PSB Platinum M2

After doing some extraneous listening to hundreds of speakers, and brands. I did eventually find a brand that isn't too expensive, but the sound is truly phenomenal.

Brand: Cambridge Soundworks (http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/)
Series: Newton Series (being phased out)
Models owned: MC300, S300, and MC100.
Speakers owned:
-Three MC300's: (LCR) Each contains two 4" mid/bass, and one 1" Silk dome tweeter. (MTM config)

-Two S300's: (side) This speaker has 4 drivers total. Two on the outer ridge (each 2.5" midrange) And two in front (one 4", and one 1" silk-dome tweeter) This speaker is a Multi-pole configuration. Monopole, bipole and dipole.

-Two MC100's (back) I just recently ordered these to complete my 7.1 setup. So I don't have them yet but here are the specs. Each contains one 3.5" midrange driver and one 3/4" silk-dome tweeter.

Overall sound performance: I have to say, I am really proud of these speakers. They are clean, clear, and have excellent imaging. No 'blanket-effect' (as I like to refer to it) and outputs sound as its supposed to sound. Compared with much higher-end speakers, they did very well and gave the other speakers a run for their money (literally). I could not be happier, for the price and excellent sound reproduction I would easily give these a 8.8/10, and that includes all the other high price/high end speakers I have heard.

One thing these smaller driver speakers tend to lack in is low-frequency power. But with a decent subwoofer, this is no problem at all. Also, right now Cambridge is getting rid of this model/series for some reason. And all of those speakers are 50% + off. What was once a great deal already, has turned into a absolute steal. So if your looking for smaller speakers that perform big, you should give them a look-see.


Also I might as well mention my subwoofer setup.

Amplifier: Keiga 52100(http://keiga.com.tw) - Class D: MOSFET, 10% THD @ 4 Ohms 1200watts RMS, 0.1% THD @ 4 Ohms 1000watts RMS, variable frquency 50-100 hz.

Subwoofer driver: 18" Gemini GSS 18-SUB, 300watt RMS, frequency response 30hz-2khz, 8 ohms. And I might mention the box this is in is about 3ft H, 3ft W, 4ft D. So its a beast...I rarely ever need to turn this thing up at all without shaking the entire house.


Anyway, there you have it. Its far from the best equipment ever made, but I am 100% satisfied, and it does exactly what I need it to do.

Energy e:xl mains, surround, center, sub.
Tannoy MX, mains, surround, center, sub.


Yamaha NS1000m
Yamaha NS690
Cerwin Vega D9
AR90
AR2ax
Acoustic Research AR18s
Pioneer HPM100
Double Stacked Large Advents
Double Stacked KLH Six
KLH 17
JBL Jubal L65
3 pairs Victor SX3
Bose 301 Series 1
B&0 BeoVox 4802
Onkyo
KEF 104ab
Infinity Kappa 7

family room:
fronts- Athena S3
center- Athena c1
rears- Athena WS-60
sub -M&K v-50

HT:
fronts- Monitor Audio BR5
center- Monitor Audio BRLCR
sides- Monitor Audio BRFX
rears- Monitor Audio BR1
subs- 2 SVS 20-39PC

My 6.1 Speaker System

Revel F32 - Front R/L
Revel C32 - Center front and back
Revel M22 - Rear Surrounds

Velodyne DD-15 - Sub: High pass crossed over @ 60HZ :D

6.1 Speaker Setup:
Fluance 5.1 SX-HTB+
Fluance AV-BP2 Bipolar Satellite Speaker
BIC-H100 Sub
Onkyo TX-SR605 Receiver

Hello All:
New to the forum, but wanted to ask a question on a brand of speakers. I am setting up a AV room approximately 40'x20' and I have a AV guy who is really pushing Speakercraft speakers. Just wonding if anyone can give me some feedback on the quality of these speakers.
Thx.
(hope I posted this in the correct location)

7.1 (+2) setup - all Ascends:

Ascend CMT-340 (3 - L/C/R)
Ascend HTM-200 (6 - two sets of L/R surround, one set of rear L/R)
HSU VTF-3 MK 2 Sub

(Receiver is Denon 3808CI, wire is Belden 5T00UP 10 awg)

Aerial Acoustic
center- CC5
mains- B7's
rear- def tech bp-2's

M&K 7.1 layout

3x S-150 THX L-C-R
2x Surround 55 MkII Tripole
2x S85 rear

Sub: MX 350

I have a 5.1 home theater using the Polk Audio LSi series and SVS subwoofers. Current setup is:

Polk LSi15_Fronts
Polk LSiC__Center
Polk LSi7__Rear speakers
SVS 25-31CS+
SVS 25-31PC+

run with an NAD T163 pre/pro (with OpAmps modified for more clarity) and a Cinepro 3k6. (all LSi speakers and the CS+ run from it)

You can see pics of the system by clicking the quote in my signature. (will take you to my Club Polk system showcase...)

Michael

Family room:
Paradigm Ref 100s V2: main
CC center
Par. Ref 20's V3:rear
PS1200 sub

Bedroom:
B&W P2: main
CDM center
DM 602 S2:rear
looking for a sub

B&W 686 Fronts
B&W HTM62 Center
B&W 686 Surrounds
Klipsch SW 10 II Sub (Soon to get Martin Logan Abyss)
Yamaha RS-V559 Reciever (Hot bass management!!)

Stereo only had Ohm Walsh 2 now have Ohm Walsh 200 Mk-2s. Love em!

Bedroom system

Klispch Speakers

Rb51-front and surrounds
Rc-52 Center
Yamaha sub 10"
all powered by harman kardon avr146

After doing some extraneous listening to hundreds of speakers, and brands. I did eventually find a brand that isn't too expensive, but the sound is truly phenomenal.

Brand: Cambridge Soundworks (http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/)
Series: Newton Series (being phased out)
Models owned: MC300, S300, and MC100.
Speakers owned:
-Three MC300's: (LCR) Each contains two 4" mid/bass, and one 1" Silk dome tweeter. (MTM config)

-Two S300's: (side) This speaker has 4 drivers total. Two on the outer ridge (each 2.5" midrange) And two in front (one 4", and one 1" silk-dome tweeter) This speaker is a Multi-pole configuration. Monopole, bipole and dipole.

-Two MC100's (back) I just recently ordered these to complete my 7.1 setup. So I don't have them yet but here are the specs. Each contains one 3.5" midrange driver and one 3/4" silk-dome tweeter.

