5.1 surround suggestions

[ArushM]

For about $500-1000, any 5.1 (or other surround sound config, as long as it is surround sound) surround reccomendations to go with a KD-75X80J TV? I need the speakers and any amp to go along with it.

[ender23]

You’re probably looking at a home theater in a box, not a true 5.1 surround system, at that price.

[ArushM]

2 minutes ago, ender23 said:

You’re probably looking at a home theater in a box, not a true 5.1 surround system, at that price.

Still any suggestions?

[saintlouisbagels]

Agreed with @ender23

$500-$1000 is a solid budget for a great 2.0 or 2.1 setup.

For 5.1... kind of a waste of money. It's mediocre everything.

 

You could look into soundbars if you really want all of those surround channels.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1696706-REG/lg_s95qr_9_1_5_channel_810w_high_resolution.html

https://electronics.woot.com/offers/new-samsung-hw-q990c-11-1-4ch-soundsystem-w-dolby-audio-2023z-7?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4MSzBhC8ARIsAPFOuyXA7K3tKUBjCy08JCrS-rF0P9qvw0rNS_fw2AOXpJB5cliOuh3a8TMaAtBmEALw_wcB

 

If I was given a $1000 for a "home theater" setup, I would buy myself the Loxjie A30 2.1 amp for $170, Kef Q150 for $350 (on sale), and a $450 RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII if I had a $1000 budget.

 

For some reason subwoofers don't truly get good until you're nearly at $500. Everything cheaper... well it's not what bass should sound like. I was skeptical myself when I owned a few Klipsch subs that were around $300. When I got my first $600 sub from REL... wow the difference. There is actually detail in the bass.

[ArushM]

26 minutes ago, saintlouisbagels said:

Agreed with @ender23

$500-$1000 is a solid budget for a great 2.0 or 2.1 setup.

For 5.1... kind of a waste of money. It's mediocre everything.

 

You could look into soundbars if you really want all of those surround channels.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1696706-REG/lg_s95qr_9_1_5_channel_810w_high_resolution.html

https://electronics.woot.com/offers/new-samsung-hw-q990c-11-1-4ch-soundsystem-w-dolby-audio-2023z-7?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4MSzBhC8ARIsAPFOuyXA7K3tKUBjCy08JCrS-rF0P9qvw0rNS_fw2AOXpJB5cliOuh3a8TMaAtBmEALw_wcB

 

If I was given a $1000 for a "home theater" setup, I would buy myself the Loxjie A30 2.1 amp for $170, Kef Q150 for $350 (on sale), and a $450 RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII if I had a $1000 budget.

 

For some reason subwoofers don't truly get good until you're nearly at $500. Everything cheaper... well it's not what bass should sound like. I was skeptical myself when I owned a few Klipsch subs that were around $300. When I got my first $600 sub from REL... wow the difference. There is actually detail in the bass.

I know what more expensive things sound like, just never bought them (they were a gift, something like 10K all in all). Now with my own money I was hoping I could find something similar for cheap, I guess not, thanks for your imput though.

[saintlouisbagels]

10 minutes ago, ArushM said:

I know what more expensive things sound like, just never bought them (they were a gift, something like 10K all in all). Now with my own money I was hoping I could find something similar for cheap, I guess not, thanks for your imput though.

???

I gave you two premium soundbar suggestions, and a 2.1 setup all within your stated budget.

Surround channels are such a tiny part of movies and television; you ARE getting a similar experience at 2.1 for 10% of the cost of your gifted home theater setup.

 

Also I'm curious what a 10K setup looks like. Any product links?

[ArushM]

1 hour ago, saintlouisbagels said:

Also I'm curious what a 10K setup looks like. Any product links?

No clue tbh, on onkyo 7.1 reciever, 1000W sub is all IK

 

1 hour ago, saintlouisbagels said:

I gave you two premium soundbar suggestions, and a 2.1 setup all within your stated budget.

Surround channels are such a tiny part of movies and television; you ARE getting a similar experience at 2.1 for 10% of the cost of your gifted home theater setup.

