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  I've been thinking of finally getting a 5.1 speaker setup and was looking for any suggestions/comments/et... : gokwyjibo
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    Bose are way overpriced. I don't think you can get a really solid 5.1 setup for $500, but you could proba... : Bold
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      I agree that Bose are overpriced, but I thought it was a good deal for $500. From what I understand they... : gokwyjibo
      • that's like saying $50 for a monster HDMI cable is a good deal because it retailed for $150. : Prozium
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      Getting behind this "spend your money on a decent 2.1" train if you only have $500. Rear speakers do ver... : SigENeaT
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        Money's not really an object. I am just doubtful that if I went out and bought much more expensive gear ... : gokwyjibo
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          There are pretty big jumps in quality up until you get into the few thousand range. : walker270
          • So what's wrong with that Polk set I was initially looking at? It was initially a $1000+ set of speakers... : gokwyjibo
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    http://forum.blu-ray.com/home-theater-general-discussion/71252-home-theater-virgins-official-thread.html ... : SeaLlama
    • Thanks. I just skimmed the first part. Looks good. : gokwyjibo
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  So you need a receiver also? : ant_hillbilly
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    Oops... I meant to mention that in the original thread... I currently have a Yamaha HTR-6140. : gokwyjibo
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      Sorry make that a 6150. I think the only real difference between the two is that the 6150 is 7.1 capable.

      Jan 20, 2011 11:26am PST
      Sorry make that a 6150. I think the only real difference between the two is that the 6150 is 7.1 capable... : gokwyjibo
• Kromer Radio has a set of Boston CS23 bookshelves on for $93 a pair down from $253. http://www.kromerradi... : ryuuseki
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  I love my Magnepans but they can be impractical. : davantalus
  • Also, audiogon.com is your friend. : davantalus
  • What maggies you have? i have a set of 1.6's and I love them :D : Ariakus
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  What are the most natural sounding small satellite speakers? I am also about to buy some 5.1 to replace ... : Distortion462
  • http://www.svsound.com/products-spks-sbs01.cfm : quazar
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  Are you 2.0 speakers good? I would spend the money on two good stereo speakers, and then add the other 3 ... : rick
  • Yes but I'm going to move them along with my old receiver to the PC to replace my Klipsch ProMedia 2.1s. : Distortion462
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    To be honest, I'm happy with them but in reality they're probably crappy speakers. They were part of an ... : gokwyjibo
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      I'm a big fan of SVS speakers and subwoofers. Here, get their "front three" package for $568, which will ... : Bold
      • ^^^ This, basically. SVS is good bang-for-the-buck (and just plain bang, for subs), $500 is not enough f... : Zero|DPX
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  I have a 2.0 system (Audioengine A5) and they're outstanding. Don't knock the stereo speakers. A good 2.0... : coldfusioncs
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    I agree with this but what do you consider GOOD 5.1 that doesn't color audio too much? : Distortion462
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      The majority of HTIB stuff is pretty piddling. You really have to buy separate components (satellites, su... : coldfusioncs
      • The problem being the room is perfectly built for either a soundbar or 5 small satellites. Wish there wa... : Distortion462
  • I agree with cold fusion cs. Go all out on stereo speakers and you will not regret it. : rick
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  I love my old Klipsch speakers, but I don't know how the new ones are. : daVinci1980
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    btw, avsforums.com is the best source of info for this kind of info. : daVinci1980
    • I think Klipsch just got bought out by Audiovox so you might as well take them off your list of quality p... : Distortion462
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    I have the Klipsch F-10 speaker pack (5.1) and they are the ducks nuts. I'm sure there are "better" but f... : SigENeaT
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      What did they run you? : Distortion462
      • Oh nevermind, they are too big. : Distortion462
      • I think their RRP in Australia is $3000.. i got them for about $2000 : SigENeaT
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  I've been looking very closely at Energy CF-30 fronts and CR-10 surrounds. It's above $500, but you could... : Head Rush
  • The last time i demo'd some Energy speakers they hurt my ears =( I cant remember what model they were. : SigENeaT
• Hsu Research Ventrioquist - so awesome. : mankeroo
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  Ok lets say the cap was 1k for 5 speakers...then what? : Distortion462
  • if you are any good with wood and tools you could build some pretty kick ass speakers for that. : stgdz
  • Money's not a huge object (within reason :). I just figured that something in that price range would do ... : gokwyjibo