No.

You are going from one home theater in a box system to another. Generally, stay away from anything in a 5.1 package for under $500. Go with separates instead starting at $50 to $150 and build as you go. Only the front 3 speakers need to match.

If you want better sound then start with a pair of 5.25" or 6.5" bookshelf speakers and the matching center. Then add a better subwoofer. Then add surrounds.

Optional Receiver Upgrade:

• Denon AVR-S540BT $150 refurbished 5.2 with HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0B for 4K video switching.
  
• Denon AVRX1400 $250 refurbished 7.2/5.2.2 with Audyssey MultEQ XT.
  
  Low Budget 5.1 under $300.
  
  
• Polk T15 $50 with Polk T30 $65.
  
• Surrounds: Another pair of Polk T15 or Dayton Audio B452 4-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair $27.
  
• Subwoofer bare minimum Dayton Sub1200 $128 with $10 off coupon.
  
  Better 3 front speakers:
  
  
• $240 - ELAC half price sale ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 $150 pair with the center ELAC Debut 2.0 C6.2 $140.
  
• $180 - Dual 5.25" mid bass driver Polk Audio Monitor 40 Series $100 with the dual 5.25" Polk Audio Monitor CS1 center $80.
  
  Better subwoofers:
  
  
• Dayton Audio SUB-1500 $178 with $10 off coupon.
  
• Bic-Acoustech-PL-200 $250.
  
• SVS Sale: $500 https://www.svsound.com/pages/subwoofers
  
  HT Guides: r/HTBuyingGuides FAQ, How to Set Up a Basic Home Theater System - Lifewire, How to Set Up Your Home Theater Receiver, Speaker Placement for Home Theater
  
  Also see r/hometheater.

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https://www.amazon.com/ELAC-Debut-Bookshelf-Speakers-Black/dp/B07B4Q5587

https://www.amazon.com/ELAC-Debut-Center-Speaker-Black/dp/B07B4VCT99/

https://www.amazon.com/ELAC-Debut-Floorstanding-Speaker-Black/dp/B07B4V37VV

https://www.amazon.com/ELAC-Debut-SUB3010-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B07B4WM5H1

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LR: Elac Debut 2.0 6.2 bookshelfs

C: Elac Debut 2.0 6.2 center

Sub: Bic America F12 or Dayton Audio Sub-1200

AVR: Something here. Whatever fits your budget and has the features you need. Make sure that if you're going to be streaming music to get one that is at least wifi compatible or networking (ethernet jack). I personally can recommend the Yamaha RX-V483. If that Yamaha is too expensive then go with a Denon with comparable features.

Stands: (If you don't already have a surface to put your LR on) Monoprice monoliths (24inch or 28inch, depending on ear height at listening/watching position) or Monoprice glass

If the price comes out to be too much then go with the Dayton sub and a cheaper AVR.
You'll also need some speaker wire, a wire cutter, and possibly some silicone hemispheres


That is a 3.1 to start. I think you'll be very happy and impressed with it. Given some time and some saving you'll be ready to upgrade to some surrounds. Delayed gratification is always worth it in this game :)

Denon S940

Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2

Elac center

Infinity R10 Sub

Speaker Stands ( optional)

Speaker cable

Sub Cable

Well I would suggest the Denon AVR-S530BT for a receiver at $140 and then probably stick to a 2.1, 3.0 or 3.1 and build it up slowly. The ELAC b6.2 are on a great sale for $150 right now and the center for $170, they get recommended a lot and are a great value with the sale. That doesn't leave much for a sub though. Typically the cheapest sub that gets recommended are the daytons, the 10 inch one runs about $100. Whatever speakers you look at make sure they are front ported so you can wall mount them

Denon AVR-S740H - $220

Micca Ceiling Speakers - $80

Surrounds: Dayton B452-AIR - $45

Save you about $300 to put toward the more important speakers in the setup.

Option 1: Big Sub

HSU VTF1 - MK3 - $400

Wavecrest HVL-1 x3 - $240

Option 2: Big Front 3:

Infinity Reference R12 - $200

Elac Debut 6.2 - $240

Elac Debut 6.2 Center - $220

If you're ready for a receiver upgrade, there's nothing better at $150 than an avr-x1400h. If you're not ready he can pick up a Denon s540bt for $150 or a Denon s730h for $220. I'd pick the 540 for an under $1,000 setup.

Bic America F12 Subwoofer (if wife allows)

Now you have quite a few choices for LCR. I'd start with Elac Debut 2 B6.2 and Matching Center. For ~$570.

Leave the rest for cables and upgrading surrounds for later. I'm currently pretty happy with my Polk owm3 for $100 but I have rear space restrictions.

You can also go the Fluance Route Fluance L& R, Matching center, and Bipole Surrounds for ~$500

You can certainly go the super budget route and get something like that Pioneer set, but there are two main reasons I would advise against that:

• With a set like that, you're pretty much limited to what the set offers for the entire duration that you own that system. The minute you want to upgrade, you'll likely find that you want to start from scratch.
  
• Budget sets that come with a companion subwoofer don't typically offer a great subwoofer (usually pretty mediocre or otherwise terrible).
  
  And, to be honest, a little patience and some research will usually yield a longer lasting, quality system that you will be less likely to want to upgrade sooner. (One of the few exceptions to this would be the SVS Prime Bookshelf Surround set, which is highly regarded.)
  
  If you're gonna start with L/C/R, here are my suggestions around (and slightly above) $500:
  
  
• Polk S20 + S30 ($460)
  
• Q Acoustics 3020i + 3090Ci ($490)
  
• Elac B6.2 + C6.2 ($560)
  
• HTD Level Three Bookshelf + Center ($580)
  
• Chane A1.5 + A2.5 ($630)

Thanks so much for the feedback. Based on yours and some other comments, I think I'll start with receiver, L/R, then center, then subwoofer.

> What are you trying to listen on headphones?

For the headphones I'm just hoping for a simple solution to pass all audio, be it console, built-in chromecast, blueray player, to 1 or 2 headphones. I am interested in getting a Shield eventually, but currently my TV's built in streaming options are suitable.

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Thought on these alternatives to Polk?

• [Fluance Signature L/R] (https://www.amazon.ca/Signature-Bookshelf-Surround-Speakers-HFS/dp/B01A5UB4JU) ($270 CAD)
  
• Fluance Signature Center ($230 CAD)
  
  VS.
  
  
• KEF Q150 L/R ($400 CAD)
  
• KEF Q650c Center ($850 CAD) (this is a bit steep for me, would wait a while to get/look used)
  
  VS.
  
  
• ELAC Debut B6.2 L/R ($340 CAD)
  
• ELAC Debut C6.2 Center ($330 CAD)

it's not over killing the sound it's getting better sound quality, good doesn't equal loud. Just saying those speakers you're looking at aren't special and your budget could get you far better speakers in terms of quality. For example

You could get 2 pair (4 speakers)
https://www.amazon.com/ELAC-Debut-Bookshelf-Speakers-Black/dp/B07B4Q5587

Here's a center
https://www.amazon.com/ELAC-Debut-Center-Speaker-Black/dp/B07B4VCT99

sub
https://www.amazon.com/Debut-Powered-Subwoofer-Andrew-DS81-BK/dp/B0774KV6YT

It's just a bit over budget but here's Andrew Jones designed speakers, look them up on youtube for reviews on the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Bookshelf Speakers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLvodAEiveA

For $612, I would consider:

Elac Debut B6.2 bookshelf $150/pair

ELAC Debut C6.2 center, $140

Sony SSCS5 surrounds, $73

BIC PL-200 II subwoofer, $249

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