Need some advice

bigones
bigones Posts: 16
edited December 2009 in Speakers
Howdy, I want to build a HT right now I have a
42" Lg plasma Tv
Yamaha RX V861 7.1 reciever is this decent?
playstation 3 for movies/games
I need some speakers I have some cheap Klm's my budget is 400-500 any advice. I am new to this and want some good sounding speakers my room is 15x20 with hardwood floors. Please give me some advice. I have looked on craigslist but don't know whats good or not. Thanks
Ohhh yeah forgot to mention I will be setting up for 5.1 surround
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,480
    edited December 2009
    The Yamaha is a capable receiver... I would consider looking for Monitor 60's up front with a CS2 and maybe monitor 30's for the rear. This should get you great sound and be under budget if you buy them right.

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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited December 2009
    And you will need a subwoofer
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited December 2009
    Welcome to Club Polk.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited December 2009
    Please tell us where you are located. We can help you look over your local CL deals, and make suggestions. Also consider room treatments if you have hardwood. They are pretty inexpensive if you make them yourself.
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  • RoverRH
    RoverRH Posts: 10
    edited December 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    The Yamaha is a capable receiver... I would consider looking for Monitor 60's up front with a CS2 and maybe monitor 30's for the rear. This should get you great sound and be under budget if you buy them right.

    Welcome to CP

    I am in the same boat. I am looking at the monitor 60's and 70's at NewEgg, just hoping the price will drop even more. One good thing is they have free shipping.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=8%2050012345%2040000494%201299919917&bop=And&SpeTabStoreType=10&ActiveSearchResult=True&Order=PRICE
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  • bigones
    bigones Posts: 16
    edited December 2009
    i am in richmond, va and hampton is noto far.
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  • bigones
    bigones Posts: 16
    edited December 2009
    Ok I found this on newegg its
    Polk Audio Monitor 50 Black Two-way Floorstanding Loudspeaker pair $200
    Polk Audio CS2 Black Center Channel Loudspeaker Single $120
    Polk Audio PSW10 Black 10-inch Powered Subwoofer Single $100
    Polk Audio Monitor 30 Black Two-way bookshelf loudspeaker Pair $95
    Does that seem like a good deal for $515?
    Is that a good sub?
    Should I wait and keep shopping for something better used?
    Thanks
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited December 2009
    That is not a bad entry level system at all. Good choice with the CS2, don't change your mind on that one. The 50's are a good choice too, but trust me when I say you will want to upgrade those soon. The good news is, you can use those as surrounds if you ever decide to step up to the 60's or 70's. The PSW10 is a decent little sub, but keep in mind you won't get a whole lot of low end from those 50's and the PSW10 should help fill in the gaps a little. You aren't going to get earth shattering bass from the PSW10, but it will blend nicely with the 50's. The 30's are also a good choice for your surrounds and are wall mountable, so that helps too. Another option for your surrounds for about $30 more are the Monitor 40's. They are beasts though and are not wall mountable, so that may not be an option for you. Again, looks like you are on track here, just beware of upgradeitis, lol. Welcome to Club Polk.

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  • bigones
    bigones Posts: 16
    edited December 2009
    Yeah I am affraid of that
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