What 2.1 speaker system to get/make?

Q. I need a 2.1 system. Don't want 2.0, 5.1, 7.1, etc. I had the Logitech Z-2300, great until the cables wore out. Replaced with a Z 636, not so great. Lacks a pleasant sound when turned up, as well as sufficient bass.

So if I were to buy a 2.1 system for a master bedroom, what would be best? Needs sufficient bass, but also clarity. Willing to pay up to $400~
If I were to build a system (receiver, speakers, etc.) what kind of options could I get for the same price?

Answer
You could get a 2.1 receiver there are not many available and most are of higher price but there is the Sherwood RX 4503 you could then get 2 Dayton B 652 speakers and a Dayton sub..this could be done for under $300.... The disadvantage is that the Sherwood 2.1 receiver has no optical nor HDMI input so for an HDTV its not going to work well, for those connections its cheaper to get an entry level 5.1 receiver than a 2.1 with optical...the system would probably give you more bass and volume than computer speakers would with the added advatage that you could upgrade the speakers receiver or the sub woofer one at at time...for upgrades I would recommed taking a look at Energy CB 10 speakers or Monitor Audio M1 speaker and a Velodyne Impact or VX subwoofer

Affordable T.V speaker system?

James K

What system is my best solution for a 5.1 set up... for under 300?

Anyone have any recommendations?

Answer
Logitech Z-5500. You can find it new for $300, or pick one up refurbished for $200.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/224
http://www.excaliberpc.com/551999/logitech-970115-0403-z-5500-digital-5.1.html
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121120&Tpk=z-5500

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what is a good speaker system for a samsung hdtv and blu ray player?

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JK

i want some good surround sound speakers for as cheap as i can get. what would you recommend
well, i can spend anywhere from $300- $500 and i want a system with the least amount of mess (as in wires)

Answer
"Good" and "as cheap as can get" are two incompatible things. At the lowest end, you can look at a decent self-powered 5.1 speaker set made for computers, like the one linked below, for under $60. (This won't have a remote volume control and you might need to get some adapters since the hook-ups aren't optimized for your TV's outputs; also you won't get big Home Theater boom-bass out of it).

If you have a slightly bigger budget you can get a reasonable entry-level setup with a real subwoofer, under $300 (see second link for an example).

My new tv doesn't have yellow and red outputs for my sound system?

Alex

I bought a new HD tv and the only audio output is for a single optical cable. My current surround sound system only uses the red/white inputs. What should i do?

Answer
Keep in mind that you current surround system will only provide you with stereo sound on the RCA input. Those home theater in a box are not very flexible and reliable at all. They are mainly designed to have surround sound with the built in player. Your tv optical audio output is a digital signal that can carry a 5.1 audio. You should up grade to a system like an Onkyo HT-3500, it is a 5.1 receiver and a set of speakers. You can demo the system at any Fry's Electronic and it retails for under $300. You add a Panasonic Blu Ray disc player for under $90 and you have a nice dependable system. Hope this will help you out.

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What surround sound system would you recommend?

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dfegfhh

I just baught a new TV which has really bad speakers and now im in the market for surround sound. I know BOSE isn't worth the money and I only have around $300-400 to spend. I appreciate all the suggestions...Thanks.

Answer
Try a Polk RM6750. Check locally, it can be had for under $200 new. Around here it's about $188 for the 5.1 set. Online it's around $220. Then get a pioneer receiver. The vsx-520-k can be had for under $200 new. That system will sound better than any Bose system on the market. Good luck!

What would be a good speaker for my bedroom?

Camden H

I want a good speaker that can provide strong power for my bedroom. I was hoping something that has really good subs so I can vibrate the heck out of room. I'm looking for something $200 or under. My room is about 12 sq ft. I'm not really sure where to start looking or what to get. I'm perfectly okay if it's overpowered for a 12 sq ft room, in fact, I'm kind of looking for something overpowered. I'm okay if it's overkill. In summary, I need a sound system that provides (hopefully) an excellent sub/bass, that's under $200, that I can hook up my iPod to when I want to listen to some good music. Any help with this?

Answer
- Your budget is to low to get a decent low end system. If you get a decent low end receiver and speakers it's going to cost around $400+. (You might want to check craigslist, you might find both for around $50, use at your own risk).
- I would like to put out that music is dynamically compressed (depends who edited it) and then amplified (basic edit, just make sure it's not pass clipping) = It's going to be loud = I would be more concerned about the audio quality of your system and the audio quality of the file.

