Have been rocking a JVC TH-BA1 soundbar for the last couple years. It's been a while since I had a 5.1 component set up and having come into a few extra bucks (it really is just a few) am wanting to build up a new component HT.
I just bought a refurbed Denon AVR-X1100W from accessoriesforless for $250. Wanted the integrated wifi and bluetooth and looks like many here have given this receiver and this line of receivers many positive reviews/considerations.
So, the speakers...my initial thought was to go for the Monoprice Premium set for just under $200. Then, I started searching craigslist for used speakers that are in good shape. I cam across the Energy Take 5 Classic with a sub for about $200. I'm thinking okay, these could work, too.
Issue: I'm feeling like these speakers won't do well with simply listening to music...I wanted the bluetooth to connect by iPod or Android devices and stream music. My primary use will be sports, movies, and the kid's xbox, though, with the bluetooth, more music will be listened to. Hence, I've got tower speakers on the mind.
Trolling craigslist I have come across Polk Audio R-50s for $150 and Paradigm Atom Series3 bookshelf speakers and CC 150 center channel for another $100. Though I am concerned about the loss of matching across the front, this fits within my budget and gets me my towers.
I am dying to get my hands on this Denon and just dying some more to get a full-sounding home movie experience, again. I'd appreciate any advice, tips, input you might have to offer - Will I be left wanting with wither the Monoprice system or the Energy system? Will the Polk towers and Paradigm pieces - will these mix and match well together?
Thanks in advance for your input!
I just bought a refurbed Denon AVR-X1100W from accessoriesforless for $250. Wanted the integrated wifi and bluetooth and looks like many here have given this receiver and this line of receivers many positive reviews/considerations.
So, the speakers...my initial thought was to go for the Monoprice Premium set for just under $200. Then, I started searching craigslist for used speakers that are in good shape. I cam across the Energy Take 5 Classic with a sub for about $200. I'm thinking okay, these could work, too.
Issue: I'm feeling like these speakers won't do well with simply listening to music...I wanted the bluetooth to connect by iPod or Android devices and stream music. My primary use will be sports, movies, and the kid's xbox, though, with the bluetooth, more music will be listened to. Hence, I've got tower speakers on the mind.
Trolling craigslist I have come across Polk Audio R-50s for $150 and Paradigm Atom Series3 bookshelf speakers and CC 150 center channel for another $100. Though I am concerned about the loss of matching across the front, this fits within my budget and gets me my towers.
I am dying to get my hands on this Denon and just dying some more to get a full-sounding home movie experience, again. I'd appreciate any advice, tips, input you might have to offer - Will I be left wanting with wither the Monoprice system or the Energy system? Will the Polk towers and Paradigm pieces - will these mix and match well together?
Thanks in advance for your input!