Overall sound performance: I have to say, I am really proud of these speakers. They are clean, clear, and have excellent imaging. No 'blanket-effect' (as I like to refer to it) and outputs sound as its supposed to sound. Compared with much higher-end speakers, they did very well and gave the other speakers a run for their money (literally). I could not be happier, for the price and excellent sound reproduction I would easily give these a 8.8/10, and that includes all the other high price/high end speakers I have heard.

One thing these smaller driver speakers tend to lack in is low-frequency power. But with a decent subwoofer, this is no problem at all. Also, right now Cambridge is getting rid of this model/series for some reason. And all of those speakers are 50% + off. What was once a great deal already, has turned into a absolute steal. So if your looking for smaller speakers that perform big, you should give them a look-see.


Also I might as well mention my subwoofer setup.

Amplifier: Keiga 52100(http://keiga.com.tw) - Class D: MOSFET, 10% THD @ 4 Ohms 1200watts RMS, 0.1% THD @ 4 Ohms 1000watts RMS, variable frquency 50-100 hz.

Subwoofer driver: 18" Gemini GSS 18-SUB, 300watt RMS, frequency response 30hz-2khz, 8 ohms. And I might mention the box this is in is about 3ft H, 3ft W, 4ft D. So its a beast...I rarely ever need to turn this thing up at all without shaking the entire house.


Anyway, there you have it. Its far from the best equipment ever made, but I am 100% satisfied, and it does exactly what I need it to do.

Thanks for the detailed post. May I know some ballpark #s of the how much this cost you? You mention the sale on the Newton speakers but I didn't notice any. (I am interested in small speakers and your setup fits my requirements very nicely. However, my budget is a bit tight because I am hoping to having a good 5.1 system + decent receiver for less than $1k.)

Thanks!

Paradigm Studio 20's v.3, CC-470, HSU surrounds
Onkyo 603
Oppo 970

To be honest, my setup is not detailed enough for me on music, I'm not sure if its the speakers, amp, DVD or the combination. It sounds like every member of my setup is designed to give laid back sound but all of them working together must be softening it too much. I'm open to suggestion for which electronics might help out my Paradigms...if not, I'll have to sell. I have them in a large room (20X20) with hardwood floors and high ceilings...I listen to 50/50 music and movies and the movies are fine, I just find myself wanting in the music department. I auditioned the Klipsch Reference bookshelves and really liked them but opted for the Paradigms as I bought them used for what the Klipsch cost new (thinking it was a better deal)Thanks for any advice you can give on how to brighten up my setup...

my modest college setup:

Mains: Polk RTi4
Center: Polk CSi3
Surrounds: Polk RTi4
Sub: BIC H-100
Receiver: H/K AVR-247

Family Room
Rotel RSX1056
Lexicon RT-10
Toshiba A1
System Audio SA1750(mains)
System Audio Sa720av(center)
System Audio SA505(surrounds)
Martin Logan Grotto(sub)

Playroom
Marantz Sr5400
Energy Take-5
sony dvd

Aperio Audio Intimus 532 Cinema 7.1
Onkyo 605 receiver
Onkyo 405 DVD player
Panasonic TH-50PZ700U

Have had this setup since Sept. Just waiting for Blu-Ray to come down in price.

I just have a simple two-channel setup that I'm reluctant to expand.

The speakers I've been using for the past 6 years are no longer being made. In fact, I believe I own the last 2 ever produced.

Platinum Audio Reference One. They're quite lovely.

Main Viewing

Front = Polk RTi100
Center = Infinity CC3
Rear = Def Tech BP8
Sub = Def Tech PF15

TV = Hitachi 51F59
AVR = Onkyo TX-sr605
DVD = Onkyo DVP-701
HD-DVD=Toshiba HD-D3
HD-DVD = XBOX 360

Misc Stuff

Sony KD30XS955
Paradigm Atom(s)
Advent Prodigy(s)
Advent Legacy(s)
Onkyo TX-DS656

KEF iQ3's
Polk PSW-505
Denon AVR-681

Klipsch RB81's front
Klipsch RC62 Center
Yamaha NS surrounds
Sunfire 15" 500W sub
SVS 12pb/plus2 2 12" 900W sub
My house shakes when I kick these up.

Front = Def Tech BP7000
Center = Def Tech CLR2500
Side Surround = Def Tech BP7004
Rear Surround = Def Tech BP7004
Sub = Outlaw Audio LFM1*

*The sub will stay in the box and be sold I am sure, as the 2 front 14" Supercube subs should do fine. (That is in addition to the 4x 10" subs in the 7004's).

I should point out that the 7000's arrived 2 days before I deployed and are still in the boxes, now in storage with the rest of my stuff, and never listened to. I DID get to listen to the setup with just the 4x 7004's and the sub for a month before leaving, and it was sweet. (Joined today in order to research gear, proper connections, tweaks and to get the most out of my system when I get back to the real world.)

Mains: B&W 601 series 2
Center: B&W CC3
Surrounds: KLH HTIAB surrounds
Sub: DIY Dayton Reference sealed in a 6 cu ft enclosure

My simple stereo set up

Speakers: Paradigm Atom Monitor V.5
Amp: Vintage Pioneer A-5 integrated amplifier

for my room size its great

Def Techs in my NYC living room :)

Mythos St's mains
Mythos 10 center
Mythos Gem XL rears
JL Audio Fathom 1) F113 subwoofer


Djoel

Mains: Polk R50
Center: Polk CSi20
Surround+Rear: Polk R15
Sub: DIY 6 cu ft ported TC1000 DVC

Rafael

Mains: Polk R50
Center: Polk CSR
Surround: Polk R150
Sub: Polk PSW10

Mains: Polk Monitor rti6
Ctr: Polk csi5
Rear surround: BIC Acoustech HT-63
Back: BIC Venturi DV-32
Sub: BIC Acoustech H100 ***Best bang for the buck****

Mains: TAD 803SD
Center: TAD 805C
Surround: TAD 803SD
Sub: DIY 150watt 12" Dayton High Fidelity Sonosub

Mains: RS760
Center: RSC200 Bigfoot
Rear: Canton LE103 (wha? yeah, I know)
Sub: Velodyne 12"

Mains: Monitor Audio S10's and B&W DM640's
Center: Monitor Audio SLCR
Rear: Monitor Audio BFX
Sub: McIntosh SL-1

Currently:

Mains: Dana 630s
Sub: Dana Sub600

Going to be adding additional to it down the line, but I have a TV upgrade to do first.

I am in the process of modernizing my Home Theater and stereo system. I currently have a pair of Scott (I think they are out of business) Bostonian multi-directional fronts, 2 Polk Monitor speakers in the rear and a Polk Monitor Center and a Subwoofer. My stuff is ancient, so I am strongly considering the new Denon 2808CI receiver as a starting point.