I got that, I just didnt realize that 5.1 was not viable within 1000 dollars

[circeseye]

8 hours ago, ArushM said:

No clue tbh, on onkyo 7.1 reciever, 1000W sub is all IK

 

I got that, I just didnt realize that 5.1 was not viable within 1000 dollars

with a 1000 you "might" get a 5.1 or 7.1 avr. a center, your front left and right. and MAYBE a sub. depends on sales
but by piece mealing it you can do pretty good
say get a avr the center and the left rights first. then save a bit get a sub, then get the rears.

thats your best bet then trying to get it all at once

oh and the speakers dont have to be same brand. example mine are pioneer left right, jbl center, fluant rears, klipsch sub

[ArushM]

7 minutes ago, circeseye said:

with a 1000 you "might" get a 5.1 or 7.1 avr. a center, your front left and right. and MAYBE a sub. depends on sales
but by piece mealing it you can do pretty good
say get a avr the center and the left rights first. then save a bit get a sub, then get the rears.

thats your best bet then trying to get it all at once

oh and the speakers dont have to be same brand. example mine are pioneer left right, jbl center, fluant rears, klipsch sub

Any suggestions for just a 3.1 or a 3.0?

[circeseye]

13 minutes ago, ArushM said:

Any suggestions for just a 3.1 or a 3.0?

well
avr

center

fronts   20% off

sub  on sale
just these are about 1 or 2 hundred over a grand

you center and fronts are most important, the rears not so much

 

for rears i recommend bipols. but thats preference
rears

[ArushM]

11 minutes ago, circeseye said:

well
avr

center

fronts   20% off

sub  on sale
just these are about 1 or 2 hundred over a grand

you center and fronts are most important, the rears not so much

 

for rears i recommend bipols. but thats preference
rears

Ok thanks

[aggie113]

Don't poo poo your 5.1 dreams just yet.  If you do it carefully you can get there in budget.  For a good (not great) receiver you can look at current offerings at https://onkyo.com/refurbished.  I would go with one of the TX-NR models they have up.  You could also pick up the refurbished home theater in a box they offer but you can do better.  
Once you have your receiver take what is left and try to find a good set of used speakers for sale locally.  Speakers are something that don't really wear out if run properly.  A subwoofer's onboard amp might degrade over time, but don't worry about that now.  Be sure when looking at used speakers that you match their specifications (resistance/ohms) to what your receiver can do.  If you want to be safe, just stick with speakers that do 8ohm as most midrange receivers do that fine.  I've always liked Polk for value for money and about half of my setup is used Polk speakers that I'm very happy with.  Try to test any used speakers before buying by listening to loud music and make sure nothing is 'blown'.  If you can't get a full setup in one purchase that's OK too, but do try to match your speakers so the rears/fronts/center channels don't sound too different.  
Good luck with the initial purchase, and just remember you can always upgrade bits and pieces down the line to something better.  

[ArushM]

14 minutes ago, aggie113 said:

Don't poo poo your 5.1 dreams just yet.  If you do it carefully you can get there in budget.  For a good (not great) receiver you can look at current offerings at https://onkyo.com/refurbished.  I would go with one of the TX-NR models they have up.  You could also pick up the refurbished home theater in a box they offer but you can do better.  
Once you have your receiver take what is left and try to find a good set of used speakers for sale locally.  Speakers are something that don't really wear out if run properly.  A subwoofer's onboard amp might degrade over time, but don't worry about that now.  Be sure when looking at used speakers that you match their specifications (resistance/ohms) to what your receiver can do.  If you want to be safe, just stick with speakers that do 8ohm as most midrange receivers do that fine.  I've always liked Polk for value for money and about half of my setup is used Polk speakers that I'm very happy with.  Try to test any used speakers before buying by listening to loud music and make sure nothing is 'blown'.  If you can't get a full setup in one purchase that's OK too, but do try to match your speakers so the rears/fronts/center channels don't sound too different.  
Good luck with the initial purchase, and just remember you can always upgrade bits and pieces down the line to something better.  

Ok thanks