whats the best surround system (i dont need a dvd player) for the money -$1000 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Dreaderus · 2005-12-26, 11:31 AM

Hi, I am overwhelmed by the choices and wanted some feedback.

thanks alot

Dreaderus

Khorn · 2005-12-26, 12:02 PM

What are your priorities? Movie soundtracks? Music? Both? (with compromises at this price point). How large is the space its being placed in and how loudly will you want to listen?(important factor).

All of the above should influence your decision. Once you define your priorities you can make an educated choice as to which system will meet those needs.

Dreaderus · 2005-12-26, 01:31 PM

just looking for overall performance and sound quality, doesnt have to be incrediibly loud as the room is small, but nice and crystal clear, with good surround effects, mainly for movies and such. hockey games etc

s21477 · 2006-01-03, 03:02 PM

I just picked up a Harmon Kardon AVR 135 receiver with 7 speaker package for just under 1200 at Future Shop.

So far I am very impressed with it.

Michael DeAbreu · 2006-01-04, 02:13 AM

My radical solution was to forget the receiver entirely and use a THX certified Logitech Z-5300e 5.1 digital speaker system.

The Z-5500 has more inputs and a remote. The Z-5450 has wireless rear surrounds.

mfabien · 2006-01-04, 06:32 AM

I thought you said $ 1,000...

I would have suggested, well to others I will suggest the following from SVS:

http://www.svsound.com/products-sys-sbs.cfm

The new SBS-01 system. Big bang for the buck... just like SVS subs.

2005-12-26, 11:31 AM	#1
Dreaderus Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 102	whats the best surround system (i dont need a dvd player) for the money -$1000 Hi, I am overwhelmed by the choices and wanted some feedback. thanks alot Dreaderus

2005-12-26, 01:31 PM	#3
Dreaderus Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 102	hi just looking for overall performance and sound quality, doesnt have to be incrediibly loud as the room is small, but nice and crystal clear, with good surround effects, mainly for movies and such. hockey games etc

2006-01-04, 06:32 AM	#6
mfabien Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 2,207	I thought you said $ 1,000... I would have suggested, well to others I will suggest the following from SVS: http://www.svsound.com/products-sys-sbs.cfm The new SBS-01 system. Big bang for the buck... just like SVS subs. __________________ Samsung LN52B750, SVS PB12-ISD, Harmony One, HD-A1, BDP-1400, Oppo DV-970HD, Zektor HDS4.1

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2005-12-26, 12:02 PM	#2
Khorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North York (West Lansing), Toronto Posts: 1,082	What are your priorities? Movie soundtracks? Music? Both? (with compromises at this price point). How large is the space its being placed in and how loudly will you want to listen?(important factor). All of the above should influence your decision. Once you define your priorities you can make an educated choice as to which system will meet those needs.

2006-01-03, 03:02 PM	#4
s21477 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pembroke Posts: 167	I just picked up a Harmon Kardon AVR 135 receiver with 7 speaker package for just under 1200 at Future Shop. So far I am very impressed with it.

2006-01-04, 02:13 AM	#5
Michael DeAbreu Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 806	My radical solution was to forget the receiver entirely and use a THX certified Logitech Z-5300e 5.1 digital speaker system. The Z-5500 has more inputs and a remote. The Z-5450 has wireless rear surrounds.