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Receiver and Speakers

by aiwacch Apr 15, 2015 2:01AM PDT

I am purchasing the Sony STR-DN1050 receiver but a little confused about which speakers to get with it. Looking into the Energy 5.1 Take Classic or the Pioneer SP-PK52FS. Possible the Energy 5.1 with a pair of the Pioneer front speaker towers. Will this set up work with the Sony STR-DN1050 receiver?

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It could if you can get the audio balanced correctly
by Pepe7 Apr 15, 2015 2:36AM PDT

I say go for it(!)

The Energy Take Classics ship with 4 satellites, so you should be good to go using those (identical speakers) as the 4 rears to create a 7.1 system. Big tower fronts as right/left too.

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Receiver and Speakers
by aiwacch Apr 15, 2015 6:17AM PDT

Would it be worth waiting a little longer for the Sony STR-DN1060 receiver at this point?

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Playing the devil's advocate
by Pepe7 Apr 16, 2015 2:16AM PDT

For what purpose/additional features do you feel you might need the 1060?

That's where the rubber hits the road. Personally, I would consider spending more on speaker upgrades (where electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy) than worrying about extra (arguably 'fluffy') streaming/wireless/service options. Just a thought anyway Wink

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Boys and their toys
by aiwacch Apr 17, 2015 12:06AM PDT

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<span style="font-size: 14.4799995422363px;">Thanks Pepe7 for your input.
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Boys and their toys
by aiwacch Apr 17, 2015 12:12AM PDT

Sorry I don't know what happen with my last posting.

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(NT) Try previewing to see what will happen when pasting.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 17, 2015 12:15AM PDT
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No worries ;)
by Pepe7 Apr 17, 2015 12:39AM PDT

I completely understand. Gotta have some new gizmos(!)

Just don't get caught up with upgrading a receiver until you learn about how much more important loudspeakers role is in home audio. Nearly always overlooked by the newbies Wink

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