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Let me start by saying, I am a nub when it comes to home theater. I have based my choices below based on research and a little bit of luck. My over satisfaction especially when it comes to, "Theater on a Budget" is smile worthy. Below are my components;
Receiver - Denon x2100-W - I bought this receiver refurbished and have not looked back since. For a rookie at home theater, the setup with Audyssey was easy and minor adjustments allowed me to adapt the sound to my liking. Having 2 zones was huge to me. I have two outdoor speakers mounted on my covered patio. The second zone and wi-fi enabled Denon App allow me to control everything from outside which is a huge plus.
Center Pioneer SP-C22 by Andrew Jones - For under $100 this speaker produces very clear center audio. What it may lack in bass it more than makes up for in overall range. I have listened to this speaker playing movies and all different music genres and have not been disappointed for the price point.
Fronts I started off with the Pioneer BS-22 and they were good speakers demonstrating a good range like the center channel. I however ended up getting a pair of Bose 301-V Bookshelf (I can hear the sighs from the "audiophile's) speakers for FREE with my reward sales points at work. These Bose speakers rock. They have good bass and great mid-high response. The technology Bose implements into these speakers way overcompensates for the cheaper looking build quality they may have. Most of the time, I don't turn my sub on, I just listen to the pure sound these speakers put out.
Rears Dayton Audio B652 - These speakers are where my research/budget met. They produce a very clear sound and what I believe to be decent bass at an extremely low price. As rear speakers they work perfectly for me but I could not see them carrying the load as fronts.
Sub Dayton Audio Sub 1200 - For the price this thing is a beast! I have thrown some bass heavy movies and music at all different volume levels and have yet heard it bottom out. I don't care how much of an audiophile you are this sub performs and even over-performs for it's price point!
I have read a lot of forums on this site and taken a lot of opinions into consideration. In the end I realized, whatever makes you happy and whatever you think sounds good is what you should go for. I spent around $650 (I got my Bose fronts for free which retail around $300) and I smile every time my wife tells me to turn it down!
Receiver - Denon x2100-W - I bought this receiver refurbished and have not looked back since. For a rookie at home theater, the setup with Audyssey was easy and minor adjustments allowed me to adapt the sound to my liking. Having 2 zones was huge to me. I have two outdoor speakers mounted on my covered patio. The second zone and wi-fi enabled Denon App allow me to control everything from outside which is a huge plus.
Center Pioneer SP-C22 by Andrew Jones - For under $100 this speaker produces very clear center audio. What it may lack in bass it more than makes up for in overall range. I have listened to this speaker playing movies and all different music genres and have not been disappointed for the price point.
Fronts I started off with the Pioneer BS-22 and they were good speakers demonstrating a good range like the center channel. I however ended up getting a pair of Bose 301-V Bookshelf (I can hear the sighs from the "audiophile's) speakers for FREE with my reward sales points at work. These Bose speakers rock. They have good bass and great mid-high response. The technology Bose implements into these speakers way overcompensates for the cheaper looking build quality they may have. Most of the time, I don't turn my sub on, I just listen to the pure sound these speakers put out.
Rears Dayton Audio B652 - These speakers are where my research/budget met. They produce a very clear sound and what I believe to be decent bass at an extremely low price. As rear speakers they work perfectly for me but I could not see them carrying the load as fronts.
Sub Dayton Audio Sub 1200 - For the price this thing is a beast! I have thrown some bass heavy movies and music at all different volume levels and have yet heard it bottom out. I don't care how much of an audiophile you are this sub performs and even over-performs for it's price point!
I have read a lot of forums on this site and taken a lot of opinions into consideration. In the end I realized, whatever makes you happy and whatever you think sounds good is what you should go for. I spent around $650 (I got my Bose fronts for free which retail around $300) and I smile every time my wife tells me to turn it down!
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