A 5.1 separates system better than Sonos

R4z0r · 2024-08-30T22:30:10+0100

Hey, I’m considering a full on Sonos home theatre setup, Arc, Sub and 2 x Sonos Era 300. This should cost around £2300.

I’m not that bothered about Atmos, is it possible to build a separates 5.1 for the money? What kit would you use?

hornetstinger · 2024-08-30T22:47:46+0100

Yeah easily. £2300 will get you a pretty good 5.1 system

Denon AVC-X3800H 9.4 Ch. 8K AV Receiver with KEF Q150 AV Speaker Pack

When you buy the '3800H as a bundle with the Q150 AV speaker package as a bundle, you'll make huge savings. Not only that but we also offer Finance and free next working day delivery to most UK regions.

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Yamaha RX-A2A AV Receiver with KEF Q350 AV Speaker Pack

When you buy the Yamaha RX-A2A AV Receiver with this speaker package, you'll make significant savings. Not only that but we also offer the option to buy on Finance. Free next working day delivery to most UK regions is also included.

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Use av shops package/price slider to give you idea what's available. Good idea to have a demo on a few speaker brands.

It's possible to get full atmos for reasonble budget, but I'd rather get better quality 5.1 than lower quality 7.1.4 But I found even the smaller diamond 9.0 to offer really nice sound quality, for the bargain price of £50 a pair.

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 7.1.4 Speaker Package, Black at AV.com

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Subs bundled in with those kits usually aren't great but it gets you going.

You'd need to budget speaker stands (if buying standmount) speaker cable- 50M reel of 2.5mm should be enough kabeldirect, banana plugs (four individual plugs per speaker)

hornetstinger · 2024-08-30T23:20:16+0100

Second hand could be an option for example seen a pair of Wharfedale Evo 4.2 for £350, another pair for £350 including generic stands, that's £1400 of speakers for £700.

Money saving means you could get a better avr, or sub or go dual subs for the same total price