Which speakers/receiver should I buy? I'd prefer not to spend a fortune, but I do want decent sound. Do I need both speakers and receivers?
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Generally speaking you would need one receiver and two speakers. Receiver-wise I would suggest buying a recognized brand like Sony, Yamaha etc. but save money by buying it used. Just make sure you can test it/hear it before you buy, make sure it works properly. Harmon Kardon makes (or made) excellent equipment that you can now get used for a low price. Speaker-wise, not sure to recommend, I always seem to end up with hand-me-downs that work fine - I think the current pair are KLM. I would cruise craigslist and when you find something that fits your geography and budget, do a search for reviews on that model of receiver/speaker to get a better idea about it. And/or bring an audio geek friend along with you when you go to check it out. You can also try pawn shops or stereo stores that carry used gear - the latter will be pricier probably but would like offer some sort of warranty. Best of luck to you.
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I have Monitor speakers, but I would recommend you go to a speaker store and try different speakers with your favorite music. Sit approximately where you'd normally sit and close your eyes and listen to your music with the different speakers. You will find that you may not have to pay that much for speakers b/c your ears may not discern the difference between a $500 pair and a $1,000 pair. With
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I would recommend a sub and surround speakers. I use a sub and it sounds great. I also got the matching center channel which is awesome too.
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Its a push. Go with the one substantially cheaper. Dont consider any surround receiver from another manufacturer.
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You will need a receiver to power the speakers. They are perfect for surround application .
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The speakers themselve should be enough. I have a crappy sound card and these speakers sound wonderful! Good luck. They're awesome!
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rather dated so am sure by now you got your 'not expensive' receiver. i am in the market for speakers and these @195 each are out of my budget. i just scored a PIONEER VSX-524-K for $150 at a local B&M.; everywhere i looked, its going for $250 and reviews are ok too. whatever you get, do not feed the speakers more than they can handle/designed for.
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Since these are mid-size speakers, they really don't require a lot of power to sound great. Even 50W per channel for two channels is plenty. I'd shop around and decide based on what else you'll be using a receiver for, such as video. If audio is all you want/need then finding an amp should be a cinch. Onkyo, Pioneer and Harman Kardon would all be great choices for these speakers, it will just come down to personal taste and preference, as well as price considerations. Hope that helps and good luck!
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I used an audio receiver with capable surround sound. Connected tv with digital audio cable. Bought a powered sub-woofer. Great sound. So happy with price vs performance.
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speakers should be attached to a AV receiver not to each other......so I would first look into getting a AV receiver.
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Actually, I bought an old Sony home theater receiver from Craigslist for $20. These older receivers (the ones with Dolby Prologic but not Dolby Digital and/or DTS) have A and B speaker outputs, which can both be run at the same time for a total of four speakers in stereo. If you're not put off by the idea of buying things from Craigslist, this might be the best and most affordable option (affordability being, I assume, the biggest criterion if you're buying these speakers, as was the case for me). I hope this helps. :)
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I'm not entirely informed when it comes to surround sound systems, but the front two speakers are usually dedicated to dialogue and most people who I've talked to say that they are the most important. That's why I'm looking more are the 7300. You can always update the speakers and use the same receiver later if you get the 6300 though. I think I'll wait a while longer, but I'll probably get the 7300. Thanks again for contacting Onkyo for us! :)
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Hi,it is pretty much good to go ... you do need speakers and a receiver with a phono input. Let me know if you have any other questions - we will do our best to assist you.My very best wishes,JenniferMillennium Worldwide
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Yes, you may want external speakers. The speakers are O.K. But, sounds tinny.
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Sandra: Any high quality speakers will work with this receiver. I use a BOSE system, but Keff, Polk Audio or JBL speakers are great brands as well.
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I agree with others here; Onkyo receivers pretty much give you the best bang for your buck. Sound is always in the ear of the beholder. I like cambridge soundworks speakers. Whatever you do, dont spend a ton of money on cables. you get professional grade cables at monoprice for pennies on the dollar.
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You need a receiver/home theater to hook speakers to for true surround sound. DVD is optional and would run thru your receiver/home theater system.