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Thinking about replacing my Promedia 2.1 setup

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Deinonych

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Hi all,

Like the subject line says, I have a set of Klipsch Promedia 2.1s that I've been using for several years now. I've been satisfied with the sound, but I want something with better sound. I have an old Sony 333ES reciever that has been gathering dust, so I figured I could put it to good use in my computer setup. Here's what I was thinking about getting for the monitors and sub:

AV123 ELT525 Monitors

Dayton 8" Sub

I'd get a bigger sub, but I don't have much room around my computer to accommodate it. What are people's thoughts on this setup? I use my PC for games and some music listening. Thanks in advance.
 
Very good for music. Possibly better options than the ELT525Ms if you want to do more gaming/movies. There's a BIC sub that's better musically if you want a $200 sub.
 
That old sony receiver needs to go. I would rather have newer receiver and two good speakers than that old one and a sub.

How much room do you have for speakers? Budget?

For instance, getting two center channel speakers like the X-CS gives you a pair of mini-towers that will fit on your desk and give you pretty good bass.

Good, cheap receivers are Pioneer 518, Yamaha 363, Panasonic XR-57 from $150 - $250.
 
What's wrong with the 333ES, besides that it seems to technically be an SACD player? It's used as a source a number of times in reviews at HF, although I'm noticing a number of posts about early failure. My main concern with older SS electronics is that you get component drift and sometimes ruptured caps...but if it still works properly?
 
I have a fair amount of room on my desk for speakers, but I'd like to stick to something no larger than monitors (for aesthetic reasons more than anything). I'm not really interested in getting a new receiver when I have one that works well.

As far as budget goes for the speakers -- the $300-400 range is what I'd like to stick to, including sub.
 
Mostly that the older models sound mushy compared to modern receivers. It may work fine. Just my opinion.

Remember, I really prefer digital amps. Much less noise in the sound.
 
I'm also looking at the M-Audio monitors, but I don't see a way to hook them up to a sub.
 
Deinonych said:
You're thinking of the SCD-333ES. The receiver is a STR-DA333ES. Confusing, I know.
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Yes, very. o_O

If you're really lucky, you could catch some used Rocket RS250MkIIs...that would be nearly ideal for movies/gaming, but take quite a bit of luck and probably eat the whole budget.

Powered monitors and powered subwoofers both take line level stereo as their input. Some subs do passthrough so you can do everything in series, others don't.

spaceman said:
Remember, I really prefer digital amps. Much less noise in the sound.
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True. I think that's largely that they're harder to screw up when you're mass producing the things, but it makes a good general comparator.
 
This is true. Although if we keep recommending those, they'll be out of stock again before long. :D

The X-CS can be used as a center, or vertically in a "mini tower" configuration. Doesn't work with all centers, these are just designed with both uses in mind.
 
I paid $239 for my x-cs Encore. I love it, but DAAYYYAAMN!!! A pair of original x-cs for $150?????? That might be the deal of 2008!! :D
 
For the same $$?

Tough to beat the ELTs. The only other ones I can think of would be Usher S-520 or Totem mites in the same size but both are more $$.
 
How do those Usher monitors compare to DefTech StudioMonitor 350s? Both are in the same price range. I read over at AVSForum that the DefTech 350s are good for gaming.
 
Ushers are a retail part, and I believe DefTech is carried by Best Buy. You could probably just audition both to see, if you're into getting one or the other.

I believe the ELTs mainly sacrifice a bit of low-end power in favor of increased clarity...it's nothing a good subwoofer won't handle. They would just lack a bit of impact for movies/games without the sub.
 
spaceman said:
Good, cheap receivers are Pioneer 518, Yamaha 363, Panasonic XR-57 from $150 - $250.
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Except that Sony is part of the ES series and is actually decent, and should be very good. Out of the three the Pioneer is the one I'd pick because of the warm sound (sorta like Sony's). Yammy's and Digital Panasonic's are too bright for my taste.

Personally if I had the space I'd get Magnepan MMG's ($550) with an SVS sub (another $500)
 
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