Speakers for my Daughter

[JJMP50]

My daughter seems to have "won" an HK Reciever at work (no idea what model) and I'm going over tomorrow to set it up. I have a few mismatched speakers laying around my scrap pile that I'm going to take over (JBL E100/KLH surrounds and an Advent center). That should hold her over for a little while but I want to get her something that actually works. Keep in mind she isn't and audiophile. I looked around the net and I've landed on either the discontinued Energy Take Clasic 5.1 or the Speaker Company T series 5.1 both around $400+. Im leaning toward the Energy system simply because I've had experience with both Mirage and Athena and I like API products, but I would like to here what others would think.

 

[Sounds Good]

i second the energy... if you shop around i think you could cut that price in 1/2

 

[markw]

i second the energy... if you shop around i think you could cut that price in 1/2

I think that price includes an 8" subwoofer (Energy ESW-8?) as well as the five satellites.

You can get just the five satellites at www.audioadvisor.com and allocate the other $200 to a separate sub.

BTW, I'll vote for the Take 5 system as well. For his purpose and the simplicity of ordering, if the sub is included for that $400, it ain't too bad a buy at all.

 

[Sounds Good]

I think that price includes an 8" subwoofer as well as the five satellites.

yep it does... i got mine used from audiogon 4+ years ago for $270... and still working great...

 

[Seth=L]

Get her a Bose or some KLH speakers.

 

[Sounds Good]

Get her a Bose or some KLH speakers.

eehh

a soundbar might not be a bad idea...

 

[markw]

eehh

a soundbar might not be a bad idea...

With a soundbar you don't need a receiver, which the kid just won. Ergo, the search for reasonable speakers.

I don't even think you even use a soundbar without utilizing it's internal amps/processors.

 

[Sounds Good]

Get her a Bose or some KLH speakers.

With a soundbar you don't need a receiver, which the kid just won. Ergo, the search for reasonable speakers.

I don't even think you even use a soundbar without utilizing it's internal amps/processors.

they make some that need an external amp

 

[markw]

they make some that need an external amp

Which soundbars require external amps?

 

[Sounds Good]

Which soundbars require external amps?

from crutchfield.com

Passive sound bars are a good option for folks who already have a home theater receiver they'd like to use. Plus, a separate receiver can provide cleaner power and more sophisticated audio processing, so you might enjoy higher-quality sound.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_735MYSSA42/Definitive-Technology-Mythos-SSA-42.html?tp=6485

 

[majorloser]

EMP makes a great 5.1 "Bose Killer" system. Available in both black and white.

http://store.audioholics.com/product/1837/66385/emp-eca-5-1-speaker-system

http://store.audioholics.com/product/1849/66385/emp-eca-5-1-speaker-system--white-

 

[markw]

And for only $800

from crutchfield.com

Passive sound bars are a good option for folks who already have a home theater receiver they'd like to use. Plus, a separate receiver can provide cleaner power and more sophisticated audio processing, so you might enjoy higher-quality sound.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_735MYSSA42/Definitive-Technology-Mythos-SSA-42.html?tp=6485

Does that include the subwoofer?

 

[Sounds Good]

not sure, if not it probably wouldnt hurt to add one... but just the bar far exceeds the OPs $400 budget...

 

[markw]

Really?

not sure, if not it probably wouldnt hurt to add one... but just the bar far exceeds the OPs $400 budget...

I was wondering when that would dawn on you.