I need to understand the merits of wireless rear speakers or a pair of good wall mounted rears. Who has the best performance for the money. I have allocated a medium range budget, but am more interested in quality sound for the money. Perhaps I have to scrap everything and look at a package deal for fronts and rears. I have no idea what is out there. HELP!

Hi everybody!
My first speakers: Wharfedale 9.1.

Home Theater:
Mains: Dynaudio Confidence C1
Center: Dynaudio Contour SCX
Surrounds: Paradigm Studio ADPV2
Rears: Dynaudio In-Wall IP-17
Sub: Velodyne HGS-18

Living Room (2-channel): Paradigm Studio 60 V2

Master Bedroom (2-channel): Paradigm In-Wall Reference SA-25

Deck (2-channel): Boston Acoustics Voyager 6 Outdoor Speakers

Office (2-channel): Acoustic Research small bookshelf speakers

Garage (2-channel): Jensen Three-way 28-yr old tanks!

HT speakers: Paradigm Titan v3 mains, CC150 center, Titan surround back; PSB Ambient II dipole surrounds, Velodyne HGS10 sub.
Music system: Snell QBX 20 monitors.

Energy RC-30
Energy S10.3

Living room - KEF 107 Reference
Office - Bose Cubes
HT - Definitive BP2004/2002/BP???? Center
Bedroom Definitieve BP2002

Mostly listen to my Sonos "do everything" system.

sup ssabripo! i am in the market for some front home speakers, preferably towers but nothing too big an nothing too pricey, but am looking for decent quality lol. any recommendations? maybe a recommendation on a sub too? :x:

Def tech bp 3000 fronts
Def tech clr 3000 center
paradigm adp 450 rear side surrounds
paradigm adp 150 front side surrounds
paradigm studio monitors rear surrounds
paradigm signature center rear center
paradigm servo 15 sub

Not sure of exact models on rears they are enclosed
These are the speakers in my theater have another pair of adp 450 thinking of swappimg out with 150 s

Atlantic Technology 8200e with JL F113 sub (second JL coming for Christmas)

LCR: 3 x Ohm-Walsh 100 S3 (full range)
Side surrounds: 2 x Ohm-MicroWalsh Short Omni
Rear surrounds: 2 x Infinity Beta ES250 (run in bipole mode)
Subwoofer: 2 x ACI Titan

mains def tech bp7002s
center def tech clr 2002
rears def tech sm350
sub super cube II

The elite 92txh driving them all

Revel Performa - C50 center, F50 L/R, Revel surrounds, B15 sub. Oh baby...:)

Mains: Mirage M760 purchased 1989. Probably to be replaced with Energy RC-70's.
Center: Energy RC-LCR (installed a few days ago).
Sub: Mirage S12
Side surrounds: Mirage Omnican 6 (installed a few days ago).
Rear surrounds: Mirage Omnican 6 on order.

Mains: Sony SS-K90ED...sony's attempt at high end towers...looking for replacement
Center: Atlantic Technology 223C
Sub: MK
Marantz SR8001

Fronts - RBH Sound 1266 SE
Center - RBH Sound 661 SE
Surrounds - RBH Sound 66 SE
Surround Backs - Polk RTi25
Subwoofer - Earthquake MKV - 15"

RBH sound great with B&K amp (200.5)

def tech bp 2006
def tech mytho 3
def tech bp2x
pushed by denon 3808ci

4x Monitor Audio BR6 mains and rears
Monitor Audio RSLCR centre
Paradigm PS 1200 sub
Just bought the MA stuff but it isn't here til next week.

Mains: Infinity Alpha 50's
Center: Infinity Alpha 37c
Surrounds: Infinity Primus 150's (They were free when I bought the others):)
Sub: Broken and need a new one:mad:

Not doing much of anything other than sitting in storage:
DCM KX-12's
DCM KX Center
Radio shack surrounds (They are old and I forget the model)

These will be put to use in some fashion when I get a new place. Those DCM's are great party speakers.

Fronts: Axiom M22's
Center Axiom M2
Rears Axiom M2's
Sub PolkSWS505

I have all NHT speakers:
VT-2 Tower L/R with Parasound 200Wx2 BiAmping the built in subs
VS-2 Center
HDP-1 Dipole surrounds

Let me know what you guys think of these three speaker set ups :-) And which you would go with.


Option 1:

Front Left/Right: Polk Audio R50 (Price: 60$ Each)


Center: Polk Audio CS2 (Price: 190$)


Rear Left/Right: Polk Audio R50 (Price: 60$ Each)


Sub: Dayton SUB-120 12" (Price: 140$)


Receiver: Onkyo 605 (Price: 400$)


Total Price: 970$


Option 2:

Front Left/Right: Sony SSF-5000 (Price: 120 Pair)


Center: Sony CN5000 (Price: 90$)


Rear Left/Right: Sony SSF-5000 (Price: 120 Pair)


Sub: Dayton SUB-120 12" (Price: 140$)


Receiver: Onkyo 605 (Price: 400$)



Total Price: 870$




Option 3:

Speaker Set: Onkyo SKS-HT540 (Price: 230$)


Receiver: Onkyo 605 (Price: 400$)

Total Price: 630$

Front LRC and rear channels all Mirage Omnisats
Acoustech BIC H-100

JBL HT1 system

Fronts (including center): JBL HT1F
Rear: JBL HT1D
Subs: JBl HT1S x2

Swan 6.1's front, C3 center , 4.1 's rear and the R3 surround's, two SVS 20-39's in the rear and one Epic Tower sub in the front of the room.

Boston Acoustics:

Fronts: VR2's & VRC
Rears: CR95's
Sub: Micro 90pv that came with the Micro System 2000 (been upgrading from that set and the sub is the last speaker left).

Klipsch:
RF-62 Fronts
RS-52 Surrounds
RC-62 Center
RT10d-Sub

Infinity ES-301's 2nd room audio
:)

Boston Acoustics:
mains: VR975
center: VR920
surrounds: Micro 100x
back surrounds: VRM/EX
presence: Micro 130x

rear sub: Polk PSW505

My current speakers

A pair of 2 way 1970's phillips bookshelf speakers with a dual cone woofer
A pair of 2 way morse-Electrophonic Acoustic suspension Horn speakers which have to have some repairs done to the cabinet to seal them up and increase the bass response.

magnavox bookshelf speakers
The cheapjack floorstanding speakers that came with the soundesign stereo (drivers soon to be replaced with "5.5 " inch Car speakers.
Cheapjack soundesign bookshelf speakers which came with another soundesign receiver.

