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Hi folks,

Decided to start a new thread and up my budget. I am looking to build out a nice home cinema system for my 65" LG C3. It is an enclosed 6x3.5m space with low ceilings. The walls are quite thin. I am looking for something that just sounds good and looks good - I am not an audiophile by any means.

I have no idea about centre, sub or rears. I've never had rears so not sure it is critical for how I generally watch TV. I am not a mega film buff either - fairly satisfied with my Beam and Sub-Mini in the house.

I am thinking of the Wharfedale 230s at £300 but could spend more if it's worth it (I see Active 12.3s). I think they look good and will suit the setup.
For a receiver/amp - I don't have any physical media and generally use Alexa for listening to the radio whilst working. Back "in the day" I had an Onkyo that I just Optical Out'ed into a receiver and didn't worry about anything else. Someone has offered me a £125 Denon X540BT which seems like a good deal but potentially quite small/limited? (I have no idea).

Getting itchy feet now as I want to watch Oppenheimer :D

Thanks
 
Best to go to avforums, you'll have people there with more maturity.

Yes that Denon is very basic, a budget model, spring clip connectors etc but it'll do as it's 5.1, and you're looking at budget speakers anyway. The Denons have streaming features but I don't know what they're like. I generally prefer dedicated streamers.

Do you intend to get something cheap and cheerful, use it for a bit then upgrade later?

If you want to enjoy movies you're really looking at a 4.1 system as a minimum. If you do get a center you'll want to match it from the same range as the L/R



Ayahuasca said:
9.3.4 system should be doable with that budget. Have you made sure to artex your walls?
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Why even post, when you are just trolling.
 
dlockers said:
I have no idea about centre, sub or rears. I've never had rears so not sure it is critical for how I generally watch TV.
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Belive me, as someone who recently went 5.0, rears are really useful and make such a difference. Even for just TV, not films, especially if there is music in the TV show it sounds so much better with rears. Immersive and encapsulating. And as mentioned, having a good matched centre speaker for dialogue is key. I'm so happy as I always struggled with dialogue beforehand.
 
Firegod said:
Belive me, as someone who recently went 5.0, rears are really useful and make such a difference. Even for just TV, not films, especially if there is music in the TV show it sounds so much better with rears. Immersive and encapsulating. And as mentioned, having a good matched centre speaker for dialogue is key. I'm so happy as I always struggled with dialogue beforehand.
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What setup do you have? Is it something I can replicate easy enough?
 
Firegod said:
Belive me, as someone who recently went 5.0, rears are really useful and make such a difference. Even for just TV, not films, especially if there is music in the TV show it sounds so much better with rears. Immersive and encapsulating. And as mentioned, having a good matched centre speaker for dialogue is key. I'm so happy as I always struggled with dialogue beforehand.
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Correct rears add more atmospher to surround processing, from birds singing to plane fly by etc.

Adding a sub to your will free strain on the amp and reduce risk of damage to your speakers . Without a sub your mains are set to full range. Not many speakers are even mine at 32hz wouldn't match a good sub.
dlockers said:
What setup do you have? Is it something I can replicate easy enough?
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Best to go to local AV shop listen to a few brands.
 
dlockers said:
What setup do you have? Is it something I can replicate easy enough?
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So I have Triangle BR09s up front with the BRC1 centre. Then the BR08s for the rears. They are hooked up to a Denon X2400H which I've had for about 6 years now.
 
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Given up- can't find any path that doesn't scope creep into several K. Ended up buying an Arc on interest free lol.
 
Simmz said:
Probably drop in price as well next month as their new bar is about to launch.
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It was only £720 so think I've priced in most of the discount. If it gets substanially cheaper I'll boomerang it (bought from Amazon).
 
dlockers said:
It was only £720 so think I've priced in most of the discount. If it gets substanially cheaper I'll boomerang it (bought from Amazon).
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I’ve got the arc with era 300s as rears and a sub on the lounge TV. Sounds great to me but then I’m just a peon. Era 300s really do take it to a different “3d” level.
 
CapitalOne said:
I’ve got the arc with era 300s as rears and a sub on the lounge TV. Sounds great to me but then I’m just a peon. Era 300s really do take it to a different “3d” level.
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Definitely on the cards - will need to wait for a major credit card reset though :cry:
 
Ayahuasca said:
Nice one, who needs 9.3.4 anyway.
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Obviously no one but half the people in these threads that recommend the Arc's have added surrounds and a sub. £2k is a hell of a budget, which isn't far off what I paid for my 5.1.4 system.
If I'd dropped 2 Atmos channels I could have put something together for about £1600, and much less going for lower range speakers.

Don't get me wrong, I think sound bar systems serve a purpose, but if you plan to upgrade anyway I'm not convinced they offer vfm.

Hope the Arc suits OP.
 
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