Hello Experts,
My first post here and lemme begin by congratulating for all the suggestions that you folks are offering for people like me!
I live in an apartment and I am planning to set up a decent HT system in my living room, which is 15*12 and leads up to a 8*7 dining room and a open kitchen.
My budget for the entire system is ~$1000.
Just to let you know what i've never used a HT system before, not even a good stereo system. I've been listening to the TV speakers for all these years.
After some initial research, I've shortlisted the following components.
Yamaha RX - A720 - $650
Energy Take Classic 5 - $150
Energy ESW C8 - $200
My Ideal usage would be;
- Music\Movies via blu ray, Radio & streaming of music from my Ipad.
- I definitely NOT want my system to shake the walls or rattle the floors nor i like the boomy sound of the sub. All i need is good clear sound and feel a decent base from the sub.
My question to you guys would be;
1. Do I really need to spend 70% of my budget on a receiver? I shortlisted 720 because I wanted this to last at least for the next 8 to 10 years.
2. I am also very confused between the bookshelf and satellite speakers. Unfortunately I couldn't see or hear the Energy Take Classic in any of the local stores at were i live. But did listen to the Energy bookshelf at the local best buy and was quite impressed with the sound. I shortlisted Energy classic 5, purely based on the various reviews from CNet, Amazon etc. Any suggestions here?
3. Can these Energy Take 5 speakers go down to 80hz? I read somewhere the satellite speakers should go down to 80, in order for the subs to take over and provide a good overall sound.
Please note that my budget is pretty fixed and I can't really stretch it big. I am planning to buy them this week if I get some decent deals during the Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.
Thanks much in advance!
My first post here and lemme begin by congratulating for all the suggestions that you folks are offering for people like me!
I live in an apartment and I am planning to set up a decent HT system in my living room, which is 15*12 and leads up to a 8*7 dining room and a open kitchen.
My budget for the entire system is ~$1000.
Just to let you know what i've never used a HT system before, not even a good stereo system. I've been listening to the TV speakers for all these years.
After some initial research, I've shortlisted the following components.
Yamaha RX - A720 - $650
Energy Take Classic 5 - $150
Energy ESW C8 - $200
My Ideal usage would be;
- Music\Movies via blu ray, Radio & streaming of music from my Ipad.
- I definitely NOT want my system to shake the walls or rattle the floors nor i like the boomy sound of the sub. All i need is good clear sound and feel a decent base from the sub.
My question to you guys would be;
1. Do I really need to spend 70% of my budget on a receiver? I shortlisted 720 because I wanted this to last at least for the next 8 to 10 years.
2. I am also very confused between the bookshelf and satellite speakers. Unfortunately I couldn't see or hear the Energy Take Classic in any of the local stores at were i live. But did listen to the Energy bookshelf at the local best buy and was quite impressed with the sound. I shortlisted Energy classic 5, purely based on the various reviews from CNet, Amazon etc. Any suggestions here?
3. Can these Energy Take 5 speakers go down to 80hz? I read somewhere the satellite speakers should go down to 80, in order for the subs to take over and provide a good overall sound.
Please note that my budget is pretty fixed and I can't really stretch it big. I am planning to buy them this week if I get some decent deals during the Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.
Thanks much in advance!