Audio Cable choice, Receiver Choice

boringjay

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and new to hifi family. I purchase two polk audio monitor 70 on newegg. My questions is do the speakers come with cables? if not what kind of cable should I get.
Also, I need a receiver, so which receiver is good within 300-500 price range. I was looking at ONKYO TX-SR608 for 370
OR there is better choice.
I use these speakers mainly for listening to classic music
Do I need to get a better CD player?

Thanks for everyone's help. Hope I can find some solutions here

thsmith

Welcome to CP.

SPeaker cables are not included.

BlueJeanscables is a good starting point or signalcable.

For AVR you will get a lot of recommendations to get one with preouts to power and external amp for better amplification to your mains. May not do it now but the audio journey will lead you there. In your price range most likely a Yamaha.

What CD player do you have?

boringjay

thsmith wrote: »

Welcome to CP.

SPeaker cables are not included.

BlueJeanscables is a good starting point or signalcable.

For AVR you will get a lot of recommendations to get one with preouts to power and external amp for better amplification to your mains. May not do it now but the audio journey will lead you there. In your price range most likely a Yamaha.

What CD player do you have?

Thank you

Any website that sells these cables? Which type of cable should I get?

If I do not get an AVR now, I wouldn't be able to use the speakers. Right?
So far, I will stick with these two speakers, and maybe next month I will get a polk audio CS2, but the thing bothers me is which AVR should I get there are so many choices.
I look at newegg ratings, and ONKYO TX-SR608 seems like have a very good rating.

I have a cheap DVD player now, which plays CDs, but I think many AVR can play music from an IPOD right?

ecod123

Welcome to Polk forum.

2 sources for speaker cables (good to get started and you can upgrade later):

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10239

Go 16AWG or thicker (smaller gauge number) and terminate with banana plugs if applicable or desired.

Enjoy your speakers and the start of a wonderful audio journey.

boringjay

Thanks, everyone! any more suggestions on AVR and CD player?

CCNJ

For just a touch over 500, you might consider the Onkyo tx-nr708 and the Yamaha RX-V1900. I have listened to both and like them. I currently own the Yamaha 1900. Newegg has both at good prices.

eeagle

I would recommend a Harmon Kardon 240-watt Stereo Receiver, model no. HK-3490, many times available from Amazon or JR for $300 shipped.

For cables the Belden 500 series cable Blue Jeans has or the MonoPrice equivalent would be great choices....12 or 14GA would be good for most runs.

For a source look for a CD/DVD Player that supports SACD and you will be in for some great Classical listening.

boringjay

Thanks everyone! I will look through these receivers, but I really don't know which one is a good choice for me. Any ways that can define a receiver that fits my need?

dorokusai

I love your Onkyo choice and would suggest stepping up into a better, and equally modestly priced cable from Signal Cable.

boringjay

anymore recommendations on receivers?

boringjay

how is Denon avr 1911 sound like? good?
I will use the speakers mainly for listening to music
is this better than ONKYO TX-SR608
and I can get the Denon avr 1911 for 400 dollars in NY

codyc1ark

I have the older version of the Onkyo that your looking into, the 607, love it, but I don't have pre outs, which now I have to go back, upgrade my AVR and then buy a pre amp. With that being said, I'd make you a good deal on the 607, which is great. Good luck, welcome to Club Polk.

Earthy

I would also suggest the Onkyo TX-NR708. I have an 808 and am really happy with it. The network features are kind of cool. We used ours briefly as a pre-amp and the music streaming was a big hit.

djperez81

boringjay wrote: »

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and new to hifi family. I purchase two polk audio monitor 70 on newegg. My questions is do the speakers come with cables? if not what kind of cable should I get.
Also, I need a receiver, so which receiver is good within 300-500 price range. I was looking at ONKYO TX-SR608 for 370
OR there is better choice.
I use these speakers mainly for listening to classic music
Do I need to get a better CD player?

Thanks for everyone's help. Hope I can find some solutions here

Welcome to CP.
As far as speaker wire go with 12-16 guage. i would go with everyone elses advice about getting a receiver that has preouts for an amp because eventually your gonna want more power. The 7xx series onkyo will suit your needs. You can probably find a nice used you for a great price.

boringjay

seems like Denon AVR 1911 has a Pre-amp Outputs, plus I can get a new one for $399. and I did some reseach, Cnet reviews says it has better sound quality. Does anyone have used this receiver before?

boringjay

wait, it only has preamp output sub

boringjay

as a final decision
I decided to purchase Yamaha RX-V667
what do you guys think?

dorokusai

I'm not a Yamaha fan but if you felt it met your needs, than its the right unit.

EndersShadow

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