400$ budget

BTOOOM
BTOOOM Posts: 14
edited January 2013 in Speakers
ok so i'm trying to build a new system for my room for movies my room is small so yea.
so i usaly buy from Newegg/amazon etc so i'm trying to search for some parts i found allot but i'm no expert what i'm trying to build is a 5.0 system i will be buying the Polk Audio PSW Series PSW505 not atm with a receiver but i 1st want to buy the speakers any recommendation on the 5 speaker for under 400$?
thanks for the help

my budget was normally 500us but then i needed receiver cables etc so i raised it to 750-800 with everything subwoofer and receiver 200-250subwoofer and 150-250$ receiver.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited January 2013
    Welcome to CP...

    I would think you could get close with the following from the Monitor series. (Newegg carries them)

    CS1 or CS2 - center
    (2) M50 - fronts
    (2) M30 - surrounds
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • BigDaveyL
    BigDaveyL Posts: 36
    edited January 2013
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    Welcome to CP...

    I would think you could get close with the following from the Monitor series. (Newegg carries them)

    CS1 or CS2 - center
    (2) M50 - fronts
    (2) M30 - surrounds

    +1.

    I did
    Monitor 60's Fronts
    CS1 Center
    Monitor 30's Surrounds
    PSW 110

    For less than $500
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  • gmjungbluth
    gmjungbluth Posts: 232
    edited January 2013
    It may be blasphemy on this forum to mention, but CNET gave the latest Pioneer home theater combo great reviews (SP-PK22BS and SP-PK52FS). I would be very interested to hear from anyone on this forum who could compare these systems to the current Polk gear...


    hochpt21 wrote: »
    Welcome to CP...

    I would think you could get close with the following from the Monitor series. (Newegg carries them)

    CS1 or CS2 - center
    (2) M50 - fronts
    (2) M30 - surrounds
    HT System:
    Marantz NR-1403
    Front: Klipsch CF-4
    Rear: Paradigm Atom V3
    Center: Boston Acoustic VR12
    Sub: Bowers & Wilkins ASW600

    2Ch:
    Restored Fisher 500C
    Yamaha P-500 Turntable

    Living Room:
    Harman Kardon 3380
    Restored Polk Monitor 7B

    Bedroom:
    Harman Kardon VR-3750
    Cambridge Soundworks Ensemble
    Polk PSW10

    In and out of rotation:
    KLH Model 6,
    Polk LSI7
    NAD 7100
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    edited January 2013
    gmjungbluth wrote: »
    It may be blasphemy on this forum to mention, but CNET gave the latest Pioneer home theater combo great reviews (SP-PK22BS and SP-PK52FS). I would be very interested to hear from anyone on this forum who could compare these systems to the current Polk gear...

    Not blasphemy at all. My favorite local high end shop carries them and the EX series Pioneers. And while the EX series are stupid expensive, for the price, Pioneer's entry level speakers sound fantastic.

    http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/Speakers/Home+Theater+Speakers/SP-PK22BS
    http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/Speakers/Home+Theater+Speakers/SP-PK52FS

    Andrew Jones designed some pretty good speakers for the money.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • BTOOOM
    BTOOOM Posts: 14
    edited January 2013
    Thanks , but is the Polk Audio PSW Series PSW505 subwoofer 2 strong for these kinda speaker or no ? that's really my big concern because most people use these speaker with the polk 10" subwoofer or other small ones.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    edited January 2013
    The 505 is a good match for either the Pioneer set or the Polk new Monitors. It won't overpower them.

    Although, your AVR budget is going to hamstring you a bit. In that price range, you are going to run into a lot of underpowered options.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • BTOOOM
    BTOOOM Posts: 14
    edited January 2013
    right now this is on sale on bestbuy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Harman+Kardon+-+AVR+1700+500W+5.1-Ch.+A/V+Home+Theater+Receiver/6087397.p;tab=reviews?id=1218731589959&skuId=6087397#specifications-tab
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  • michael1947
    michael1947 Posts: 775
    edited January 2013
    I would not consider this too hard. I would favor a higher end used or refurb avr with power, weight and pre-outs for all. JMHO>:loneranger:
    Main Family Room: Sony 46 LCD, Sony Blue Ray, Sony DVD/VCR combo,Onkyo TXNR 708, Parasound 5250,
    Polk SDS-SRS with mods, CSI 5 center + Klipsch SC2, Polk RT2000P rears, Klipsch KG 1.5's sides, Polk Micro Pro 1000, Polk Micro Pro 2000, Polk SW505, Belkin PF60, Signal Cable Classics,Monster IC's, 2 15 amp circuits & 1 20 amp circuit.

