Starter System

MrNightly
MrNightly Posts: 3,370
edited January 2009 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
The Big Boss (AKA Vice President/Owner of my company) has asked me to put together a HT for him.. Yikes :) It's for his newly finished basement and big screen projector setup. I finally got some budget numbers out of him, so here it is.

I need the best AVR for around $200 I can get.

I need the BEST tower speakers for around $300. I was thinking about the RTi8's, but I am totally open to other ideas.

Later next month, I will need a good Center Channel (Depending on the mains obviously) and a sub.

So.... who has anything in the closet they are wanting to move? Lay it on me fellas! Remember, this is all entry level stuff, just something to get him started and rolling. I asked him about listening to stuff to see what he likes, but he isn't that picky he said! Ha. Anyways, what do ya have, and what would fit the bill here?

Cheers!
Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
Stuff...

RTi12's - front
CSi5 - center
FXi3's - surrounds
RTi4's - surrounds
SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
Denon 3805
Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • SniperREX
    SniperREX Posts: 930
    edited January 2009
    I might have something for you ;). But I need to know your location. Shipping cost for RTi8 is way too much.


    TVs: Samsung S95B 65" QD-OLED (den) and LG C2 42" OLED (office)
    Receiver: Denon AVR-X3700H (den) and Denon AVR-X2300W (den)
    SACD and DVD-A player: Oppo BDP-83
    Mains: Polk RTi8 (den) and Dali Ikon 8 (office)
    Center: Polk CSi5 (den) and Polk CSi3 (office)
    Surrounds: Polk FXi5 (den) and Velodyne surrounds (office)
    Sub: SVS PB-2000 (den) and PCi 16-46 (office)
  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited January 2009
    Sniper,

    I am in kansas city. How much from Texas? Cause I aint driving down there ha
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited January 2009
    i have yamaha rxv2090.. an older piece but tons of power and multiroom has two remotes and manual also toshiba dve with surround processor built in...
    i will let both go at 200 for the set
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited January 2009
    the yamaha is seven channels as well....
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited January 2009
    Anybody know anything about this yamaha? :) Research online didn't pull a ton of into up.
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

  • soiset
    soiset Posts: 724
    edited January 2009
    I can lay out an entire matching LS system:

    LS50 fronts
    cs350 LS center
    2 pair LS f/x surrounds

    All in black, includes original manuals and sales brochures. I have spare tweeters and woofers if that is ever a problem.

    $650 shipped to his door.
  • soiset
    soiset Posts: 724
    edited January 2009
    MrNightly wrote: »
    Anybody know anything about this yamaha? :) Research online didn't pull a ton of into up.

    I've had the rx-v2500, and it was a very good receiver, original retail was $1100. Maybe he meant 2900(?) If that is the case, and you can get it for $200, jump on it.

    Oh, and as far as the processing on that receiver, fuggetaboutit. Just use the dvd/blu-ray player as the processor, and employ the 8 channel analog outs. Letting the source do the decoding is a much cheaper way to keep up with the latest tech.
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited January 2009
    http://www.audioweb.com/P/PInfo.asp?pid=58202
    this link will give you specs on the rx-v 2090
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited January 2009
    i am not affiliated with this listing however. this is for specs only
    10 DSP PROGRAMS
    In addition to Yamaha's unique 70mm Movie Theater, TV Theater and Dolby Pro Logic Normal and Enhanced programs, the RX-V2090 offers a special sports program and five HiFi DSP programs: Concert Hall, Rock Concert, Stadium, Jazz Club and Church.
    DOLBY Digital (AC-3) Ready
    The latest home theater technology that utilizes 5 discrete, full-range channels plus a separate subwoofer channel. A Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder (like Yamaha's DDP-1) or Dolby Digital DVD player can be added to the RX-V2090 to upgrade it to Dolby Digital reproduction.
    ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
    FRONT PANEL A/V INPUTS
    DUAL CENTER CHANNEL OUTPUTS
    MULTI-ROOM/MULTI-SOURCE CAPABILITY
    Room 2 has its own Yamaha System Remote Control unit.
    PRE-MAIN COUPLER AND SUBWOOFER OUT WITH LPF
    64 KEY LEARNING REMOTE
    REMOTE CONTROLLABLE MOTOR-DRIVEN MASTER VOLUME CONTROL
    5 AUDIO AND 4 A/V (WITH S-VIDEO TERMINALS) INPUTS
    40 STATION PRESET TUNING
    SLEEP TIMER
    BASS EXTENSION CONTROL
    It accentuates the base by providing a 7dB boost at around 70 Hz.
    POWER
    100W+100W+100W Main L, R, Center 35W+35W Rear L, R 35W+35W Front L, R
    TOO MANY FEATURES TO LIST THEM ALL!!!
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
  • SniperREX
    SniperREX Posts: 930
    edited January 2009
    MrNightly wrote: »
    Sniper,

    I am in kansas city. How much from Texas? Cause I aint driving down there ha

    Me neither :D.

    I don't wanna ship my RTi8 ;).


    TVs: Samsung S95B 65" QD-OLED (den) and LG C2 42" OLED (office)
    Receiver: Denon AVR-X3700H (den) and Denon AVR-X2300W (den)
    SACD and DVD-A player: Oppo BDP-83
    Mains: Polk RTi8 (den) and Dali Ikon 8 (office)
    Center: Polk CSi5 (den) and Polk CSi3 (office)
    Surrounds: Polk FXi5 (den) and Velodyne surrounds (office)
    Sub: SVS PB-2000 (den) and PCi 16-46 (office)
  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited January 2009
    soiset wrote: »
    I can lay out an entire matching LS system:

    LS50 fronts
    cs350 LS center
    2 pair LS f/x surrounds

    All in black, includes original manuals and sales brochures. I have spare tweeters and woofers if that is ever a problem.

    $650 shipped to his door.

    Pics? I don't know much about the LS line was it the one before the rti line?
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited January 2009
    soiset wrote: »
    I can lay out an entire matching LS system:

    LS50 fronts
    cs350 LS center
    2 pair LS f/x surrounds

    All in black, includes original manuals and sales brochures. I have spare tweeters and woofers if that is ever a problem.

    $650 shipped to his door.

    Did some research on these. We might have something going here! Shoot me some pics and stuff and I will get you a PM. I assume everything is in top shape?

    Also are the LS f/x bi/pole? Similar to the LSi f/x's?

    Thanks!
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited January 2009
    Sale pending for the LS set.

    I STILL Need a good set of fronts and a good receiver for the boss. The sale pending set is not for him :)
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier