Thread: 5.1 Surround sound, need help with specs + General advice

Hey Grosser, I am a big fan of API products, and always tell people to give Energy's a listen before they make a purchase. For a starter set of speakers, I think you're doing very well. To me, Energy is like Athena and Paradigm in "bang for buck" factor. Are they high end? No. Are they pretty good? Yes. Are they good value for the money? Yes, about the best in the industry right now (IMHO). For subs (and I have...

And you rate energy ??? Highly ? And the energy take 5.0 is entry right ? Would you suggest a Polk sub over an energy ? Or should I just go on price.

Yeah, what he said. Over the past few years, I've bought plenty of used speakers for myself and for my friends: - Athena AS-B1.1; - Energy S10.3 subs (two of 'em); - Paradigm Monitor 7, Monitor 3, Mini Monitor, 7se, 5se MkII, 5se, Atom, ADP-370, CC-370, CC-290 and CC-170. Some I demo'd, some I purchased "sight unseen". The only problem I've had or heard about regarding any of these speakers is one 5se...

Quote: I have a 42" full HD tv in my room which I want to put 5.1 surround sound with. My budged is around $150 AUS For those that dont know, the AUS$ is less than the US or CAN $. Basically, Ive found most cheapie 5.1 HT sound systems have pretty decent workable amps, as long as you dont go full blast with them. But those systems are usually paired with really crappy dinky speakers, especially the sub woofer. You can get very good...

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