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Re: What are the Best Speakers a $1000 could get?

Hi All,

I am a total rookie as far as Speaker system is concerned. I do not know where to find nor what to look for in order to get the best deal out there. But I know exactly what I want out of the budget that I currently have to spend for speakers.

I've got $1,000 and I am looking for the best speakers system that money can buy. I currently have a Denon Receiver AVR- 2805 that I am looking to hook it up with great quality speakers and a sub. I am very interested in a super quality sub. The one that produces a good-clean BOOM without spitting out NOISES that piss neighbors.

My needs are mostly for watching movies, listening to musics, and last but not least, for singing or karaoke.

So folks, I need your help. I believe I've come to the right place and forum here that I can get some great inputs and real recommendations.

Thank you all in advance and I look forward to your precious info.
btarianto
blindjim
3,092 posts
 

Stereophile's budget list is one place to start looking. Look at those speakers whose retail is not quite double your budget... more or less. think about what's going to run them, your amp, their specs, weight, the sellers feedback, distance, shipping etc. then pull the trigger.

Personally, if for movies and sing along, I'd try getting a nice pair of monitors & sub first. Def Tech Mythos have been rated well. several others have as well.
btarianto OP
3 posts
 
Great responses so far. Thank you all.

The room size is about 12' x 13'. I prefer 5.1 System.
Today I found the following NHT speakers;

1 Subone - powered sub
2 VT 1.2 Towers used as front speakers
1 VS 1.4 Used as a center channel
2 Superone's as rear channel

I haven't pulled the trigger on this yet .. Still considering how much they're really worth. They are offered at $1,000 include a Marantz SR5000 Receiver.

What's your thought on these, anyone?
gonglee3
304 posts
 
That will sound pretty good - that is if you like the sound of NHT. They are well received speakers - I like mine.

Here is a review of the fronts :

http://www.audioreview.com/mfr/nht/floorstanding-speakers/vt-1-2/PRD_120247_1594crx.aspx

As far sa the receiver goes, yours is better - can you get the package without the Marantz for less ?
ghstudio
141 posts
 
your biggest problem will be the sub...The lowest priced musical sub that I would recommend is a used James EMB-1000 but that will eat up your budget. (it doesn't boom...it gives realistic bass).

For speakers, you won't go wrong with used NHT's...L5's are going for $125 or so on ebay, but they need a sub.
bondmanp
1,811 posts
 
If the Marantz has a multi-channel input, I would use it as an amplifier only. AVRs like this Marantz and your Denon are known for less than rated power output when multiple channels are driven simultaneously. Using the Marantz to power, say, just the front L/R channels is a good cheap way to get more juice for your speakers. And NHT speakers like-a da juice!
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