Tibbi

I just acquired a 55" plasma on super discount (an interim until the 70+ OLEDs come down in price), and my Genesis games have never looked so good.



Derping aside, this coming weekend I am finishing where the previous owners started and wiring for 7.2 surround. I am in the market for a good 7.2 receiver with 4k display output. I also need all 9 speakers: 7 channels and both subs. So what are some speakers products on the market that wont make my wallet all explodey? No more than $150/per for shelf speakers, and floor spqrs I havn't really priced so just value/dollar. I'd like to keep the receiver under $500 as well, any more than that and I might as well go balls deep on 9.2. (I'll go crazy when I build the epic theater room in the basement.) The room itself is well over 1000 sq/ft. I forget the exact dimensions, but huge. Hard wood floors too, so not much carpet to soak sound aside from a 12x15 area rug between the sofas. I don't need deafening power, just crisp, clean ear-gasm for my movie watching experience. So, suggestions?

i8acobra

For speakers, I love my Energy stuff. http://www.energy-speakers.com/

tibbytib

I suggest going to best buy or somewhere and listen to a few brands. Everyone's taste is different. When you find what you want, bestbuy will usually price match online retailers.



But, for the record, I really like my definitive speakers. Got them used with blown speakers. I simply rebuilt them to spec. They are great! But if purchased new, can be quite pricey.

Tibbi

Picked up an Onkyo TX-NR626 which apparently does 4K upscaling and all kinds of crazy sh*t. It's got all the inputs one could need for classic gaming and current stuff. I was even able to plug in my BetaMAX and LD. Because obsolete analog tech







I was actually looking at these over the weekend



I've been searching BB and Fry's but due to stuperbowl fever they have been sold solid out of anything worth a damn. To make maters more fun, my local BB doesn't even have a Magnolia corner.





Good input though! Thx Each corner of the room is wired as of last weekend, I just need to run the wire for the subs and sides and I'm on the debate about that config.

i8acobra

Energy's good stuff. I started with their "Take 5" system when I had an apartment (20 years ago). I've stayed with them ever since. I listen to a lot of EDM at the house and the sub I have can either provide subtle fill or shake the windows depending on my mood.

Tibbi

YEP! Went to a BB with a magnolia corner and had a listen.







Doing a pair of CB-20s in the front corners of the room and a pair of CB10s for the rear and sides. Still debating on the center and subs. I have to measure everything to make sure it fits where I need it.

i8acobra

You'll like 'em. They don't sell the sub I have any more, but this is the closest one:



http://www.energy-speakers.com/produ...s/?sku=ESW-C10



It's their mid-level 10.