New surround sound system ideas?

team-jb · 17-12-2013, 22:47

Hi all

I am looking at new surround sound systems to buy and wondered if anyone had any ideas?

I really like the idea of Bose their top of the range system is awesome (and I have tested it in the shop loads) but at 3K it is just too expensive for me.

I am tempted to go to Richer Sounds and ask for their opinion, but I am always wary of going there and giving them a budget as I am never sure that I am getting the best I can afford.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to makes / models of system and speakers which I can use for general music (2 decks set up) but also for 5.1 surround (as I am a big movie lover).

Any suggestions would be much appreciated

All the best

JB

Deacon1972 · 17-12-2013, 23:16

What's your budget?

team-jb · 17-12-2013, 23:36

Ideally £1k but £1.5 would be the absolute max.

Any ideas would be much appreciated.

All the best

webbie · 18-12-2013, 13:10

I'd still pop down Richers to listen to Onkyos, Denons, Yamahas and various speakers. Unless you've got an independent hi-fi shop near you. Speakers sound very different so you'll have to listen to some to see which you prefer.

chrisjr · 18-12-2013, 13:32

You do know BOSE is an acronym for "Buy Other Sound Equipment"?

All the Bose systems I have heard have frankly been rubbish for the amount of money they charge. Certainly would not describe them as premium brand by any means.

I got my system from these people

http://www.creative-audio.co.uk/

And you'll notice they do some of the better brands, but not Bose

Something like this

http://www.creative-audio.co.uk/HD.p...YS&ID=7443&ns=

Would come in around your budget.

call100 · 18-12-2013, 13:40

If you can get into Exeter, go see These people.
Friend of mine in Exeter recommends them.

gomezz · 18-12-2013, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by webbie

I'd still pop down Richers to listen to Onkyos, Denons, Yamahas and various speakers

I wpuld add Pioneer to that list of AV amps worth a listen.

call100 · 18-12-2013, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by call100

If you can get into Exeter, go see These people.
Friend of mine in Exeter recommends them.

Apologies.....I misread the locations in the posts and thought the OP was from North Devon....

team-jb · 19-12-2013, 20:42

Thanks for all of your help! I am going to bite the bullet and take a trip to Richer Sounds and let them know my budget (well, under my budget) and see what they can offer.

Point taken re Bose!

I shall let you know what I end up buying.

All the best

late8 · 20-12-2013, 13:21

Yeah I would wipe Bose off the list straight away. Overpriced and disappointing.

A separates system is the way to go. Richersounds do the best package deals around too - well matched in most cases aswel...
http://www.richersounds.com/products...bundle-deals#6

iangrad · 20-12-2013, 16:24

This http://www.creative-audio.co.uk/ dealer is worth having a look at . Good prices and latest models in stock .

chrisjr · 20-12-2013, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by iangrad

This http://www.creative-audio.co.uk/ dealer is worth having a look at . Good prices and latest models in stock .

*cough*post 5*cough*

iangrad · 22-12-2013, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjr

*cough*post 5*cough*

Sorry -- I am a skip reader with a low attention threshold LOL

17-12-2013, 22:47	#1
team-jb Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 18	New surround sound system ideas? Hi all I am looking at new surround sound systems to buy and wondered if anyone had any ideas? I really like the idea of Bose their top of the range system is awesome (and I have tested it in the shop loads) but at 3K it is just too expensive for me. I am tempted to go to Richer Sounds and ask for their opinion, but I am always wary of going there and giving them a budget as I am never sure that I am getting the best I can afford. Does anyone have any suggestions as to makes / models of system and speakers which I can use for general music (2 decks set up) but also for 5.1 surround (as I am a big movie lover). Any suggestions would be much appreciated All the best JB

17-12-2013, 23:16	#2
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	What's your budget?

17-12-2013, 23:36	#3
team-jb Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 18	Ideally £1k but £1.5 would be the absolute max. Any ideas would be much appreciated. All the best

18-12-2013, 13:10	#4
webbie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Devon Posts: 1,568	I'd still pop down Richers to listen to Onkyos, Denons, Yamahas and various speakers. Unless you've got an independent hi-fi shop near you. Speakers sound very different so you'll have to listen to some to see which you prefer.

18-12-2013, 13:32	#5
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	You do know BOSE is an acronym for "Buy Other Sound Equipment"? All the Bose systems I have heard have frankly been rubbish for the amount of money they charge. Certainly would not describe them as premium brand by any means. I got my system from these people http://www.creative-audio.co.uk/ And you'll notice they do some of the better brands, but not Bose Something like this http://www.creative-audio.co.uk/HD.p...YS&ID=7443&ns= Would come in around your budget.

18-12-2013, 13:40	#6
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	If you can get into Exeter, go see These people. Friend of mine in Exeter recommends them.

18-12-2013, 15:38	#7
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Quote: Originally Posted by webbie I'd still pop down Richers to listen to Onkyos, Denons, Yamahas and various speakers I wpuld add Pioneer to that list of AV amps worth a listen.

18-12-2013, 20:11	#8
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	Quote: Originally Posted by call100 If you can get into Exeter, go see These people. Friend of mine in Exeter recommends them. Apologies.....I misread the locations in the posts and thought the OP was from North Devon....

19-12-2013, 20:42	#9
team-jb Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 18	Thanks for all of your help! I am going to bite the bullet and take a trip to Richer Sounds and let them know my budget (well, under my budget) and see what they can offer. Point taken re Bose! I shall let you know what I end up buying. All the best

20-12-2013, 13:21	#10
late8 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,052	Yeah I would wipe Bose off the list straight away. Overpriced and disappointing. A separates system is the way to go. Richersounds do the best package deals around too - well matched in most cases aswel... http://www.richersounds.com/products...bundle-deals#6

20-12-2013, 16:24	#11
iangrad Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 772	This http://www.creative-audio.co.uk/ dealer is worth having a look at . Good prices and latest models in stock .

20-12-2013, 19:54	#12
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Quote: Originally Posted by iangrad This http://www.creative-audio.co.uk/ dealer is worth having a look at . Good prices and latest models in stock . coughpost 5cough

22-12-2013, 21:12	#13
iangrad Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 772	Quote: Originally Posted by chrisjr coughpost 5cough Sorry -- I am a skip reader with a low attention threshold LOL

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