Get the B&W 302 ($250/pr) or new 303($300/pr) with the 300 series center channel $200. So we are talking $800 max brand new. You will need the whole $2K to get something that slightly better. Gives you money for something like the HSU VTF2 sub if you like.
Help for girlfriend HT speaker system???
O.K. folks, this is a serious call for help!
I have an AV receiver (Pioneer Elite VSX-09TX) that is pretty much just sitting in my bedroom with an older Sony DVD I've been using as a transport and a pair of JSE 1.0's. (I've got a condo on the beach, so my living room system is within 20 feet of my bedroom) so I don't need the BR system that much, and prefer the sound of the living room system (BTW the living room system is an Activ Linn HT with a Pioneer Elite DV-09, Linn AV 5103, 5x5105, 2x5140,1x5120, and a Pair of Snell E.5's)
I'm considering giving this (AV receiver and older DVD) to my girfriend. It's not a bad setup, it puts out 120 wpc into 6 Ohms (yes, six) and has reasonable sound. I need to get a speaker system that would work well with this combo to complete the HT that will probably be her house warming present. (When she gets one...) Room situation isn't yet available....
The question is, I've never looked for something that will "just do". I've always looked for something I love. I therefore need your help for speaker systems that will work well with this power, and aren't too expensive (she's a triathlete, not an audiophile!)
What I'm looking for is something that would allow me (and her) to:
1) Watch DVD's when at her place, with a decent HT (my issue).
2) Allow he and her kids to use netflix so she's not always paying late fees (a personal pet peave of mine!)
3) Do this all without cutting out the next three vacations I've been booking this week.
I would be willing to spend ~$2000 for speakers (including fronts/center/rears, and a sub (optional)), which is all I/she'd need there.
I would like to know what your experience has been with speaker systems in this range, and what you'd recomend.
My problem is, as I said, I like what I like, but for this system, I want something I can live with for ~$2,000. I'm sure that will be something she loves....and (hopefully) allow me to enjoy movies at her place!
All and any of your experiences will help!
Thanks!
Ken
I have an AV receiver (Pioneer Elite VSX-09TX) that is pretty much just sitting in my bedroom with an older Sony DVD I've been using as a transport and a pair of JSE 1.0's. (I've got a condo on the beach, so my living room system is within 20 feet of my bedroom) so I don't need the BR system that much, and prefer the sound of the living room system (BTW the living room system is an Activ Linn HT with a Pioneer Elite DV-09, Linn AV 5103, 5x5105, 2x5140,1x5120, and a Pair of Snell E.5's)
I'm considering giving this (AV receiver and older DVD) to my girfriend. It's not a bad setup, it puts out 120 wpc into 6 Ohms (yes, six) and has reasonable sound. I need to get a speaker system that would work well with this combo to complete the HT that will probably be her house warming present. (When she gets one...) Room situation isn't yet available....
The question is, I've never looked for something that will "just do". I've always looked for something I love. I therefore need your help for speaker systems that will work well with this power, and aren't too expensive (she's a triathlete, not an audiophile!)
What I'm looking for is something that would allow me (and her) to:
1) Watch DVD's when at her place, with a decent HT (my issue).
2) Allow he and her kids to use netflix so she's not always paying late fees (a personal pet peave of mine!)
3) Do this all without cutting out the next three vacations I've been booking this week.
I would be willing to spend ~$2000 for speakers (including fronts/center/rears, and a sub (optional)), which is all I/she'd need there.
I would like to know what your experience has been with speaker systems in this range, and what you'd recomend.
My problem is, as I said, I like what I like, but for this system, I want something I can live with for ~$2,000. I'm sure that will be something she loves....and (hopefully) allow me to enjoy movies at her place!
All and any of your experiences will help!
Thanks!
Ken
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