Magic might still have his Klipsch speakers and Denon receiver for sale (awesome speakers, and he was selling them for much cheaper than what they are worth). I don't think he ever sold them, unless he decided to keep them.
You don't have to play music and movies loud to enjoy a good set of speakers silly
Just something to look into for the future man. I see speakers as an investment, but then again most of my hobbies involve audio something. I guess I'm partial to the audio side of things.
You don't have to play music and movies loud to enjoy a good set of speakers silly
Just something to look into for the future man. I see speakers as an investment, but then again most of my hobbies involve audio something. I guess I'm partial to the audio side of things.
What would you recommend then for $300-600? I'm talking Reciever and all the speakers/sub. 5.1 is enough, my ears are not good enough for 7.1
Remember, I only spent $999 on the projector, so spending $1000+ on home theater sound will not happen
To be honest fatcat, if you are happy with your current audio set up then there is no need to upgrade. I had a home theater in a box for years before I started putting together my 5.1 system. I find I get more enjoyment out of music and movies if I have a nice set of speakers, but not everyone has ears like I do.(Not saying yours are worthless pieces of shit or anything) So if you really don't feel like you would benefit from an upgrade right now, then why waste even 300 dollars, you know? Maybe wait until you have a better space so you can really open up to the world of home audio.
That being said and because I'm curious, lets get some info on this Pioneer system you have.
finding any info on the web doesn't seem to go too well (maybe because it's so old lol)
I got it at Best Buy oh, 7 years ago.
Pioneer SX-315
Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II and DTS Decoders
96 kHz / 24-Bit Digital to Analog converter
4-mode sound field control
Five channel stereo
Bass boost
Bass & Treble control
Six channel speaker balance adjust (Front x 2, Center, Surround x 2, Subwoofer)
Quiet mode
Game mode
Three analog audio inputs
Three digital inputs (2 coax, 1 optical)
One analog audio output
Wireless speaker pre-output
Compatible with XW-HT1
Headphone Output
AM/FM Tuner with 30 Station Pre-Sets
Sleep Timer
Easy Connection
Remote Control
Room Setup
Quick-start set-up manual
get some high-quality headphones:
+ no noise complaints
+ great sound instead of crap
+ a really good pair is still less than home theater
- still does not replace home theater when guests are over
IF you plan to use it for mostly the uses it is set up/designed for. We need to know what sources of music you will be using to really give you best results.
I would take Onkyo over Sony. It's more of a preference thing for me though. I am not familiar with Onkyo's HTIB sets so I don't feel like I can really voice a fair opinion on how they sound so I'll have to base it off the given specifications. I do use an Onkyo receiver for my home theater and I have had zero issues with it. It works 100% of the time and is rather feature rich for a pre-HDMI receiver.
Looking at the two links, the Sony set up looks to have a decent subwoofer, but the rest of the speakers don't seem too hot. The larger drivers on the Onkyo rig will most likely sound better in the mid and high range area even though the sensitivity is lower than what I would like. You do get what you pay for so I wouldn't expect a 91dB sensitivity anyways. Just something to note.
Overall the Onkyo leaves you more options to upgrade over time due to the included receiver. As far as a starting point goes, it seems like a great buy at $750 price point right now. It would likely be the option I would take if I were in the market.
I would take that deal fatcat. The MSRP on that is $1000.
I actually took the S7409 for $480. Same receiver as the S8409 (TX-NR609) but only 5.1 channel speakers(Receiver has 7.1 for future upgarde) 7.1 is not a big deal to me. OH, I HEAR BIRDS lol and picked up some front speaker stands
heh. looking at the photos, looks like the Receiver can handle 5.1/7.1/5.2/7.2/9.1/9.2 etc etc etc
I don't think it can output 9.*. It doesn't have enough binding posts for the speakers to hook up to unless it some how uses zone 2 for the extra two channels (which is unlikely.) It most likely will accept a 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 and 9.1 source but only outputs at 7.1 . Hate to burst your bubble there fatcat.
I don't think it can output 9.*. It doesn't have enough binding posts for the speakers to hook up to unless it some how uses zone 2 for the extra two channels (which is unlikely.) It most likely will accept a 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 and 9.1 source but only outputs at 7.1 . Hate to burst your bubble there fatcat.
none bursted, it was more of sarcasm. 5.1 is enough for me
it does have two subwoofer pre-outs, so wouldn't that be X.2 also?
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live in a duplex, so :sad2:
You don't have to play music and movies loud to enjoy a good set of speakers silly
Just something to look into for the future man. I see speakers as an investment, but then again most of my hobbies involve audio something. I guess I'm partial to the audio side of things.
What would you recommend then for $300-600? I'm talking Reciever and all the speakers/sub. 5.1 is enough, my ears are not good enough for 7.1
Remember, I only spent $999 on the projector, so spending $1000+ on home theater sound will not happen
won't have the room for floorstanders. I have ~6"-8" between screen and wall.
the front L and R speakers I have now are 5" H x 4" W
That being said and because I'm curious, lets get some info on this Pioneer system you have.
I got it at Best Buy oh, 7 years ago.
Pioneer SX-315
Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II and DTS Decoders
96 kHz / 24-Bit Digital to Analog converter
4-mode sound field control
Five channel stereo
Bass boost
Bass & Treble control
Six channel speaker balance adjust (Front x 2, Center, Surround x 2, Subwoofer)
Quiet mode
Game mode
Three analog audio inputs
Three digital inputs (2 coax, 1 optical)
One analog audio output
Wireless speaker pre-output
Compatible with XW-HT1
Headphone Output
AM/FM Tuner with 30 Station Pre-Sets
Sleep Timer
Easy Connection
Remote Control
Room Setup
Quick-start set-up manual
22dB in ECO, 28dB in Normal
Is 7ft. up on a shelf.
+ no noise complaints
+ great sound instead of crap
+ a really good pair is still less than home theater
- still does not replace home theater when guests are over
I see Sony, Onkyo, Yamaha, Polk Audio, Denon Pioneer etc.
I'm liking this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120192 with the slim floorstanding front speakers
But I also think 5.1 is enough and see speakers like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882105655 just need to add a receiver
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882117395
IF you plan to use it for mostly the uses it is set up/designed for. We need to know what sources of music you will be using to really give you best results.
Looking at the two links, the Sony set up looks to have a decent subwoofer, but the rest of the speakers don't seem too hot. The larger drivers on the Onkyo rig will most likely sound better in the mid and high range area even though the sensitivity is lower than what I would like. You do get what you pay for so I wouldn't expect a 91dB sensitivity anyways. Just something to note.
Overall the Onkyo leaves you more options to upgrade over time due to the included receiver. As far as a starting point goes, it seems like a great buy at $750 price point right now. It would likely be the option I would take if I were in the market.
Good deal or is there something better?
I actually took the S7409 for $480. Same receiver as the S8409 (TX-NR609) but only 5.1 channel speakers(Receiver has 7.1 for future upgarde) 7.1 is not a big deal to me. OH, I HEAR BIRDS lol and picked up some front speaker stands
heh. looking at the photos, looks like the Receiver can handle 5.1/7.1/5.2/7.2/9.1/9.2 etc etc etc
All those ports and only 2 TOSLink. What is this world coming to... -sigh-
There will always be a special place in my heart for TOSlink.
none bursted, it was more of sarcasm. 5.1 is enough for me
it does have two subwoofer pre-outs, so wouldn't that be X.2 also?
But I will be using the HDMI out from the HD6570 for audio anyways. Less cables = WIN
Onkyo disagrees with you
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=TX-NR609&class=Receiver&p=i
to me, I'll probably never use two subs, but just so you know