What would you recommend as speakers for ths receiver? Budget: 120 dollars, the should sound nice
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Check out the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Bookshelf, the Micca MB42X Bookshelf Speakers, the Dayton Audio B652, or the Monoprice 108250 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers.
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I frankly don't know of any quality speakers in that price range. If that's your budget, I wouldn't invest in the Marantz NR1403 because a high quality AV receiver can't make cheap low quality speakers produce high fidelity sound. Either up your speaker budget or I would recommend buying a consumer level "all in one AV system" at WalMart or Costco. The best "economical" quality speakers I've found are the Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black). They're small and sound great for about $350. Good used speakers might also be an option for you. Hope this helps, Steve I frankly don't know of any quality speakers in that price range. If that's your budget, I wouldn't invest in the Marantz NR1403 because a high quality AV receiver can't make cheap low quality speakers produce high fidelity sound. Either up your speaker budget or I would recommend buying a consumer level "all in one AV system" at WalMart or Costco. The best "economical" quality speakers I've found are the Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black). They're small and sound great for about $350. Good used speakers might also be an option for you. Hope... » Read More I frankly don't know of any quality speakers in that price range. If that's your budget, I wouldn't invest in the Marantz NR1403 because a high quality AV receiver can't make cheap low quality speakers produce high fidelity sound. Either up your speaker budget or I would recommend buying a consumer level "all in one AV system" at WalMart or Costco. The best "economical" quality speakers I've found are the Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black). They're small and sound great for about $350. Good used speakers might also be an option for you. Hope this helps, Steve « Show Less
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Easy, the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR has incredible sound quality for $90-130. http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers
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I have some Polk Bookshelf speakers that sound great. Polk Audio Monitor Series Monitor 45B - $200 for the pair
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I frankly don't know of any quality speakers in that price range. If that's your budget, I wouldn't invest in the Marantz NR1403 because a high quality AV receiver can't make cheap low quality speakers produce high fidelity sound. Either up your speaker budget or I would recommend buying a consumer level "all in one AV system" at WalMart or Costco. The best "economical" quality speakers I've found are the Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black). They're small and sound great for about $350. Good used speakers might also be an option for you. Hope this helps, Steve
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With that kind of budget constraits right now start with 2.0 or 2.1 setup then upgrade to 5.1 http://www.reddit.com/r/Zeos/comments/2dk676/guide_stereo_20_21_systems/. Follow that link to a guide that should help you get started. http://www.reddit.com/r/Zeos/comments/23d9ny/how_to_buildup_a_20_to_a_51_surround_sound_april/ this one is about turing a low cost 2.0 or 2.1 system into a 5.1 or 7.1. If you confused by the numbers the first number represents how many speakers and the .1 is for the sub. So 2.1 is 2 speakers and a sub. 5.1 is five speakers and a sub.
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For 120? Maybe you can get lucky and pick up some good used speakers on Craig's List.
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The receiver is ok, but I don't think it will meet your expectations. I don't think the receiver can handle 1200 watts speakers. Handle means, utilize the full potential of 1200 watts speakers. That is my opinion.
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That question can not be truly answered here. So many factors to consider such as the quality of the rest of your gear, your room size, your budget. I run the big M100 tower speakers by Axiom Audio but a small bookshelf speaker may serve you better. Good speakers can be had for a few hundred dollars up to the insane levels. It would be a good idea to go to audition some in your size/price range. They all have a unique sound so it will be up to what you like.
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I am currently using a pair of Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed Bookshelf Loudspeakers. they sound very good. other ppl suggested using a pair of Sony SS-B1000 5-1/4-Inch Bookshelf Speakers would be a good idea too. I will try to post a video with my setup.
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These speakers are pretty incredible. They are surround speakers so logically they're not designed to be your mains, but there's really no reason they can't be. They have the same horn tweeter and drivers as some of the center channel speakers, driven by the right stereo receiver you should be just fine. Keep in mind, these things are pretty efficient with power but they'll only be as good as your receiver. Crappy receiver = crappy sound no matter what speakers you have.
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Actually, I bought an old Sony home theater receiver from Craigslist for $20. These older receivers (the ones with Dolby Prologic but not Dolby Digital and/or DTS) have A and B speaker outputs, which can both be run at the same time for a total of four speakers in stereo. If you're not put off by the idea of buying things from Craigslist, this might be the best and most affordable option (affordability being, I assume, the biggest criterion if you're buying these speakers, as was the case for me).I hope this helps. :)
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I see that the ohms and amps of the receiver meets the speaker requirements, so I dont see an issue with the combination. The speakers are good for any low end setup, check out others such as Bose, Definitive technology,Energy around the same price range. Listen to sound from these speakers, the preference varies from person to person, some look for low frequency specifically, some look for overall performance...it depends!
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A good set of serious speakers for your new receiver would be the Polk LSiM707. It is a blast.
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I bought a Samsung 120 watt sound bar with a subwoofer but the TV speakers are better than I expected. I also bought a Sony blue ray player and would definitely recommend optical audio and video cables. But their are rca inputs in the TV.
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These will sound great due to being the largest sized speaker so you'll get full range of sound. The center tweeter is aimable. Placement will depend on how good your surround sound - sounds. I also like the Denon receivers as they autocalibrate the room quite well. But I used the square version of these for my surround sound, and it sounds great. Wish I had spent a little more on the sub.
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Hey Adam, Since this is a very good receiver, I went with Sonance In-wall Theatre-Cinema speakers all around t Center and they sound great with this receiver. It's worth spending a few more dollars on higher end speakers. Best of luck!
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Buy a vintage stereo receiver with a headphone jack and phono input. Preferably a mid to late 1970's model or very early 80's. Look for a ~30W Pioneer, Kenwood, Onkyo, HK, Toshiba, Sony. Should be able to find one on Craigslist for $0-$150. These things were constructed very well, it was the heyday of audio gear. Nothing like the throwaway Chinese junk made today. Pioneer's SX series is very abundant and priced pretty reasonably.
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Dear Nat,A good quality 2 channel or surround receiver should do just fine.Eric C
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Get a yamaha or a denon. These are comparitvely priced and will not disappoint you. As far a speakers go with polk. Yes I know you friends are probably telling you bose - don't listen. Actually do listen, if the can hear side by side polk and bose played through a yamaha, denon or harmon karden you will wonder why boses were ever invented
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Give us a price range. <<<very importantI'd start by getting the Onkyo TX-SR606 and then deciding how much you have left for speakers. Focus on a strong 3.1 set and if you have extra get the surrounds.
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The tower speakers sound amazing if you do not mind the size. You can start with the towers and later decide if you need a sub.
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I like Bang and Olufsen but they are very expensive. I would say look into yamaha speakers and try to get high power speakers to handle this receiver. The receiver has a lot of power. thanks