Axiom:
mains: M80 V2
center: VP 150
surrounds: QS8
sub: still shopping ;)

Mains - AV123 Onix Reference 1
Center - AV123 Onix Reference 100
Surrounds - AV123 Onix Reference 1
Rear Surrounds - AV123 Onix Reference .5
Sub - AV123 MWF 15 (hasn't shipped yet)

Mains - Paradigm Mini Monitor v5
Center - Paradigm Cinema CC v3
Surrounds - Paradigm Cinema 70 v3
Sub - Def Tech Supercube III

Main: B&W 802D
Sub: Jlaudio Fathom F113

still waiting for new denon pre amp/processor that comes late january/feb 2008, thus waiting for purchase of other speakers in surround system

Energy RC-Mini Series (5.1 configuration)

Currently have hooked to my Onkyo 504/540:

Two Athena AS-F2.2 towers
One Athena AS-C1.2 center
Four Onkyo surrounds (will be replacing with... something)
One Onkyo 230w sub (will be replacing with Bic H100)

Definitive Technology ProCinema 1000 Plus:
Center: 1ProCenter 2000
Mains: ProMonitor 1000
Surround: ProMonitor 1000
Sub: ProSub 1000

Mains: Def Tech 7006s
Center: Def Tech CLR2300
Surround: Def Tech PM1000s
Subs: HSU VTF2.3 and HSU MBM-12

Pushed by onkyo 805

Klipsch F-2 7 speakers system and a Klipsch Synergy 12 sub ---- love em---- rock my room - love em -- I cant even turn them much past half way up..... It hurts, --and I was one of those dumb kids with a huge system in their car when I was 16...... Did I mention I love them!!!!

In my dedicated home theater I am using Monitor Audio Silver Speakers

Front L - R : RS6
Center : RSLCR
Surround Side : RSFX
Surround Back : RS1

I have been very happy with them for both Music and Movies

I also have a Monitor Audio bronze subwoofer

Mains: Focal Alto Utopia
Center: Krell Resolution C (To be replace with Focal Utopia center)
Surround: Focal Chorus SR800
Sub: JL Audio F113

Powered by Krell.

Awaiting new JVC HD100.

Wonderful sound! :-)

Definitive Technology Mythos ST (front)

Definitive Technology (center)

Infinity (side)

Axiom (rear)

I have a pair of older Phase Tech bookshelf units on stands for right and left and a Phase Tech center channel speaker. I purchase these units in the mid to late 90's.
I have an older Mirage powered subwoofer, also purchased in the 90's. Recently bought a pair to B&W M1s' for the rear channels. I am very impressed with the B&W's. Makes me lust for other B&W products. I have been satisfied with these products, but I am sure I could do better.

At some point I may update, but buying speakers is such a subjective process. I am interested in any comments as to whether B&W's price is too high for what you get.

Just got a set of the KEF KHT 3005's with a Onkyo605 and lovin it so far

2-6T Towers
1-6C Center
2-632 surrounds
2-532 rear surrounds
1-SV PB13 Ultra
everything sounds excellent running through a Denon 3808ci

3 x Kenwood LS-X1F Ultra THX LCRs
2 x Kenwood LS-X1S Ultra THX dipole surrounds
1 x Kenwood SW-X1 Ultra THX passive 12" sub
2 x Monster Cable Monster THX Tower Bass Module 200 THX Select powered subwoofers

Madisound Cygnet MKII bookshelves
AV123 x-sub

I don't know if this is the right place to post this question, but here goes. I have four ESS AMT-1 speakers as my main speakers and a Bose center channel speaker. I'm not happy with the Bose in this setup. I think the drivers are too small to match up well with the AMT-1s. Does anyone have a recommendation for a center channel speaker that would better match the AMT-1s?

Swan 5.1 pair
Swan C3
Swan 2.1 pair
SVS 20-39 PC Plus

Paradigm Cinema Series 330 for Left Centre and Right
Paradigm Cinema ADPs for Surround
Paradigm DSP 3100 (just got it today) for Sub

I believe in pictures

Main: Dana 930
Center: Dana 660
Rear: Dana 630
Sub: Hsu STF-2
Source: Oppo 981
Power: CA 540AV r3

http://nostatic.com/photos/930-2.jpg

http://nostatic.com/photos/930-3.jpg

http://nostatic.com/photos/930-4.jpg

http://nostatic.com/photos/660-4.jpg

http://nostatic.com/photos/630-4.jpg

http://nostatic.com/photos/ht4.jpg

just bought DCM time windows...been years since I've heard them...was a choice between them and celestion ditton 66's which I owned in the 70/s...do they use banana plugs?:)

Paradigm Studio's V.4's
Paradigm Seismic Sub
Denon 4308 CI

Main system:
Mains: Energy RC-70
Center: Energy RC-LCR
Sub: Mirage S12
Side and rear surrounds: Mirage Omnican 6
Fed by Yamaha RX-V3800

Second system:
Mains: Mirage Omnisat v2 towers
Center: Mirage Omnisat v2 cc
Sub: Mirage S10
Fed by Yamaha RX-V2700

Main HT (6.1):
(F) Athena AS-F2
(C) Athena AS-B1
(R) Athena AS-R1
(RC) Athena AS-B1
(SW) Dayton 10"

HT#2 (7.1):
(F) RTi8
(R&RS) Polk RTi4
(C) Polk CSi3
(SW) Polk PSW110

HT#3 (5.0):
(F) Cerwin Vega 380SE
(C) Cerwin Vega HT-CTR
(R) Ohm FRS-15

Humble A/V system in a living room that is only quiet when everyone is in bed asleep.

Front L/R- Inifinity Primus 160's mounted on BT77 wall mounts and aimed down
Center- Infinity Primus C25
Surrounds- 6.5" Ceiling mounted of unknown manufacturer/quality. Builder installed. To
be replaced with better in same location EDIT: ID'd as Russound 5/14-6" (Hard to measure in place)
SW- Cheapy that came with Sony receiver HTIB. Will be replaced.

TV- Pioneer PDP 5080HD (god I love this TV)
Receiver- Sony STR-K502 (will be replaced with Yamaha V1800/3800) EDIT: Yamaha RX-V3800 now in place!
DVD/CD- Sony DVP-NC80V
EDIT: BDP- Panny DMP-30BPK (Happily Bitstreaming over HDMI)

I really like the Inifinity's. I think they are pretty limited by the receiver but there was a HUGE improvement from the old microsatellites I had.

