Coby cd player! :p

yamaha rxv2400
klipsch rb25
klipsch rc25
ar s20
polk audio rsw 404 (can't fit anything bigger in the space that I have) any suggestions?

coming soon...
ascend 340se (main and center)

My HT / Music speakers consist of:

ML Ascent i - (Mains)
ML Theater i - (Center)
ML Script i - (Surrounds)
ML Descent - (Subwoofer)
Sony SS-MF315 (Rears)

Associated Electronics:
Pioneer Elite VSX 59TXi as Pre-amp/Pro to power rears
Anthem P5
Momitus V880 HD-DVD/CD player
Pioneer 43" HDTV Plasma
Monster Power conditioners/surger protectors
Cinemaquest/Audioquest Cable

7.1
Front: Yamaha NS-777
Center: NS-C444
Surrounds: Polk Monitor 30
Rear: Polk R 50
Sub: Polk PSW 12

Front - B&W N802
Rear - B&W N804
Center - Klipsch RC-7

Fluance SX-HTB+
12" Pioneer home made sub with Eosone ESP-910 plate amp

Bose Acoustimass 5 Series III

JBL Northridge;
N26II (mains)
N Center II
N24II(surrounds)

Mirage FRx S8(sub)

the mirage just kicks butt for an 8"
bass is tight not flabby, and very musical(though I wish it had a phase switch)

the Northridge series are not high end by any means, but they do sound good,
the tweeters are all the same so they are timber matched.
the mains don't have alot of bass...but that's why I have a sub ;)
the surrounds do their job well for their size.
the center is ok, the cabinet is made of plastic and would resinate easily when you tap on it, so I decided to fix that...

I removed the drivers and the batting and why jbl didn't spray a sound deadener on the inside surprised me, there was one brace in the middle and that was it :eek:
so I cut some mdf for more bracing, 4 more to be exact, and I glued them in with a hot glue gun and whole lot of glue :p
I even added pools of glue to a few places to add mass to the panels so as to reduce vibrations, the tweeters are mounted on a plastic plate that is to thin and also needed to gain some mass.
the verdict? much better :D tapping on the cabinet results in a thud not a ping.
I think I reduced the possibility of cabinet vibration causing coloration by a factor of 10(a guess :p )

I will be doing all the tweeters soon


the speakers I really want for my theater(when I build it) are:

Energy Veritas:
V2.3i (mains)
V2.2i (center/rears) I don't like that the center doesn't have the same tweet/mid combo.
V2.0Ri (surrounds)

or

Mirage OMD series: I'm looking for reviews
OMD-28 (mains) darn sexy speakers :cool:
OMD-C2 (center)
OMD-R (surrounds)
I can't watr till I see what else they bring out in this line.

and for the sub....a diy solution,

so far I will have 2 Alpine "TYPE R" 10's w/dual 4ohm voice coils
1500Wpeak/ 500Wrms

Sony KDP-51WS550 HDTV
Yamaha HTR-5660 AV Receiver
Mitsubishi DD-6040 DVD
Klipsch RF-82 Main
Klipsch RC-62 Center
Klipsch RB-61 Back
Working on the sub...

Promedia 4.2 THX in the office. :p

My living room/home theater recently went through a spouse-encouraged renovation and all of the "big boxes" were removed. I've now got B&W Signature 8NT in the front and B&W Signature 7NT on the sides and in the back.

I have the following speakers in storage. In the process of moving and can't wait to set it up in the townhouse

Klipsch Pair RF-83
Klipsch Pair KS-525-THX
Klipsch RC-64 (One heavy center)
For back surround Definitive Tech. Pair of BPVX/P
Velodyne DD-12

And Denon AVR-5805 pumping out the wattage to the speakers
Cable is RAM bi-wire (Yes I click the sponsor link to purchase it :) )

Bose Acoustimass 16 6.1 surround system.

I have 2 front Klipsch KLF-20

1 klipsch klf c-7 center

2 klipsch forte II floor used as surround

2 kilipsch ksp-s6 reserve surround

2 klipsch synergy floor reserve

1 Velodyne 15

receiver-Denon avr-4802

Toshiba 65h81 rear projection hdtv

My setup:
4 Paradigm Cinema 90s

1 Paradigm CC center

1 Paradigm 110 sub (10")

H/K AVR335 receiver

Panasonic 42PX60u

heres my budget setup:

2 Hand me down vintage Warfedale Mach 9's towers that my parents bought back in 83' :)
sony center and surrounds
Technics sa-dx950 receiver
no sub though, but i think the Mach 9's do a pretty nice job
sanyo z3 projector

HT setup:

FL/R NHT Supertwos
NHT Super Center
4 NHT Superzeroes for SL,SR, RL, and RR

Sub Mirage BPS 400
Driven by Denon 3806

I was considering replacing the NHT's with Infinity Primus 360's in the front, and Primus 150's for the surround channels, with a Primus 160 for the center. Any experiences on how this would compare with my current setup? Thanks.

My 2 Channel Setup Is:

Polk SDA 2A's
Harman Kardon Avr 235
Adcom 555 MK II
Sony 9000ES SACD Player
MIT Speaker Cable

B&W 703-Front, HTM7-Center, CDM1-NT-Rear, ASW750-Sub (All in Rosewood)

Den rig : Smallish Martin Logans (Aerius i, etc.) all the way around, with a REL sub.

Big Rig : tweaked Talons all the way around, with CAT subs.

(And no, I couldn't have paid for this stuff in a million years. Points for product sales contests from manufacturers.)

Here is my 7.1 setup
Front: Paradigm Signature S4
CNTR: HTM7 (to be upgraded to C3)
Sur: CDM SNT
B.Sur: CDM SNT
Sub: DD12
BTW
Working on Paradigm Reference Signature setup(almost there)
Fronts are now paradigm and are working well with brand new DD12

Right now i have the Infinity TSS 450 speakers system :mad: hook up to a pioneer 1015tx
Sometime this week or next week I will do my speakers upgrade with the Athena B1.2 x2 and C1.2 :D
sub will be Bic H-100 or Velodyne VRP-1000, surround will be the athena Point 5 SAT if I can find them.

Infinity RS-6000 or RS 6000 or RS6000 (Emit-k, Polydome-k mid, dual 10" polyolefin acoustic suspension drivers)
Denon AVR-3600dts

NEED A TIMBRE MATCHED CENTER!!!!

Energy C-3 - mains
Energy C-C3 - center
BA CR67 - surround
Velo 10" sub
Yamaha HTR-5860 -> NAD 3020 (mains)

Thanks to the great advice on this forum I have the following 5.1 setup:

Front - Ascend CBM-170SE
Center - Ascend CMT-340SE Center (waiting on delivery)
Surround - Ascend HTM-200s
Sub - Onix Rocket UFW-10
Receiver - Denon AVR-1602


I think its a reasonable upgrade from my college Klipsch ProMedia setup :P

SO...1st post!!

HT & Music:
Wharfedale Diamond 8.3 fronts
Wharfedale Diamond 8 Centre
Wharfedale Diamond 8.2 surround
Wharfedale PowerCube 12 sub

An AMAZING center speaker...it really makes up for what the 8.3's lack in 2-channel performance (they struggle with low-mids & lows)
But I can't say enough about the performance of this Center!

I never realised how small a man could feel after joining an audiophile forum. I felt pretty swell about my system until I saw what everyone else has.

I had the logitech z-5300's (http://store.pcpowerzone.com/loz5128thxce.html) for a couple years due to the tight finances of college. Now I have a real home theater.
Receiver - Onkyo 504 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&kw=ONTXSR504B&is=REG&Q=&O=productlist&sku=419961) - $90 new from ebay
Front speakers - Infinity Beta 50's (http://authorizedelectronics.stores.yahoo.net/inbe50inst.html) - $135ea. shipped, new from ebay
Rear Speakers - Infinity Beta 20's (http://topsellers.stores.yahoo.net/inbe20frsh.html) $110pr. new from retailer going out of business
Center Channel - Infinity Beta C250 (http://www.acousticsounddesign.com/core/view_BigProduct.cfm?pid=1049&sc=33&t=226) $120 new from etailer

I guess that comes to $590 total

I am still looking to buy another pair of beta 20's and a subwoofer for real cheap but these kind of deals don't happen every day, till then, I have to save $$$ cuz I got about 7 more years of school before I'm done!

Axiom M60Ti for Mains
Axiom VS100 Center
Axiom QS8 surrounds
Axiom EP-350 Sub

Fronts: Infinity Primus 360's
Center: Infinity Primus C25
Surround: 4x Infinity Primus 150's
Sub: Infinity Primus PS-10

powered by a Harmon Kardon AVR 635

Where I currently live (housing co-op):

Speakers: Fluance SX-HTB+ set with 2 of some old Sony model as surround backs.
Subwoofer: Dayton 12" Sub (SUB-120)
Receiver: Panasonic SA-XR55

At my parent's place (more my dad's system than anything):

Speakers A/Subwoofer: Infinity TSS-750 set (6.1 w/ extra satellite)
Speakers B: Acoustic Research AR-2ax (circa 1969)
Receiver: Pioneer VSX-D912K

Monitor Audio Silver S8's - mains
Monitor Audio Silver SCLR - center
Monitor Audio Silver RS fx - side surrounds
Monitor Audio Bronze Bfx - rear surrounds
Energy S10.3 sub

Pioneer Elite 56TXi receiver

Jusat changed out my setup to:

Definitive Tech:

2 BP 7006's
1 CLR 2300
4 BPV 1.2

Using an old Mirage BPS-400 subwoofer.

Really happy with the new system.

Loft:
Velodyne SPL1200 Series II
4 Polk LSi15
1 Polk LSiC

Bedroom:
2 Polk R-20

Just stereo right now.

