Writing about AV-related topics inevitably leads me to shows where high-end audio gear is on display and available to audition. As I listen to more and more sound systems, there's one thought that keeps coming back to me: High-end audio has (potentially) outlived its usefulness.   When I first...

 Hello, all.  I spent this weekend working on getting my Benq W1070 installed in my drop ceiling and having my 120" screen assembled and installed on the wall.  Now comes another fun part.... choosing NEW speakers!   My media room is a 12ft wide x 21ft long space with 8ft ceilings (see room...

 Sorry in advance for the long post....I have recently moved into a new home which will have a dedicated media room which is 15x12.  So far the setup will include a new Sharp LC-60EQ10U, Pionner Andrew Jones line of speakers with the FS52 for mains, SVS SB-1000 Subwoofer, Apple TV, PS3, and...

So Frys has the JBL towers for $144 each. I can get the Pioneer FS52 towers from a guy who bought them brand new, but no longer needs them. He's selling for $175. My surrounds are already purchased so it's down to these two sets due to the sales, but I still have to account for the center...

I'm looking to buy a pair of floor standing speakers for my fronts. I've got a couple options already picked out, but would like more opinions. My budget is $350. Option 1: Cambridge Audio S70's (~$320) Option 2: Pioneer FS52's (~$240) Option 3: Pioneer FS52's with C22 Center ($335)...

My budget and the amazing reviews would appear to make the Pio Andrew Jones setup perfect for my fairly small living room (50% music 50% movies) but I need to wall-mount the rears, and the Pio bookshelves don't appear to lend themselves to wall-mounting. I really don't want to go with...

 Hello   I need some help in buying speakers to set up a HT in the basement around 19 by 14 feet with wide entrance to the living room - I just got a Yamaha RX-V673 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver.  It connected to some old Bose speakers and a pair of Pioneer S-H453F-K for the fronts.  I...

Behringer Eurolive B215XL 15" 2-Way as L/R Mains I recently posted a review of my new L/R mains, a pair of Behringer B215XL speakers[/URL]. I ran a search here on AVS and found very little information about those speakers. The thread I found was three years old and very short.   Evidently...

I'm so confused on all of these different center channels that Polk carries. I'm sorta interesting in looking at the Monitor 65T for my towers (or the Pioneer FS-52) and I'm just trying to figure out what all the pricing would be. The towers would be $300 for the pair, and then the CS2 is $79...

I'm looking into going away from my Bic Venturis and I have some great interest from someone on Craigslist. He's very motivated so I'm looking to find new speaker packages. I know many regard the Pioneers to be much better speakers than what their price point suggests, and that they even sound...

 I am planning a 5.1 setup primarily for the purpose of movie-watching.  I have set my mind on the Pioneer SP-FS52 towers, Sp-C22 center, and a Dayton 1200 sub.  I originally considered SP-BS22-LR for satellites, but think they may be a little large and/or heavy for the places they would need...

 We finally got into our new home and I got everything hooked up in the theater room. So far it has been really great and has been a lot of fun to watch movies, NBA games, and the Superbowl (even though it was terrible). However, I have noticed that when I have watch a couple of movies...

I bought a Pioneer VSX-1023 receiver because it was on sale on Woot.com for about 1/2 off. A couple of days later I bought a Panasonic DMP-BDT500P Blu-ray player. Turns out this player is great for sound as it is equipped with Burr Brown DAC components. I tried it out last night by first...

 I'm looking for nice speakers for acoustic music. We listen to mostly classical (symphonic and chamber music), choral, folk, soundtracks, show tunes, soft rock, and some jazz. We'll use the sound system for movie HT also, but we don't care about shaking the floor. I'll probably eventually have...

 This thread is to discuss the Pioneer SP-PK52FS. I have read all the reviews and at this price range seems to be the best for people at this budget. Does anyone have any other suggestions that would compare to these whether it be bought À la carte or as an entire package?  

 Which should I use to power this 5.1 setup?   Pioneer SP-FS52 Floorstanding for L/R; Pioneer SP-C22 for center; 2 Pioneer SP-BS22 for surrounds; BIC F12 sub   Details: I'm mainly interested in movie/sports/games performance.  My place is not acoustically friendly (ie. open design 2 story...

 I just setup my first HT ever and started playing around with audio settings. One of the settings that I can't manage to tell the difference when adjusting is the crossover.   In my receiver, I set speaker pattern to 3.1 with main & center speakers as "small" and crossover of 200hz (just for...

I'm currently using an old none HD receiver and am looking to replace it. I have a tight budget of less than $325. I have the Pioneer Fs-52 for my fronts and the matching Pioneer center. I am going to be adding a sub in the near future too. Features I am looking for. Mic included for auto...

 Trying to find out which front speakers to get then to base the rest of my system off them. Any suggestions on which one is better sounding? Once i decide ill match the surrounds and center with the brand and model.

 I'll try and keep this brief, I am setting up my first a/v system for a new house. I have read a lot on AVS and other sites and have learned that is is a far more complex field than I originally imagined. I am hoping to tap into the wealth of knowledge here and get some advice.    ...