[mgonzales]

Please vote even if you don't post a reply or offer another option - thanks


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I have 4 choices (so far) on a 5.1 package


Which would you recommend?


Thinking of matching with PIO 1014 or Onkyo 620 (other suggestions?)


Have about $500 to spend on reciever and around another $500 to spend on

speakers. ($500 of this is a Best Buy Gift Card, the other $500 is my cash)



Option 1 ($527 shipped free, no tax @ Vanns):

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Infinity PS8

PS Series 8" Powered Subwoofer


Klipsch SS.5

180-degree Surround Speaker (pair)


Klipsch SC.5

Synergy Series Center Channel Speaker


Klipsch SB1

2-way Bookshelf Speakers (pair)



Option 2 ($530 shipped free, no tax @ Crutchfield):

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Infinity PS8 8" 100-watt Powered Subwoofer


Infinity Primus C25 Center Channel Speaker


Infinity Primus 140 Satellite Loudspeaker (pair)


Infinity Primus 150 Bookshelf Loudspeaker (pair)



Option 3 ($499 shipped, pay tax @ Best Buy):

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Athena Micra 6 Surround Package



Option 4 ($499 + s/h, no tax @ www.htd.com ):

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http://www.htd.com/htdmiddies.html


Middies 5.1 package



Other suggestions?



Requirements:


80% movie/tv, 20% music


Open Living room that is pre-wired (at ceiling and wall) for 5.1 surround. So I would like to mount the speakers to wall/ceiling (nothing too heavy)


Thanks,


Mario

 

[MRL]

In your price range have you looked at some of the internet companies?

Onix by Rocket, specifically the ELT system you can get with your choice of a Denon receiver.

Axiom

Ascend

You will get more for your money!

 

[mgonzales]

Quote:

Originally posted by MRL In your price range have you looked at some of the internet companies? Onix by Rocket, specifically the ELT system you can get with your choice of a Denon receiver. Axiom Ascend You will get more for your money!

Can you provide some more information?


PM if you wish.. thanks


I am curious about "Onix by Rocket, specifically the ELT system you can get with your choice of a Denon receiver."

 

[Yung]

IF you go with Option 2, I would skip the Primus 140 and just get 2 pairs of 150s. I believe Infinity has a promotion now that you get a pair of Primus 150s free when you buy $400 worth of Infinity speakers.

 

[mgonzales]

Quote:

Originally posted by Yung IF you go with Option 2, I would skip the Primus 140 and just get 2 pairs of 150s. I believe Infinity has a promotion now that you get a pair of Primus 150s free when you buy $400 worth of Infinity speakers.

I had considered that, but i want to mount the 140's as rear surrounds on the ceiliing - the 150s you see are the "free" speakers

 

[sarg]

Whatever setup you go with I'd make sure It has a good sub. Imo many of these modest priced pkgs. when paired w/ good rec like onkyo and pio can produce impressive sound only to be marred by a weak or obnoxious sounding sub. I'd suggest spending as much time on your sub selection as you do on your speakers and receiver. Long term I feel you'll be glad you did...

 

[mgonzales]

any other suggestions? vote?


I wanna get them this weekend

 

[tubeguy44]

the klipsch system will you give you much more impact and "slam" factor than any of the other systems - esp with a receiver in your budget......


definitely the most efficient system as well - you can play louder as well as having more dynamic headroom (power reserves) in your receiver....


cheers!

 

[mgonzales]

Quote:

Originally posted by tubeguy44 the klipsch system will you give you much more impact and "slam" factor than any of the other systems - esp with a receiver in your budget...... definitely the most efficient system as well - you can play louder as well as having more dynamic headroom (power reserves) in your receiver.... cheers!

thanks for the info, i was worred that i could not afford the step up from the .5's to the 1's -- wish i could find them for around 500-600, but Vanns has some special package deal that i think is a good deal.


any other sources for the combo at a better price?