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Timn8ter · 15th December 2004, 11:09 PM

On the rare occasions looking at these sorts of systems I seem to also find good reviews on exactly what simon5 is recommending. Klipsch seems like as good a bet as any. Other forums you can ask that may be more in touch with commercial offerings:
Audio Asylum
Home Theater Forum
AVS Forum
eCoustics

simon5 · 17th December 2004, 03:13 AM

You can also visit 3dss.com forum if you want to.

Seriously, you have a high budget IMHO...
You are not feared by Brandnamez also.
I will make a better suggestion.

Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD = $429
4x Klipsch RF-35 $1320
1x Klipsch RC-35 $265
Receiver: Yamaha HTR-5740 $252

For 2266$ this system will be awesome.

If you don't like my crazy idea of floorstanders for surround channels, then the price drop at 2024$ by using RB-35 instead of RF-35.

Tim Moorman · 17th December 2004, 05:03 AM

I saw Klipsch at the local Best Buy the other day. Maybe of the 5 or 6 models on display you could agree on mains/surrounds. Have a look at the receivers, etc.

If you have a local hi-fi dealer you trust, I'd see if you could get some suggestions, and then set up auditions actually in the room your buddy will be using. The room will have a large influence on the overall character of the sound.

No matter who you buy from make sure they have a good return policy.

I really like the Outlaw 5 channel amp I have, so I would heartily recommend their gear, including the pre/processor. Probably too big a dent in the budget, but good stuff.

I also have an older Pioneer Elite receiver that just keeps on going. Had it for years and still haven't figured out all the buttons, hall sounds, gizmos. What it does have, however, is a "CD Direct" to two channel that allows one to listen to CDs with all processing switched out of the circuit. A big plus, from my viewpoint.

Tim

kfr01 · 17th December 2004, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by djfatben
Also, it's a gift from his girl to him, so he's not going to be able to preview it.

Not much of a gift if he can't pick it out correctly, imo. Couldn't she get him a "listening session and system" xmas card? ;-)

Timn8ter · 17th December 2004, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kfr01

Not much of a gift if he can't pick it out correctly, imo. Couldn't she get him a "listening session and system" xmas card? ;-)

Half the fun is auditioning stuff!

Kittle · 17th December 2004, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timn8ter

Half the fun is auditioning stuff!

Amen

Another option to look into...
I just got my parents a set of JM Labs bookshelf speakers (Cant build stuff that small & that good myself). At ~ $500/pr they were cheaper than the klipsch. And IMO better sounding.

Timn8ter · 17th December 2004, 07:41 PM

This might be an option also if you're looking for small box, high performance HT speaker.
RAW Series

17th December 2004, 03:13 AM	#12
simon5 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Québec, Québec	You can also visit 3dss.com forum if you want to. Seriously, you have a high budget IMHO... You are not feared by Brandnamez also. I will make a better suggestion. Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD = $429 4x Klipsch RF-35 $1320 1x Klipsch RC-35 $265 Receiver: Yamaha HTR-5740 $252 For 2266$ this system will be awesome. If you don't like my crazy idea of floorstanders for surround channels, then the price drop at 2024$ by using RB-35 instead of RF-35. __________________ DIYaudio for President !

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15th December 2004, 11:09 PM	#11
Timn8ter diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	On the rare occasions looking at these sorts of systems I seem to also find good reviews on exactly what simon5 is recommending. Klipsch seems like as good a bet as any. Other forums you can ask that may be more in touch with commercial offerings: Audio Asylum Home Theater Forum AVS Forum eCoustics

17th December 2004, 05:03 AM	#13
Tim Moorman diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indiana	I saw Klipsch at the local Best Buy the other day. Maybe of the 5 or 6 models on display you could agree on mains/surrounds. Have a look at the receivers, etc. If you have a local hi-fi dealer you trust, I'd see if you could get some suggestions, and then set up auditions actually in the room your buddy will be using. The room will have a large influence on the overall character of the sound. No matter who you buy from make sure they have a good return policy. I really like the Outlaw 5 channel amp I have, so I would heartily recommend their gear, including the pre/processor. Probably too big a dent in the budget, but good stuff. I also have an older Pioneer Elite receiver that just keeps on going. Had it for years and still haven't figured out all the buttons, hall sounds, gizmos. What it does have, however, is a "CD Direct" to two channel that allows one to listen to CDs with all processing switched out of the circuit. A big plus, from my viewpoint. Tim

17th December 2004, 07:41 PM	#17
Timn8ter diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	This might be an option also if you're looking for small box, high performance HT speaker. RAW Series

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