Reddit reviews Pioneer Andrew Jones Designed Floorstanding Loudspeaker Audio Bundle (2-Pack) - SP-FS52

Sounds like you might be very underwhelmed with the setup only 250 can get you. Especially with the setup you already have. But if these can make it up to you maybe a 2.0 system would be a good start and work from there later on.

Scroll through these bookshelf speaker for some good ideas. The kef q150, jbl stage, wharfdale diamond, polk signature 15, Elac debut b5.2. All good starts to a system.

https://www.crutchfield.com/g_37900/Bookshelf-Speakers.html?tp=186&pg=3&o=d#&price=60-300

Or

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Andrew-Designed-Floorstanding-Loudspeaker/dp/B0798YNCQ1/ref=zg_mw_3236453011_14?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=61BTSNTW87Z8RRTK3QP4

Or maybe this 3.0 starting point and get 2 Floorstanding speakers and a sub later and move the bookshelf ones to the rear for a full 5.1.
https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-C22-Designed-Channel-Speaker/dp/B008NCD2EI/ref=pd_aw_sim_23_1/141-7821185-1647945?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B008NCD2EI&pd_rd_r=80a2854b-12b5-40ff-8f99-58c7f4b43b2e&pd_rd_w=UUvP7&pd_rd_wg=lXjps&pf_rd_p=dfdb1da3-5e85-40b8-aca6-1f16b6aad03b&pf_rd_r=V91T78W06QSB4VJSJKAC&psc=1&refRID=V91T78W06QSB4VJSJKAC

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG/ref=pd_aw_sim_23_2/141-7821185-1647945?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B008NCD2LG&pd_rd_r=80a2854b-12b5-40ff-8f99-58c7f4b43b2e&pd_rd_w=UUvP7&pd_rd_wg=lXjps&pf_rd_p=dfdb1da3-5e85-40b8-aca6-1f16b6aad03b&pf_rd_r=V91T78W06QSB4VJSJKAC&psc=1&refRID=V91T78W06QSB4VJSJKAC

Pioneer's Andrew Jones speakers are great for the price and hit way above their weight class. Check them out here...

Towers

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Andrew-Designed-Floorstanding-Loudspeaker/dp/B0798YNCQ1/

Bookshelves

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG/

Center

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-C22-Designed-Channel-Speaker/dp/B008NCD2EI/

Look for the Pioneer towers in a two-pack bundle. Found them for $200 when bought in a pair:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0798YNCQ1

Hello, I recently acquired a Kenwood KR-6600 and Technic SL-1500. I purchased [these](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0798YNCQ1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) speakers to go along with the setup for now. When I use the radio, sound quality is great. When I try to use the SL-1500, the sound makes it seem like you're in a very large room and the speakers and you are as far apart as possible.

You can also hear a humming noise and the sound is almost not able to be heard until 8 or 9 on the volume wheel while the radio is almost too loud at 3. I have a new cartridge but don't know if this will fix it. I've tried both phono ports and they both react the same. Is this likely an internal wire issue within the SL-1500? I know there's no guarantee but the sound that I can hear has no static or screeching so I don't think this is a cartridge issue and would rather not expend one when to me it sounds like a wiring issue inside either the amp or SL. A

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

Consider Dayton B452-AIR - $46 for surrounds and spending more on your front 3.

Option 1: Wavecrest HVL-1 x3 $80/each

Option 2: Take the $55 you would spend on stands and buy floorstanding speakers

Andrew Jones FS52 - $229

Andrew Jones Center - $85 (includes wire and banana clips)

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Another subwoofer to consider at the same price.

Infinity Reference R12 - $200

You can get a pair for $270 if you don't need two-day shipping. I second this suggestion: I have the bookshelf version of these and they sound great.

I’m thinking about it being a bit closer. Just moved in last weekend so a couch is on the wishlist for now. I do have a recliner in there for now.

I think I’m going to get this receiver

Pioneer Elite Audio & Video Component Receiver Black (VSX-LX102)

And these speakers first

Pioneer Andrew Jones Designed Floorstanding Loudspeaker Audio Bundle (2-Pack)

Then I plan on going with the matching center, sub, and l/r rear later.

Thoughts?

Acessories4less sells refurbished AV receivers.
I’d start with a receiver and 2 Decent main speakers like ShoTurtle said - like Pioneer SP- FS52 floor standers/towers and slowly add the rest.

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Andrew-Designed-Floorstanding-Loudspeaker/dp/B0798YNCQ1/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=sp-fs52&qid=1562615141&s=gateway&sr=8-4

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/pionvsxlx102/pioneer-elite-vsx-lx102-7.2-ch-x-80-watts-a/v-receiver/1.html

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Elite-Component-Receiver-VSX-LX102/dp/B071XTT7HY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=pioneer+7.1&qid=1562615381&s=gateway&sr=8-4

OR start with this Yamaha package and upgrade speakers 1-2 at a time, later ( atleast R/C/L)

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Yht-4950U-5-1-Channel-Theater-Bluetooth/dp/B07SJJ9ZZK/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=yamaha+home+thester+in+a+box&qid=1562615441&s=gateway&sr=8-8-spell

https://www.amazon.com/YAMAHA-YHT-5950U-5-1-Channel-Theater-MusicCast/dp/B07SJJCFWT/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=yht-5950u&qid=1562616292&s=gateway&sr=8-3

I have a cpl friends who did this - got the Yamaha system to start with - 1 has upgraded his Fronts and Center with Yamaha towers and matching center and other friend has upgraded all the speakers over about 1.5-2 years with Pioneer Andrew Jones

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Designed-Floorstanding-Loudspeaker-Bookshelf/dp/B07B9TF1XS/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=Pioneer+Andrew+jones+5.0&qid=1562615910&s=gateway&sr=8-6

He bought the Pioneers 1-2 at a time and was much cheaper than that Amazon link ($375ish)

Having a Sony TV has zero impact on whether you get Sony speakers.

For Pioneer, the left, right, and center speakers combine will cost you $192:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NCD2EI/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NCD2LG/

For Sony, the left, right, and center speakers combine will cost you $296:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O8YLNRS/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O8YLMVA/

For reference, if you wanted the floor standing options for either it will be an extra $100-150 in either case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O8YLL8E/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0798YNCQ1/

I will assume you will go with bookshelf speakers for now and the Sonys. That means that your AVR, speaker cable, left, right, and center channels combined come to about $500.

That leaves about $500 for a subwoofer. That is a nice chunk of change for a really nice subwoofer.

First, are you certain you want a premium subwoofer like that? Second, are you concerned that you may disturb your neighbors in an apartment building with a subwoofer?

Personally, I would save my money and get the BIC America F12. It is an absolutely excellent subwoofer for $200 and is likely already overkill for your needs:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015A8Y5M/