct answer on the S70 towers

 

[ski2xblack]

Check this out. I don't think you'll find a better deal on sweet sounding speakers than that, although it may be more than your father wants/needs.

 

[BigJoeXXL]

Check this out. I don't think you'll find a better deal on sweet sounding speakers than that, although it may be more than your father wants/needs.[/QUOTE


That's actually not a bad idea. Great find!! EMPs along with a PSA XV15 is what I currently have at my house. I'm really happy with them.

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