Home Sound - Surround Sound - Subwoofer

dranzer01

Looking to get home surround sound for my living room... probably 2.1 (one on either side of the sofa, and then a subwoofer).

Does anyone have any recommendations they use? Not looking to break the bank particularly... Something very powerful yet money friendly

Many thanks,

fred246

I would probably just spend my money on 2 high quality floor standing speakers.

oh_really

Whats the budget for the sub?

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EssexExile

Mickey666 said:

I wouldn't . . . well not all of it because a powerful 'sub' makes all the difference.
I use a Mackie 500W subwoofer in my music room and can really feel that 'thump' in the chest, but its really a part of a full-on PA system rather than something for a living room and watching TV.  
There are usually loads of 'top 10 ' reviews online so I'd start there.  Or look at 2.1 systems from a known brand like Bose or Harmon Kardon. 
Much as I'm a big fan of online shopping, speaker systems are one of the few things where listening in a shop (in a 'proper' shop) can be really helpful.  Try Richer Sounds maybe, if they're open at the moment?  Or just buy something online that has good reviews and be prepared to send it back if you don't like it.  Some hassle involved but one of the advantages of online shopping.

But bare in mind that it won't sound the same at home as it does in the shop, so you still may have to do a bit of back and forth.

RumRat

dranzer01 said:

Looking to get home surround sound for my living room... probably 2.1 (one on either side of the sofa, and then a subwoofer).

Does anyone have any recommendations they use? Not looking to break the bank particularly... Something very powerful yet money friendly

Many thanks,

Anyway back to reality....Money friendly? What is you budget?
2.1 will not give you surround sound, so, what is it exactly you are after?

dranzer01

RumRat said:

dranzer01 said:

Looking to get home surround sound for my living room... probably 2.1 (one on either side of the sofa, and then a subwoofer).

Does anyone have any recommendations they use? Not looking to break the bank particularly... Something very powerful yet money friendly

Many thanks,

Anyway back to reality....Money friendly? What is you budget?
2.1 will not give you surround sound, so, what is it exactly you are after?

i want high standing speakers 2.1 or greater around the sofa to create the surround sound effect in the living room - thats all. However, I want a crisp sound effect.
probably budget £200 give or take

oh_really

dranzer01 said:

probably budget £200 give or take

Forget it, keep saving!

getmore4less

dranzer01 said:

RumRat said:

dranzer01 said:

Looking to get home surround sound for my living room... probably 2.1 (one on either side of the sofa, and then a subwoofer).

Does anyone have any recommendations they use? Not looking to break the bank particularly... Something very powerful yet money friendly

Many thanks,

Anyway back to reality....Money friendly? What is you budget?
2.1 will not give you surround sound, so, what is it exactly you are after?

i want high standing speakers 2.1 or greater around the sofa to create the surround sound effect in the living room - thats all. However, I want a crisp sound effect.
probably budget £200 give or take

What are you using for the front and center?

RumRat

As above...You need 5.1 at least for surround sound.....Have you already got the other 3 speakers?
You need to up your budget for anything decent.

Tiexen

As others have said unless your going for a 5.1 surround system (and a surround amp is £400+ without the speakers) its probably better to get a sound bar.

stuart07970

When you say surround sound, you mean stereo.
you don’t need a sub, you need floor-standing full range speakers 
second hand Mission M74i or M73i’s are within your budget

i assume you already have an amp to drive them?