AboutCleggsan Expertise Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION.
Experience Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.
Organizations Life Fellow Member of Audio Engineering Society
Life Senior Member of Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers
Publications Review technical manuscripts for IEEE Spectrum
Write occasionally for high-end audio publications
Education/Credentials BSEE/MSCS/MBA
Past/Present Clients Past Employee/advisor to several well known audio products manufacturers
Question I'm currently moving and my current stereo and surround system take up way too much space. I was wondering if you could suggest an affordable 5.1 receiver ( I have a good subwoofer) and a speaker system or individual speakers.I was looking at the sony cr3000 ssb1000 ssb3000 sscn5000 . I would like to try and keep the speakers small , but I listen to lots of music. I would also like to keep the cost down somewhat. I was looking at the sony str dh500 receiver and also the energy take classic 5 pack. All of these speakers and such are within my price range. I guess I'm looking for good music and movie sound from smaller speakers at an affordable price.Any suggestions?
Answer Aren't we all? I don't give equipment recommendations because it is so subjective in nature. The most subjective of all is sound quality itself. And, who is to judge what "your" ears will hear?
I suggest you shop around, pick out 3 or 4 potential winners and then go to a retail environment where you can listen and poke around with it.
A good place to start is google shopping, then to bestbuy.com and such places.
Also, there are several cites that do reviews; again, best way to access them is to get a few selections in mind then google for reviews on that model or product.
Your research will pay off, for sure. And good Luck.
C
PS: Small speakers will compromise sound, especially for low frequencies. If your sub it good that will help, but don't skimp too far or you may end up with sound you can't live with.