DCM Timeframes (from back in the day)
Yamaha power (ehh)

Mains - NHT VT-2
Center - NHT VS-2
Surrounds - NHT Absolute Zeros

No subwoofer since I am happy with the bass from the VT-2s and no real place to put one.

My 5.1 setup:

-Mains: Ascend CBM-170 Classics
-Center: B&W 600 (older model w/black tweeter)
-Surrounds: Axiom QS-8's
-Sub: Onix Rocket UFW-10
-Receiver: Denon AVR-885s(2105 twin)

The Denon will support 7.1, but my wife won't!

5 Insignia NS-B2111s

SVS PB10-ISD

NHT Xd - L+R
Bluesky SAT 6.5 - C & Surr.
SVS 20-39PC - LFE (soon to be upgraded to current PCi spec.)

boston acoustics micro system 520

Fronts - Paradigm Monitor 9's
Center - Paradigm CC-370
Rears - Paradigm Monitor 3's
Sub - Paradigm PW-2100

I am now the owner of two Advent Heritage floor standing speakers with a single tweeter and what looks to be 2 6" woofers. They are rectangular with rounded corners, a brown finish, and black covering. No ports.

Any ideas what exatly these are or how good they are? They pre-date the modern internet (think early 1990's).

Fronts Mytho 3's
Center Mytho 7
Backs Mytho Gems
Sides Bose 161's
Sub Def tech Prob sub 80

Will in time change the side to Mytho Gems

http://static.flickr.com/73/188862898_4f041095ce.jpg (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=7999684)
Home Theater
NHT ST4 fronts
NHT SC2 center
NHT SB2 rears
NHT SW10ii sub

Just finished construction. Still need window & accoustic treatments for the room.




Music (different room, not shown)
NHT SB3 pair

Had for 1.5 years

NHT Classic Threes (front)
NHT SB-3's (rear)
HSU STF-2

JBL SCS180.6S

Rob

MAINS- Cambridge soundworks M60s
CENTER- Cambridge soundworks MC300
SURROUNDS- Optimus xts-10
SUBWOOFER-Cambridge soundworks P200
Harman Kardon avr235

'old' set up, now in the spare bedroom with that bike thing I almost never ride:
a/d/s/ L990 with a Denon 1025r receiver.

'new' set up for tv viewing, gets way too much use!:
Yamaha YSP-1000 with an SVS pb-10 subwoofer,
much nicer than I ever expected it to be!

Man, I coulda sworn this discussion was held before, but apparently I haven't posted in this one. So...
JBL
E-80's
EC-35
E-20's
E-250
Got them from Harman Audio on Ebay, jr.com, and B&H photovideo.com, great prices for all.
Small room, display is tube 34". and AVR is Harman Kardon 430. My 800sq.ft. cottage shakes.

All speakers are B&W
603 S3 fronts
600 center
600 rears
600 sub
Denon 2803

Great for music and as a surround system for my Mits HDTV (CRT).... heading toward DLP but waiting a year or so to see Mits laser and Samsung LCD models.

Hi all! New member here.

Speakers are: Apogee Duetta II's w/ modded crossovers (turned them into Sigs)

Hi. I love my Energy C-5 mains, C-C3 center, e:XL-R surrounds and S10.2 sub run with an HK AVR-520 matched with a Sony 50 inch A-10. I can finally truly hear the bells when they ring, feel the arrows as they whip by and grab for safety when the earthquake hits. Best of all the stereo music is awesome off of the C-5's. I am finally a happy camper. :)

Mains: CBM-340SE
Center: CBM-340SE
Side Surround: CMB-170SE
Rear Surround: HTM-200

Sub: Infinity 10" from previous setup (still funding for HSU VTF-3)

Long time listener . . . first time caller

Primary system
Front L/R: Athena S3/P3
Center: Athena C1
Surround: Athena AS-IW6

Second system
L/C/R/LS/RS: NHT SB3
Sub: NHT SubOne i 12"

Mains : X-LS
Center : waiting on the X-CS
Surrounds : X-LS
Sub : X- SUB

Umbelievable speakers for the price.

8 Totem Model-1 signature's and 2 Totem Thunder subs.

Fronts: Paradigm Titans
Center: Paradigm CC-170
Surround: Paradigm Atoms
Sub: Not Purchased Yet. H-100 or Pinnacle ACSub100
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR602

Front:Yamaha ns-555
Center:Yamaha ns-c444
Surr x 4:Yamaha ns-a638
sub: Yamaha YST-SW315

Setup: 5.1
Mains/Center/Surrounds: Anthony Gallo Nucleus Micros in Wine
Sub: SVS PB10-ISD

Setup: Music/Parties
Mains: JBL S38

Previous:
Mains: Infinity RS 2000.2
Sub: Infinity BU-1

Joined the site :)

Fronts: B&W 802 S2
Center: B&W HTM7
Sides & Rears: B&W 600 S3
Sub: B&W ASW 675
Denon AVR 4306
Panasonic AE700u Projector

This is at home...(family funded :) )

In the process of putting together a system for college this fall (roommates funded :( )

Well, I'm off to college in one week so it's time to par down my system. This is what I'll be taking with me.

Insignia NS-B2111
DIY preamp
Audiosource Amp Three
Sony MDR-V700 cans

Yes, it's humble, but these are going to be the poorest four years of my life... (I hope)

What up:

Yamaha NS-555's up front:

http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/Images/YEC/Speakers/Views/NS555_Front_Panel.jpg

NS-333's in the back:

http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/Images/YEC/Speakers/Views/NS333_Front_Panel.jpg

NS-C444 in the middle:

http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/Images/YEC/Speakers/Views/NS-C444_Front_Panel.jpg

SW-215 down low

Driven by a Yamaha HTR-5370

Which gets a signal from my Creative Labs Audigy 2: NX

TP

Living Room (Home Theater / Main Entertaining Room for Parties)

Fronts: Polk Audio RT800i ($150 for the pair)
Center: Polk Audio CS245i ($50)
Surround: Polk Audio RT1000i ($100 for the pair)
R. Surround: Polk Audio RTFX ($50 for the pair)
Sub: Yamaha YST-SW160 (Last vestige of my old system... eventually to be replaced by an SVS PB10-NSD) (I think I paid $175 with my Best Buy discount in 1999)
Receiver: H/K AVR 330 ($250 on eBay)


Bedroom

2 sets of Polk Audio RT7 (best bookshelf speaker I've ever heard) ($100 for the first pair, $130 for the 2nd)
Sub: Polk Audio PSW-100 ($50)
Receiver: Some old Pioneer pro-logic 75w x 4 (got it free with the first set of RT7s above)


Note that I managed to get amazing deals on most of this stuff by buying used (but in excellent condition) from classified ads.

Living Room
5 - Mirage OmniSat's. Full size and not the micros.
SUB- HSU VTF-2 MKII
Receiver- HK AVR 240
DVD- APEX AD-800
SONY CDP-CE405 Old ass CD carousel.

Living room:
2x Polk Monitor 50s
1x Polk CS1
2x Old (very old) magnavox 3way towers
2x old sony towers (from my freshman year of college)

Working on replacing the sony's with a nicer set of polks and moving the magnavox to the surround back channels

bedroom:
logitech 5.1 computer speakers
sound blaster x-fi
grado sr-80s

MY BUDGET HOMETHEATER SETUP.
Cambridge Soundworks Tower II As Front L/R
Cambridge Soundworks Center Channel Plus
Cambridge sound works S200 Multipole Surrounds
Definitive Prosub 100TL
SPEAKERS ARE DRIVEN BY A ONKYO TX-SR601 H/T RECEIVER.

Two-channel: North Creek Borealis (just beautiful sounding speakers, even for an acoustic suspension fan like me!) (NHT Superzero rotated in and out). The Borealis (or zeros) are used with a Sony DVP S-9000ES DVD player, a Carver ZR1600 digital pro amp, a Space Tech Q-112 tube preamp (sometimes I also use an FT Audio LW-1 passive pre (clean, transparent, and dynamic sound)). I also use a Panny SA-XR57 or HK635, either of which will drive my upcoming front projector sound system with NHT Superzeros all around. Currently listening to the Panny with a pair of Superzeros. This cheap combo cannot be beat! Jazz female vocal CDs are glorious! Cassandra Wilson's "Blue Light 'Til Dawn" has never sound better, even on the NHT SuperOnes, the Borealis or many of the othe speakers I have had over the years (Triangle Titus, BA VRM-60, etc.). I think anyone who has either the Superzeros or the Panny receiver should get the other for a match made in heaven (only tried them in stereo so far with the Panny driving the 9000ES from the digital output). I also have a few of the original Radio Shack LX-5 and a pair of Klipsch LaScala which I listen to from time to time.

HT: 5 Acoustic Energy Aego 2 with two bass modules and Sunfire Dominator 12-inch sub to complete a 5.1 system (Aegos to be replaced with 5 Superzeros). The Aegos sound very clear in the mid-range and play much louder I can stand, or care to stand. The Aego system is driven by HK325 used as a pre-pro, not a receiver.The Superzeros may provide more detail in the midrange and probably higher hi end extension. However, the Aego 2s are some little wonders (for HT, I do think they are suitable for a quality 2-ch music only system).

My set up is pretty basic, but it sounds great to me!!!

Front, Center, and Rear Surrounds are: a/d/s/ HT400LCR
Side Surrounds are: a/d/s/ MT15's
Subwoofer: a/d/s/ HT12PS

As you can tell, I am an avid a/d/s/ fan..... :rolleyes:

Current setup:

HT (5.1)

Def Tech SM450 fronts
Def Tech CLR3000 center
Def Tech BPVX/P surrounds
Velodyne CHT-12 sub

Bedroom

Def Tech SM350 fronts
Def Tech CLR2300 center
Yamaha in ceiling NS-IW360C
Yamaha YST-SW215 sub

Home Office

Turbosound Impact 50 front and surround
RCA (Radio Shack) center
Yamaha YST-SW215 sub

I just bought a pair of Def Tech PM900 speakers to replace the mains in the HT, which will probably move the 450s to my bedroom and the 350s to my office.

