New guy starting over

cbro1960
cbro1960 Posts: 9
edited March 2010 in Speakers
This one hopefully will get some input. Let's just say that the ex ran off with my music, and left me with two outdoor Niles speakers she couldn't pry off the wood. :mad:Like everyone these days, money is a bigger consideration that it used to be, and I'm quite the novice. I have no receiver, amp, speakers, etc. Looking for new or used equipment recommendations that won't set me back too bad for now. Still paying the whole mortgage and squaring up her bills. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My main listening room is about 12x40 or so, tv in the middle of the back wall, etc.

Thanks........let's hear it.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited March 2010
    Welcome to CP.....Stick around a lot of used gear comes through this place.
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
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    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • Huck344
    Huck344 Posts: 453
    edited March 2010
    12 x 40? That's an odd size room.

    What type of budget are you looking at?
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  • greyford1979
    greyford1979 Posts: 749
    edited March 2010
    Welcome! Sorry to hear! There are deals out there to be had...just takes some time and patience...I have been spending the past month putting together a new system. I've seen many guys selling great stuff on here in the short time I've been a member. I know sometimes Ebay can be a little ify buying off there but worth a look. You can find some deals on Audiogon every now and then as well. Also for speakers I would check out Polk Direct on ebay. I just bought my second pair of speakers off there within the past few weeks for 1/3 the price. Great service, definitely recommend them. Good luck with everything!
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited March 2010
    Yep, if you've got a budget this place has suggestions. Welcome!
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited March 2010
    Welcome aboard. What type of gear did you have in your previous life. A little more info on what you are used to and your general location might help with suggestions.



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  • cbro1960
    cbro1960 Posts: 9
    edited March 2010
    Ok, 13x30. last and only system was a Pioneer Rack unit. Cost about 1400.00 in 1995 and blasted some sound. Added the Niles outdoor when I moved here.
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  • lectronicjunkie
    lectronicjunkie Posts: 299
    edited March 2010
    Welcome to the club cbro. What kind of budget? Do you do mainly HT or music?
    It's all in the detail.
    :cool:

    HT Setup:
    Samsung PN50D550
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Samsung BD-D6700
    Fronts: RTi10's
    Center: CSi5
    Side surrounds: RC65i's
    Rear surrounds: FXiA4's
    Sub: Velodyne CT120
    Outdoor: Atrium 45's

    Pictures here
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  • cbro1960
    cbro1960 Posts: 9
    edited March 2010
    Like to stay 500-1k to start, 90% Music. Entertaining neighbors, sitting on deck, etc.
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  • Ranger0912
    Ranger0912 Posts: 50
    edited March 2010
    cbro, sorry to hear about your situation but, due to the lousy economy there are a lot of guys out there willing (or forced) to part with some pretty nice stuff. In addition to this site I'd keep my eye on Craig's List for your area. You never know where that diamond is going to show up.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited March 2010
    Welcome to Club Polk cbro1960! Sorry to hear about the ex wife issues.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited March 2010
    Welcome! :)

    Where are you located?

    Oh, and stop paying her bills. ;)
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

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  • lectronicjunkie
    lectronicjunkie Posts: 299
    edited March 2010
    This should get you started.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98108
    It's all in the detail.
    :cool:

    HT Setup:
    Samsung PN50D550
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Samsung BD-D6700
    Fronts: RTi10's
    Center: CSi5
    Side surrounds: RC65i's
    Rear surrounds: FXiA4's
    Sub: Velodyne CT120
    Outdoor: Atrium 45's

    Pictures here
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited March 2010
    lectronicjunkie wrote: »
    This should get you started.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98108

    Hah! Thanks for the plug. ;)

    For basic entertainment, i think it would be a good way to go. I've been using that stuff as a backup 2-channel setup for awhile now, and i really like the way it sounds. Yeah, my main setup is quite a bit better, but there's certainly something to be said for the simplicity of this.

    If this will end up as a dedicated sit-down and listen 2-channel setup, then pass.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • lectronicjunkie
    lectronicjunkie Posts: 299
    edited March 2010
    Check here for some goods priced speakers.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97815
    It's all in the detail.
    :cool:

    HT Setup:
    Samsung PN50D550
    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Samsung BD-D6700
    Fronts: RTi10's
    Center: CSi5
    Side surrounds: RC65i's
    Rear surrounds: FXiA4's
    Sub: Velodyne CT120
    Outdoor: Atrium 45's

    Pictures here
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  • cbro1960
    cbro1960 Posts: 9
    edited March 2010
    Was quoted $500 for a Onkyo tx855 and Polk tsi300's? Any feedback? Pros/cons?
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