I hope you don't mind buying on the net.
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Originally Posted by Shwamdoo
I am helping my friend pick out a 5.1 system for his 15'x15' room. He wants to spend about $500.00. Any recommendations? He needs a reciever and speakers.
Well, $500 limits you pretty much to the HTIB crowd at your local Big Box stores on the highway but I’ll try to do a little better. These prices are “net only” but neither is a fly-by-night organization and these are brand new in box items.
For starters, this speaker system would be a decent place to start. It’s not the best but, given your budget, it’s about the best value you’ll find unless you know a relative in the business.
http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/pr...eater%20System
That leaves about $200 (web pricing) for an entry level receiver. Circuit City has a plethora of entry level receivers around and under that figure. My stepson has a little Sherwood and it works quite well in his situation but there are other brands to choose from such as Onkyo, Panasonic, Sony, etc…
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/categ...ll%20receivers
...you might even have a little left over for some generic cables.
Does that include the subwoofer?
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Originally Posted by Pat
I just checked HSU and they have a 5.1 speakers setup for $300.00 bucks.
If it's the ventriloquist, I don't think so. But, I could be wrong. If it does, then that would definitely be a contenda.
Here's an interesting thought...
If you can talk your buddy into looking at the purchase of a subwoofer above anc beyond his $500 limit, these $300 speaker systems become interesting options as well..
Two pairs of these...
http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/pr...sp?sku=ATHASB1
..and one of these...
http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/pr...sp?sku=ATHASC1
...will provide quite a healthy 5.0 system.
Or, if he's considering a 6.1 system, simply get three pairs of the first one.
Either should be great for music. For additional sonic impact for a HT, just add a decent subwoofer.