AV Receiver and Speakers Package

Oddney

Oddney

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Hi all,

first ive been spent a lot of time and money doing a Gaming/man cave (somewhere i can sit and relax and chill out) helps with my mental health.
this isnt a big room, but its mine.
what i do in here - watch a lot of movies and TV shows, youtube netflix disney+ amazon prime you get what i mean :P
i also Game also PS5 and Xbox series X on the wall.

The TV is a LG C1, the system i have connected to it and VERY dated and dont like it. (it works) but NO.....

I have uploaded some pictures so you can get an idea of the size of the room ISH, Rear speakers if any would be mounted on the wall and maybe the front ones also i wont know until i have the new system in hand.
im thinking DOLBY ATMOS would be nice as the TV and consoles support it.

Things i have found on my own

i have my eye on this system - i dont think this is Dolby Atmos tho.

Yamaha RX-V4A AV Receiver & Diamond 5.1 Speaker Package, White​


This one is also nice, and i know its dolby atmos but the AV is silver (crazy i know).

Marantz NR1711 AV Receiver, Silver & Diamond 5.1 Package, White​


please let me know your thoughts, should i go with a sound bar because the room is small (yuck sound bars)

Please help a STRANGE guy out




 
In such a small room Atmos will be pointless, so just get the best 5.1 system you can. Since the sofa is butted up against the wall I would recommend diffused speakers rather than regular speakers.


The Yamaha will have better cooling it's not a slimline amp like the marantz.

One option could be passive LCR soundbar with bipole speakers and a sub.
 
Either way being that close to regular speakers as surrounds is not ideal, so go for diffused speakers.

Wharfedale speakers are good value for money decent sounding, diamond 9.1 for mains will be fine.

I don't think wharfedale make bipole anymore just older DFS models second hand
 
If you don't mind second hand there some bargains, like whole 5.1 system and AVR for £250-£400, pretty good ones too, not just crappy HTIB.

Have a look on gumtree see what's available in local area.
 
Honestly i would rather buy new and have the warrenty. i know the room is small, but my tv is atmos ps5 and xbox series x is atmos, i can upload a better pic of the size of the room, and i dont need it to be the best system just do the job, make my movies come alive if you will. make the games sound as they are ment to sound,
ive saved up about £1200 for this system, i know it wont be mega. i just want it to sound good and look good..
 
Diffused speakers spread the sound out, ideal for surround speakers when you're close to the.

Atmos will add extra, to get full Atmos for £1200 is bit of a push.

I'm using a 9.2.4 system.

I'd go 5.1.2 or 5.1.4 in that room


Here's idea on pricing for full Atmos speaker set

www.av.com

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

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 7.1.4 Speaker Package, Walnut at AV.com
www.av.com www.av.com
 
Nothing wrong with buying secondhand speakers. You'll save a lot of money. In your £1200 I bought close to £7000 worth of speakers second hand, and they're mint condition..and I'm still using them 10 years later

For sub and AVR I'd buy new though as those could fail. and if they do it's expensive to fix.


You need to decide on speaker number for your budget stick to fewer speakers. I think 5.1.2 maximum.

Ie
2.0
2.1
3.0
3.1
3.2
4.0
4.1
4.2
5.0
5.1
5.2
7.0
7.1
7.2
5.1.2
5.1.4
5.2.2
5.2.4
7.1.2
7.2.2
7.2.4
7.2.6
9.1.4
9.2.6


And probably lots more options in that list.
 
hornetstinger said:
Diffused speakers spread the sound out, ideal for surround speakers when you're close to the.

Atmos will add extra, to get full Atmos for £1200 is bit of a push.

I'm using a 9.2.4 system.

I'd go 5.1.2 or 5.1.4 in that room


Here's idea on pricing for full Atmos speaker set

www.av.com

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

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 7.1.4 Speaker Package, Walnut at AV.com
www.av.com www.av.com
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Yea i dont need full atmos just a shortend down version. i take it 5.1 wont give atmos, as you would need the extra 2 speakers. second hand speakers are ok if you know what you are looking for (i unfortunately dont) i could settle for a 5.1.2 with a decent AV.
 
This is an example.

www.av.com

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 5.1.2 Speaker Package, Walnut at AV.com

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 5.1.2 Speaker Package, Walnut at AV.com
www.av.com www.av.com

I had one of those subs. It's ok but it won't blast the doors out
You need to go to hifi shop and listen to few speaker brands

A suitable avr will be around £550 or there about, Denon 2700 etc.

Add another £100 for hdmi, coaxial, optical, RCA cables, subwoofer, speaker, and banana plugs, plus more for stands etc

If you're close to the back wall could be good idea to have wall mounted speakers rather standmount ie Dali Oberon or similar.

With Atmos speaker you have option to go for upfirers, ceiling, or height speakers.

