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I think this is probably my first techy question! I have been sorely tempted to buy an A/V Receiver from the Richer Sounds clearance sale this Sunday (see the bargain buckets forum). Always wanted one, and my local branch has a Sony STRDB940 going for £150. This would seem to suit me just fine, as I have a Sony KV28LS36 TV, a Sony video, and a PS2 which I use for DVD playback. (I also have a Gamecube!) Only problem seems to be it doesn`t have Pro Logic 2, anyone offer an opinion as to whether I`ll miss this?
Main question is that of course, I will require some speakers!! Now, I only have a small front room, the layout isn`t optimised for surround sound, and the missus is very anti-speakers. I`m going to have a hard time convincing her to let me put surround sound in, so I need to find some small, "cute" speakers that won`t break the bank! Performance at high volume isn`t an issue since I live in a terraced house and don`t tend to crank up the volume anyway.
So, can anyone recommend any stylish, small home cinema speakers, on a budget of £100 or less? Failing that, I guess I could just run it through our 2 Sony hi-fi speakers until I can afford a decent set..? Any advice gratefully accepted!
RE: Home cinema speakers advice please
DPL2 is nice for TV, much better than standard DPL. It`s pretty good for stereo music too.
I`ve got the Yamaha HTiB-45 which gives all the formats and includes speakers for around £300. Sounds fine to me.
The speakers are available here
http://www.petertyson.co.uk/index.html?p=/offeronnsp220.shtml¦p
for £130+£5 delivery. Alternatively check out the 2nd hand ads.
Personally I`d go for a receiver that handles all the formats you want. Get basic speakers that can be upgraded later. That`s what I intend to do.
I`m wary of some of these sales as you can end up compromising to save a few quid.
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Steve
RE: Home cinema speakers advice please
I highly reccomend an amp with DPL2 - the diffrence is amazing. And is full supported by your gamecube too.
I agree with Steve - focus on an amp first then get some speakers at a later date (or some real cheapies as `patch` speakers`).
An amp with DPL2 and a 5.1 input will keep you happy for years to come.