Hey there,
I've been reading the board for awhile, and after all the research, I am strongly considering the 1050. Could someone recommend the least expensive, good speakers for a relatively small room (15x15) - I am by no means an audiophile, but I would like something that sounds nice. I sincerely appreciate your help!!!
Mike

Hello Mike;I would recommend you try some JBL PRO-Studios,(not the ones they sell at best buy)Go to jblpro web site and click on recording studios,you could buy some at E-Bay for about 200.00 to 300.00 dollars per pair depending on size.I hope that is with in you range.Good luck....

MIKE, Isecond the JBL's I have some and I like them alot. I would also try paradigm speakers, the atom system is good also.

Some that often get mentioned around here as good budget speakers: Paradigm (Atom, Titan -- I've got some of Paradigm's high-end speakers and I love them), Boston Acoustics (there are a number of 1050 users with BA speakers), JBL, and Energy. There are also some regulars around here who will recommend and can offer excellent advise on building your own speakers if that interests you. Any of these options are good, but you might also want to flip through your CD collection and pick out a few songs tat you know well and like that you can use as demo material -- take those discs with you to a dealer and ask to listen to your discs on the speakers that you are interested in.

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gonk -- Saloon Links | Pre/Pro Comparison Chart | 950 Review

Yep, gonk's right. No substitution for listening with your own ears. I've got Boston Acoustics (the System 9000) and have been VERY happy with them. Another group of affordable-yet-sound-good speakers that have been getting a fair bit of discussion are those from Axiom Audio. I haven't heard them personally but there's a few users 'round here that rave about 'em.

What type of speakers are you looking for a surround setup, something with bookshelves and a subwoofer, or just a couple of nice big mains? Also, what's your budget?

If you check out the speaker threads, you'll find a few posts on this subject. It sounds like your room is roughly the same size as mine. My 1050 and BAs fill the space very well and sound great (to my ears, anyway)!

Good luck with your decision.

I concer with the others. Take some of your cd's and listen to the speakers. Buy the ones that sound good to you. I have Paradigm and I am very happy with them.
Mike
warpdriver1@attbi.com

Thanks guys for all the advice - here are a few more details. I just picked up an RCA F38310 (the 38" w/built-in HDTV tuner& directTV) - for $1800. I mentioned the room is 15x15, and I am mainly looking for something that will do the job for a nice home theater surround sound setup.

I understand the 1050 is a 6.1 channel, and I have heard so many great things about it, I am inclined to spend a little more and get this unit along with some decent speakers rather than a Yamaha in-the box.
By the way- just so I understand- the model 950 is not a home theater receiver, correct?

Anyway, as far as the budget goes, well, the cheapest, best speakers I can get my hands on to be honest with you - if I splurge for the $500 1050, I can probably only swing another $200-300 or so depending on what's avaialable. If this is pretty much not possible, let me know.

Also, can someone recomend a great progressive scan DVD player again for a budget minded individual?

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i just got a pair of the new Paradigm Mini Monitor v3 (version 3) for $350. and am quite happy with them. it's true that you should definitely listen to potential speakers before you buy.

i had thought that B&W was the speaker to get after hearing others talk about them but when i went to listen to them i did not like them as much as the cheaper Paradigms. it's a very personal thing, one persons gem is another's junk.

I love my Paradigms. Great bang for the buck. Monitor series if you can afford it.



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Corey
music heals

If it were me, and I think the outlaw is great, I wouldnt spend 500 on my receiver and 300 on my speakers...

As long as you have a solid receiver, an upgrade to your speakers will almost always add more to your sound quality than an upgrade to your receiver...

Also, I would strongly consider only buying nice 2 channel sound for now and go 5.1 or 6.1 only later when I had more money. The reason being that in the long run your sound system will be much better with no throw away parts. Also, your music will sound much better. Finally, depending on what you get, you may actually get better bass from a pair of $500 towers than you will get from a $500 5.1 set up.

Good luck with your system.

Rich

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