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Budget 2ch Home Theater speakers.

post #1 of 9
6/7/09 at 1:17am
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Maybe I can get some advise here since I don't even know where to start. My wife and I are finally going to get with the times and buy a large flat screen (since I wood veneer CRT is about to bite the dust.)

With the TV I would like to upgrade our movie watching sound quality as well. We currently have some junky KLH eyesores that need to find a dumpster. I do no want to go surround because I do not care for it. Recommendations up to $500 that don't need a perfect room to sound good in (we have an apartment where the kitchen and living room are pretty much joined.)
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post #2 of 9
6/7/09 at 1:43am
How about some flat speakers to go with the flat screen TV? The Magnepan MMG is thinner than a flatscreen and sells for $550. They have another line of home theater speakers, too, so you could go 5.1 some day if you want. Also, check for used ones at Audiogon to save a few dollars.

I've also been impressed with PSB's range of speakers. I gave my parents a pair of Alpha B1s they use with their TV. It's especially good for the money.

Still, I like planars better. If you haven't heard a dipole, you are in for a treat.
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post #3 of 9
6/7/09 at 1:50am
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The Magnapans look amazing, but I think my cat would annihilate them (maybe you remember my Virtual Dynamics cable...).

There is a dealer of PSB speakers right down the road from me, I will have to go check them out.
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post #4 of 9
6/7/09 at 10:21am
I have a pair of av123 ELT525T's in my living room and I've been very happy with them. They have a few shortcomings, but for the price I don't think you can find anything better.

http://www.av123.com//index.php?opti...d=51&Itemid=37

Right now you can actually get a complete ELT525 5.0 set for $800, which is the regular price of the towers themselves. If you watch the B-stock/specials page you can find them open-box (often only for review or pictures) for $400. And, apparently there will be a sale on Monday so you might be able to get a pair for $300 if you check out their forum tomorrow... not sure what's going on with it though.
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post #5 of 9
6/7/09 at 10:22am
I have many PSB, Polk and Energy speakers. These are fine brands providing good budget speakers. If you go with flat/architectural speakers, you should plan for a subwoofer also.
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post #6 of 9
6/7/09 at 10:44am
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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik View Post
How about some flat speakers to go with the flat screen TV? The Magnepan MMG is thinner than a flatscreen and sells for $550.
I have these. had them about 5 yrs.

they need a bit of power (inefficient). also, if you plan to add a center spkr to it later, forget about it - its impossible to match it (well) unless you buy THEIR middle flat driver, as well.

if you are staying 2 ch, the maggies are great. for movies, I'd go regular coned spkrs (easier to find a 'full set' that way).
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post #7 of 9
6/7/09 at 10:53am
Newegg.com - Polk Audio Monitor 70 Black Floorstanding loudspeaker Single

$180 each if you order today. Regularly around $500 or so. each.

I have a pair in the living room and they are quite satisfactory for the price. And at low to moderate volume levels you'll have no need for a sub.
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post #8 of 9
6/7/09 at 11:05am
Just GOOGLE "Sound Bar Speaker" !
This is really nice option for flat panels ...


Like:

Yamaha YSP-900 Digital Sound Projector
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post #9 of 9
6/7/09 at 9:59pm
only thing that comes across my mind that budget like, are some sony SS-B1000 bookshelf speakers for 45 used/new off amazon. Unless you have a big budget for something esle.
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