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Bronze Member Username: KothrushPost Number: 13 Registered: Feb-05 | I have yamaha 5.1 receiver from 3-4 years back. It is driving two JBL bookshelf speakers (I know, not the best combination). Now, I have little more money to spare for my speakers and receiver, so need to think about how to expand this set-up economically. Things I required in new expanded set-up: 1. Receiver with HDMI capability, this means I won't be able to use my current receiver , should I get little higher end yamaha or something else like H/K, denon , which would, if possible, work with my JBL bookshelves too ? 2. I need 5.1 set-up. I have 2 JBL bookshelves, which I can use as rear channels. Should I get front JBLs too? or should I go with something like polk/paradigm/B&W etc ? So, what would be a good way to expand my current set-up ? or should I start from scratch ? If I can expand within $1000 it would be great, I can stretch my budget to $1500 max. Thanks for your input. |
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Silver Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 329 Registered: Feb-07 | If you want to keep the JBL's, move use them as the rear speakers (as you mentioned). I think it's important to have matching center and fronts. Considering your budget, I would consider Paradigm speakers (one of the best value per dollar brands, IMO). AS for receivers, out of the brands you mentioned I would opt for H/K, although some people on this forum have suggested the H/K-Paradigm pairing is not the best. Eventually I would get rid of the JBLs and get matching rears. I'm a big fan of having a balanced system. As most people will suggest, let your ears decide for you! Audition lots of different setups. Do you have a good dealer near you? |
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Bronze Member Username: KothrushPost Number: 14 Registered: Feb-05 | So it seems like one way or other, I'll have to get rid of my receiver and speakers ... Its like starting from scratch ... |
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Silver Member Username: TdogroederDes Moines, IA Post Number: 148 Registered: Sep-05 | av123 as some really great deals on their speakers. Rockets Here: http://www.av123.com/products_category_brand.php?section=speakers&brand=3 X-Series Here: http://av123forum.com/showthread.php?t=24756 |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 8847 Registered: Dec-04 | The artist formerly known as Prince. A lot of people love those speakers. |
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Bronze Member Username: KothrushPost Number: 15 Registered: Feb-05 | Never heard of av123 , how do those compared with paradigm/polk/psb/B&W (600 series) ? I am debating between those four as of now. |
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Silver Member Username: TdogroederDes Moines, IA Post Number: 165 Registered: Sep-05 | AV123 is an internet only company. All the speaker cabinets from av123 are real wood veneered vs. laminated are for more impressive than any those you have mentioned. The Rockets sound from AV123 have very detailed highs without the fatigue or harshness with great bass extention. You could chime in on their forum and see if their is an owner of them would let you get an audition, I'm sure they would. Forum here: http://av123forum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9 They are having a awesome sale on their speakers. Here is a link to to av123 http://www.av123.com/products_category_brand.php?section=speakers&brand=3 |