So you decided to buy an Onkyo TX-NR905

[FantasyGhost]

Ok i'm a noob at this stuff, but i want to enjoy my movies and video games in all their glory. What do i need to get a 7.1 system installed?
I've been reading a lot on the home page about the things to decide what to buy when entering a shop etc. But i don't have a clue what range of speakers i can get with that type of reciever. Also the type of cables and what not. Money is not a big issue, but i also read sometimes paying less is better.

Anyone have suggestions getting me on track?
TIA

 

[Davemcc]

I would think that receiver is capable of driving nearly any speaker you care to choose. It is quite powerful and 4 ohm rated.

When you shop for speakers, you can simply look for the speakers that sound best to you or try an internet brand without worrying if the receiver is adequate.

If you want specific suggestions on speakers, post the room size, intended usage (Movies, music, games) and your expectations, likes or dislikes. Are looks important or is function the primary goal. A rough budget is also nice to begin with.

 

[project86]

Best thing to do is just go around listening. You can go to higher end places and even have them switch cables from low end to high end, see if you notice a difference (I don't). Also check out best buy and the like to see what their range of speakers does for you. You may find that you like a certain sound, even when it is not technically the best speaker, or very highly regarded on the forums. In the end it's up to your ears, your budget, your space limitations, and our wife/girlfriend/family who might have to put up with the stuff you buy.

 

[no. 5]

My advise is, spend more on speakers than the receiver, in fact, spend as much as you can on speakers.

When you go out to audition, bring CD's that you love, spend time listening - as what sounds like detail in a minute of listening could turn into a bright, or harsh sound if given more time.

 

[FantasyGhost]

Dimensions are in meters

6,68 x 4,90 x 2,50
1,20 x 1,65 back left corner, where there's a doorway.

in ft
21,92 x 16,1 x 8,2
3,9 x 5,4

I'm thinking more the bookshelf speakers since there's a backwall all the way open to the dining room.

Might get some pics later to show it more.

 

[dem beats]

Dimensions are in meters

6,68 x 4,90 x 2,50
1,20 x 1,65 back left corner, where there's a doorway.

in ft
21,92 x 16,1 x 8,2
3,9 x 5,4

I'm thinking more the bookshelf speakers since there's a backwall all the way open to the dining room.

Might get some pics later to show it more.

OKie donkey now we are talking.

Bookshelf vs floor standing. I wanted floor standing for those times I want music..... I also really enjoy the look of the floorstanding speakers i got, and I had high GAF on the set I thought sounded the best.... That's a person thing though. If you really like quality music reproduction.. get floor standing in the front I say.

Everyone here has said something valuable but some clarification was missing.

If you are into HT (the main reason for 7.1) Boy oh Boy... Get the biggest cleanest lowest going sub you can... or DIY the biggest baddest you can squeeze into the room. Call me a bass head or whatever you would like.. I beleive Subwoofers are the most cycled through equipment in HT. An extra few $$$ now saves the original cost of the sub you were NOT satisfied for later, and the difference in price when you upgrade. If you are not so into action movies or movies with lots of LFE and not into "the rap music" then the sub issue is less important. I Agree spend as much as you can on speakers no doubt, but specificaly I think the SUB should be the crown jewel in the HT crown of sound... so to speak. The center comes in a close second, and I only set it into second place due to the fact that again. If you find a center you like you will probably stick with it for quite some time, where as the sub, if you still want "a little deeper/lower/more power.. well, it will grate on you everytime you hear something explode....

JM .02

 

[FantasyGhost]

So the RHB TK-5C series is good? i don't know for the sub.

 

[Davemcc]

So the RHB TK-5C series is good? i don't know for the sub.

RBH has been very well reviewed here and RBH's are used as an Audioholics reference system. I would consider them a safe bet, although I haven't heard them myself. Just be sure to inquire about the return policy of the vendor on the outside chance you don't like them and want to return them.

For subs, check out SVS or HSU as value leaders, or quite literally "bang for the buck" options.

 

[FantasyGhost]

I've been searching for RBH speakers all around and i can't seem to find anything. It's for shipping out to Europe, Belgium. Any ideas?

 

[AVRat]

They're hard enough to find in the states, I'd say they're non-existent on that side of the pond. Over there you might look into speakers from B&W, Monitor Audio, System Audio, Dali, Dynaudio, KEF, Infinity, JBL, to name a few.

 

[frostbyte]

If you want don't mind paying for shipping, I can get good deals on the speakers that might be well worth the cost of shipping. PM me if interested.