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The original was posted on /r/hometheater by /u/StatisticianRare4222 on 2024-01-17 23:31:43+00:00.
Hey all, as the title suggests - I'm currently using the Samsung Q950C surround system with my 120" laser projector system. A bit of reading in these forums has suggested I should be upgrading to proper speakers.
So I am looking through the used market to find something that will be a decent upgrade to my current system without spending a packet.
I was wondering if either of the following are worth checking out at all?
- JENSEN 2x QX-35 Floor speakers, 2x QX-15 Wall/Rear speakers, 1x QX-65 Sound bar, and 1x QX-85 sub woofer $500 aud (about $320 USD)
I've read in some reviews that the front surrounds aren't so amazing for imaging
- WHARFEDALE SW150 sub - 2x Atlantic 400-SE Front Surround - The centre and rear are wharfedale as well, but the ad didn't specify model (but they appear to be from identical range design of front surrounds) - I've messaged asking for more details to be sure. - $500AUD (about $320USD)
Would these still sound better than my half arsed "high end" sound bar surround? I always find I don't hear much at all from the rear speakers in current set up, makes me wonder how useful having 5.1 vs 3.1 really is.
If neither of these options very good, any advice for what I should be keeping an eye out for?
EDIT: ALTERNATIVELY - I already own Wharfedale EVO 4.2 speakrs which I Love but rarely use as I tend to go wtih my Focal Clear headphones in my office when working - I could get a better quality centre speaker to go with them for great 3.1... But the EVO centre to match is pricier than I'd like ot spend on just one speaker... Thoughts?