- Some examples of good low end surround sound speaker brands that I recommend are: Polk Audio, Energy, Monoprice, Klipsch, JBL, M&K.ect
- Example of good low end surround sound speakers = Polk Audio Blackstone TL Series TL1600 or TL1900 or TL2600 or TL350; Energy Take Classic or Energy RC Micro; MonoPrice 9774; Klipsch HD Theater series 300 or 500 or 600 or 1000; M&K Movie; JBL SCS 145.2 or JBL CS480.
- Good low end surround sound speakers will cost somewhere around $300-$900 (crappy low end speakers will cost less than $200 and that's when it's not on sale) and mid end surround sound speakers will cost somewhere around $1,000 and high end surround sound speakers will cost more than $1,000.
- Note: Klipsch sued Monoprice for copy infringement. Monoprice's 9774 5.1 speakers (they don't have it anymore) copied Klipsch's Energy Take Classic 5.1 speakers. (Monoprice 9774 would have cost about $248-$278 and Energy Take Classic for $399). (I saw the Energy Take Classic 5.1 speakers on sale at crutchfield for $200, but they are not on sale anymore atm).

- Some good high end receiver brands that I recommend are: Onkyo, Pioneer, Denon, and Yamaha.
- Good low end receivers will cost around $300-$900 (crappy receivers or stereo receivers might cost less than $200 and that's when it's not on sale) and high end receivers will cost more than $1,000.
= I recommend a new low end 7.1/7.2 system, but you have to find one on sale yourself tho. (If your on a budget then just get a low end 5.1/5.2 receiver, a high end 5.1/5.2 receiver is not worth the extra money and you would be better off getting a low end 7.1/7.2 receiver, high end 7.1/7.2 or 9.1/9.2 or 11.1/11.2 .ect receiver is only ok if your rich or if it's on a massive sale).

Some examples of good 5.1 or 5.2 channel audio/video receivers. (Overall=low end).
- Low end = Onkyo TX-SR313 or HT-RC430; Pioneer VSX-523-K; Yamaha RX-V375; Denon AVR-1312 or AVR-1513 or AVR-E200 or AVR-E300.
- High end = Onkyo TX-NR414; Pioneer VSX-823-K; Yamaha RX-V475; Denon AVR-1613 or Denon AVR-1713.

Some examples good 7.1 or 7.2 channel audio/video receivers. (Overall=high end).
- Low end = Onkyo HT-RC460 or TX-NR525 or TX-NR626 or TX-NR727; Pioneer VSX-1023-K or VSX-1123-K or VSX-43/73; Denon AVR-1913 or AVR-E400 or AVR-2113CI; Yamaha RX-V575 or RX-V675 or RX-V775WA.
- High end = Onkyo TX-NR818 or TX-NR1010 or TX-NR3010 or TX-NR5010; Pionerr Elite series SC-61 to 68; Denon AVR-2313CI or AVR-3313CI or AVR-4520CI.

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what is a good speaker system for a samsung hdtv and blu ray player?

best 5.1 speaker system under 300 image

JK

i want some good surround sound speakers for as cheap as i can get. what would you recommend
well, i can spend anywhere from $300- $500 and i want a system with the least amount of mess (as in wires)

Answer
"Good" and "as cheap as can get" are two incompatible things. At the lowest end, you can look at a decent self-powered 5.1 speaker set made for computers, like the one linked below, for under $60. (This won't have a remote volume control and you might need to get some adapters since the hook-ups aren't optimized for your TV's outputs; also you won't get big Home Theater boom-bass out of it).

If you have a slightly bigger budget you can get a reasonable entry-level setup with a real subwoofer, under $300 (see second link for an example).

My new tv doesn't have yellow and red outputs for my sound system?

Alex

I bought a new HD tv and the only audio output is for a single optical cable. My current surround sound system only uses the red/white inputs. What should i do?

Answer
Keep in mind that you current surround system will only provide you with stereo sound on the RCA input. Those home theater in a box are not very flexible and reliable at all. They are mainly designed to have surround sound with the built in player. Your tv optical audio output is a digital signal that can carry a 5.1 audio. You should up grade to a system like an Onkyo HT-3500, it is a 5.1 receiver and a set of speakers. You can demo the system at any Fry's Electronic and it retails for under $300. You add a Panasonic Blu Ray disc player for under $90 and you have a nice dependable system. Hope this will help you out.

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