If you're using this with a TV in a living room then I would say you need an AVR. Since you're only using two speakers you don't need all the outputs but the inputs and features will be handy. The ability to expand will also come in handy in the future. You can certainly go refurb but if you want to go new then check out this Yamaha RX-V385 for $230.

If you only want 2 speakers, an entry level receiver would work great:

https://www.amazon.com/Denon-Receiver-Audio-Component-AVRS540BT/dp/B07C49F2LD/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Bluetooth-Component-Receiver-RX-V385BL/dp/B07BNXXJKB

These are very simple bare bones models. Easy to use.

https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Reference-Theater-Surround-System/dp/B0779GRFWF



https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V385-5-1-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B07BNXXJKB


You could likely also get a good receiver used for less.

If you want stereo speakers that would be amazing for music as well

https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Reference-Premiere-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B07G3D2C8S

I like the sound profile of Klipsch horn speakers. Personal preference.

These Energy are the gold standard for an affordable 5.1 set.

https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Classic-Theater-System-Black/dp/B001202C44

I would do 5.1 - you have quite a few choices.
Do you want floorstanding speakers for your front speakers or bookshelf speakers either on stands or on your entertainment center?

If you are open to a refurbished receiver you have even more options.

Under $1k Complete system including price of speaker wire and HDMIs, tax and shipping

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxv483bl/yamaha-rx-v483-5.1-ch-x-80-watts-a/v-receiver/1.html

https://www.amazon.com/Fluance-Surround-Including-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B016OQ17FU

Or

https://www.amazon.com/Jamo-Studio-803-HCS-BLK-Cinema/dp/B07JJ5VKHL

Plus

https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-SUB-R10-Reference-10/dp/B00K7F63CM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MTKXTN5


I am running an All Micca speaker 5.2 system but it costs as Much as the above 5.0 speakers packages and those will be a lil Better.........

5.1 in this Video and Iphone recording does not convey sound quality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp9__MF0RGQ

If you have an entertainment Center/tv stand big enough nothing wrong with R/ C /L being on tv stand although you want to spread R/L out as far as possible within reason........

If you don’t want a refurb receiver - New is more $

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V485BL-5-1-Channel-Receiver-MusicCast/dp/B07CF9H3KW

Still under $1K with this one :

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V385-5-1-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B07BNXXJKB

Just bought 100watt 6 ohm Sony speakers. I have a 4 ohm subwoofer I want to use.

Which of these receivers would you recommend and why?

This is going into my garage just for the purpose of streaming music via Spotify and playing CDs

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BNXXJKB/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Or

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078WG7HZY/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Yamaha or Sony?

This looks like it may be the best of both worlds. Yamaha V385BL

What do you guys think?

I would connect the PSB P3s as the Front Left and Front right, correct?

phono preamp

receiver

table

speakers

Does this seem like a good proper start? (I have a crosley, so this would be my formal start)

The answer is maybe. First, "Smart TV" is more or less irrelevant, as that typically just speaks to the TV having built-in capabilities for streaming apps, it doesn't as much impact what you're plugging into it, or how the signals get routed.

If you're asking whether it's possible to use a Chromecast to watch TV and have it send the audio elsewhere, then yes, with the right tools that's possible. However, bluetooth and wireless on your receiver don't matter in this case.

As far as the Chromecast is concerned, it just needs to be powered (via USB) and then provides video/audio over the HDMI connector. You'd want to find a way to split the audio signal from the video signal, so it can be routed elsewhere. One option is to use the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC), if your TV has that, and your hi-fi receiver supports that as well.

Second option, if your receiver allows for multiple HDMI inputs (something like this thing), plug the Chromecast into one of the HDMI inputs, connect your speakers, and run the HDMI out to your TV.

Another option is to use a device to split the signal, like an Audio Extractor.

I've just been browsing amazon and found a pretty good setup for my budget.

Receiver

Left and right speakers

Center speaker

Rear speakers

Almost 600$ for the entire setup. I was also interested in the Dali Zensor 1 speakers that was recommended to me earlier, but they made the total price go up to almost 900$ I'm still curious if I should go with the Micca MB42X shelf speakers over the Dayton though.

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Thanks for the response!

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There wont be too big of a gap between now and the sub, probably about 3 months.

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Good call on the banana plugs, didn't know they existed!

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Would this receiver be applicable? I assume how the setup will go is, I plug the right and left speakers into the FR and FL in the back (I assume there's a negative and positive wire for both which i'll insert into the banana plugs)... Then I plug the subwoofer into the "pre out subwoofer" using the subwoofer cable. Lastly, a optical cable going from the reciever to my motherboard in the "Audio 1" at the top left....

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I hope I'm right with the above....

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I only seem to be missing the 14 gauge or thicker wire, what would that be used for?

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Thanks again for the awesome reply.

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Edit: Also I know this is for a 5.1 channel system, which may or may not happen in the future, just want to have it available.

Why are you trying to get exactly 120w into 8ohms?

This is 70w into 8ohms and should be fine

the answer on the v385 is that it does not. it seems to be lacking the networking features required. i'm sending it back and have order the 485. will report back on its viability.

the information reported was that the rx-v85 series av receivers would support airplay 2. this is only partly true. i would consider the 385 to be part of the series. i believe the key is that the receiver needs to support MusicCast

485 with MusicCast:
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V485BL-5-1-Channel-Receiver-MusicCast/dp/B07CF9H3KW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=rx-v485&qid=1558698583&s=gateway&sr=8-3

385 without MusicCast:
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V385-5-1-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B07BNXXJKB/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=rx-v385&qid=1558698623&s=gateway&sr=8-2

I have this receiver in my living room: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V385-5-1-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B07BNXXJKB/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542239602&sr=1-10&keywords=audio+receiver

If you have a tv without a sound system, go to your sound settings - expert settings - auto volume. Turn it on. Most newer tvs , especially samsungs, have this option.

Some say that $500 isn't enough but I think it's plenty.

You can get a Yamaha 385 for $279 at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V385-5-1-Channel-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B07BNXXJKB) and then just look for 2.1 speaker set. I'm sure you can get something entry level for another $220. Just plan it properly. Get "small" front speakers for now, that you can move to the back when you want to upgrade. In this case you don't need to sell and rebuy everything.

My first ever system that I got was a Yamaha 371 amp and it is still going strong with every day use.

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Edit: I see the other guy suggested a refurb Denon for way cheaper which is good, but it's also out of stock :)