Improving TV Sound. Thoughts on this combo?

Firegod

Firegod

Firegod

Soldato
Joined
12 Sep 2003
Posts
11,461
Location
Newcastle, UK
Hello!

I'd like to improve the sound from my TV and also for when watching Blu-ray films. What are people's thoughts on something like:-

Q ACOUSTICS 1050i Floor Speakers.
(http://www.qacoustics.co.uk/floorstanding_speaker/)

and the YAMAHA RX-V565 Receiver.
(http://www.yamaha-uk.com/av_amps_receivers/?product_id=235)

I've read some reviews online for the Speakers which are positive, especially for the price of them. Cheapest I've found is £289.95. The Receiver is just one I've picked, my mate has a Yamaha Receiver and likes it and this one seems to offer all the good sound features, DolbyTrueHD and Burr Brown DAC's. So should be good for my Blu-rays. It does 24Hz Refresh Rate and also has lip sync correction. Again, priced at £369.95, which I don't think is too expensive.

Is there anything wrong with these components? Can anyone recommend perhaps a better Receiver or combo? Don't want to make a costly mistake. Also, is the Receiver powerful enough for these Speakers?

Thanks!
 
One thing I didn't ask in my original post, what do people think is better in terms of sound quality and overall enjoyment. A decent set of floor standing speakers as shown above, or, something like this:-

Pioneer S-V610 II 5.1 Kit
(https://www.forumhifivisual.co.uk/S...V610_II_5_1_SURROUND_SPEAKER_SYSTEM_2230.html)

Kind of 2 ways to go about it all really. The only problem I have with this idea is that I already have a sub, so I don't have room for 2. I think though I can utilise my existing sub though so it wouldn't be a problem. Shame though to get a kit and not use part of it...

So yeah, just thinking of some routes.

:)
 
That pioneer kit will sound pretty crap, and tbh will probably feel very plasticky !!!!!

Pop over to avfourms and have a good read of the 'Receiver' section to get a better idea of what the hot models seem to be. I think yamaha equipment is great tbh and the best of the jap bunch.

2 questions: What sub do you have, and what is your total absolute maximum can't go 1p over budget ?
 
-Ad- said:
That pioneer kit will sound pretty crap, and tbh will probably feel very plasticky !!!!!

Pop over to avfourms and have a good read of the 'Receiver' section to get a better idea of what the hot models seem to be. I think yamaha equipment is great tbh and the best of the jap bunch.

2 questions: What sub do you have, and what is your total absolute maximum can't go 1p over budget ?
Click to expand...

Yeah I think some decent floor standing speakers will be nicer, like you say, that kit and like most you see on the high street are very plastic.

I'll have a look over on AVForum, cheers.

The sub at the moment is a Mordaunt-Short Avant 309i. And my budget, most likely £700 max. (I'm thinking £300 - £400 for the Receiver and about £300 for speakers). :)
 
Hmmm after reading about the Yamaha receiver it would appear they've done some "cost cutting" on it. From looking around for other Receivers the Sony STR-DA 2400ES appears to be recommended, slightly more cash however.
 
Ive got the Yamaha RX-V465 (5.1 instead of 7.1) and yes they have done some cost cutting on areas like the speaker terminals but its still a decent amp and well worth a listen.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom