Need Help with HT Starter System

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Problem:
A coworker asked for buying advice for an entry-level HT system. I donâ€™t know very much about HT, but took a whack at it in hopes of turning him into an audiophile. Please give advice on the short list I have so far developed. Feel free to add to my short list if you feel Iâ€™ve overlooked something.
Conditions:
He has said $1,200 - $1,300 is his limit for speakers and receiver. He mentioned that piecing a system together over time could be an option, starting with a receiver and front speaker set. His music tastes are vary diverse. He listens to rock, alternative, blues, new age, big band, country, and rap. From conversations with him, Iâ€™d say heâ€™s a bit of a bass freak, and likes his music loud. But even he admitted that may not be possible with twin 15 month old girls roaming the house. He plans to buy in approximately 7 â€“ 8 months. His listening room is approximately 18 x 18, with 10 foot ceilings. He has no idea what type of sound he likes, but said he auditioned and really liked a pair of Klipsch pro-media 5.1 computer speakers, (if that helps). Also, he would prefer a phono input, but doesnâ€™t own a TT yet.
Possible Solutions:
Hereâ€™s the short list I have so far.
- PSB Alpha Intro LR and CLR Speakers ($706), plus sub
- Paradigm Atoms (x5) ($500), plus sub
- Energy Take 5.2 System ($600 w/o Energy sub), plus sub
- Paradigm Cinema 70 Home-Theater Speaker System ($716)
- Adire Audio Rava ($399)
- HSU VTF-2 ($449.10)
- Dayton Titanic Sub Kit ($349)
- Denon 1803 ($360)
- Onkyo TX-DS575x ($370)
- Outlaw Audio Model 1050 ($449)
- Denon 1802 ($350)
- Onkyo TX-SR600 ($400)

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Topic - Need Help with HT Starter System - G-Man 04:26:30 12/01/02 (7)

Thanks for the Inputs - G-Man 05:37:07 12/03/02 (0)

IMHO, by far the best bang for the buck . . . - Dalancroft 14:20:58 12/02/02 (0)

Re: Need Help with HT Starter System - 2x6spds 19:34:30 12/01/02 (2)

Re: Need Help with HT Starter System - ICI 00:20:06 12/02/02 (1)

Excellent results with the Merak horn center ... - 2x6spds 15:47:52 12/02/02 (0)

Re: Need Help with HT Starter System - ICI 13:13:47 12/01/02 (0)

Re: Need Help with HT Starter System - Estes 06:02:51 12/01/02 (0)

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