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Thread: Best 5.1 package deal for ~$1000? |
    
Silver Member Username: Rlschneck
Post Number: 134
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 02:02 pm: |
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Hello Everyone,
I am looking for a 5.1 bundle for a friend. I bought all of my speakers piecemeal, but my friend is the type to opt for convenience and a quick decision proccess.
Somewhere in the neighborhood of $1K and something that is understated with respect to the styling and appearance. Will consider either bookshelf or floorstander fronts.
Thanks in advance for your helpful suggestions! |
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Silver Member Username: Petergalbraith
Rimouski,
Quebec
Canada
Post Number: 885
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 02:49 pm: |
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I'm never heard the following, but others will chime in:
5x Ascend CBM-170
1x Hsu STF-1
$1,038 + $56 shipping
Could work if the room isn't too big.
http://www.ascendacoustics.com |
Silver Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 993
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 03:37 pm: |
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Hsu Ventriloquist $739.
http://www.hsuresearch.com/ |
Silver Member Username: Petergalbraith
Rimouski,
Quebec
Canada
Post Number: 888
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 04:01 pm: |
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Art, have you heard it?
I was wondering about that for someone I know... |
Silver Member Username: Chitown
Post Number: 144
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 08:35 pm: |
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5 Axiom 3ti (factory outlet prices ) x $135
1 Hsu stf-1 x $299 = $974 + shipping for the HSU and no taxes.
www.axiomaudio.com www.hsuresearch.com
I "heard" they are pretty good
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 09:10 pm: |
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I see I have to be the savior of this thread. The Bose Acoustimass 10 Series III is 999.00 retail and will beat the pants off any of the aforementioned speakers. Plus you can find them on sale from time to time, or go to the Bose outlet store for a great deal.
Bose, the most respected name in sound.
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 1002
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 10:02 pm: |
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No Peter I haven't heard it but with Hsu's rep and some very good reviews I'm bettin' it's not bad for the bucks. It also meets the original posters request for a "bundle" as opposed to a piece meal setup. |
Gold Member Username: Edster922
Abubala,
Ababala
The Occupation
Post Number: 1063
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 11:07 pm: |
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RShneck,
I'd echo Peter's original recommendation though maybe the Hsu STF-2 would be worth an additional $100 bucks over the STF-1 especially if he likes exploding action flicks. |
Silver Member Username: Chitown
Post Number: 145
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 10:33 am: |
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"The Bose Acoustimass 10 Series III is 999.00"
...and you get all the whining for free. The acoustimass covers that range very well.
Anonymous I wish I knew who you are, just to know if you were joking or serious.
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Silver Member Username: Petergalbraith
Rimouski,
Quebec
Canada
Post Number: 890
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 12:42 pm: |
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Art, you can get the Ascend/Hsu combo from Ascend. It's more expensive than the Ventriloquist, so that's why I wanted to know if you had heard it.
Edster, I'd go with the STF-2 too but was trying to stay closer to the desired price point. But i agree with you! I'd spend that $100 easily! (I also have an STF-3...)
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Bronze Member Username: Monolgoue
Post Number: 66
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 07:12 pm: |
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www.orbaudio.com
Orb Audio systems are $749 for entry level, $999 for the "People's Choice"
Great sound for both music and movies, really slick design, and great service. |
Silver Member Username: Timn8ter
Seattle,
WA
USA
Post Number: 211
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 08:07 pm: |
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Acoustimass?
(cough, choke) |
Dragothalas Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, July 02, 2005 - 08:43 am: |
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MTS 2006p = Ripoff??
My friend bought a MTS 2006p, and they sound like crap to me, am I right in the opiion that he got ripped off for about a grand? |
