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Dayton Audio Classic Collection Speakers: 2x Tower + 2x Bookshelf + Center

& More + Free Shipping

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Note: Many of the speaker bundles are backordered, see the listings below for estimated availability dates.

Parts Express has select Dayton Audio Classic Collection Speaker Bundles on sale below when you apply promo code SAVE10APR25 in your cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for sharing this deal.

Available:
  • 5-Channel Bundle (2x Tower Speaker + 2x Bookshelf Speaker + Center Speaker)
  • 7-Channel Bundle (2x Tower Speaker + 4x Bookshelf Speaker + Center Speaker)
  • 5.1-Channel Bundle w/ 12" Subwoofer (2x Tower Speaker + 2x Bookshelf Speaker + Center Speaker + 12" 120W Subwoofer)
  • 7.1-Channel Bundle w/ 12" Subwoofer (2x Tower Speaker + 4x Bookshelf Speaker + Center Speaker + 12" 120W Subwoofer)
Speaker Details:
  • T65 Tower Speakers
    • Dual 6-1/2" Poly Bass Drivers
    • 1" Silk Dome Tweeter
    • 2-way Ported Bass Reflex
    • 150w Max (80w RMS)
    • 7.8" x 39.4" x 7.25"
  • B65 Bookshelf Speakers
    • 6-1/2" Poly Bass Driver
    • 1" Silk Dome Tweeter
    • 2-way Acoustic Suspension Bookshelf
    • 40w Max (75w RMS)
    • 7.8" x 13" x 6.7"
  • C40 Center Channel Speaker
    • Dual 4" Poly Bass Driver
    • 1" Silk Dome Tweeter
    • 2.5-way Acoustic Suspension
    • 100w Max (50w RMS)
    • 13" x 5.5" x 5.7"
  • SUB-1200 Powered Subwoofer
    • Bottom-firing, Flared Port, Bass Reflex Design
    • Long-throw 12" Woofer
    • 120 Watts RMS
    • 16-3/4" X 16-3/16" X 17-3/4"

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff

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Written by tDames | Staff
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Note: Many of the speaker bundles are backordered, see the listings below for estimated availability dates.

Parts Express has select Dayton Audio Classic Collection Speaker Bundles on sale below when you apply promo code SAVE10APR25 in your cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for sharing this deal.

Available:
  • 5-Channel Bundle (2x Tower Speaker + 2x Bookshelf Speaker + Center Speaker)
  • 7-Channel Bundle (2x Tower Speaker + 4x Bookshelf Speaker + Center Speaker)
  • 5.1-Channel Bundle w/ 12" Subwoofer (2x Tower Speaker + 2x Bookshelf Speaker + Center Speaker + 12" 120W Subwoofer)
  • 7.1-Channel Bundle w/ 12" Subwoofer (2x Tower Speaker + 4x Bookshelf Speaker + Center Speaker + 12" 120W Subwoofer)
Speaker Details:
  • T65 Tower Speakers
    • Dual 6-1/2" Poly Bass Drivers
    • 1" Silk Dome Tweeter
    • 2-way Ported Bass Reflex
    • 150w Max (80w RMS)
    • 7.8" x 39.4" x 7.25"
  • B65 Bookshelf Speakers
    • 6-1/2" Poly Bass Driver
    • 1" Silk Dome Tweeter
    • 2-way Acoustic Suspension Bookshelf
    • 40w Max (75w RMS)
    • 7.8" x 13" x 6.7"
  • C40 Center Channel Speaker
    • Dual 4" Poly Bass Driver
    • 1" Silk Dome Tweeter
    • 2.5-way Acoustic Suspension
    • 100w Max (50w RMS)
    • 13" x 5.5" x 5.7"
  • SUB-1200 Powered Subwoofer
    • Bottom-firing, Flared Port, Bass Reflex Design
    • Long-throw 12" Woofer
    • 120 Watts RMS
    • 16-3/4" X 16-3/16" X 17-3/4"

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff

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Written by tDames | Staff

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The funny thing about audiophiles, is that a surprisingly large portion of them don't like really like neutral speakers, and prefer something with "color" like B&W of Def Tech. I'm the type of audiophile that wants neutrality to reproduce creator's intent. I don't want "British sound" or some other inherent equalization. Become seasoned with neutral speakers, then EQ to taste (or not) once you have some experience.

To that end, for budget speakers, I'd recommend something like Elac Debut, Kef Q series, (both of which Andrew Jones at least had some historical influence on) SVS Prime, or my personal budget favorite, Ascend Acoustic's Signature Series by Dave Fabrikant.

I've personally owned Monoprice's Monolith Encore speakers, which at one point could be had with C6 bookshelves, C6 Center and two sets of C5 surrounds (7.1) for around $1k on sale. I think they were the best deal going for a while in that price range, but the full line does not appear to still be available (Encore C6 Center is no longer listed). The other speakers listed above are likely an "upgrade" over the Encore speakers, albeit more expensive.

