I have $500 that I want to buy a 5.1 speaker set with...

Not trying to be rude but short answer is ...........keep saving!

4 polk R50's (Currently $50 each at outpost.com)

Sub - an ugly (in my opinion) but well reviewed eD a2-250 at $300


I kind of cheated since you have to run a phantom center (and the CSi25 would be a nice choice for about $85 if you can find one) and I did not include shipping, but it would be a nice system for $500 in a small apt.

Michael

I thought I was going to get away with a "cheap" pair of speakers but the fine folks of AVS have taught me otherwise

and yes I do agree....spend the $$$ now instead of spending it twice in the future

I would hate to disagree with my learned colleagues....but.

It is possible to put together a decent 5.1 speaker system for $500. Simplest is the Hsu performance package 1, a 6.1 system with an 8" powered subwoofer for $500.

Mission and Mordaunt Short both make 5.0 systems for around $250 available from TSTO. Match them with any modest sub from the excellent sub manufactures like Hsu @ $254, AV123 @ $200 and have a very nice 5.1 system. If you cruise eBay, folks hereabouts have picked up the BIC 12" sub for $250 delivered.

The Infinity Primus 5.0 package can be found for around $250. Mix with $250 sub and add music. These systems won't flex the walls playing WOTW but will sound plenty good IMHO.

Right now is a good time to find heavy discounts because of Christmas and the newer models coming out. Gotta get rid of last years stuff.

Go shopping, be happy.

Well you were maybe not rude, but a snob yes!


I so agree, I picked up a H-100 sub for $240 shipped and the Radiient Calypso for $200 shipped and my little system sounds great The Radiient Calypsos deal is now dead, but there are other budget $200 speakers out there.

jbl stadium for l/r $259! notax, shipped. nice entry level floor stands.