Headphones!!!

[JaBlue]

I only have the surround set up because I use it for movies too and having surround sound on movies is pretty sweet.

I don't want huge speakers because they're obtrusive and I don't need them to be super loud. My ears are already damaged at the tender age of 18 and I hear ringing a lot of times I shouldn't.
With that in mind, could you try answering

a) And what would you say is the optimal price range for speakers? That is, the price range where you are getting the most per dollar?

b) What is the minimum you would advise someone to spend who wants a great sound system that will last a while?

[TheWorstPlayer]

JaBlue,

If you are serious about this topic, and willing to spend the time, pore through the avsforum info on surround sound, home theatre, speakers, etc. Tons of great info there for all price ranges.

- TWP

[Osprey]

I am very happy with my Etymotic ER-4Ps except for some irritation issues from the flanged buds. The sound quality is excellent.

[inferno]

I have the sennheiser HD 280 pro. Allot of gamers use this headset and the quality is very good. And it isnt that expensive, check it out yo.

[PITTM]

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a) And what would you say is the optimal price range for speakers? That is, the price range where you are getting the most per dollar?

b) What is the minimum you would advise someone to spend who wants a great sound system that will last a while?

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a) this really depends. are you buying an amp AND speakers? If so, i would spend around 800-1k for the whole system, so like 100 per speaker and around 500 for an amp. This might be too much, because like i said, i really know very little about surround sound systems.

b) spending less than 500 would be a bad idea imo.