If I want to spend < $2k on a nice 7.1 receiver and some speakers (probably only use 5.1 at this point, but I want to be able to add the last 2 speakers later once more movies actually are recorded in and support 7.1) what should I get.
you have too much fucking money. I know you don’t have the figure for gay stripping anymore, so I’m starting to get worried where you’re steady influx of cash is coming from.
but since this is On-Topic, I’ve heard lots of good things about Onkyo and Klipsch. My Klipsch computer speakers are fantastic.
I love it. And I can’t wait till they start actually supporting the 7.1 surround. but it sounds amazing in my loft with the stereo on or a CD or my Ipod hooked up. But out of the two you are looking at, I would go with the Onkyo. But it is your money. I would recomend The yamaha though. Can’t go wrong with it.
As far as the speakers go, klipsch is some good stuff. I thought about them but opted for yamaha Speakers as well. it was a toss up. the main reason was to brand match with the Receiver.
Good luck…
Bought my sister an Onkyo surround sound system and it’s really nice. I also bought my brother a Klipsch system which I liked better. I’ve always been a fan of Klipsch products.
So long as you find something with the features you needs, you really can’t go wrong with either.
I’ve only heard good things about Klipsch, but never spent any “real” time listening to them. If you have a local audio shop and the time to listen around, check out Paradigm… I’ve been really happy with them, and they are priced decent
Denon/Klipsch setup here too… can’t go wrong. I only run 5.1 on mine and its crazy sick during movies. I also got the Denon up converting DVD player.
I would really like to invest in a nice remote to control it all. My buddy operates a very high-end home theater shop in sewickley. I know you are in Cali but I’m sure he can have things drop shipped if you have specific model numbers on what you want. He just offered me a demo remote for $150… http://www.crutchfield.com/S-WkmgJ41oTPS/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?I=596AUR1000 …haven’t got around to picking it up yet. For that price range though, I don’t think you can go wrong with what you are looking at. I know some of the even higher end stuff he installs he has had problems and has to send it back to europe for service/repair.
B&O’s rock… but they are alittle pricey… my paradigm’s replaced a set of B&O speakers
granted they we’re a set of towers from the mid-60’s that I got from my dad… but they were still incredible performers and got me through High School and College and a little mroe
WOW! your speakers get loud…that says a lot about it…saweeeeeeet. I wish my speakers got loud.
tj - I talked to my buddy and he said for the level of receiver you are looking at, buying through him wouldn’t be much of a discount and not worth the efforts. He did mention that the Onkyo stuff at Amazon/CC/Best Buy is likelass B stuff, different than what they sell. Just go witha 7.1 Denon/Klipsch setup and you will be happy. If you are looking for some crazy shit more in the $4K+ range let me know.
my brother just bought a denon receiver and some amazing speakers, ill get the details…i know he spent over 2 g’s but the speaker line makes a lower quality line. sounds absolutely amazing though, im about to buy a package that costs around 1500
