Home Theater/Game Room Thread

SirFapsAlot said:

Thanks for the insight, guys. Yeah, this shit just goes way over my head. I used to think that if it's optical, then it's some life changing audio experience, because of the digital element. After reading your responses and looking into some alternatives, I think I'm just going to keep my current speakers and if anything, possibly pick up some decent head phones.

This guy's review pretty much sealed the deal if I end up going with purchasing new head phones. I've got some cheapo ones now, but after tweaking sound / audio settings in various games and listening to music at the right volume setting,, seems OK for the time being, but these are looking great and the build quality seems top notch.

ATH-M50x

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Quality headphones are probably the best way to get a great audio experience on a budget. Definitely a smart way to go.

Sludig said:

Wifes receiver went out. Any suggestions for a non audio snob that arnt wallet breaking but durable? 7 speaker surround.

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What do you want to spend and what do you want it to do? If you don't need video processing you could just get an amp or a streamer.

If you plan to spend just a couple hundred I recommend Yamaha for an inexpensive AVR.


If you want to spend 1K plus then I'd recommend the Sony as they are rock solid or the Onkyo.

Sludig said:

Spend, under $500, I know nothing about them so dont know if something reasonable out there for 1-200. She had oh I forgot the brand the speakers and the receiver was like $500 off woot a decade ago. Oh yeah it was an onkyo

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Under 500 for a 7.1 system is a little tough. This is the only one I found and I don't know anything about it. Scratch and or dent


If you expand above 500 a bit you can get a new Onkyo or Yamaha.

550

600

I’ve seen the rz-30 on sale for $750 recently. It’s made me an Onkyo fan. If didn’t want the high quality pass through, I probably would have been fine with one of the cheaper models.

I’m upgrading a few of my hand me down speakers this week. I would have waited but the tweeter in one of the speakers I’m using for upward firing atmos is busted, and one of the surrounds is busted. They usually sound fine, but it’s distracting on some tones. In found some r-41 sa’s to mount on the front ceiling for atmos, and some decently priced rp502s ii’s for side surrounds. Assuming they arrive in one piece, that will just leave the center channel and rear surrounds in need of an upgrade.

After using my 7.1 setup for a while, I realized that what I found lacking in all my sound bar setups was a good center channel audio. It’s made a world of difference for me.

Sludig said:

Know if that's used or just shipping damaged, still have a warranty?

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It's still fully warrantied. Not sure.