-- Martin

I bought the Artisons PLCR's with matching rears, and nobody in this forum can comment or has heard of them.

My Setup:

Polk Rti6 Mains
Polk CSi3 Center
Polk RTi4 Surrounds
Mirage Omni S8 Sub

Driven By - Harman Kardon AVR 435
Sources - Sony DVP-NS3100ES SACD/DVD, Denon DR-M22 3 Head Tape Deck

Can someone tell me would I see any improvement in sound quality if I replace my Klipsch Synergy F2 speaker with Ascend Accoustic 340SE?
I already have the subwoofer.

Thanks.

Polk Audio lsi15's and Two Clever Little Clocks for room treatment!

Def Tech ProMonitor 200 L/R
Def Tech ProCinema C2 Center
Def Tech ProMonitor 100 Surrounds
Phase Technology 12" powered sub

I am limited to book shelf size speakers due to my built in entertainment center, and these were well regarded when I got them about six years ago. I wish I could use towers.

LFE: Biamped DIY EBS cab tuned to 12Hz w/4 - 15" JBL 2235 below 28Hz XO'd to 2 - JBL 2235 above 28Hz.

Damn, that's some serious sub! I used to use a pair of 2235H's, each in the following alignment (http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=7365) from 100Hz up, and it felt like endless reserves of some of the cleanest bass I'd ever heard outside an I-B Cabasse 55ND. Probably they were even a smidgen better than my current sub, in fact, but also more obtrusive... Here's my setup.

Living room
LR: Tannoy 8" Dual Concentrics in their fiberglass indoor/outdoor cabinets (i8AW) with bespoke crossovers and ports sealed.
C:Dual Concentric driver from a Tannoy Saturn S8iw (same driver as their System 8 NFM pro monitor per Tannoy NA) in bespoke hammer finish silver and white painted MDF cabinet with bespoke crossover.
SS: Tannoy 2046 8" Dual Concentric (same driver as LR) in bespoke octagonal (faceted trapezoid is perhaps more accurate) cabinets with bespoke crossovers.
RS: KEF Q-Compact, unmodified. (Port plugged with included foam bung.)
Sub: Aforementioned twin JBL 2235H's were recently replaced by a Tannoy B475. The B475 is a 6 ft^3 "pro" cabinet that unlike most pro "subwoofers" is tuned reasonably low, about 28Hz by my "eyeball where the driver moves least" guesstimate. The driver very similar to the bass units in Tannoy's multi-kilobuck flagship Kingdom speakers, though the Kingdoms use two of them in inferior locations. Perhaps there will also soon be a supplemental 15" TC Sounds TC2+ motor sub (Oaudio) in a Geddes-style bandpass tower to be added in the future. If I don't sell the driver instead. (I have long-term designs to move the 2235H's to the speakers currently in my study, for a poor grad student's riff on the Tannoy Kingdom 12. Relieving the 12" Dual Concentrics of midbass duties can only make them sound even more glorious in the midrange and up. The 2235H's in low-Qtc sealed enclosures are good to about 60Hz, which is perfect for integration with a monster sub...)

(Powered by Panny XR55, NHT A1 for sub)

Study/Computer area
4.1 system
Mains Tannoy CPA-12 (12" Tannoy 3139 driver, which is paper cone/Tulip wavegude Dual Concentric, in a 1 cubic foot well-braced trapezoidal cabinet) with minor crossover tweaks.
Surround: Mirage M590i bipoles.
Sub: Peerless XLS-12 and PR, in an EBS alignment very similar to George Short's North Creek Thunder sub but in a cube shaped cabinet with the PR and active driver orthogonal to one another. Placed in the nearfield. (Mains are mounted high to clear my iMac and 24" widescreen Sun CRT, and they're ~6ft away.)

(Powered by a Pio Elite EX-500/VSX-50 and PE 250W plate sub amp and made to sound better by the Mac and the Herman Miller George Nelson Action Desk on which said Mac sits.)

Personal listening
Home: Sennheiser HD-580 + HeadRoom Total AirHead amp
Commuting/air travel: Etymotic Research for Altec Lansing iM716 + TAH most of the time.
Working out: Koss KSC-75 bodies with KSC-35 earclips, no TAH between iPod/iPod shuffle and earclips.

In the closet:
Bespoke bookshelf speakers in Baltic Birch and solid butternut with Vifa M18W0-09-08 and modded Vifa D27TG-45-6 tweeters.
Mass-loaded transmission lines loaded with Aura NS3 3" widebanders.

Proson Conquest 6030 Mk2 at the front
Proson Conquest 5010 Mk2 at the rear
Proson Conquest Centre 5020 Mk2
Proson Conquest Sub 1010 Mk2

These are the best sounding speakers I've ever had. And believe me I've had a lot!

Front: Kef Reference Model Threes
Center: Kef Reference Model 100
Rear: Kef Q10
Sub: DIY sub used as a table behind the main sofa....it is almost as long as the sofa, and almost as tall, and about 2 ft deep...LOL...

The neutrality of Kefs is hard to beat, at least with my ears. Previous set was Energy C2, AC300, and RVSS.

hi,

we got pioneer 50'' Plasma. now we are thinking of getting speakers (home theater system ) . initially we thought of buying BOSS lifestyle , but i heard that custom made speakers + woofers gives more quality with little price when compared to boss.

can any one help on this ?

Thanks!!!!!

I have JBL L-88's in the Livingroom for my main listening. I made a few mods to these like a new cap in these 35 year old babies and added a bit more fiberglass while I was at it. Thinking about updating the X/O.
In the den where the TV is (27" Sharp CRT) some JBL L2050 for when we watch a DVD which isn't all that often.
Just finished building some modified Murphyblaster MB20's. Sound great. Suprising bass for only having 5.5" woofers. I recommend these to any DIY person.

Vandersteen 5A - Front
Vandersteen VCC-5 - Center
Vandersteen 5 - Surround
8 - 15" Drivers TC2+ IB - LFE

Vandersteen 5A - Front
Vandersteen VCC-5 - Center
Vandersteen 5 - Surround
8 - 15" Drivers TC2+ IB - LFE

Wow, you don't mess around when it comes to speakers do you?

Wow, you don't mess around when it comes to speakers do you?
The imaging is very good including side wall image between front and surround. IB has 4000 cu ft of attic for baffle.

Home theater is a simple, but fantastic, Definitive Technology system:

PowerMonitor 500 fronts
C/L/R 2300 center
BP2X surrounds
ProSub TL100 subwoofer
Onkyo TX-DS898 receiver (soon to be replaced with Yamaha RX-V2700)

Computer audio system:

Energy Connoisseur C-1 fronts
Vintage Carver MXR-130 receiver

Denon 3805 Receiver, Kef 2005.2 surround speaker package, REL R-205 Sub, HD-A1, Monster speaker cable & anolog interconnects.

I still have a pair of a/d/s CM7's. Looking to go with either B+W or Paradigm in the near future. BTW, first post; think this forum is great.

I see a lot of people have Definitive Tech speakers and I was impressed in there ad in S&V magazines. Was thinking of upgrading to HTIB from Definitive Tech but was hesistant to buy their lowest priced HTIB because it could be utter crap. Can somebody recommend me a low expensive yet quality set from Definitive Tech? This is for a bedroom Home Theater so it can't get too loud (other housemates live too). Also, I would be upgrading from my Logitech $250 THX certified 5.1 that I also used for my computers. Hmmm, maybe Definitive Tech is too much of a step up?

Just picked up the following:

Paradigm Titan V.4 front l/r
Paradigm CC-170 V.4 Center
Paradigm Atom V.4 rear
Paradigm PDR-10 V.3 Sub

I got it set up last night and WOW!

10/2 update:

Added a Rotel RSX-1057
Added a NAD T534 DVD player

I really can't believe how the Rotel brings the speakers alive!!! And the NAD at 1080i looks great on our 52" Mitsubishi DLP!

Some posters listed their entire systems, some just speakers. I went w/full systems:

Family Room setup:
B&W CDM 7NT
B&W CDM CNT
B&W CDM SNT
B&W CDM1SE (side)
Velodyne DD10
Hitachi Director Series 55" Plasma
Marantz DV8400
B&K AVR 507

Basement
B&W CDM 7
B&W CDM CSE
B&W CDM SNT
Velodyne HGS10
Marantz SR 7200
Denon DV2200
Sony KDF55EA20

ALL AERIAL ACOUSTICS
7B'S- FRONT AND REAR
CC3B -CENTER
SW12 -SUB
I love these speakers!!

B&W LCR 600 s2
MB Quart Quart Threes front; same speaker as the QL830
B&W dm 303 rear
B&W ASW 300
Denon AVR 1604
Denon DVD 910

sigs all around =)

JBL62 - Front L/R - old but good.
Universal Security Instruments - V9002 - Center - older but works.
Bose 141 - Surround L/R - got for free.
Athena AS-P300 - the newest and best.
Harman Kardon AVR-340 - refurb and wonderful.

Thrown together but works.

My dad just got the smallest htib that was offered from Def tech and it sounds excellent. I was kinda jealous of how loud and clear it was for being so small.

Infinity Beta 40
Infinity Beta 360
Infinity Beta ES250
Infinity CSW10
Denon 3805
Mitsubishi 8850
Mitsubishi WD57732 "ON ITS WAY!"

I love my system!