    Living Room: Belkin PF60, Parasound HCA2200, MIT ProlineEXP balanced IC's,Emotiva XDA-1 DAC/Pre,Emotiva ERC2 transport,MIT AVT2, Polk LSI 9's.
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    edited January 2013
    I think Newegg only has the New Monitors no more series ii those deals are gone.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • BTOOOM
    BTOOOM Posts: 14
    edited January 2013
    k i will just buy the speaker 1st next month or so the receiver and the sub
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  • BTOOOM
    BTOOOM Posts: 14
    edited January 2013
    and yea @jeremymarcinko i was looking for those discontinued on newegg but i was originaly going to buy

    Polk Audio New Monitor 35B Compact Bookshelf Loudspeaker (Black) Pair and 1 of these
    Polk Audio New Monitor 55T Two-Way Ported Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Black) Each 2 of these
    Polk Audio New Monitor 15C Two-Way Center Channel Loudspeaker (Black) Each 1 of these
    469.80
    that's over my budget but oh well
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited January 2013
    Instead of the 55t, you could probably do the 45b and you would be right at your $400. Plus 45b's might be easier on a budget receiver. You would need a shelf or stand to set them on, however.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • BTOOOM
    BTOOOM Posts: 14
    edited January 2013
    Thanks hochpt21 i wasn't even thinking of that one just changed it
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  • timalan
    timalan Posts: 106
    edited January 2013
    If you're in a city, I'd strongly recommend setting up a craigslist RSS feed to watch for appropriate systems. As people upgrade their setups, you can potentially get a phenomonal 5.1 system lightly used for what you'd otherwise spend on a mediocre new system.

    I've picked up almost new 5-speaker systems from Mirage and Focal for 80+% off retail... and I've seen tons more that I didn't even call about because of lack of space, systems from Martin Logan, Klipsch, Gallo, and others...

    The difference between $3K speakers and $500 speakers is pretty clear on listening.

    If you're going for a new system, I've seen amazing deals on some of the Jamo 5.0 setups... five real speakers in the $200 range shipped to the door. That gives you $200 to go looking for a decent sub.
    5.1 theater - Pioneer SC-07, Mirage OMD-CC center, 4 x Mirage Omnisats, Boston Acoustics VPS-210 sub
    2.1 living room - NAD 7400 integrated, 2 x Platinum Audio Duos, MIT Terminator4 cables
    2.1 bedroom- Arcam Solo, 2 x Mirage OMD-5's
    FOR SALE - Genesis Servo-10 sub, Genesis Servo-12 amp; Martin Logan Dynamo sub; Mirage MM-6 sub; Harman Kardon DPR-1001 7.1 receiver
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  • timalan
    timalan Posts: 106
    edited January 2013
    Other consideration would be how large your room is and what size speakers are optimal... do you need tiny wall-mount speakers or do you have room for something a little larger... it's a general rule you can have any two: size, price, quality.
    5.1 theater - Pioneer SC-07, Mirage OMD-CC center, 4 x Mirage Omnisats, Boston Acoustics VPS-210 sub
    2.1 living room - NAD 7400 integrated, 2 x Platinum Audio Duos, MIT Terminator4 cables
    2.1 bedroom- Arcam Solo, 2 x Mirage OMD-5's
    FOR SALE - Genesis Servo-10 sub, Genesis Servo-12 amp; Martin Logan Dynamo sub; Mirage MM-6 sub; Harman Kardon DPR-1001 7.1 receiver
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited January 2013
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-Monitor-50-CHERRY-Tower-Speakers-Polk-Audio-/390419264665?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item5ae6cd3499