One possibility could be monoprice 365t as they have upfirers built in, you're looking at around £900 for front three but that saves you buying Atmos speakers . Cheaper on the auction site. Also 365c to match

www.monoprice.uk

Monoprice UK

Monoprice specializes in high-quality, affordable electronics and accessories. Since 2002, Monoprice offers a variety of products such as home office equipment, gaming accessories, 3D printing and outdoor gear to professionals and consumers worldwide.
www.monoprice.uk www.monoprice.uk


www.monoprice.uk

Monoprice UK

Monoprice specializes in high-quality, affordable electronics and accessories. Since 2002, Monoprice offers a variety of products such as home office equipment, gaming accessories, 3D printing and outdoor gear to professionals and consumers worldwide.
www.monoprice.uk www.monoprice.uk
 
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hornetstinger said:
Diffused speakers spread the sound out, ideal for surround speakers when you're close to the.

Atmos will add extra, to get full Atmos for £1200 is bit of a push.

I'm using a 9.2.4 system.

I'd go 5.1.2 or 5.1.4 in that room


Here's idea on pricing for full Atmos speaker set

www.av.com

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

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 7.1.4 Speaker Package, Walnut at AV.com
www.av.com www.av.com
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I think Peter Tyson were doing a Denon x1700h with the Q-Acoustic 7000i around that price a week or two ago

Edit: Still doing it with free height speakers and 40m of cable etc.
https://petertyson.co.uk/denon-avr-x1700h-av-receiver-with-q7000islim.
 
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i was thinking more of a package deal tbh bud.. all this take is just frying my brain. Banana Plugs, sounds like something one should keep to the bedroom. forget the Atmos speakers sound a lot of hassle and its eating into money i dont have :(
 
Q acoustics 7000 is lifestyle system so a standmount will generally be better.

I'd buy a few home cinema mags, to get understanding of components, different brands, speaker types.

Go onto forums and just spend time on there. YouTube etc

Take your time I've been into audio for 20 years, hifi and home cinema , first system was Yamaha avr and kef coda. Dozens of changes over the years.

A package may be fine, but for example in that wharfedale system, replace you could replacement it with svs pb1000 pro, monoprice 10" etc.

Things like sealed box or ported subs etc

Richer sounds has a pretty poor amount of speakers it's like going into ford model t showroom..

That monoprice speaker will blow your budget and probably go over it , but what you could do is buy 365t pair, 365c center,.avr and sub and use 3.1 for now and add rears later. Check a avr will support 3.1.2 as you may need surrounds to enable the atnos part. You'll have kick ass front three,.rather than mediocre 5.x.2 system
 
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been waiting to get a system for nearly 2 years now, i started with sound bars because of the size of the room and it seemed easyier, doing research i found that sound bars are not for me. i want the Av and speaker setup. maybe with some Atmos speakers (maybe) im in no rush for atmos atm (funds)

seems like it will be 5.1 and maybe add the 5.1.2 down the line.

so something like

Denon AVR-X1700H AV Receiver with Polk Monitor XT15 - 5.1 Cinema Pack + Polk MXT90 atmos speakers​

is it good for me.. seems like it has everything i need. and only coming in at £1,248.99. is it a good system are they good speakers (never heard of them)

ive waited to long to be messing around with mags, i dont have 20 years to get up to speed. i dont need a WOW system, just something that sounds good, it dont have to be loud.

so stressful :(
 
Just checking out that Peter Tyson site and come across the

Denon AVR-X1700H AV Receiver with Q Acoustics 7000i 5.1 Slim Speaker System and free atmos speakers (Q Acoustics 7000LRi Satellite Speakers (Pair))​

is it a good deal !
 
I haven't used Polk .

Unfortunately if you buy blind that is a risk, since you haven't got used to a brand. You need to have couple of demos.

I think the wharfedale diamond 9.1 are decent, having owned the smaller 9.0.

For speaker cable you'll want at least 2.5mm cable, look at how much cable you'll need and buy a reel
 
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hornetstinger said:
Maybe this?


www.av.com

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 5.1.2 Speaker Package, Black at AV.com

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 5.1.2 Speaker Package, Black at AV.com
www.av.com www.av.com


Although if you are close to my rear wall and the standmoutns get in the way,.maybe instead of 9.1 as surround, use another pair of d3003d instead?
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i do like them Wharfedales that possably just the right ammount is speakers i would need, what Av would you pair this with please.

also whats your views on this and what is a lifestyle system !

SORRY dont think i can link other sites here.

Denon AVR-X1700H AV Receiver with Q Acoustics 7000i 5.1 Slim Speaker System​

- comes with speaker cable and 2 atmos speakers
 
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Maybe one option is to get a budget system for now, cheap but still good live with it for a while, then add bits and replace as you learn about the hobby. Rather than blowing it all on a speaker system you may find wasn't the best choice, rather than make an expensive mistake on speaker brand you might not like.


Thiss get you uo and running for peanuts and pretty good 2.0 avr system. Add rears, and a sub live with it, replace avr, add Atmos speakers etc


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