Whats the best receiver + 5.1 speaker set for <2k?

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jmcoreymv

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My friend is looking to spend about 2 grand on a receiver and 5.1 speaker system. Any recommendations?
 
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Howard

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The Outlaw Audio Model 1050 receiver or a refurb Onkyo TX-SR600 (I think that was the name of the hot deal that was here a bit back), with Paradigm speaker set if you're in Canada.
 
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Howard

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Perhaps 4 of these and one of their centers?

Then you would have enough for an SVS 25-31CS subwoofer. You would probably want a separate amp for this.

EDIT: Their stuff is pretty highly rated at audioreview.
 
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Howard

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Originally posted by: jmcoreymv
Not in Canada, and he said he would prefer to stick to new stuff.
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No big deal. The Model 1050 is still a great receiver.
 
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amnesiac

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Oct 13, 1999
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Originally posted by: jmcoreymv
Not in Canada, and he said he would prefer to stick to new stuff.
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Onkyo refurb carries the identical warranty to a new unit, AFAIK. Also, extended warranty from Onkyo is cheap.

Also, since you're in canada, try http://www.fluance.com for the speakers.
 
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Originally posted by: CrazyDe1
What about in the US? I was thinking about getting cerwin vega speakers...
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Louder, but not nearly as warm sounding.


THERE IS NO ITEM THAT WILL MAKE AS BIG OF A DIFFERENCE TO YOUR SYSTEM AS YOUR CHOICE OF SPEAKERS.

 
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Originally posted by: CrazyDe1
What about in the US? I was thinking about getting cerwin vega speakers...
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I don't care at all for Cerwin Vega speakers; they basically make great frat party speakers -- i.e. loud, but not necessarily good or accurate. :confused:

Rob
 
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