What speaker package for Sony STR DH810?

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I have recently upgraded my surround sound receiver from a Yamaha RXV 359 to a Sony STR DH810.

I am still running the Yamaha speakers that came with the Yamaha Receiver at the moment and have to admit that difference in sound quality surprised me with just switching the Receivers.

I have already upgraded the Speaker wiring with QED's Silver Anniversary XT all round and the sub co-ax again with a QED so now looking at changing the speaker package.

Will I notice a big difference and what would you recommend for the Sony STR?

I have a budget of around £300.

 

[Anonymous]

The Boston acoustic xs seem to be a popular choice with that AVR, although I have heard it personally, they also get good reviews.

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

I think Richer Sounds still have a few Q Acoustics 1010i 5.1 speakers left at £199.95.

Excellent package and award winners at £500, so if you could get some at £200, they would be a fantastic bargain and well within budget.

 

[Anonymous]

I'll check that out tomorrow, thanks.

 

[Anonymous]

I have a set of CA Minx 215's with an 810 that are currently wrapped up for Christmas. I have heard both items individually but not together yet. Expectations are that they should be good although I can exchange them if not to my taste. Fingers crossed.

 

[Anonymous]

Still reading up and get mixed ideas over what speaker choice is better.

I can afford either the Q Acoustics 1010i or Boston Acoustics XS but some feel the Bostons are better, others the Q Acoustics based on them being a bargain at the moment.

Just to add it's for a smallish Living Room approx 4m x 5m and is used mainly for Sky, PS3 and Xbox360. Very rarely do I listen to music and if I do it's only thru a music channel on Sky.

Dunno if that makes a massive difference or not.

 

[Anonymous]

Just spoke to the other half and she has agreed to put some cash to the pot for speaker setup so can now stretch to 500.

That gives me the Q Acoutics 2000 5.1 which won the 2010 award.

Any others I should consider?

 

[BIGBERNARDBRESSLAW]

My vote would be for the Q Acoustics 2000 package, but if you wanted something less imposing and a little more stylish, then either the Bostons or the Cambridge Audio Minx S215.

Personally I like the look of the S215's which are £499.95 at Richer Sounds