My modest system. All old but still 100% functional.

Main, Klipsch CF-1s

Center, Klipsch KV-3

Rears, Memorex

Sub, Klipsch SW-8

Powered by a Yamaha RX-V559

(3) Klipsch THX Ultra II KL-650THX
(2) Klipsch THX Ultra II KS-525THX
(2) Hsu VTF-3 MKII Subs

Only HT system (and compared to whats out there out of date :o)

Ar38's Mains (25 years old, reconed about 3 years ago and still rockin!)
Yamaha NS-a636 surrounds
JBL FLX-1 center

Powered by a Techniques SA GX-490 AV Reciever

Starting to research a new HT system including a LCD or Plasma screen 46-
52". Probably a Toshiba, Panasonic, Sony or Samsung.

Speakers that I'm considering at this point are Definitive Technology, Paradigm, Anthony Gallo, Jamo, Axiom, AV123, and Ascend Acoustics.

Av recievers are Onkyo, Sherwood Newcastle, and Marantz

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Mike

2 Klipsch RF-82
Athena WS-60 for center
2 Klipsch S-2
JBL SUB 10

Will be getting the matching sub and center soon.

Mains: PSB Image T45
Center: PSB Image C40
Rears: PSB Image B25
Sub: ED A3-350

I am very new here. But a lurker for many months.

Mains: Boston Acoustics VR2
Center: Boston Acoustics VRC
Rears/Surround: <still looking>
Sub: Boston Acoustics HPS 10SE

7+1 system assembled from units (save the center speaker) previously used in other setups (e.g main stereo, bedroom, and computer stereo systems).

Mains: Cerwin-Vega 320 MT/B (1978)
Center: Wharfedale Modus Centre (2000)
Side: Minimus 7 w/SoundAid mod kit (1992)
Rear: Optimus Pro7 (1995)
Sub: Outlaw LFM-1c (2008)

Sound is respectable considering. Main speaker investment has been with the stereo system (bi-amped 18" sub augmented Magneplanar MGIIIA's).

Systems descriptions: http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/320.html

I have Polk Audio RM7500 4 satellite 1 center and PSW650 subwoofer 250 watts power by Onkyo TX SR705.

I am new to this AVS site and forum but I am finding it very intersting thus far. I have a complete Def. Tech system that I built in the late 90's that I am still very happy with. I am seeing in various places that members are posting photo's of their complete systems, theatre rooms, and other stuff. Are photo's simply added by using the attachement option on the reply page? Your help will be greatly appreciated as I would very much like to share the design of my system and theatre room.

Def Tech System
Front BP 2002
Center CLR 2002
Surrounds BPX

System is controlled by a Marantz AV550 preamp, and Carver Amps. The subs on the BP2002's are fed the direct LFE signal from the preamp while the top half is powered by a Carver A500x (250wpc), center is powered by a TFM-15cb bridged mono (300w), surrounds are powered by TFM-15cb in stereo (100wpc). I have a large room so the power is much needed and used. This sytem can play loud, clean, and distortion free and any volume.

Are photo's simply added by using the attachement option on the reply page?Among other ways...yes...

I am seeing in various places that members are posting photo's of their complete systems, theatre rooms, and other stuff. Are photo's simply added by using the attachement option on the reply page?
Provided the images are hosted somewhere, yes. I don't think this site provides image hosting unless you are perhaps a 'premium' member.

Just ordered my new HT Setup today...

Onkyo 605
Polk R300 Fronts
Polk CSR Center
Polk R150 Rears
BIT H-100 Sub

Can't wait to get it!

Just bought a pair of RTi12s
Ordered a CSi5
Considering FXi5/RTi4
Considering SVS/HSU/eD sub
Considering a Onkyo TX-SR805 A/V receiver

Very little mention of DIY in this thread, so I thought I would throw these into it.
A year ago, I was torn between buying maybe some paradigm reference towers/complete 5.1 or rolling my own.
It was tough, embarking on a project where you do not know how it would sound in the end, a leap of faith was required.
I'm glad I did.
wwmt's l,r,c. 12" tc2000 sub. It's all good.
If you are considering DIY, it is not that tough to do. I contracted out the MDF work to people who knew what they were doing, thus reducing the whole experience to a complex kit build. Just gather all the parts, laminate on some veneer (10 mil oak) grab a soldering iron and go to town. The sub is a MDF vault wrapped in 3/4 oak plywood. Very heavy.
Anyway, it allowed me to put together an awesome set of speakers without a big wood shop.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x297/earsareringing/wmtwandLCD.jpg

I've been a carpenter for (well, never mind) and I had never given thought to DIY.:confused:

Kudo's to you for taking on the challenge. BTW, any issues with the TV stand hovering over the CC unit and vibrations? I suspect that speaker isn't lacking in the low to mid range.

Again, thanx for the pic.

Cheers

No issues at all. The center is about 80 pounds, so I had to brace the shelf to take the weight, it was starting to bend under the load.
They were built from this thread here:
http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=15323
The gang there is very good, and many established designs to go with. There is a fair amount of engineering to these things, and the components used (especially crossovers) are of a quality rarely seen in speakers that cost less than a few grand.
Not saying they are the be all- end all speakers, but they are VERY good, and the learning curve was fun. When you have some else do the MDF work, it puts in reach of most people who feel like taking on a project. Many people put these designs up against very expensive speakers and they are not found lacking.
So if you are looking for new/better speakers, consider building a proven design!

I picked up a set of Carver Amazing Loudspeakers, Silver models, (a.k.a. "surfboards") about 10 or 15 years ago. A buddy got a pair of the Platinums at the same time. We both wanted black at the time, but all we could get was oak. Now I think I like the oak better anyway. :)

I thought I would be the only one here with the Carvers!

I've got a pair of the Platinums (in black) powered by old Denon POA6600 monoblocks.

That covers 99% of my music. For the other 1% and movies, I've got a pair of the Carver ALIII's for rears and an old Paridigm center channel powered by another old Denon POA8300.

Five channels is enough for me, and with the Plat's, no sub is needed.

