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I am an absolute newbie in Audio world but really like to research thoroughly before buying an equipment and starting a new hobby.
Generally, I am looking for recommendation to buy an AV receiver and a set of speakers.
The usage would be a mix of 70% music and 25% movies and 5% video games. Therefore, I am thinking about starting with a 2.1 or 3.1 system and expand to 5.1.2/5.2.2 in future
The main listening area would be a medium size room (Apt now but will be a house with similar or larger living area) with the floorplan and measurements in the picture
The budget for start is around $2500 with like 10-15% tolerance
Here are the options I have considered and been told by others so far:
Bookshelf Speakers :
I can not fit two subwoofers in this room now so the target is one subwoofer
I am leaning more toward Rythmik L12
AV receiver:
This is the area I have not read anything yet.
these two were recommended to me:
Center Speaker:
I am not sure If I need this right now or the budget let me buy one or I would buy them when I added the surround speakers / upward firing atmos things and depend on the bookshelf speakers, I would probably get the same series center speaker, right?
Surround Speaker:
I am not sure If I need this right now or the budget let me buy them or I would buy them when I added the surround speakers / upward firing atmos things and depend on the bookshelf speakers, I would buy the same bookshelf speakers for the rear? or something smaller? no idea about these
Atmos Speakers:
I am not sure If I need this right now or the budget let me buy them or I would buy them when I added the Center and surround speakers. Also I still don't know if the upward firing would work or is the better option compared to the actual ceiling speakers. Depend on the bookshelf speakers, I would probably get the same brand speaker then. right?
Other Misc.
I think I would need speaker cables and a good HDMI cable? Any brand or link or options?
As I said, I am a true noob here and I may not even know the basics. I would appreciate all comments, suggestions and educational links or reviews. Also, please let me know if I missed something or misunderstood any of these elements/equipment
Thanks!
I am an absolute newbie in Audio world but really like to research thoroughly before buying an equipment and starting a new hobby.
Generally, I am looking for recommendation to buy an AV receiver and a set of speakers.
The usage would be a mix of 70% music and 25% movies and 5% video games. Therefore, I am thinking about starting with a 2.1 or 3.1 system and expand to 5.1.2/5.2.2 in future
The main listening area would be a medium size room (Apt now but will be a house with similar or larger living area) with the floorplan and measurements in the picture
The budget for start is around $2500 with like 10-15% tolerance
- The current TV is a Sharp 50 inch 4k TV with Arc (no eArc) will be changed to a bigger and more up to date in future
- Music would be mostly from apps and online streaming
- gaming is through PS$
Here are the options I have considered and been told by others so far:
Bookshelf Speakers :
- - KEF Q350 [I know Amir's did not like them but they seem very good overall performer with sub and I really like them aesthetically]
- - Elac - Debut Reference DBR62 [I wish they look better or just all black, I really don't like that two tone thing]
- - JBL Stage A130 [They might need lots of EQ]
- SVS PB 1000 Pro
- SVS SB 1000 Pro
- Rythmik L12
- Rythmik LV 12
- VTF-2 MK5
- RSL 10S
I can not fit two subwoofers in this room now so the target is one subwoofer
I am leaning more toward Rythmik L12
AV receiver:
This is the area I have not read anything yet.
these two were recommended to me:
- Denon AVRX 1600 H
- Denon AVRX 2700 H
Center Speaker:
I am not sure If I need this right now or the budget let me buy one or I would buy them when I added the surround speakers / upward firing atmos things and depend on the bookshelf speakers, I would probably get the same series center speaker, right?
Surround Speaker:
I am not sure If I need this right now or the budget let me buy them or I would buy them when I added the surround speakers / upward firing atmos things and depend on the bookshelf speakers, I would buy the same bookshelf speakers for the rear? or something smaller? no idea about these
Atmos Speakers:
I am not sure If I need this right now or the budget let me buy them or I would buy them when I added the Center and surround speakers. Also I still don't know if the upward firing would work or is the better option compared to the actual ceiling speakers. Depend on the bookshelf speakers, I would probably get the same brand speaker then. right?
Other Misc.
I think I would need speaker cables and a good HDMI cable? Any brand or link or options?
As I said, I am a true noob here and I may not even know the basics. I would appreciate all comments, suggestions and educational links or reviews. Also, please let me know if I missed something or misunderstood any of these elements/equipment
Thanks!