Home Theatre Systems
 

I need a bit of advice on what's good and what's not. Have had a look at a few speaker setups but not sure on what's value for money etc.....I already have a receiver so just need a 5:1 setup to go with it as not looking to spend a fortune but want something worth the dollars. Really after a free standing system, bigger drivers etc... Here is a few I have looked at, thoughts?

Any feedback on this one would be great OM950

[url]http://www.accusound.com.au/omega.html[/url]

BOSE ACOUSTIMASS 6 S3 SPEAKER SYSTEM
Not free standing but its Bose?

[url]http://www.soundadvice.net.au/Bose_Surround_Speakers.htm[/url]

This is nice but the most expensive of the lot

[url]http://img693.imageshack.us/i/psbalphabrochure.pdf/[/url]

Not sure about this one but it's cheap

[url]http://www.energy-speakers.com/na-en/products/rc-micro-overview/[/url]

stay away from BOSE...

I auditioned quiet a few systems around the 2k range for 5.1

I ended up with a Jamo S606 5.1 system - got it for $1100 from Harveys in the end. Best sound by far.

Stay away from cheap and nasty shit like Accusound. 8ohm, terrible sensitivity, rubbish sound.
BOSE are overpriced and wankery. Decent, but only purchase if you can get a really good deal.
Energy and PSB are quite nice speakers for the price.

Might help to state a budget before people start dropping brand names.

Cheers guys, budget around $1500, the receiver I have is a Pioneer VSX 918. I saw in another thread you recommended that system too Tode. Might check it out.

I just got quoted $3k for the Jamo system without the amp????

Will you be using this system to listen to music as well?
Personally what I would do (and what I have done) is use the $1500 to buy a pair of entry level front towers and a decent sub. Use cheapies for centre and rears if you really need surround sound.

I would much rather listen to a nice 2.1 system than a cheap all-in-one satellite speaker package.

[QUOTE=Craig_H;406960]Stay away from cheap and nasty shit like Accusound. 8ohm, terrible sensitivity, rubbish sound.
BOSE are overpriced and wankery. Decent, but only purchase if you can get a really good deal.
Energy and PSB are quite nice speakers for the price.

Might help to state a budget before people start dropping brand names.[/QUOTE]

Can't agree with you craig...I'm running accusound speakers thru an onkyo receiver and couldn't be happier. Also tried more expensive stuff but i'm quite happy with this. Obviously there are better but for the $1k-$2k range this is more than enough. I absolutely love the bass...you're more than welcome to come and listen to my setup Jaron.

Having a look at their webiste i've got these:

[url]http://www.accusound.com.au/theta.html[/url]

love the subi and not sure of the prices on their website...i got mine around $2k for the whole system (2 fronts, 2 back, centre + sub) from harvies

Cheers Pete!

I am waiting to hear back from HN regarding the Jamo S606, hoping to get close to the deal Tode got :D Went to HN Cannington and the lowest they'd go is $2.5 on special that's without the Amp ($4k with the amp).

[QUOTE=pete gopal;407012]Can't agree with you craig...I'm running accusound speakers thru an onkyo receiver and couldn't be happier.[/QUOTE]

That's fine, everyone's ears are different.
I will say though, the Accusounds that you have are far better spec'd than the entry level Accusound speakers that were posted earlier, and the entry level ones I've auditioned ;)

Looks like it has come down to these 2.........great prices on both.

Klipsch is $300 more

[url]http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/f-2-home-theater-system-overview/[/url]

or the Jamo S606.

Haven't heard either of them, will go and check them out tomorrow.

Cheers for all your help guys!

I've got Energy speakers, have had for the last 5 years and they still sound fantastic. They weren't that exxy either.

When I was buying it was between the klipsh and jamo...

The Klipsh is more bassy - but the Jamo's clarity is fantastic. easy choice in the end.

Yeh I actually prefer the look of the Jamo too and if thats the case then would prefer it sound wise as well, will wait and have a listen then see if I can wait for a Jamo to come in as there is none in stock or more than likely say fuk it and get the F2.

I've been a huge fan of Denon with B&W speakers ever since I worked in a home theatre store many years ago.

Bought the F2 :) Sound is unreal!

Thanks to Danny at Malaga HN I got it for the right price too :D

Thanks for your help guys.

Anytime mate glad I could help you out. Also glad your happy with them was a good choice they are by far one of the best speaker packs I have ever heard. I like the Jamo speakers but there some fine details of sound that the F2's and the F3's can pick up that they cant.

Cheers
Danny

no likey the Jamo's?

Yeh I do like them specially the way they look very nice looking speaker and great for music specially music but for movies still prefer Klipsch.

[QUOTE=waxdass;407622]no likey the Jamo's?[/QUOTE]
I didn't actually end up listening to them in the end as there was none in stock. I am an impatient bastard and couldn't wait :D

couldn't wait 2 extra days and talk to my guy either could ya!!

no hookups for you anymore..

I very much doubt he could have bettered Danny's deal mate :) I did tell you I was impatient......

Hi All,

It is time to upgrade the receiver, what's out there peeps? It will be accompanied with the Klipsch F2's as noted above. Marantz, Denon, Pioneer????

Not looking to spend mega bucks but will not buy shit either.

K go

Cheers!

Shameless plug :)

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[QUOTE=STI325V6;805726]Shamele plug :)

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Buy this Jaron. Bi-wire/bi-amp the front L&R speakers and reap the benifits
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Can vouch for Onkyo receivers. I have the flagship receiver of that generation. Has been awesome.

Yamaha or Onkyo, can't go wrong

[QUOTE=STI325V6;805726]Shameless plug :)

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48 Months interest free?

What Klipsch speakers are you running?

RF-62 II home theatre set.

After a tuner, what is everyone running?

Have Klipsch F2 speakers and need to upgrade current tuner.

Thoughts?

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Just thought I'd also ask for advice.
I currently have an infinity classia speaker system with a harmon kardon avr 630.
I've been looking at denon x3100 & onkyo 636 any thoughts as I'm looking at bi- amping
Cheers

Jaron - John West

Lance - bi-amping, while it doesn't hurt (I do it) hasn't really been noticeable to be honest. I would go Denon > Onkyo > HK (out of the above shopping list)

[QUOTE=TROLLEY;825370]Jaron - John West

Lance - bi-amping, while it doesn't hurt (I do it) hasn't really been noticeable to be honest. I would go Denon > Okyo > HK[/QUOTE]
Can always count on your helpful advice Marc!!!!!

oh wait......

Yamaha > *

Yamaha and Polks for me. Just never any time to sit and listen to it.
Maybe one day when the kids move out.