Looking for a 2.1 setup for £200?

[Doogles]

So far I think I have settled on some speakers for £100, Wharfedale Diamond 9.1. Complete noob to the whole sound setup so would like some advice please.

EDIT: Found the Whafedale Diamond 9.1 with a SW150 sub for £230, good price right? My guess is I will need a amp to go along with these though so might push it out my budget big time.

2nd EDIT: Going to be using it with my PC but if the speakers are really that good I might be using it for my PC and my Home theater, got a 5.1 setup for the TV but it was only £250 about 3 years ago so if the 2.0/1 setup sounds that good it might end up being a 5.1.

 

[Doogles]

£230 is a good price, as separate they come to about £270. If you are going to add a subwoofer at some point, then you can save yourself £40 by buying both now. However, it depends on how much can be spent on the amp. Getting a decent amp and deciding to forego the subwoofer, would be better than skimping on the amp.

Also depends on what you are going to use the speakers for mainly. You won't really need the subwoofer for music, unless you listen to bass heavy genres. If you are going to use these for when watching films as well, then no doubt the subwoofer will add some heft to explosions etc, but they do a good job on their own.

I've got a pair of 9.1's, and the bass they put out really did surprise me when I watched Inception, especially during the scene when the water came rushing in. When I bought them a few years ago, I did intend to get the SW150 at a later date. I never did, as for me personally, I felt it wasn't needed; but then, I am not a bass head. Maybe people who are, will want a subwoofer with them.

They are going to be connected to my PC to start with for gaming/music and if they sound that good might upgrade them to 5.1 for TV and my PC, will have to drag them around the room though which might be annoying.

 

[Doogles]

If your sticking with stereo then i'd say avoid the sub......depends how far down the line your looking at 5.1

Probably a year. Can you recommend me a amp for the opportunity to add a sub for £80-£100? This would be for 2.1, just in case I want the sub later on

 

[Doogles]

Would the Pioneer A10k power some Diamond 9.1's and SW150?