I do not have speakers yet. I have 5 ceiling cutouts and want to put in recessed ceiling speakers. This will be for a HT system. I was looking at Mirage Omnicans5's and 6's . Budget is 150-200$ for each plus 300-400$ for sub. Want to power this with MArantz 5500 05 5600. If Ican get a 7500 MArantz for 650$ or less than it will do. Any speaker suggestion s within these parameters much appreciated

Dutchdog

Orions for fronts powered by 2 rotel 1066's
2 matching thor subs powered by Behringer 2500
NHT Classic 3's for surround and surround back
NHT 3c center
Pioneer 59vsx-txi avr for the NHT's
Dual 10" downfiring vented sub with Peerless 830846 dvc and Dayton 1000 watt plate amp.
And an audio clock sitting on an audio brick sitting on a rubber audio pad which makes everything including my wife and boss sound good. :)

Front and Rears: Insignia NS-B2111
Center: Cerwin Vega V-5C
Sub: Cheapo onkyo, will replace with BIC H-100
Reciever: Onkyo HT-R330

I bought a pair of Mirage M760's back in '89. Liked them so much I added two pairs of M260's for surrounds. I still have the 760's, and they still sound as good today as when I bought them.
However, I can't use them right now because of space limitations. I'm building a new house which will have plenty of room, but it won't be ready for about ten months.
So, for now I'm using:
Mirage Omnisat v2 FS left, right.
Mirage Omnisat v2 CC
Mirage S10 sub, but have an S12 on the way.
Mirage Omnisat v2 sats (4, but not using them right now).

Considering that the room is terrible for this, the Omnisats so far sound terrific. When I get set up in the new house, I'll be able to really compare them to the old 760's.
But I may also go with the new OMD 15 that Mirage just announced.
Decisions, decisions.......... :)

Jack

Paradigm center, sub and rears. Not so good KEF fronts. Would like recomendations for new fronts (towers 36 inch high -black gloss, cherry or maple) and center speaker to go with my new Pioneer 1140 plasma. Thanks

For my 1140, I have an Outlaw 1070 running DefTech Mythos 6's L/R and a Mythos 7 center. If the 1140 is as high as it can go on the stand, then the Mythos 7 fits exactly on the stand and under the panel with absolutely no room to spare. The DefTech's are pretty good.

thinking about getting the Speakercraft AIM series for ceiling mount speakers. need help with a center channel that works well with the AIM series/speakercraft.

thanks

for now here is my setup. I change things up on a yearly basis.

fronts L&R - Wharfedale Evo 30's
center - Evo center
rears - Evo 8's
sub - svs pb12

My identical setup except Whafedale Powercube DX12 sub instead of SVS. Rosewood veneer. Lovely sound from beautiful speakers! Are there better. Sure. Any better for the price. Doubtful.

Paradigm center, sub and rears. Not so good KEF fronts. Would like recomendations for new fronts (towers 36 inch high -black gloss, cherry or maple) and center speaker to go with my new Pioneer 1140 plasma. Thanks

Just noticed...Paradigm studios are really good. See last post about Wharfedales. My top two choices when I was shopping. Either would be really nice.

My li'l ol' system........

Ascend Acoustics CBM-170 L/R
B&W 600IFS center
Axiom QS8 surrounds
Onix Rocket UFW-10 sub
and.......
a Denon AVR-885 fed by a Pioneer 563a universal player sending video to a 20" JVC CRT set ;)

Fronts: Infinity Beta 20's
Rears: Infinity Beta 20's
Center: Infinity Beta C250
Sub: Dayton SUB-100

CREATIVE Inspire 4400

2 piano gloss balck axiom m80's
1 acoustech H100

def tech 7004s
clr 2300
2 pair bpx surrounds
super cube 1

powering with yamaha rxv 1500(using as pre/pro) and an Adcom 7600 7 ch

" I am still blown away each and every day by the sound i get from my definitives"

A pair of Technics SB-CD320 3-way 3-speaker bass-reflex dual-magnet loudspeakes. 89 db/W/m SPL, 8 Ohm, 50W DIN, they sound awesome with my new digitally driven Class D amp>>> Panasonic SA-XR57

Axiom M80's mains
(4) QS8 surrounds
Axiom VP 150 center
SVS SV20-39PCI sub
NAD T-773 receiver
I like it!

Magnepan MgI-c Pair, Magnepan MGCC1, MagnepanMGSS1 Pair, Energy 12" Sub. :D

Ascend Acoustics
CMT 340 SE's (3)
HTM 200 (4)

SVS 25-31PCi

Denon AVR-2106

Aiwa htib speakers.

Just ordered the ORB Mod2 system.

Onkyo TX-SR604 receiver
Athena F2.2 (front l/r)
Athena C1.2 (center)
Athena S.5 (surround l/r)
SVS PB12-NSD (not quite purchased yet)

Long time listener...first time caller...

Home Theatre Setup:
SLS Q-Line Gold speakers
SLS Q-Line Gold subwoofer
Sherwood RD-8601

The Office Setup:
Infinity Reference 2000.1
Insignia NB-2111
Infinity BU-1
Pioneer VSX-516K

The iMac Setup:
Harman Audio Soundsticks II

Proac Response 1s clones. Using a cayin a88t amp to drive them. currently in 2 channel mode only. thinking of hooking up an old pioneer a400 to a pair of rogers ls2a/2 for the other 2 channels.

B&W 804S (Front L/R)
B&W HTM4 (Center)
PSB Image B25 (Rear L/R)
SVS PB10 Sub
NAD T753 Receiver

This is my first post anywhere...I hope this is the right place.
The house has a set of (5) Klipsch R-3800W and (2) R-3650C (rated at 50W), all flush mounts and (1) RW-10 sub woofer (rated @ 260W). This setup was sold to my friend by the builder of his new house as a 7.1 surround system before he asked me to help him set up his Theater. We have to try them out because he's already paid for them.
We bought a Pioneer VSX-84TXSI (rated @ 140w)
Question... Will the power difference pose a threat to the speakers?

Fronts: Paradigm Mini Monitors v.4
Center: Paradigm Mini Monitor v.3
Rears: Paradigm Titans v.3
Sub: SVS PB10-isd

Pics: See Sig

I got to get in on this as no one listed for Newfoundland, Canada.

Front Paradigm Studio 60's V 2
Centre Studio CC 470
Sug Paradigm PS 1200
Rear Mini Monitors

Reciever: Pioneer VSX-82TSX
Slave Reciever:JVC RX-774 (powers the S4AI's)
L/R: JBL HT4V
C: JBL HT4H
SL/SR: JBL S4AI
SLB/SRL: JBL Tour

Mains : Insigna Best Buy Special Upgrading soon
Center : waiting on the X-CS
Surrounds : waiting on the X-ls
Sub : X- SUB

Polk LSi9 front
Polk LSiC center
Polk LSiFX surround
SVS 20-39PC+ sub

5.1 Setup:
Recently upgraded to Anthony Gallo Acoustics.
Fronts are the Due'
Center is A'Diva Ti
Rears are Nucleus Ti
TR-1 Sub

My Bozo AM5s (which I won in a contest about 12 years ago) have been moved to the living room. While the bose sound is very average, they do look good. I moved my old & beat-up looking DBX Sub/Sat system to the basement.

Out on the back deck I have some Speakercraft indoor/outdoor speakers. They always smoked the bozos, but were not attractive enough to bring inside per the WAF.

I had to chase all over the place to finally hear the Due's, but once I did I was sold. I was out of town on business & I made a detour just to hear them. I really liked the Gallo Ref 3.1, but do not have the room. The Due' with the sub is impressive though.

B&W 804s (L-R)
B&W HTM3s (Center)
B&W Signature 7NT (in-wall surrounds)
Paradigm PW-2200 (sub)

Atlantic Technology 4200 7.1 system in [bedroom]

6 Yamaha 777's in great room (L/R front) (L/R sides) (L/R rear surrounds) with an Axiom VP-150 center and 2- 12" Atlantic Technology subwoofers sitting besides the front L/R channel speakers. 7.2 [Great Room]

also working on basement theater.

Psb Image 4Ts
Onix X-LS
Infinity Primus 150
Infinity Beta 20

Recently upgraded to an all-Gallo system: Reference 3s for Front L/R, and Dues for Center and Rear L/R. I also have an Earthquake MKIV 10" sub to handle the .1 duites

The sound is *fantastic* - open, articulate, *fast*, with great dispersion. This system has to handle 2 channel "audiophile" listening in addition to being a home theater system. And, because it is used by my wife and kids, it has to be *easy* to use.

To that end, I've programmed a Marantz RC 2000 MKII remote to handle the day-to-day operations - 1 button can turn everything on and select the desired source and 1 button can turn everything off.

The video is displayed using an Hitachi 51F710 HDTV (rear projection).

I also chose my pre-processor and amp for ease-of-use and great sound. I'm running a Harman-Kardon Signature 2.0 pre-processor linked to a Harman-Kardon 2.1 5 channel amp. 100-150 watts per channel and +- 100 amps of current!! And, believe me, the Gallos LOVE a high-current amplifier.

Input sources are a Harman-Kardon DVD50 multi-disc changer, a Denon 2910 DVD player, a Bang and Olufsen BG 9000 turntable, a Rio Karma MP3 player, and a LinkSys Wireless MusicBridge. Yeah, I got the input thing *covered*.

I'd say this system is pretty much complete - I'm quite satisfied with the sound and picture. And the wife and kiddies can use it without having to call me for tech support all the time!

-RW-

...Two Clever Little Clocks for room treatment!

Now *there's* a waste of perfectly good money! How on Earth ANYONE could buy into that nonsense is beyond me. Of course, he probably "upgraded" from using Shakti Stones and Brilliant Pebbles.