In a small (~1250cuft) dedicated HT:

Fronts: KEF iQ5 x 2, Dark Apple
Center: KEF iQ2c, Dark Apple
Surrounds: KEF iQ8ds x 2, Dark Apple
Sub: Outlaw LFM-1 Compact
Rcvr: Onkyo TX-SR705
Panamax M5300-EX

Other parts -
Samsung FP-T5084
Toshiba A35
Sony PS3 60gb

No complaints...

just got the kef 5005.2

already had the: kef 105s.
Onkyo 875
PS3 80gb
Marantz DV 6600
Comcast digital cable
All with HDMI

Eleganza 5 Ft towers with Bass moduels
Eleganza 3600 center and surrounds

Mine is a 5.1 Surround System

Mains: Wall mounted BIC V1-38 36hz - 23khz 125w
Rears: Wall mounted BIC M-80 40hz - 22khz 120w
Center: BIC DV-53CLR 45hz - 20khz 150w
Sub: BIC V1215 23hz - 180hz 325w
Rx/Amp: SONY DE845 100W/ch/ TV/DVD optical inputs
DVD: Toshiba SD - K700
TV Source/Internet: ATT Uverse fiber optic
HDTV: Panasonic TH50PZ750U HDMI

Location: Eastern Washington State

(5.1 Surround System)
Mains: HSU HB-1
Center: HSU HC-1
Rears: HSU HB-1
Sub: HSU VTF-3 MK-3
Receiver: Denon AVR-3808CI (HDMI to Receiver)
DVD: Toshiba HD-A3 / Sony BDP300 (HDMI to Receiver)
HDTV: Pioneer PRO-110FD (HDMI from Receiver)
Cable: Charter Cable MOXI DVR / Cable Box (Component and Coaxial to Receiver)

Samsung HPS5053 Plasma
Toshiba A2 HDDVD player
Denon 1908
eD A6-6T6 Towers
eD A6-6T6 Center
eD A3-5TC Rears
eD EHQS 8" Sub

Soon to be another set of eD A3-5TC's for 7.1, and a DIY eD 13kv.3/Dayton SA240 sub setup.

Our Home theater 7.1 system is Monitor Audio all the way around:

Gold Ref 60 (mains)
Gold Ref Center
Gold FX (surrounds)
Gold Ref In-wall (rear)

Powered by a B&K Ref 200.7 amp

Subwoofer is an SVS PB-12 plus/2

I have infinity primus 252 upfront,and pair of matching Infinity 252 in the back and a Infinity pc 250 being used as my center and infinity ps -10 subwoofer being by a onkyo 605 reciever.which definitly get the job done.Infinity makes some great speakers

Wharfedale Evo 40's - fronts
Evo 8's - rears
Evo Centre

All in gloss piano finish black

Older System (about 12 years old) in located in the basement:

Receiver: Harmon Kardon AVR 30
Front Main Speakers: PSB 500
Center Speaker: PSB 100c
Rear Speakers: Alpha Minis
Subwoofer: PSB Subsonic III


New system: Waiting for it to arrive this week:

Receiver: Marantz SR8001
Front Mains: PSB T65
Center: PSB C60
Rear: PSB B25
Subwoofer: PSB Subsonic 6i

I will be using the PSB Minis in the new system until I get a pair of image 10s. I am hoping for a huge gain in performance over the old system...and I thought that sounded great.

I have just been turned to the darkside by a colleague at work. I ended up getting:

All NHT
2 Classic 4s for the mains
1 Classic 3C for the center
2 Classic 3s for surroungs
All in Special Dark
Cables from Impact Acoustics
And a Yam 1800 to drive it all.

I will upgrade with an amp and the NHT X2/A1s at a later date.

Right now I just have a two channel set up, Paradigm Studio 20's powered by a Denon AVR-687. I'll be adding a center, surrounds and sub in the future.

Currently have a low-end Sony AVR with some monster 15" Pioneer 3-ways from the late 70's with no-names in the center and rears. But the upgrade bug has bit hard after the purchase of a 65" DLP for Xmas. Onkyo 805 is en route, and have just purchased speakers on the 'gently used' market consisting of Monitor Audio Silver Series 5i for the mains, 10i for the center and RS1 for the rears. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy:D....

Mike

Enjoy!!!:)

My current modest 5.1 setup is probably getting a bit antiquated, but it still sounds good to me.

Receiver: Harman-Kardon AVR8500
Front: Klipsch RF3's
Center: Klipsch RC3
Surround: Klipsch RS3's
Sub: Klipsch KSW-12

I also have a 7.1 set of Mirage that, when I'm bored, I will hook up in place of the Klipsch. Completely different sound than the horn-loaded Klipsch's, but a nice warm sound that I find is probably better suited for music than movies.

Front: OM-9's
Center: OM-C2
Side surrounds: OM-R2's
Rear surrounds: OM-R2's

7.1 Channel Set-Up

Mains: SVSound SCS-01
Center: SVSound SCS-01
L/R Surrounds: SBS-01
L/R Rear Surrounds: SBS-01
Subwoofer: SVSound PB10-ISD (small apartment surrounded by complainers)

All being run through and Onkyo TX-SR602 which will be upgraded after my wedding.

Dave

5.1 HT since Jan 2006
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polkaudio RTi6 front L/R, CSi3 center and FXi3 surrounds powered by Denon AVR 866 with Mirage S10 subwoofer

2 channel music (the latest toy)
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polkaudio LSi7 powered by HK 3485

Val

Receiver : Denon AVR-3808CI
Front: Klipsch RF-82
Center: Klipsch RC-52
Surround: 4 x JBL SCS160s (Looking for Klipsch RS-3, RS3 II or RS-35as upgrade; RS-52s are too tall to go above door :-()
Sub: JBL 10" 150w sub160 (Epik Tower should arrive next week! :-))

Living Room:
HK AVR525
JBL L890 LC2 L8400P L890

JBL S38II S38II
JBL S38II S38II

Bedroom:
HKAVR325
JBL S412II ScenterII S412II

JBL L820 L820
JBL L820 L820

Back of Van:
JBL S36II JBLS36II

Mine is a modest setup.

I had somewhat limited budget and space constraints and ended up buying Aperion Audio Intimus Harmony 422 with S8-APR sub-woofer. I like their looks and how they sound. Their customer support was top notch. :) Couldn't be happier.

For my audio-only system, I have Vanderteen 2 (from early 1990s). Very good.

Just bought a pair of B&W 683's. Have them bi-amped by my Onkyo TX-SR805.

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- Jon

Jon,
Great setup. What size is your TV and where did you get that stand? Thanks.

Jon,
Great setup. What size is your TV and where did you get that stand? Thanks.
Thanks! The TV is 42" and the stand I actually got from circuit city.

