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I need a new sound system
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herm0016
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sound for home theater or music or computer? what kind of system? 2.1, 2.0, 5.1, 7.1? for 500 bucks i would say look at the onkyo HTIB systems if you want ht stuff. if you want a good music set up look for a pair of speakers like infinity, polk audio, or other high end stuff on sale. then buy a separate receiver, i have a pair of infinity primus 150's and a Yamaha rx-v640(bought used) and i have about 250 in to the system, no sub yet but planning on getting an infinity ps10 that runs about 200. check out www.audioreview.com
YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Moderator<br>A/V & Home Theater<br>Elite member
Yeah, you're looking at a HTIB at that price and Onkyo is a pretty good option. I just set up and calibrated HomeBrewerDude's Onkyo 790 set last night and it's pretty decent for a whole set for the money.
If you're looking for higher sound quality than these kind of HTIB sets can offer you, you'd probably want to go with a 2.0 or 2.1 set initially and then if you want surround sound, add to it over time.
Paradigm and Axiom might be a couple other options that you could consider if you started 2.0
If you're looking for higher sound quality than these kind of HTIB sets can offer you, you'd probably want to go with a 2.0 or 2.1 set initially and then if you want surround sound, add to it over time.
Paradigm and Axiom might be a couple other options that you could consider if you started 2.0
YOyoYOhowsDAjello
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oh 😛
So what sounds like a better plan to you... a pretty good multichannel system or a 2.0/2.1 system with better sound quality?
YOyoYOhowsDAjello
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Do you know how much a receiver would be for you? You can get a basic 5.1 receiver in the states for about $175-$200 but I don't know what you're looking at for pricing over there.
If you can squeeze Axiom M3s into the mix, that would be a strong choice.
SVS also moved into Canada recently opening up the option for a set of SVS-01s
Both these options would benefit from a sub, but should hold their own by themselves.
Paradigm Atoms or Titans would be a more mainstream option that should be somewhat reasonably priced in Canada... somewhere in this general range.
herm0016
Diamond Member
getting a cheap receiver and high end speakers makes no sense also. its like powering a hi end rig with a crappy power supply. if you are looking for hi-fi stuff axiom, svs, paradigm are great, but not worth it to buy unless you have a great processor. spend a little less on speakers and a little more on an amp, and yes, you may as well get a 5.1 or 6.1 amp, they don't seem to be much more expensive compared to their stereo cousins.
YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Moderator<br>A/V & Home Theater<br>Elite member
But all this stuff is entry level 😕
YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Moderator<br>A/V & Home Theater<br>Elite member
Point taken. I would rather have nicer speakers and cheaper receiver than compromising on the speakers to get a more expensive receiver though. I think the quality difference you'd gain from getting more expensive receiver would get you a better final result than spending more on the receiver and compromising the speaker choice.
I don't think something along the lines of Panasonic XR55 (~$175 on sale), Pioneer 516 (~$150), or Onkyo 304 (~$150) would be a bad match with speakers like those.