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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
I have just bought a new Sony RVCR, 5.1, will be looking to upgrade my current (10 yr old) sony 4.1 setup (wired). I only watch a few movies and really looking for sound QUALITY rather than movie sound, I would like to spend no more than 500 total and would really like a nice set of floor/bookshelf. My room has very good acoustics and is about 20x30' with a concrete floor. Any suggestions, I do not blast my music loud , but prefer it clean and buttery , my music preference is jazz and old school Sinatra. THANKS!! thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | ||
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| Master of one hand pistol shooting  |
I have been real pleased with my ELAC bookshelf speakers. I pair them together with McIntosh that don't give everything at low volume. The ELAC fills in for them. But turn things up and the McIntosh come on by themselves. Another good bookshelf set is Klipsch SIGnature NRA Benefactor CMP Pistol Distinguished | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ST...ywords=sony+receiver this is my new receiver Sony STRDH590 5.2 multi-channel 4k HDR AV Receiver with Bluetooth by Sony 5.2 Ch x 145W per channel (6ohms, 1kHz, 1ch THD 0.9%) 4K HDR, Dolby Vision compatibility with HDCP 2.2 support HDMI 4-in/1-out with Audio Return Channel Built-in Bluetooth lets you wirelessly stream from other Bluetooth devices S-FORCE PRO front surround sound, Dolby TrueHD and dts HD Enhanced Audio Codecs FM Radio with 30-station presets: Full-size (1/4”) headphone jack. 4 Stereo RCA audio inputs, 2 digital audio outputs (1 optical and 1 coaxial) thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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The Unmanned Writer |
I also have a set of Elac and extremely impressed for $150/ pair. If your budget is $500, but a decent sub to go with them and you'll be very happy. https://www.amazon.com/ELAC-De...8216#customerReviews Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. "If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own... | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
thanks fellas thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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always with a hat or sunscreen |
My buddy bought a pair of ELAC 6B on my recommendation and hasn't wiped the smile off his face yet.  Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192 | |||
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| The Unmanned Writer |
My thought is the Elac are, currently, over-engineered not unlike when Cerwin-Vega came out with a surround sound system (five speakers plus 8" powered sub) for a dealer cost of $100 ($175 MSRP). They were so inexpensive people thought them cheap. Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. "If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own... | |||
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| Never miss an opportunity to STFU |
I have a pair of Bose speakers and some Klipsch. Both powered by Crown amps. I find I need to use Analysis Plus cables to get the best fidelity and clarity. (analysisplusinc.com)or(analysis-plus.com). My old McIntosh also sounds better with them. Never be more than one step away from your sword-Old Greek Wisdom | |||
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| Semper Fidelis Marines |
thanks fellas, I bought a new rcvr , which come to find out, did NOT have a pre amp for the my old sub, so I had to buy a powered sub..I went with Polk audio and will be getting the elacs also soon ! thanks ! thanks, shawn Semper Fi, ---->>> EXCUSE TYPOS<<<--- | |||
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Fourth line skater |
All of our suggestions are subject to personal taste. Go out and audition a bunch of speakers and buy what you like the best. You're the one who has to listen to them. _________________________ OH, Bonnie McMurray! | |||
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My recommendation is check out Paradigm, ADS (used), and Monitor Audio (Bronze or Silver). Listen to them on Youtube if not found locally for a good idea of sound. Definitely check out the used market also. Some amazing speakers out there that are steeply discounted. | |||
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Certified All Positions |
Please be more descriptive in your thread title. Arc. ______________________________ "Like a bitter weed, I'm a bad seed"- Johnny Cash "I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel." - Pee Wee Herman Rode hard, put away wet. RIP JHM "You're a junkyard dog." - Lupe Flores. RIP | |||
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| Savor the limelight |
How in the world do you listen to speakers on YouTube to get any idea of how they sound? | |||
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Republican in training |
You're going to get every suggestion under the sun. Mine is Definitive Technology. Best bet is to get thee to a high-end audio store so you can listen in person. Take your favorite Sinatra cd with you. -------------------- I like Sigs and HK's, and maybe Glocks | |||
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| Eating elephants one bite at a time  |
Let me guess, you thought this was a thread about a motivational speaker.  | |||
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| Certified All Positions |
We're having a problem with vague and sometimes misleading thread titles. Threads with one or two word titles have been getting locked. I'm trying to be helpful. Folks please take the time to describe the reason you've posted a thread IN the title. Arc. ______________________________ "Like a bitter weed, I'm a bad seed"- Johnny Cash "I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel." - Pee Wee Herman Rode hard, put away wet. RIP JHM "You're a junkyard dog." - Lupe Flores. RIP | |||
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Caribou gorn |
My sub and rears are Def Tech (my cousin owns an AV business and gets them for me at his cost.) They are fantastic speakers. I'm gonna vote for the funniest frog with the loudest croak on the highest log. | |||
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