- Jon

I happen to have the Axiom 80's,Vp-150 center,with the Qs-8s(which are some of the best sounding surrounds IMO). An outlaw 990/7500 with the LFM-1+ sub managed by a SMS-1. Movies are viewed on a 61"DLP-Samsung by high-def cable and a Toshiba HD-XA2. Better set-ups are out there but, I am happy as could be about putting it together and ENJOYING HD MOVIES AND THE MUSIC>

Hi...currently using Tyler Acoustics Woodmere in my two channel music system....

Heres a pic...

http://www.tyleracoustics.com/Images/speakers/woodmere/ribbonma_lg.gif

Tyler Acoustics WOODMERE...Response: 22HZ-25KHZ/ Imp: 4 ohm/ Sensitivity: 93db/Power Handling: 50-400w/ Drivers: 1x SEAS 1" Excel Millenium tweeter/ 2x SEAS 7" Excel magnesium mid-range/ 2x SEAS 10" Excel aluminium/magnesium woofer/ Dimensions: 18" x 18" x 75"/ Weight: 250 lbs. ea./Price: Factory Direct - $13,500pr.



Associated equipment....

McIntosh MC352/C100/MR-71
Wadia 861se
KAB Technics SL1210M5Gse/ Audio Technica AT33R MC
Nakamichi CR-7a
Audience Au24/PowerChords/AR12

Sony STR-DG910 Receiver
Mission M33i - front
Mission Mh3cs Centre and Surrounds
Sony 12" Sub-Woofer

Very happy with my M33i's

Cheers
Douw
Johannesburg South Africa

Hi...currently using Tyler Acoustics Woodmere in my two channel music system....

Heres a pic...

http://www.tyleracoustics.com/Images/speakers/woodmere/ribbonma_lg.gif

Tyler Acoustics WOODMERE...Response: 22HZ-25KHZ/ Imp: 4 ohm/ Sensitivity: 93db/Power Handling: 50-400w/ Drivers: 1x SEAS 1" Excel Millenium tweeter/ 2x SEAS 7" Excel magnesium mid-range/ 2x SEAS 10" Excel aluminium/magnesium woofer/ Dimensions: 18" x 18" x 75"/ Weight: 250 lbs. ea./Price: Factory Direct - $13,500pr.



Associated equipment....

McIntosh MC352/C100/MR-71
Wadia 861se
KAB Technics SL1210M5Gse/ Audio Technica AT33R MC
Nakamichi CR-7a
Audience Au24/PowerChords/AR12


Excellent, Tyler Acoustics makes great audiophile speakers. Haven't heard much from them in recent years. I assume these are still up to their top notch sound..... great full range frequency response!

John

Here is mine.

Family Room

Mains - Martin Logan Vista's Bi-Amped from the Denon
Center - Martin Logan Fresco
Surrounds - JBL S38's
Subs - Velodyne 1250x and Martin Logan Depth
Denon 4308ci (researching a new amp for the Vista's, will use the 4308 as the pre)

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/1958/img2523cr0.jpg


Bedroom

5.1 Orb Mod 2 set up
Denon 2807


Later

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1017/dsc0993vo7.jpg

Nice setup. What do you have your speakers on? Where did you get them?

Just recently put together my first 5.1 surround sound system, always just 2 channel prior:

Receiver: NAD T775
Mains: Martin Logan Aerius i (Bi-amped)
Sub: Martin Logan Grotto i
Center: Snell LCR7
Rear: Snell AMC680R
Speaker Wire: Straightwire (front) and Audioquest (rear)

Room decor not done yet, priorities are intact ;)

http://www.radiomancom.us/HT_small.jpg

Mission 750LE

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p61/sebberry/Home%20Theater/21675a0f.jpg

Wow lots of nice stuff in here!

Here's my rig;

Mains;
Paradigm Signature S4's with 2 Rythmik Audio 12" Servo sealed subs in-line.

Center;
Paradigm Signature C3

Surrounds;
Paradigm Studio ADP470 v.3's

S. Back;
Paradigm Studio 20 v.3's

Subwoofer;
Line array "Infinite Baffle" with 4 x 15" AE-IB15 drivers

Other stuff;
Pre-Pro; Integra DTC 9.8/ Amp; Modded PS Audio GCA MC 500wX3ch 125wX4ch
Display: Mitsubishi HC5000/ Sources: Oppo 980H/ BEV 9200 HDTV PVR/ Tosh HD-A35/ Panny BD30/

Nice setup. What do you have your speakers on? Where did you get them?

Thanks. Those are the bases that came with the 683's. All the pictures of the 683's I've seen no one ever has them on but I like them. Makes them quite a bit more stable and puts the tweeter at ear height for me.

- Jon

Klipsch CF-1 main
Klipsch KV-3 center
Klipsch SW-8 sub
Klipsch C-1 rear center
Klipsch S-2 rear surround

just finiashed my basement home theater....here is the role call...

front speakers: KEF Reference 105.3 (Walnut finish)
center speaker: Infinity Beta 360 (Cherry finish)
wall speakers: Yamaha IWC160
rear speakers: KEF Reference 104.2 (black finish)
receiver: Yamaha RVX2600
DVD: Denon 1900 Upconveting SACD / DVD Audio
Directv: HD Tivo unit
Remote: Sony Navitus touchscreen
Projector: Panasonic PTAX100U
Screen: 110" Carada Brilliant White

My Father in-law just bought an acoustimass 7 Speaker set from some guy on e-bay. I helped him set it up using an Onkyo head unit. We connected the "acoustimass" according to the diagram and there is practically no audio coming from it. Is this system compatible with any stereo system, or is it only for use with Bose head units? The surround "cubes" sound pretty good but the sub, not so much. Anyone?

Hi...currently using Tyler Acoustics Woodmere in my two channel music system....

Heres a pic...

http://www.tyleracoustics.com/Images/speakers/woodmere/ribbonma_lg.gif

Tyler Acoustics WOODMERE...Response: 22HZ-25KHZ/ Imp: 4 ohm/ Sensitivity: 93db/Power Handling: 50-400w/ Drivers: 1x SEAS 1" Excel Millenium tweeter/ 2x SEAS 7" Excel magnesium mid-range/ 2x SEAS 10" Excel aluminium/magnesium woofer/ Dimensions: 18" x 18" x 75"/ Weight: 250 lbs. ea./Price: Factory Direct - $13,500pr.



Associated equipment....

