Can anyone recommend me a budget 2.1 sound system?

Energize · 21 Aug 2020 at 21:56

Hi,

I'm looking for a 2.1 system so I can have some decent bass and better quality audio than the TV speakers, what sort of price am I looking at for an entry level system?

Thanks.

hornetstinger · 21 Aug 2020 at 22:03

£150 av amp Yamaha
Wharfedale diamond 9.1 £100
Wharfedale diamond sw-150 subwoofer £100
Cables £20

lucid · 22 Aug 2020 at 10:48

The Yamaha AV receiver and Wharfedale speaker combo is a good choice, but I think you'll struggle to find a new Yamaha AV receiver or any of the other major brands for £150.

hornetstinger · 22 Aug 2020 at 15:08

Last time I looked Yamaha avr were £150 for lowest model, spring clips I think but for two channel plenty of power

lucid · 22 Aug 2020 at 17:30

Entry-level standalone Yam is now the HTR-2071 or something at around £280.

Complete 5.1 kit with a lower-spec AVR is the YHT-1840 @ £379 all-in.

Nothing from the other brands to compete. Onkyo and Pioneer both concentrating on higher-end models. I guess the budget market that would have bought £150-£200 AVRs is happy enough with a soundbar.

Energize · 22 Aug 2020 at 20:40

Perhaps I should have clarified. When I say budget, I'm not looking for a setup with an external amplifier as I don't really have that much space, I'm just looking for stereo speakers that perform better than my TV and sub woofer to give some good bass.

iamtheoneneo · 23 Aug 2020 at 20:49

But you cant hook up speakers to a TV without an av reciever. Unless you go for something like a soundbar which will have basic signal processing built in.

agw_01 · 23 Aug 2020 at 21:07

iamtheoneneo said:
But you cant hook up speakers to a TV without an av reciever. Unless you go for something like a soundbar which will have basic signal processing built in.

Well, technically he could use some amplified speakers providing the TV has 3.5mm/RCA outputs. Not sure many powered speakers will have a crossover and sub output though.

Energize · 23 Aug 2020 at 22:39

iamtheoneneo said:
But you cant hook up speakers to a TV without an av reciever. Unless you go for something like a soundbar which will have basic signal processing built in.

I just remember connecting my pc to a powered subwoofer via a 3.5mm connector which then had phono connectors to the left and right speakers, was a long time ago though!

aoaaron · 24 Aug 2020 at 07:55

Energize said:
I just remember connecting my pc to a powered subwoofer via a 3.5mm connector which then had phono connectors to the left and right speakers, was a long time ago though!

Edifier S350DB is I believe what you're looking for?
Or S351DB?

Energize · 24 Aug 2020 at 12:46

aoaaron said:
Edifier S350DB is I believe what you're looking for?
Or S351DB?

Yeah, thanks that's more what I was thinking of size wise.

Begbie · 24 Aug 2020 at 13:18

Energize said:
Perhaps I should have clarified. When I say budget, I'm not looking for a setup with an external amplifier as I don't really have that much space, I'm just looking for stereo speakers that perform better than my TV and sub woofer to give some good bass.

I just got a soundbar and sub for £40, 2nd hand. It's nowhere near want I want, but for £40 it blows my TV speakers away.

Simmz · 24 Aug 2020 at 13:46

Going on your comments I'd probably just go for a soundbar then. Will be a massive difference still over the inbuilt TV speakers, even if a super cheap one. If you also have sky could pick a Sky soundbox up cheap off of Ebay.

Bose own website have a refurbished solo 5 on for £139.95 if you want a smaller sized one.