Post by hammie34 April 7, 2005 (11 of 14)
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Sam said:
5.1 may not be the optimal configuration depending on what your listening habits are. In my case, since I mainly listen to 2-channel music, I have a pair of good quality full-range speakers for that. The surround speakers are different (cheap/small), and I don't use a center speaker. No need for a subwoofer.
In any case, you should look at the used market (e.g. audiogon.com). Perfect condition speakers often sell for about 40% of list price.
I agree with the full range approach. Used is a great way to go on a budget. I am running five Boston Acoustics T930s and the results are great. The Bass is tremendous and I got them all for less than a thousand. Might be a little big for your room though.
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Post by LC April 7, 2005 (12 of 14)
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Used gear can be a good way to go, but:
1) Speakers are more subject to abuse and damage than, say, a power amp.
2) There probably wouldn't be much point if you had to ship them (if you got them on Audiogon, for example). You'll pay maybe 85% retail at a dealer and maybe 50% privately. In this price range, that's a difference of only a couple hundred bucks. Add to that the cost of shipping five speakers and the risk of buying used, and it's just not worth it.
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Post by Sam April 8, 2005 (13 of 14)
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Agreed that shipping speakers commercially is to be avoided. But unless you live in the middle of nowhere, there are plenty of used speakers available within self-shipping range. Audiogon is the best way to find them, in my experience.
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Post by Beagle April 14, 2005 (14 of 14)
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crabby said:
Thank you very much. I am very much under a budget. I am 15 years old and it took me a long time to save up for this. Thanks again.
I second what LC wrote, Paradigm has a global reputation for "Bang per Buck". Put your money Up-Front: get a good pair of front-speakers, and put anything old thing in back (or nothing). I am sitting facing a pair of Paradigm 11s. I have a pair of Castle Pembrookes which I am disinclined to connect, since the 2-channel is fully involving.
Subwoofers are sub dig.
Beagle
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