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is this setup good no comments?
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Quote from IndigoManatee4695 :
is this setup good no comments?

That's subjective. But for the price you can't really beat it. I bought just the pair of tower speakers last month for $210 and have been happy with them for my use.

If you're an audiophile you'll probably be disappointed. But if you want something that sounds good to an average Joe go for it.
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Quote from IndigoManatee4695 :
is this setup good no comments?
Which set up??? 5-Channel 5.1-Channel 7-Channel 7.1-Channel ...
Dayton Audio is known for their best bang for your buck subwoofers.
Let me put it this way... The 5-Channel set up will be 95% than most sound bars !!
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Is this good for karaoke setup ?
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Quote from CyanMagic9626 :
Is this good for karaoke setup ?

Overkill. I'd go for a 2.1 setup.
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Dayton and Parts Express are an unsung hero as far as value. I'd pose that Dayton speakers (with enough homework done to use the best components) can fool an "audiophile" with their deluxe set up. Big fan, definitely recommend
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I have the pair of towers in my bedroom and they sound phenomenal. Best bang for your buck out there.

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Quote from TH_1992 :
That's subjective. But for the price you can't really beat it. I bought just the pair of tower speakers last month for $210 and have been happy with them for my use. If you're an audiophile you'll probably be disappointed. But if you want something that sounds good to an average Joe go for it.
Is there anything that sounds good to audiophiles and doesn't cost a few grand? 😆
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I live in Dayton. Do you think they'll give me a locals discount?
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Looks like everything is OOS now apart from:
5 channel Black
7 channel Black
(those are NOT 5.1 or 7.1 so no Subwoofer)

Not sure if you can order for later delivery when they are back in stock
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Quote from sr27 :
Is there anything that sounds good to audiophiles and doesn't cost a few grand? 😆
The old Pioneer Andrew Jones speakers were excellent for their price back in the day... the separates anyway, the sub was garbage, but even Daytons sub is garbage compared to anything that actually plays sub-20Hz stuff for HT (much less of an issue for most music)-- I've still got a 5.0 Pioneer AJ setup as a secondary system but paired with an SVS PB2000 and basically anyone who hasn't heard my primary system thinks it's fantastic.
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Quote from Knightshade :
The old Pioneer Andrew Jones speakers were excellent for their price back in the day... the separates anyway, the sub was garbage, but even Daytons sub is garbage compared to anything that actually plays sub-20Hz stuff for HT (much less of an issue for most music)-- I've still got a 5.0 Pioneer AJ setup as a secondary system but paired with an SVS PB2000 and basically anyone who hasn't heard my primary system thinks it's fantastic.
Yeah those were FANTASTIC !!! Pioneer stopped making them right ?
Didnt he go to another company? I think i looked into this and found some speakers made by him, which now cost $$$$$ :/
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Quote from sr27 :
Is there anything that sounds good to audiophiles and doesn't cost a few grand?
The funny thing about audiophiles, is that a surprisingly large portion of them don't like really like neutral speakers, and prefer something with "color" like B&W of Def Tech. I'm the type of audiophile that wants neutrality to reproduce creator's intent. I don't want "British sound" or some other inherent equalization. Become seasoned with neutral speakers, then EQ to taste (or not) once you have some experience.

To that end, for budget speakers, I'd recommend something like Elac Debut, Kef Q series, (both of which Andrew Jones at least had some historical influence on) SVS Prime, or my personal budget favorite, Ascend Acoustic's Signature Series by Dave Fabrikant.

I've personally owned Monoprice's Monolith Encore speakers, which at one point could be had with C6 bookshelves, C6 Center and two sets of C5 surrounds (7.1) for around $1k on sale. I think they were the best deal going for a while in that price range, but the full line does not appear to still be available (Encore C6 Center is no longer listed). The other speakers listed above are likely an "upgrade" over the Encore speakers, albeit more expensive.
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Quote from TLJester :
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Yeah those were FANTASTIC !!! Pioneer stopped making them right ?
Didnt he go to another company? I think i looked into this and found some speakers made by him, which now cost $$$$$ :/
Jones went to Elac as VP of Engineering after Pioneer, and had a hand in the Elac Debut and Uni-Fi speakers, both considered solid values. IIRC, the Debut 2.0's were not as well received as the 1.0, but I've heard reports that the Debut 3.0 is more like the 1.0's that everyone loved, though I haven't heard the 3.0s.

And yes, he's with MoFi now making speakers that have a concentric driver design, start at a grand a piece, and are geared toward the vinyl community.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_406...html?cc=02
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Someone buy this so we can take a look at the crossovers. Big Grin

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