-RW- There really is one born every minute...

Six JBL S38II
One S-center
One SVS 25-31 pci

equipment:
Harman kardon AVR-325
panasonic 36" CRT type HDTV monitor (someday would like to get a 60" HDTV)

Combination of HK HT14s and Paradigm mini-monitors. The mini-monitors are used as my fronts in a 5.1 system. The HK HT14s that were in use as my fronts are now in my bathroom on a second zone. This way, I can do whatever in the bathroom and still watch/listen to my home theater. Rotel RSX-1067 receiver which is super nice. It's all working very well so far. I think I am getting extremely great sound for the money I've invested.

I'm :D

Mitsubishi WD52725 DLP
Pioneer Elite VSX-54TX
B&W DM601 S3 - x2 front, x2 rear
B&W LCR600 - center
B&W ASW675 - sub
B&W WM4 - x2 wall mounted, back of house over deck

For movies:

Klipsch Premiere Home Theater System RF-7 (5.1)
Boston Acoustics (front effects)

For Music:

20 year old Infinity Kappa 9 towers (6 way)

Here is my modest 5.1 setup:
Fronts: Klipsch RF3II
Center: Klipsch RC7
Surrounds: RB5II
Receiver: Denon 2805
DVD: Denon 3910

Fronts: M80's
Center: VP150
Surrounds: QS8(4)
Sub: EP500
Receiver: Denon 1905

FRONTS: Aiwa SX-N999 hifi 3-way bass reflex bookshelves from the mid 90's. 150W/6ohms each. They get better with age...

Alesis RS300 amp feeding the fronts.

REARS: Logitech Z-560 sub/amp (188w) powering two Z-560 satellites

Creative X-Fi in my HTPC outputting analog to the amps.

I'm lovin it! :cool:







For now I'm using my Westinghouse LCD as my centre channel speaker for movies. Need to find a better solution. Anyone know of any standalone center channel speakers with active power? (don't say Bose)

Fronts: Revel Performa M22

Center: Revel Performa C32

Rear: Klipsch RS<something-or-other> (next to go)

Sub: REL Strada

Living Room 5.1 Theatre:

2x Artison LCRs doing left/center/right duties. Covers match the Samsung plasma
2x Martin Logan Grotto subwoofers
2x Boston Acoustics DSI-485 in-ceiling speakers for the surrounds

Asthetics were just as critical for this room as the sound, and the Artisons work perfectly. The imaging is great for speakers so close together. And the Grottos kick some serious butt!

Whole House Audio:
3 pairs of Boston Acoustics DSI-465 in-ceiling speakers
2x Niles OS6 on the patio

I tend to be partial to the BA sound; very clean and lively. The Niles are a touch heavy in the upper mids for my taste, but they sound better outdoors than indoors.

"Old" Theatre moved into the basement:
JBL J2050 L&R front
Harmon Kardon CS5 center channel
JBL PSW-1000 subwoofer
Mini Advents for L/R surrounds

Far and away, the Advents are the worst speakers I have. They are lifeless and muddy. I'm going to replace them as soon as it's feasible. The JBLs, while a few years old, are terrific speakers.

Fronts - Bic DV62i's
Center - Bic DV52c
Rear/Rear Surround - Bic DV32
Sub - Sony SAWM40

I have a JBL SCS145.5S 5.1 speaker system with a 100W 8" sub.

I substituted my Camber Laser 7 pair in place of two of the JBL satellites, as Front Speakers.

All of the speakers are powered by a Harman Kardon AVR140 receiver.

The results are phenomenal for my little apartment.

I watched "The Patriot" (Mel Gibson) last night, and the theater experience was incredible - especially when the bullets and shells started flying!

The clarity of my setup for the money spent is amazing. No distortion and immense dynamic range. The little JBL satellites pack a surprising punch for such small speakers.

The receiver is a natural upgrade from my old Harman Kardon 350i which I still have laying around.

Polk Rti8 mains
Polk CSi5 Center
Polk RTi6 Rears

All Cherry, all recieved from acousticsounddesigns. Fast ship, quick email response. I'm very happy. These sound great. I don't think I need a sub as the response with my Marantz sr7500 is freaking mind blowingly sweet! yea! Currently looking for a nice Jolida 502b tube amp and a little dot II + for a headphone amp.

My little setup:

Fronts - Paradigm Millenia 200
Center - Paradigm Millenia 20
Surrounds - Paradigm Millenia 20s
Sub - Paradigm Seismic 12

fronts: b&w 605s2
center: b&w lcr6s2
surrounds: b&w 601s2
surround rear: b&w ds6
sub: b&w asw675

for HT, its all about the 605s2's dedicated dual 8" subs in each front speaker. add the 4 8" subs in the fronts in w/ the 10" asw675 and you're home free. i love my ht sound. for music, it sucks.

Fronts - Gradient 1.2
(upgraded to 1.27 - official statement by the original designer Jorma Salmi)
Center & Rears - Chorus AW-6i (kit version of Chorus Compact 662)

This setup works well with music and HT, although the main speakers differ somewhat from the other speakers in terms of phase reproduction. You can hear the difference with panning white noise test. This does not affect movies too much but it is audible with some music samples.

Next upgrade: A good sub.

I hope pics aren't considered gaudy.

B&W 703 mains
B&W HTM7 center
B&W 705 surrounds
B&W ASW700 powered subwoofer

10-gauge speaker wire from Cobalt Cable (except for to the surrounds)

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Yamaha NS-555's up front:


NS-333's in the back:


NS-C444 in the middle:


SW-215 down low

Driven by a Yamaha HTR-5370

Which gets a signal from my Creative Labs Audigy 2: NX

TP

Not to sound like a Creative salesman, but you'll get so much more out of those speakers if you get an X-Fi....or an Envy24 HT card for that matter.

L/C/R - M&K S-150 THX Ultra's
Rear's - M&K SW50 inwall's
Sub - B&W ASW 1000 - likely replace w/MK this coming spring

I love my M&K's!!!

I have the Paradigm Monitor series in my HT. (Spendor S8e's in my 2 channel audio rig) Monitor 7's for the front, Mini Monitors for rear surrounds, a CC350 center channel and a Paradigm PS -1000 sub. Pics are on my home page, let me know what you think!

Fronts: Paradigm Monitor 11
Center: Paradigm CC370
Surround: Paradigm Mini Monitors

A Fronts --Polk RTi4,Center-Polk CSi3
B Fronts-Realistic Optimus T-200 (bought in 1977 for $695/pair) Surrounds Axiom QS 8 Sub-Onkyo HTIB for now

Main: M&K S125
Center: M&K S125C
Surrounds: M&K SS150THX
Sub: M&K MX-200

Pics here (http://juniorbarnes.net/gallery-theater.htm).

Mains: NHT Evolution M6
Center: NHT Evolution M6
Surrounds: NHT Evolution M5
Sub: NHT U1

JBL scs180.6

2 channel: Joseph Audio RM25mkii
Garage: Mission 700's
HT: Polk R50 mains, R15 rears, Infinity Entra center, Infinity BU-120 sub

I have a set of Infinity TSS-750's which include a 150W sub-woofer. But I am seriously considering the Infinity Primus Theater pack (4 Satellites and a center) along with a 300W subwoofer with 12" driver.

Is this a worthwhile upgrade? I heard that the Primus series are better speakers than the TSS series, also, as much as the "modern" look of the TSS series is nice, we have a lot of dark wood furntiure in our living room (mahogany, ebony) and I notice that the Primus series has a wooden encloisiure along with a mesh grating so that people won't have to look at the speakers woofers and tweeters.

I am also looking into getting a speaker system that won't be underwhelming should I move to a bigger home theater space in the near future (currently using about 12' x 12' worth of space within a 12' x 30' area as my "Home Theater" in our condo.

Any advice would be gladly welcomed.

:)

HT not finished yet so..
front : dogg 350W speakers
center: polk CSi5 over screen + CSi3 under it
surr:4 polk RTi4
amp: HK635
sub: Dual 18" Fi-Q18 (83 cub feet enclosure),EP2500 + DSP1124P
138"diag 2:35 screen
Still loking for projector (maybe optoma HD81)
Bass traps etch... .
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Vasiliy

Hey All,
Here is what I have:
Fronts - Paradigm MiniMKII's or 3se-Mini's (no model#)(70Hz - 20KHz)
Rear - Paradigm Atoms (70Hz - 20KHz)
Center - Phantom from the 3se Mini (the WAF on the Paradigm CC-300 was not well received due to size)
Sub - SVS PB10-NSD

I am looking at trying to find a smaller Center to complement my 3SE Minis..Maybe another 3SE??

2nd option is to sell the Paradigms and find 5 speakers of smaller stature but still full sound....

Any ideas?? thx
Mark

Here is what I have on order and arriving this week:
Fronts: Infinity Primus 360's
Center: Infinity Primus C25
Surround: 4x Infinity Primus 160's
Sub: Infinity PS-12

powered by a Pioneer VSX-1016

Cheers

logitech Z5500 :)

Receiver: Harmon/Kardon AVR335
Fronts: Infinity Primus 250
Center: Infinity Primus C25
Rears: Klipsch B2
Sub: Currently in an apartment :(

Going to replace the Klipsch with the 250s, and put 360s up front. Not sure yet if i'll keep the Klipsch hooked up for 7.1 or not.

Heres a quick pic, need to figure out what to do with all those cords...

