I realize this is a question that has been asked a million times on here and I've been reading countless threads on this; BUT, I am in the market for a new setup for <$700. No higher. I want a setup that I can build around but want something that can hold me over for a year or more in case I can't afford to step up at as soon as I'd like. My 20 year old Onkyo receiver died and I need not only a new receiver, but also a speaker system, as my old Wharfedale speakers kicked it after about a dozen moves over the course of 5 years. I listen to about 50/50 music/movies and want something versatile. Basically, Ive been researching for about a month and have thought myself into a corner! I'm consider the following
$240 - Onkyo RC360 from accessories4less
$250 - Denon 1613
I went to Magnolia and ABT to demo. I was fairly sold on the Onkyo until the guy at ABT told me that Onkyo severely overrates their power and that the receivers aren't worth it.
My bigger source of conflict comes with the speaker decision. I've heard and am considering:
$150 - Energy Take 5.0 at new egg, which I would pair with the
$200 - Klipsch Sub10, also at new egg
OR would I be better off with a pair of solid floor standers like:
$400 - Definitive Technology BP8B
Obviously with the floor standers I would have to add a sub, center, and surrounds at a later date, but I think after a while I would tire of the Take 5 and want to upgrade my mains, possibly to a pair of CB70's or something similar. I was actually very impressed with the sound of the Energy speakers but the way the Def Techs were set up (aprox 5 feet apart) it was hard to tell how they really sound. I am open to suggestions other than what I've listed. Thanks ahead for any advice!!
$240 - Onkyo RC360 from accessories4less
$250 - Denon 1613
I went to Magnolia and ABT to demo. I was fairly sold on the Onkyo until the guy at ABT told me that Onkyo severely overrates their power and that the receivers aren't worth it.
My bigger source of conflict comes with the speaker decision. I've heard and am considering:
$150 - Energy Take 5.0 at new egg, which I would pair with the
$200 - Klipsch Sub10, also at new egg
OR would I be better off with a pair of solid floor standers like:
$400 - Definitive Technology BP8B
Obviously with the floor standers I would have to add a sub, center, and surrounds at a later date, but I think after a while I would tire of the Take 5 and want to upgrade my mains, possibly to a pair of CB70's or something similar. I was actually very impressed with the sound of the Energy speakers but the way the Def Techs were set up (aprox 5 feet apart) it was hard to tell how they really sound. I am open to suggestions other than what I've listed. Thanks ahead for any advice!!
