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HT help! Budget 10k

Hello Audiophile,

Please go easy on me and a noob here when it comes to HT. I do apologize as I know thread like this comes up all the time, but everyone's situation and configuration are different.

I've been running my current system for quite sometime now and it's time to upgrade or replace to a much better HT system that will last me 10+ years. My current budget is $10,000 excluding the TV. If I can spend less, great!

This is not a dedicated HT room. This will be in the living room and the size is 32'x20' (640sqft). We primarily will be using this HT system to play movies, music, and some occasion games. Music is more Trance, Hip Hop, and Rap.

I need real world advice and experience as to what would be my best option here. I'm not against using old speakers or the newest and greatest speakers. Whatever will bring out the best sound for the price is what I am looking for.

I would love to implement a 7.1 or 7.2 system, but I understand price will be a huge factor here so I will consider a 5.1 or 5.2 system as well. Whatever brands and models you can provide would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to run a separate setup as well to fully bring out the potential on the speakers.

Below here is my very basic current simple setup:

Denon AVR-790 (Just Died on me)
2 Audiofile 830LR floorstanding speaker
1 Klipsch RC52 Center
1 Klipsch RW10 Subwoofer
quasimotoftw
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willland
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That is a pretty good size room(5000 to 6200ft3 +) and larger/dynamic speakers may be in order.  Klipsch speakers are dynamic and efficient and I would not vote against them in your room.  I think a full Klipsch RF-7II setup(RF-7IIs, RC-64II, RS-62II's) would be a good direction to go.  This setup should run you in the range of $4500.00 to $5000.00.  Mate them with a pair of SVS PB2000 subs($1499.99 shipped) and that would leave you with $3500.00 to $4000.00 for a flagship AVR or a midlevel AVR and a 5-channel outboard amp.  

Sell your current speakers and apply that +/- $400.00 to your new setup.

Bill


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Do you have any local dealers you can visit?  Might be a good idea to go check out a few different options to see what you prefer.
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randie
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A Marantz SR7010 will run in the area of $2000 to $2200 and will support 7.2.2 or 5.2.4 as it has Dolby Atmos which is great for HT. I also recommend SVS subs.  You could visit their website and discuss with them which models would work best for your room and budget. SVS also has HT speakers that may work nicely also. I also have a 65" Panasonic Plasma but if your budget and room lighting would allow for a Projector screen size would be as large as would fit in connection with seating. Enjoy the process.
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Thanks for all the input so far.

I have thought about going with the Klipsch RF II orginally, but there seems to be a following that hates horn.

I have hear great reviews from SVS subs, but I thought about going with PSA subs instead, specifically the v3600i. Thoughts on those?
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"I have thought about going with the Klipsch RF II orginally, but there seems to be a following that hates horn."

Yes there is but there is also a following that hates solid state amplification but that does not deter many from buying them.  You know the tubes vs SS debate.

Horns, specifically Klipsch since they were mentioned, do very well in home theater applications, and many like what they do for music, me included obviously.  Some are just biased against horns(and Klipsch) and nothing will change their mind.

I am not telling you that Klipsch speakers are the best thing since sliced bread but will tell you they are great bang for the buck speakers that don't require high dollar/high power amplification to let the dynamics flow freely. 

Bill
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