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/CS2-BLACK-Center-Channel-Speaker-Polk-Audio-/230598120659?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item35b0b814d3

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-Monitor-30-BLACK-Bookshelf-Speakers-Polk-Audio-/360475662963?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item53ee061a73

    405 total free shipping
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • BTOOOM
    BTOOOM Posts: 14
    edited January 2013
    @timalan i do i'm in Brooklyn but i don't buy stuff from cl. and yea my room is small again i got no almost no space atm i'm using triple monitor for gaming a 40"tv and a queens size bed and yea no room for like nothing else but i can make the speaker fit i'm one of those person who likes loud music and games movies and yea Thanks for the help :).
    @seabeerob213 nice o,o what would be better those one you posted or polk 35b/45b/15c?

    buying be for 12am est 2day

    Also another thing id warranty Newegg is better i don't want to be buying speaker for another 3-4years
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited January 2013
    i have no clue, never owned or used any of them, i heard the 50's and 30's before, they sounded good, 35b is the new version and i believe the 15c is the new version of the CS1, 45b newer version of monitor 40, from what i have been told, its more of a cosmetic upgrade, i would think that the newer ones should b at least a little improved over the old, but such is the case with polk, that that isnt always true, like the 505 being replaced by the 125,
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited January 2013
    if youre trying to get most bang for your buck, buy the older line and have more money to put towards an AVR or sub
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • BTOOOM
    BTOOOM Posts: 14
    edited January 2013
    i will buy the new ones then its at 399.95$ all together for today only.

    just got a ruler room is about 12feet-13feet corner to corner.
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited January 2013
    go for it, good luck with the set up :)
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • BTOOOM
    BTOOOM Posts: 14
    edited January 2013
    Thanks @seabeerob213
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  • BTOOOM
    BTOOOM Posts: 14
    edited January 2013
    NO TURNING BACK I CHANGED IT AGAIN AT THE END NOW TIME TO WAIT FOR THE SHIPPING :(

    god so broke right now, parts i got waiting now are 35B/55T/15C
    was going to get the 45B but then i will need stands for the speakers -_- yea sucks because i wont be able to try them till next month xD Thanks guys for all ya help.

    one last thing so next month i wont need to ask this again what would be a good 200-300$ receiver for this system 35B/55T/15C/suwoofer PSW505,also what kinda wires should i buy?
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  • oleon621
    oleon621 Posts: 178
    edited January 2013
    If your trying to go all Polk the PSW505 is a good price for Sub300 range. As far as speaker wire goes, anything in the 12-14 gauge copper wire will do(check monoprice.com). If you want something with better build quality you can go with Blue Jeans Cable but either or will be just fine. Good luck
    Front- RTI A7,(powered by ADCOM GFA 5500)
    Center- CSI5,
    Surrounds- RTI 6 and Rear Surrounds- TS 15.
    TV-Panasonic P55ST50
    SUB-SVS PB10-NSD and PSW505
    Receiver- Yamaha Aventage RX-A2000
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  • timalan
    timalan Posts: 106
    edited January 2013
    you're in Brooklyn! So many amazing options... I have RSS feeds set up watching for lots of different audio equipment for cities within a reasonable drive of DC... NY's not worth going up to just for audio, but we're up there twice a year or so to visit friends/family, so keeping an eye on the gear may time out one of these trips.

    It's probably good you don't use CL -- if it were me in Brooklyn, I'd likely have more audio equipment than I had room to hook up. NY is a great city for picking up mid/high-end audio equipment.

    Regardless, good luck with your search. As far as online sites, Accessories4Less.com and Vanns.com often both have good discounts and options that would be great values within your budget.
    5.1 theater - Pioneer SC-07, Mirage OMD-CC center, 4 x Mirage Omnisats, Boston Acoustics VPS-210 sub
    2.1 living room - NAD 7400 integrated, 2 x Platinum Audio Duos, MIT Terminator4 cables
    2.1 bedroom- Arcam Solo, 2 x Mirage OMD-5's
    FOR SALE - Genesis Servo-10 sub, Genesis Servo-12 amp; Martin Logan Dynamo sub; Mirage MM-6 sub; Harman Kardon DPR-1001 7.1 receiver
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