Fronts: JBL E 100
Center: JBL EC 35
Surrounds: Infinity Sterling SS 2002
Rears: JBL E 20

Sub: Velodyne DLS 4000R

my poor man's setup

Sony SS-MB350H fronts
Pioneer S-HF11C center
Onkyo CS-V720 rears
Logitech Z-560 sub, 8" 188w

Pioneer VSX-516-k receiver
Creative X-Fi digital feed from HTPC (X-Fi in audio creation mode for bit-matched playback)

Paradigm Studio 100
Paradigm CC590
Paradigm ADP 370
Paradigm Seismic 10

fronts
center
surround

KEF 9000ACE

sub Velodyne DD10

receiver VSX-84TXSi

Still trying to get the best sound out of this setup, thinking of hiring a professional.

Tim

Front Athena AS-B2
Center Athena AS-C1
Surround Athena WS-100
subs Athena Micra 6 M225 and Harman/kardon SUB-TS8

I Started out with a Kenwood HTIB

Upgraded a few weeks ago to a Pioneer VSX-816S and oppo OPDV971H DVD and Athena micra 6 speaker system and an H/K sub.

Sounded ok, better then the Kenwood but not what i was hoping for after reading all the reviews.

So I then picked up a set of Athena WS100's and put them for front speakers, a little better sound but STILLLLL not what I was hoping for.

So I then got a set of Athena AS-B2's and a AS-C1, put the B2's In the front and the WS100 for surround WOW! it's like a night and day difference i sound. It sounds real good know.

I was thinking of getting a set of Athena AS-F2's and putting them for the front and the AS-B2's for surround, Do you guys think that would make a big difference in sound?

I think I can go one more step yet the little woman's starting to get a little pissed, my upgrading started when we went shopping for a new $100.00 DVD player when the kenwood DVD craped out. I think I'm gona push her over the edge soon l.o.l. going from a simple DVD player to all this with monster cables and wires also :cool:

My recently installed 2 BR condo system (needed to be respectful of my new neighbors!):

Main L/R: Klipsch RB-51
Center: Klipsch RC-52
Rear: None - i'm digging my L/C/R set-up for now.
Sub: Yamaha YST-SW216

Receiver: Yamaha HTR-5940
DVD: Yamaha DV-S5950

Klipsch, baby.

Front= Totem Main-2 Signature + Totem Signature Center
Surround A= Totem Model 1 Biwir
Surround B= Axiom QS4 Dipole
Surround for EX-ES Totem Signature Center
Sub= Deftech SuperCube II

Processor Denon 5803
Amp for Mani-2 woofers= Bryston 4B Pro

Peter M.

Front: Infinity Beta 50
Center: Infinity Beta C360
Rears & Effect: Infinity Beta ES250
Subwooffer: Infinity SW-12

Receiver: Yamaha RX-V2700

Welp, this is about as close as I'll ever come to owning B&W's, partially because polk helped sony to copy their kevlar mid's. Ive got 7 (soon to be 9) Sony SS-K90ED's, that I love, especially on my budget! :D

I'm not totally setup with everything yet, since I just bought the rear speakers on Sunday, however, here's what I have:

Front: Polk RT1000P
Center: Polk CS2
Rear: Polk R20

I really like the sound. The powered bass units in the 1000P's aren't truly sub-woofers, but they can push it out pretty well. Maybe I'll get a dedicated subwoofer at some point, but not yet. ;)

Hi all, here is my HT setup with Klipsch Reference Flagship up front.
Dedicated HT, 20'x15'.5"

Sanyo PLV-Z5 PJ / 96" diag. screen[:|]

Oppo 971H DVD Player[:D]

Yamaha Rx-V2500

Klipsch RF83 Floorstanders (fire breathing monsters) LOL.[li]

Klipsch RC62 Center.

Mirage OM260 floorstander Surrounds.

Polk R10 rear surrounds

Paradigm PW2200 Sub Mirage 10" Sub

I'll join in...

Set up in main room

Wharfedale 9.5 Floor standers up front
Wharfedale 9CM Center speaker
Wharfedale 9.1 Surrounds
Wharedale Sw250 sub

Hooked up to an Onkyo reciever, Samsung HDMI DVD player, and a 42' Samsung Plasma

Yamaha RX-Z9
Denon 3910 DVD
Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD
2 Carver 4.0 Bridged
Sony VPL-50 Projector
Stewart Firehawk G3 100'
Mains -Allison Model One
Center Pair Allison AL-130
Front Surround Allison Six
Rear Allison fours
Rear Surround Allison CD-7
Sub Velodyne F1500

I have a bunch of random speakers set up in no particular order. The thing I was most curious about is whether my Mirage speakers were any good. Here's what I have:

Mirage - SM-.5 (center and rear surround)
Pioneer - not sure of the model..old school 70s floor models (left & right surround)
Soma - also not sure of the model but huge floor models (left & right front)

I'm going to get Paradigm Cinema Series speakers but this will do for now..even though it's ugly as sin.

Any idea on the Mirage speakers? Are they worth keeping?

Thanks,
Alex

I also have a Logitech sub woofer from the 560 series (computer speakers) hooked up to the headphone jack in the front..I tell ya..worst set-up ever!

Not to sound like a Creative salesman, but you'll get so much more out of those speakers if you get an X-Fi....or an Envy24 HT card for that matter.

Yea I would like to buy one...by brother has the Fatalaty (sp?) one but I have a laptop so I need a USB one. It's OK though because I have a good DVD player that does well with movies.

Martin Logan Aion i
Cinema center
Vingette sides
Depth Sub

I love high notes and these sound great. The cinema cener is VERY directional. If you stand up, the sound is totally different. Thinking of trying to maximize thier out put. I have a Denon 4806 reciever wich seems to have enough power but im not really good at tweeking settings ( fear factor).
Any thoughts on good sound proofing panels that dont cost too much?

I use JMLab/Focal Chorus 826V and the center...amazing entry level hi-end sound!

orb mod2 2channel with super 8 sub & onix a60 mkii amp.
just keeping it simple.

My home theather system is Sony with 100 watts per channel.
Receiver STR-502
DVD player DVD-NC600
Subwoofer and 5 cutes speakers

I currently bought a pair Polk RTi10 from acousticsounddesign for my front speakers. I'm going to replace a center and surrounds as well. This a right decision I've made to upgrade my system. Sounds from new speakers are awesome. I don't think I need a new sub for now since the RTi10 are good enough for me.

we are just finishing a remodel . We are going to purchase in -ceiling speakers for the family room ( 19 feet long by 17 feet wide - 8 foot ceilings), the living room , dining room and our master bedroom.

In our family room and bedroom we are gong to have 46 inc LCD panel tv's .

We need to buy speakers and other equipment . I'm do not know what to buy.
We would like the best speakers to be in the family room where we watch the most TV and listen to music.

However, we would like to be able to be able to watch to the TV in the family room while someone else can listen to music in the living room or dining room at the same time. Any suggestions for speakers and other equipment to buy???
THX
:)

Hello people,

1st time i've postd here. i'm setting a 7.1 system and i would like to know if puttint the JBC speakers and the juncture of the wall to the ceiling would make them too high. should they or do they have to be lower?

Yamaha ns-555 tower fronts
Denon DRA-755 (20 year's old!)

Will be purchasing matching center and surrounds soon. (ns444, ns333's)
Currently shopping for a new reciever and sub so I can take advantage of dvd-a, sacd, and biamping.

Any suggestions?

Receiver: Harmon/Kardon AVR335
Fronts: Infinity Primus 250
Center: Infinity Primus C25
Rears: Klipsch B2
Sub: Currently in an apartment :(

Going to replace the Klipsch with the 250s, and put 360s up front. Not sure yet if i'll keep the Klipsch hooked up for 7.1 or not.

Heres a quick pic, need to figure out what to do with all those cords...

Very nice looking setup. The cable/wire management is a problem isn't it? I've got a similar situation... For now, I just push all the cables/wires together and bunch them up against the wall. Effective, practical cable managementK! :D

Hello people,

1st time i've postd here. i'm setting a 7.1 system and i would like to know if puttint the JBC speakers and the juncture of the wall to the ceiling would make them too high. should they or do they have to be lower?

My understanding is that you want your mains and surrounds to be as close to ear level as possible. I suppose it depends on your personal preference and what will work for your situation though.

My office has Paradigm studio 100, integrated amp and rotel CD player

Livng room
AVR300 set to biamp fronts and is 5.1 system
Paradigm Sig 2s with ADP surrounds, C3 center
servo 15 sub.
Integra 8.5 Player
Tivo

family room has 7.1 system
AVP700
Paradigm Sig 2s with ADP surrounds C3 center
Sherbourn amp 200 watts/channel
Cambridge Audio 840C cdp
80 inch screen with infocus 4805 projector Koool!
sub cambridge soundworks

newly added Wii

Might try the OPPo 970

RJ

HTD Level 3
Towers
Bookshelves/stands
center

HK AVR 340
sonance 2120T amp

Infinity TSS-1100 set for a 5.1 system.

Acoustic Research: XP62 (x2); AR-2C; Rock Partners
Axiom: M80ti; QS8
B&W: DM601 S2
Eosone: ? 5.1 Package w/10" sub
Infinity: BU-100 sub (x2)
Jensen: 3080
Magnepan: MMG
Polk: RT1000p
Radio Shack: Minimus 7
Sony: SA-VA55; SA-W10 sub (x3)
SVS: 1646 PC+ sub w/v3 upgraded driver
KLH: a small center and 2.1 passive set of cheapies...:)

Too many? :rolleyes:

I need too hold a garage sale! I won't bore you with the associated boat load of electronics.

See my ARXP62 thread!:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=773485

Hello, I have Paradigm's, Focus, cc270, atoms and a homemade shiva-parts express 250 watt subwoofer. Just waiting for christmas gift cards to my fav. store, Jamisons in Toledo, Ohio for a pair of monitor 5's and I am then moving my focus's to the rear. Eventually replaceing my center channel.

