Was looking to buy some speakers. Cant believe this. RRP is $1499 and can't see them cheaper than $600.
Gonna grab one now and get free delivery with their paypal offer.
Yes.
RRP $1499 must be long time ago.
They are cheap now.
150W power? Isn't it a bit weak for a whole package if you plan to use in living room?
not sure if its actually 150w, says 990w here but it would also depend on your AMP system
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDi…
just out of interest, are you able to get a better pair for around this price (i'm in the market and $349 delivered seems quite good)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ELTAX-Hollywood-silver-surround-sound…
$200
Search Whirlpool about people talked about it.
hmm at this price range I think it would be better to get an active system rather than the 2 passive options above. Even something like the logitech z5500thx might work better even though it is designed for computer systems rather than home theatre. Most people wouldnt want a giant hunk of a reciever either at this price range especially next to a LCD tv or something which the logitech is quite good for because the control unit is quite small. (power is 500w)
This one would be better than the Logitech.
The only problem is you have to get a powered sub but I think you can get one for like 100-150.
better/worse is not a fair comparison - this speaker set doesnt include an amp - how much are you going to spend on that? Sony's cheapest amp is $500 so your total cost is $850 so of course its going to be better than that logitech speaker set.
Just making sure no one is confused into thinking that all they need to pay is $350 for a home theatre setup.
doesn't it come with a powered sub?
sorry, yes the sub is powered, but the speakers are not.
I guess they did that because some amps may not have dedicated subwoofer outputs. Plus I guess reduces the chances you blow they the subs with too much power.
Still doesnt change the fact that you need an AMP to complete the system.
Hey Voter, can you tell me please the difference between passive and active systems?
active means has power - just plug in and go
passive = needs and amplifier to use, otherwise it will sound super soft if anything at all.
so this kit = subwoofer ready to go, but speakers not - needs an amplifier.
While the speakers maybe 700w, if your amplifier is only 500w obviously you will only get 500w.
If its the other way around, you have to be careful. eg. get a 1000w amp with 700w speakers = if you turn up the volume too loud, there is a chance of BANG/DEAD -speakers, not you ;)
anyways my suggestion is that if you're not into all this hi-fi stuff; its probably safer to get a complete active kit. They start from around $250 (around 300w). Everything you need is in the box. Up to $1000 is where i'd recommend you start looking for custom kits rather than everything in 1 box kits.
http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/home%20theatre/home%20theatre…
I also advice to actually hear some systems first as sound clarity and power is still subjective.
eg. 500w sony system may be more/less loud than another brand
also depending if you like bass heavy or whatever certain brands may cater for that more.
2 last quick tips
all things being equal - buy on weight - good speakers/amps are HEAVY
all speakers sound crap at 100% volume; 70% around is the most you'd want to go.
Generally, speakers are "passive" devices. The same as headphones, they are passive too. Speakers need something grunty to power them, you can't just plug (say) a iPod into them and get sound out.
The majority of HiFi speakers are passive, and need a separate amplifier. Generally, the amplifier also contains a radio so they call them a Receiver. The Amp/Receiver also usually has the control for source switching, so you can select DVD, CD, Cable TV etc.
Some (usually cheap and low-powered) speakers are "active" and have an inbuilt amplifier. This type doesn't usually have any input switching, and were originally intended for computers. The amplifier is built inside the speaker (usually the woofer) which means you don't need a big box sitting on your desk.
If you want decent quality HiFi and Surround Sound with more than one input, you would get an Amplifier/Receiver and a Passive speaker set.
You generally would not use a powered (Acrtive) speaker suystem in a serious HiFi or Surround Sound system, as they are simply not intended for that kind of use.
However, the exception is for Subwoofers.. they tend to be active, and have an inbuilt amplifier. You don't need a subwoofer on something like that Eltax system because it has decent sized speaker enclosures and reasonably large (8") woofers at the base of the towers.
But if you have tiny little (satellite) speakers, then the enclosures are too small to produce decent bass. So, you add a single big box with a woofer inside it.
That info is really simplistic and generalised, but hope it helps.
I would take this Sony system over that crappy Eltax system any day of the week.
This has an active subwoofer, which counts for a LOT. The Eltax above is really just a 3 way front speaker box, probably with a crossover built in. The beauty of any active sub system is that because the sub signal has a discrete signal, you can adjust this as you desire via the receiver/amp. The second question on the listing tells you the truth.
Also don't just go by the size of the system. Look at the power handling and the frequency range. The Sony goes down to 28Hz, the Eltax 'down' to 40Hz. Hardly subwoofer territory. You would still be able to get the Sony sub to distort but it will do a better job than the Eltax.
I second Voter and llama above. Good advice. (except for maybe that 'Logitech is better' bit. I will always recommend forking out more for a receiver if its not being used for a computer.)
oh and BTW, I think the Sony deal is very good.
I recommended the logitech kit not as "better" as an bargain basement alternative as a COMPLETE active kit. I think it should suffice for quite a few people and is decent value for the price. (also considering that the control unit is ultra small) I think people these days dont want a giant hulking reciever next to their tv and prefer a unit that is small.
Again, just dont confuse the original deal as a complete kit. Especially since its free delivery, would hate to see someone buy it and realize when they open it that its not complete.
If your budget is under $1000 getting a separate reciever/speakers unit might not be the best idea (especially also if you're only connecting it to 1 TV - the benefit of a reciever is that it can have 3-5+ inputs)
Yeah I also hope people realise what is in the package and what else is needed to power them.
'Hulking' receivers are big because they can put out plenty of power. The more power available, the better the signal being driven through the speakers.
The Logitech serves a purpose but then so do the HTIB (Home Theatre In a Box) kits. Price is the factor with those.
All depends what you want from the system.
Great deal. Purchased a set from Bing Lee Bondi Junction yesterday….speakers pretty good for home theatre, but not recommended for music.
Also bought Yamaha RX-V567 receiver too. RRP $899, Bing Lee has special for $799…..but managed to get it down to $660.
Put together with my Sammy 58" 3D plasma, not a bad setup.
does this need a receiver?