Newbie needs help

ozuferous2484
ozuferous2484 Posts: 5
edited July 2009 in The Clubhouse
Just bought a pair of the vm 30 floor standing speakers. I really have no idea about anything when it comes to home audio. I am now in need of a receiver. I dont want to spend more thand 180 (ebay price). Just need some help on what would work well with these speakers. Thanks for any advice you can offer!!!!
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  • CaligulaPolk
    CaligulaPolk Posts: 1,650
    edited July 2009
    ozuferous2484 wrote: »
    just bought a pair of the vm 30 floor standing speakers. I really have no idea about anything when it comes to home audio. I am now in need of a receiver. I dont want to spend more thand 180 (ebay price). Just need some help on what would work well with these speakers. Thanks for any advice you can offer!!!!

    WELCOME TO CP.
    what will you use vm 30 for? Ht or audio?
    I am 100% BORN DEAF and No I am not kidding! :D Why am I here? My wife's hearing! :p

    My Home Theater Rig || Television: 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U Viera Plasma || Power Conditioner: Power Monster HTS 3600 MKII || Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR805 || Blu-Ray/Gaming: 60 Gigabytes Playstation 3 || Amplifier: Emotiva XPA-5 || Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i || Center: Polk Audio CS245i || Surrounds: TBA|| Subwoofer: TBA
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  • ozuferous2484
    ozuferous2484 Posts: 5
    edited July 2009
    Mostly just ht and for my xbox 360...i really wont listen to much music
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited July 2009
    Welcome to the Club!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • ozuferous2484
    ozuferous2484 Posts: 5
    edited July 2009
    Thanks!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2009
    Welcome to CP.

    180 is not a lot. For HT you're going to need more speakers...and a SUBWOOFER because the VM30s, though good, don't have a lot of 'bottom' end for LFE (home theater effects) and the booms and bangs you'll get from gaming on your XBOX.

    I'd look for a used H/K 200 series or a Pioneer AVR...Your budget puts a crimp in getting pre-outs...so I'd check the used Harman Kardons first!

    And get at least a PSW10 or something for that low end...

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • ozuferous2484
    ozuferous2484 Posts: 5
    edited July 2009
    sorry forgot to add...that is actually the subwoofer that i also have...I realize I have to add a center and so on....but im just going one piece at a time...Sorry I really have no idea what I'm talking about!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2009
    You're fine for now...then.

    All you need is an AVR (receiver). Most will let you set up to run a 2.1 system which is what you currently have L/R and a sub.

    I'd think about a Harman Kardon AVR 254 or last year's model. See if you can find a refurb, used...or a sale.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • ozuferous2484
    ozuferous2484 Posts: 5
    edited July 2009
    I will have 5.1 in a month or two...just need some help on any kind of receiver. I guess I am willing to pay a little more if I know the item I'm getting will provide quality sound.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2009
    What you want to do is listen to your basic AVRs, Pioneer, Onkyo, Denon, Harman Kardon, Yamaha. Consider getting one that has pre-outs so you can add greater amplification in the future. See which sound YOU prefer!

    Here's a list to review

    Denon AVR 2808/9
    Harman Kardon AVR 254/354
    Pioneer AVR 1018
    Yamaha RX-V663/5
    Onkyo TX-SR706/806

    Someone was selling a Denon AVR on this site for about 550--that's a 1099 MSRP AVR? Most of these AVRs will run you 300 and up (probably closer to 500) if you can find a deal. All of them sell for more than 500 new.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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