Fronts- Martin Logan Ascents
Center- Martin Logan Logos
Rears- Martin Logan Scripts
Sub-Martin Logan Descent

Yes, I like Martin Logan. :)

Paradigm Monitor 90p's

Main:Infinity Primus 360
Surrounds:Infinity Primus 150
Second Surround:Athena Tech As-B2
Reciever:denon Dra-37

Video Room
PSB 4T (front, surround)
PSB 9C (center)
Mirage BPS400 (sub)
Onkyo SR674
Toshiba HD A1
Sceintific Atlanta 8300HD
Optoma HD70
Homemade formica screen

Recreation Room
Harmon Kardon AVR
Bose 701
Technics linear tracking turntable
Ortofon MC cartridge
Sony CD player

Family Room
Cambridge soundworks MD80
Onkyo Receiver
Sony 37" Plasma

Bedroom
Onkyo Receiver
Cambridge soundworks Ensemble IV
Samsung 30" tube HD TV
JVC DVD player

Deck
Cambridge soundworks outdoor speakers
connected to family room

I though I had decent speakers until I got the PSB stuff used. Really nice.

Home theater
Infinity 2-Way Tower Speaker (P252)
Infinity 2-Way Center Speaker (PC250)
Infinity 8" Powered Subwoofer (PS-28)
Phoenix Gold 6 1/2" Ceiling Speaker (ATC6)

Family Room:
Sony STR-DG800
Sony NS90V DVD Player
Polk RM10 Satellites and Center Channel w/Polk PSM10 Sub
Dish HD Receiver
Monster Power HTS 3600 Power Center


Basement (under construction):
Emotiva MPS-1
Denon 3805 (to be replaced by Emotiva DMC-1)
Focal Profile Series 918 and 908CC
4 Mirage Ominsat V1 Surrounds (may replace in the future)
Final equiptment list not set yet

Dear Folks:

I have a set of Polk M10 bookshelf speakers, purchased for less than $100 at Circuit City.

They are neat, small, and have a quality feel. Not perfect as a main set, but with a subwoofer pretty good. Overall, I feel the little speakers lack "punch."

Looking for a second set for an adjacent room. Not sure if I will use this opportunity to upgrade the M10's in the main room.

Raoul

Home Theater is all Definitive Technology:

PowerMonitor 500 Fronts
C/L/R 2300 Center
BPX Surrounds
ProSub TL100 Subwoofer
Onkyo TX-DS898 Receiver
Samsung HL-S5687W 56" DLP

PC audio system:

Energy C-100 Bookshelves (HTD Level 3 bookshelves ordered)
Onix Rocket Tyke Subwoofer
Yamaha RX-V695 Receiver

PSB STRATUS GOLDS MAINS
PSB STRATUS C5 CENTER
PSB 300i REARS
PSB SUBSONIC 2i SUBWOOFER

Bought my audio system in 1989 and still going strong.
Duntech Marquis oak (pair)
Aragon4004's bi-amp (pair)
Aragon 24K preamp
CD player tube hybrid made by Scott Nixon

My current home theater
Dunlavy SC-1/AV speakers (5)
VMPS subs (2)
Aragon40004 MkII (2)
Adcom 545 amps (3)
Pioneer Elite DV-37 dvd player
Sony NS41P dvd player
Sony E9000ES digital processor
Direct TV H20 Hi Def sat.receiver
Philips CDV488 laser disc player
GI's 4DTV sat receiver with HDD200 HiDef decoder
Sony 36XBR400 television
Lexicon CP-1 processor

Merry Christmas!

Coming from old Bose 901's (great speakers)
gifted myself...
Just

Ascend 170SE RL stereo

STF 2 (maybe times 2)

Panny 57

May put my second 170's on B RL so I can play all 4 in stereo. These new recievers are painful, however modern.

Party on!

Anka

New here - too scared to post that I have an Acoustimass 15 speaker system (gulp)

But I hope I can redeem myself with a pair of Acoustic Energy Aegis 3's that I have.

Will phase out the Bose stuff when funds allow but for now am thinking about integrating them with the Aegis 3's into a 7.1 setup - not sure if it'll work.

Give me a while before I pluck up the courage to ask that question...

btw: first post!

Hello, I've just moved up from a old technics reciver, nuance fronts :( polk R15 surrounds (4.1), and a crappy homemade sub.

Just bought:
Reciver: Pioneer VSX-1016
Fronts: Infinity Primus P362
Center: Infinity Primus PC250
Rear: Infinity Primus P162
Sub: Polk PSW10

Havent even hooked her up yet! (looks pretty good even siting in a pile on the floor!

Hello, I just replaced my Wharfedale Diamond II's, Opal center, and crappy Yamaha sub with:

2 HSU HB-1's
1 HSU HC-1
1 VTF-1

I'm very happy.

My current setup is Athena's all the way around. F1, B2, C1, and the AS-P400. All that for less than $1K well over a year ago, I'm very happy with them.

Hi,
Just putting my system together
Ascend 340s front and center
Ascend 170s surround
HSU VTF2 MkIII Subwoofer - New version just released

Driven by Pioneer VSX-84Tsi
TV Samsung 46" 1080p

The receiver arrived yesterday, the speakers are being built and should ship by next week.
Can't wait!!!

btw, we are upgrading from a late 70's Sanyo reciever w/era Boston Acoustics speakers.

Vienna Acoustics Oratorio Center
Vienna Acoustics Waltz Grand Surrounds
Infinity Overture II Front ( Replacing with VA Strauss soon)
Velodyne DD-15 sub

Fronts:Angstrom Modular Two's
Rears:Angstrom Modular Two's
Centre:Angstrom Modular Six C
Sub:Angstrom Modular Ten i

I am so happy with my panny 57 that I just bought a second one. Hooking it up to extra pair of Ascends 170's SE (B's). Have about 200$ in CD's in the past weeks. Very fun hobby but tough on the pocketbook for sure! Now for that second sub...

Anka

Sonus Faber Concertino Domus
(looking for a sub now)

Atlantic Technology FS 3200 Fronts and Center
Polk Audio rm series sides and backs
Hsu VTF3-MK3
HK- 635

My 5.1 Set-up:

Panasonic - XR - 55
Ascend Acoustics 4 x CBM 170 SE
Ascend Acoustics 1 X CBM 340 SE
HSU VTF3-MKII

Overall happy, but I would describe it has being a "brite" system

5.1 rig

PSB 6T, Image S, Sub6i

2 channel rig

Monitor Audio GR 20s

Hey, new to the forum:

2 Channel Rig only.

Speakers: Polk Audio SDA 1B's
Amplifier: Rotel RB-980 BX'
Preamp: Parasound P/HP 980
Source: Oppo

New poster old system:

L/R - B&W 601 (s1!)
Center - B&W CC6
Surround - Paradigm Atom

Thinking of ditching the Atoms for dipoles or upgrading to 603s in the front and moving the 601's to the surround position.

All quite new. The Orbs are working great in the tile + glass sunroom, and the Strata Minis coupled with the SP3 and CD-5 are amazing :D

Living Room (for music): AV123 Strata Minis; Onix SP3 tube amplifier; Onix CD-5

Sunroom (for HDTV): Yamaha HTR-6090; Orb 5.1 People's Choice Mod2s + Mod 1s + Super 8 sub; Philips DVP5960 modified for region free; Vizio L32 HDTV

Well, I just ordered new speakers so I thought I'd repost.

The Snell K.5,CC-1, Paradigm Atom mis-matched system is going out. On the way in is a set of 3 Paradigm Millenia 20's (LCR) and a pair of Def Tech Gems for the surrounds. For now I'll keep the old Paradigm PS1000 sub as it still rocks to house.

Rega R3 (http://www.rega.co.uk/html/R3.htm) | Wharfedale Evo-Centre (http://www.wharfedale.co.uk/model.php?model_id=80)| Wharfedale Evo-DFS Bi-Polar Surround (http://www.wharfedale.co.uk/model.php?model_id=63&finish=4)

Rega R3 is great for my studio, front driven so I can put it against the wall, woofer on the side. Unfotunately it doesn't quite match the timbre of the Wharfedale Evo Center. Waiting 'til I move to bigger space to upgrade to something like Opus 2, get a matching center and keep the surrounds.

HT:
5 JBL Performance Series PT800
2 JBL L212(back surrounds)
2 JBL sub1500

Stereo w/turntable
2 JBL L212(mirror imaged, Charged-Coupled network)
1 JBL B212 sub
also 2 JBL Studio L 890

MB tv sound system
3 JBL L212
1 JBL PB12

A Pair of GPX bass reflex speakers (bookshelf- 1-way) Model No. S 7799
They sound Quite deep and rich better than any of the speakers that were similar

An old emerson SPC 200 Center speaker ( I rally dont need it but it was ony $2.00 and it has a broken tweeter (no sound from tweeter)

Used to have a pair of bassless CASIO SPS-50 rpeakers (trashed em)

two unmatching speakers (trashed them)

Durabrand home theatre system (bassy)


A pair of lloyds fullrange speakers (cheap sounding ) threw em away couldnt take bass muffled sound

5 Advent Heritage H200
Energy S10.2 Sub
Onkyo 504 Receiver

Monitor Audio Radius R90, R180, R360
Mission M32i
Boston Acoustics CR77
Infinity Alpha 20
Polk R15

I have paradigm Millenia 200's as the fronts and 20's as the center and rear

Music:

Advent Loudspeakers (70's)
Denon PMA-700V


Home Theater (Movies / Games):

HTD Level 3 (4 towers, 1 center, 1 sub)
Denon AVR-3300


Pics of my current setup (I will have a much better space once I graduate):
http://www.raptor007.com/images/my_new_setup_3.jpg
http://www.raptor007.com/images/my_speakers.jpghttp://www.raptor007.com/images/my_speakers_naked.jpg
http://www.raptor007.com/images/my_amps.jpg

B&W DM604 S3
B&W DM600i

Nice to be aboard!

