Speaker suggestion

November 23, 2018, 05:02 PM

golddot

Speaker suggestion

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!!

November 23, 2018, 05:13 PM

Hamden106

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

November 23, 2018, 05:16 PM

golddot

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)

November 23, 2018, 05:51 PM

LS1 GTO

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

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November 23, 2018, 05:59 PM

golddot

thanks fellas

November 23, 2018, 06:10 PM

bald1

My buddy bought a pair of ELAC 6B on my recommendation and hasn't wiped the smile off his face yet.

November 23, 2018, 06:47 PM

LS1 GTO

quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
My buddy bought a pair of ELAC 6B on my recommendation and hasn't wiped the smile off his face yet.

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.

November 23, 2018, 06:51 PM

greco

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.

December 03, 2018, 07:28 AM

golddot

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 !

December 03, 2018, 10:44 AM

goose5

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.

December 03, 2018, 01:29 PM

Fusternc

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.

December 03, 2018, 03:17 PM

arcwelder

Please be more descriptive in your thread title.

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December 03, 2018, 03:31 PM

trapper189

quote:
Originally posted by Fusternc:
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.

How in the world do you listen to speakers on YouTube to get any idea of how they sound?

December 03, 2018, 03:51 PM

DonDraper

quote:
Originally posted by golddot:
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!!

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.

December 03, 2018, 04:24 PM

ffips

quote:
Originally posted by arcwelder76:
Please be more descriptive in your thread title.

Let me guess, you thought this was a thread about a motivational speaker.

December 03, 2018, 04:28 PM

arcwelder

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.

December 03, 2018, 07:08 PM

YellowJacket

quote:
Originally posted by DonDraper:
quote:
Originally posted by golddot:
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!!

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.

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.