So I recently delved into the audio portion of home theater after focusing mostly on displays. I decided 2.1 would suit my needs. My needs being simplicity, budget friendly, neighbor friendly.(One bed apt)
Not a dedicated audiophile...yet...but I know good sound when I hear it.
Here's what I just bought and setup:
Denon AVR-391
Klipsch Icon VS-14 (2)
12 gauge speaker wire - 6 ft of it for each speaker.
The AVR was $150 and the speakers were $255 after my xmas gift cards. When my next influx of cash arrives, I am taking a seriously hard look at the PSW-111 for $195.
So my question to anyone that's listening is: Is this a worthy 2.1 set-up? Did I do my homework correctly? Or did I get ripped off? How much better could I have done for $400 thus far? ($600 after sub)
The setup looks nice, and if you're enjoying it then keep doing so. My guess is that over time the effect you're getting from using those surround speakers as your mains will wear out, and you'll want something that produces a more proper and natural sounding soundstage.
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Originally Posted by TurboFC3S /forum/post/19892762
The setup looks nice, and if you're enjoying it then keep doing so. My guess is that over time the effect you're getting from using those surround speakers as your mains will wear out, and you'll want something that produces a more proper and natural sounding soundstage.
Do you mean the speaker will physically wear from being used up front or the effect will where out to my ears? Recently I have been a little concerned about damaging these surrounds by using them as mains. I have no idea if that's possible but it wouldn't surprise me either way.
They shouldn't wear out due to use as fronts. A speaker is a speaker placement determines designation. Those speakers are not going to give you the best stereo effect, I mean your soundstage may not be as accurate with that particular speaker pair vs say bookshelf speakers.
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