I have Boston vrb mains and Boston vrc center. I am pleased with the Boston sound, but would like to improve on my jbl e250 sub. Not happy with jbl.
I have a fairly small room (12 X 15). I have narrowed my choices to svs, outlaw, and hsu.

I would appreciate any info on those three speakers.

Thanks, first post on this forum.....

HT System:
Mains are Genelec S30C Tri-amped
Surrounds are Genelec 8030a Bi-Amped
Sub is a Martin Logan Grotto Mono-amped
Currently no center channel, likely a pair of daisy chained 8030s someday

Stereo
Martin Logan Sequel II

Yamaha Performance series:
NS-555 (front)
NS-C444 (center)
NS-333 (surround x 4)
YST-SW315 (sub)

I have Quad 22L speakers for fronts. Absolutely love them. Moved my PSB Stratus Minis to the rear. I think PSBs represent world-class value. My subwoofer is an Energy 10.2.

My 7.1 setup : Cambridge Soundworks MC500's for LCR and MC200's for surrounds
sub: SVS 25-31pci going to be replaced by HSU vtf-1
MY 5.1 Def Tech Mythos' LCR, ProMonitor 100's for surrounds. The SVS 25-31pci will be back with these speakers.

I have a set of Logitech Z5500 attached to my Plasma HDTV and HD Satellite. My old JBL L100's were attached an working fine until last week when one passed away after 31 years of service. I'm looking for a new set of speakers to tyake advantage of the new Pioneer VSX84TXSi Receiver. The Plasma HDTV is also a Pioneer. The Logitech surround sound system is fabulous and will go to my grandsons for their X-Box. :)

Paradigm Studio 60 fronts
cc470 center
adp 170 surrounds
Onkyo 674 (does the HDMI trick for now)
AX100u
Graywolf 2 106"
LVM37 W1 for computer monitor...

Want to add an VTF3, but I have neighbors :(

I recently purchased Monitor Audio Silver consisting of RS6 fronts, RS lcr center and RS fx surrounds. I'm very pleased with the sound (for both home theatre and music) and I'm looking forward to getting the speakers "run in". I'm also using an Energy sub. My receiver is a Rotel RSX-1056.

Rick

KEF iQ9: Main Speakers
KEF iQ6c: Center
KEF PSW2500: Sub
KEF iQ1: Surround
Yamaha RV 1105: Receiver

KEF iQ9: Main Speakers
Klipsch KSC-C1: Center
Klipsch KSW 10: Sub
Realistic Minimus 77: Surround
Yamaha RV 1105: Receiver

I'm thinking about KEF iQ1's for my surrond. Has anybody tried those for surround
I would suggest voice matching your center to your mains before replacing your surrounds. Unless you are happy with the klipsch and not happy with the realistics.

a pair of JBL nd31011 towers, 1 paradigm pdr 10 10" subwoofer, pair of mirage omnisat speakers with a JVC vbk 9010 5channel receiver. I might add this receiver has
the usb input that I use along with my Mac G 4 tower. The USB connection bypasses
the internal sound on the computer and uses the Burr-Brown(internal sound source from the receiver) which my mac automatically recognizes. I have an Itunes library of almost 20000 songs in mpg format that I play through this system.
I am very happy with this set-up.

Fronts-Vandersteen 3A

Center-Snell HCC-500 (tweeters are the same as the 3A's and matches very well)

Rears-Wharfedale evolution surround (bipoles)

LFE sub-Velodyne HGS15

Front sub-Vandersteen 2W (used sometimes to add extra lows)

My system consists of---Mains- Cerwin Vega V-10s, Center- Cerwin Vega V-5C, Surrounds -Bose cubes, Rear Surrounds- Cerwin Vega V5Ms, and an Infinity PS-12 Sub and all are powered by an Onkyo 504. Jim

my current setup is as rigged as u can get.

Reciever: POS Onkyo Reciever/5 disc dvd changer combo (total garbage, doesnt play anything anymore so its now just a reciever)
Fronts: Pair of Sony 3ways that came from an old shelf system
Center: dont have one
Rears: Pair of Kenwood cubes that came from a bottom of the line HTB.
Subs: i alternate between an ascendant audio 12" atlas and a pair of resonant engineering XXX 6.5's. both get their power from a 250 watt plate amp.

keep in mind, im still in college and piecing stuff together. when my tax return comes in, ill be replacing the reciever with either a yamaha 5960 or a panny xr57 and replacing my front stage with Ascend or HTD speakers.

Polk RT-I10 Fronts
Polk CSI-5 Centre
Dalquist QX-8 Rears
Infinity HPS-1000 Sub
Im very impressed with the sound especially since ive added the sub.....The crossover is seamless and ive never had the gain more than four
Next on the list is the Apollo.........does it ever end ??????????

I have 2 , 3A Reference towers ( Adagio). Outside I have Paradigm Stylus and Niles OS10. Computer is using Klipsch 3way THX system. Basement AV is piecemeal with JBL l/r bookshelf, Infinity center, JBL powered sub, Radio shack rears.
Not many 3A's around here.

We'll see if anybody reallly reads this.

:)

Fronts: Infinity Intermezzo 4.1 driven by Van Alstine Ultimate 70 tube amp
Center: Infintiy Intermezzo C3.5
Sub: VMPS (older driven by a Sony TAE 9000 amp in BTL mode)
Rears: Dynaudio Gemini (much too good for this duty)
Reciever: Sherwood Newcastle R-965, took me a little while to get this figured out but am now very impressed with it.
Samsung modified universal player

Oh and just for grins a 47" Westinghouse 1080p LCD monitor.

Lots of fun down in the basement.

:)

Simon

Hi Simon,

I read it but as soon as I see Tube amp ( though Im not familiar with your grouping) I sense more of a Media room where music doesn;t take a back seat.

If I'm correct, I took a similar dirrection with HIRES audio being 35-40% another 40% would be video. The remaining activities are HTPC oriented but the only articles evident would be the RF Mse/kB which communicate to the office next door.

My main Front L/R are Totem Mani 2-Sigs.

I was chastised by the gentleman I purchased them from, (an admitted Analog Purist) when I mentioned that a Denon 5803 was the main processor of my grouping.
It did not seem to make any difference to his opinion that I was aware of the power needs of the Mani's back to back woofers which at 4ohms & Sensitivity 85, that a Bryston 4b Pro would be powering the Mani's woofers.

Regarless, that Totem Model 1 and Totem Sig Center X 2 with the second doning EX/ES duties allowed for what many would call a matched grouping, comfortable in any environment.

The inroduction of an Audio Video Receiver was an insult to the Mani-2s.

I e-mailed him reviews of the Denon from as detailed and unbiased as I felt there are in the industry like Audioholics & Secrets.

NO DICE, He was intransigent.

Well Simon, when I read your comment I assumed that you expected a question , compliment or criticism from "those who really know". My letting offof steam is admittedly self serving and blatently exposes my naievite of the High End, but I did read it and hope you enjoy your choces as much as I enjoy mine.

Peter M.

B&W 703 (2) Front
B&W HTM7 Center
B&W DS6 (2) Side Surround
B&W CWM650 (2) Rear Surround
Velodyne SPL 1200 Series II
Roetl RSX 1067
Rotel RB 1080 200 x 2 Power Amp

Hello all.

KEF KHT 3005
60" Sony SXRD (A2000)
Pioneer Elite VSX 82

I am looking to add a pair of floor standing speakers (preferably KEF) to upgrade to 7.1. Any ideas for around $600 pair??

All Paradigm system:

Fronts: Reference Studio 20
Center: Reference Studio CC-470
Rears: Mini Monitors
Sub: PS-1000
(all v.3)

Receiver: Arcam AVR300
DVD: Arcam DV78
Other: Xbox 360 + HD-DVD Add-on

keep in mind, im still in college and piecing stuff together. when my tax return comes in, ill be replacing the reciever with either a yamaha 5960 or a panny xr57 and replacing my front stage with Ascend or HTD speakers.
You might want to check out AV123 x-series http://www.**********/products_category_brand.php?section=speakers&brand=55 as you can try them out in your home for 30 days.

JBL S38-Mains
JBL S-center
JBL S26-Surrounds
JBL S26-Rears
SVS 20-39PC++ Sub*
(++12.3 Woofer upgrade)


Receiver-Pioneer Elite VSX-47TX
HDTV-Sony KDP-57WS655
DVD-Denon 2910

Future Upgrade to Klipsch Speakers.

L/R: JMLab Cobalt 816
C: JMLab Cobalt C800
Surrounds: Polk f/x300i
Sub: Hsu VTF-2 MKIII

bose 901 series 6 mains with bose center channel and bose 301 for surrounds and home made 12" cerwin vega sub all powered by harmon kardon amps

Front L/C/R: Cambridge Soundworks MC300s
Surrounds: CSW S300s
Subwoofers: CSW P500 + P200
Receiver: Marantz SR5500
DVD/CD Player: Marantz DV6600

Jamo from Denmark
Center- D5CEN
Front Right and Left- D 590's
Right and Left Surrounds- D 5SUR
Rear Right and Left Surrounds- E 6SUR
Subwoofer- 2- E 6SUB

All in Cherry wood.

I have a set of Z5500' connected to a PS3 via Toslink, and SONY DVD player over COAX, all paired to a 1080p 37" Monitor. For the price I paid for these, I couldn't ask for more. The price/performance of these speakers is impressive.

My jaw dropped when I fully powered on the PEARL HARBOR MOVIE IN DTS @ 7boost volume :D :eek: I think my neighboors got quiet all of a sudden...