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

[jmcoreymv]

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

 

[Howard]

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.

 

[jmcoreymv]

Not in Canada, and he said he would prefer to stick to new stuff.

 

[conjur]

Paradigms work just as well in the States as they do in Canada!

 

[Howard]

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.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: jmcoreymv
Not in Canada, and he said he would prefer to stick to new stuff.

No big deal. The Model 1050 is still a great receiver.

 

[Howard]

friggin dp

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: jmcoreymv
Not in Canada, and he said he would prefer to stick to new stuff.

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.

 

[CrazyDe1]

What about in the US? I was thinking about getting cerwin vega speakers...

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: CrazyDe1
What about in the US? I was thinking about getting cerwin vega speakers...

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.

 

[Entity]

http://www.audioshop.on.ca

Talk to Marc, I'm sure he'll set you up. My recommendation: Outlaw 1050 ($599) + mixed Dahlquist speaker setup:
http://www.dahlquistaudio.com.

Other good recommendations for speakers: Axiom Audio, Aperion, Ascend. Check out all of those -- he should be able to stay well under two grand for an excellent setup.

Rob

 

[Entity]

Originally posted by: CrazyDe1
What about in the US? I was thinking about getting cerwin vega speakers...

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. 😕

Rob