McIntosh MC352/C100/MR-71
Wadia 861se
KAB Technics SL1210M5Gse/ Audio Technica AT33R MC
Nakamichi CR-7a
Audience Au24/PowerChords/AR12

Oh my, that is some Excel goodness. I am soo jealous! :eek:

Did he buy it used or new??? If used you might have the reason the seller sold it...Are you sure everything is properly connected??? Using the Onkyo should be fine depending on the type of speaker system it is...My Father in-law just bought an acoustimass 7 Speaker set from some guy on e-bay. I helped him set it up using an Onkyo head unit. We connected the "acoustimass" according to the diagram and there is practically no audio coming from it. Is this system compatible with any stereo system, or is it only for use with Bose head units? The surround "cubes" sound pretty good but the sub, not so much. Anyone?

im waiting for a dali helicon CC to arrive. I have the 400's for the fronts that im trying to get rid of and replace them with 800's, for surrounds I have the mirage omni 260's and my sub is a velodyne 1350 or something.

I have LSA 1's for my main. LSA LCR. Marantz 8002 Receiver. Klipsch RS-3 surrounds. Denon 2900 player to be changed to Marantz DV9600. Acoustic Zen Satori speaker cables. Star Sound Plateau Interconnects. Bello ghetti speakers stands.
http://www.thelsagroup.com/#

In Tv Land I Have Cambridge Soundworks : T500's For Mains & Sub, Mc300's Frnt&rear Cntr's And S300's For Surnds All Powered By A Marantz Sr9200 And In The Bsmnt Ht :mc200's Mains,mc300 Cntr,s200'sfor Surnds Powered By A Onkyo Ts Xr705 .

Front L/R Montana SPX
Center Montana SPC
Rear Definitive Technology BP10
Sub Velodyne FSR 12

Soon to replace the Def Tech's with a set of Montana EPS2 for the front and move the SPX to the rear. The Velodyne sub is getting replaced with a JL Audio F113.

Front: Klipsch RB-61
Center: Klipsch RC-52
Side: Polk RC60i (in ceiling)
Back: Klipsch RS-10
Sub: SVS PC-Ultra 13

Right now I'm stuck with some 'not so great' Sony speakers that came with my HTiB, looking to find some new ones.

I just set my system up over the weekend. I am new at this so I may have calibration questions.

Front - SVS SBS-01
Center SVS SCS-01
Surround - SVS SBS-01
Sub - SVS PB12
Receiver - Onkyo SR 705

Ron

PMC -TB2+, Mains; PMC - DB1+, Surrounds; PMC- TB2+c, center, PSB - Subsonic 5i subwoofer.

Front Left:
Center:
Front Right:
Surround Left:
Surround Right:

All Mackie HR824s

Rear Surround Left / Right:

A pair of crappy Sony speakers that I bought at a garage sale.

Sub:
No sub, saving for one atm. But right now the 824s provide enough base to piss off the neighbors.

Receiver:
Onkyo sr705 (for the preamp-outs).

I have 4 matching Wharfedale Rubiance RB-21 book case speakers.
I have 2 matching Wharfedale Rubiance CR centers.
I have 1 15" powered Definitive sub woofer

The RBs are bi-wired to my Onkyo 805 reciever. The CR are single wired.

BTW, if anyone has a couple (up to 4) of the RB-21's that they want to sell, then PM me. I'm trying for a 7.1 and can't seem to find them anymore....

Failing that, anyone got any useful ideas on the Diamond 8's?

Seggers

Front and Center: Focal Profile 918's and 908cc
Side and Rear Surrounds: Polk LC60i's (in-ceiling...major WAF)
Subs: Paradigm Signature Servo (w/SMS-1)

Associated Equipment: Anthem AVM50, Emotiva MPS-1, Denon 3910, Anti-Cables

Wife system:

F/C/S: Polk RM10
Sub: Velodyne SPL1000 II

Vienna Accoustics
Fronts: Bachs
Center: Waltz
Surrounds: Waltz
Subwoofer: REL Q201E

KLipsch
Front: RF-7
Center: RC-7
Surrounds: CDT-5800-C
Subwoofer: Epik Conquest

Its a start.

Fronts - Aerial Acoustics 7b
Center - Aerial Acoustics CC3b
Rears - NHT Super Ones
Sub - Epik Caliber

Equipment
Pre/Pro - Integra DTC 9.8
Amp - Theta Digital Intrepid

So I just got the speakers installed 7.1 in my new basement "Theater" room. Here's what I have.

Front L/R: Speakercraft AIM Cinema 5 In Wall Speaker (In Wall Towers)
Center: Speakercraft AIM LCR 5 In Wall Speaker (In Wall Center)
Side L/R and Rear L/R: Speakercraft AIM Cinema 3 (In Wall Towers)
Subwoofer: 2 Speakercraft BassX W-12 In Wall Powered Sub (Run off two BassX W-12 Amps)
A/V Receiver: Denon AVR3808CI

I know I know... I didn't want in-wall either but the wife made it happen.

I am running a pair of Infinity Primus 362s as mains, and well unfortunately my 'theater' if you call it that is just stereo at this point. What I want to complete it:

Primus 142 for rears
Primus C250
and some sub - it's gotta be affordable though :)

Right now I'm stuck with some 'not so great' Sony speakers that came with my HTiB, looking to find some new ones.

Randy, I was just surfing the net for good deals on speakers, and Harman Audio, the parent company of Infinity, has a store on ebay. There are some incredible deals on infinity speakers if you like them. I am super pleased with the 362s and want to match the voicing of my whole system.

Mains...Definitive Technology Mythos ST

Front Center....Definitive Technology

Side.....Klipse

Rears....Axioms

M&K 85s

Right now just the speakers from an Onkyo HTIB. I believe it was 790 or something. I've purchased an Onkyo 705 receiver and currently looking at upgrading speakers.

Ok;
Here they are:

Family room 5.1 set-up, Atlantic Technology system 350's, bought 2000 from 1Call, my first "real" HT speakers:
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Basement HT 7.1 set-up (in process).
Paradigm Monitor series:
- (2) Frt Monitor Series 9
- (1) Center CC-390
- (4) Rear/back surrounds ADP-390
I budgeted around $2k (or so) for my speakers (w/o sub-woofer), these fit my price point, I went to a few dealers and listened to different brands and really liked the Paradigm Monitor series price/value/performance.

I went with the Series 9 instead of the series 11 Fronts, reason being is my room is not super large, 14.5 wide x 18.5 deep by 8.75 tall, 2,300 cubic feet of volume. If I was around 3000 cubic feet volume would have opted for the Series 11's to fill that bigger space, hopefully the Series 9's will fill my HT room fine.

Here are the paradigms mounted in the family room for their "break in" period.
Front LH and Center with grille removed to "show off":
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Pict showing all 4 of the ADP-390 mounted for their break in period.
Notice how my current AT 350's fit nicely on that beam? I have no where to store them, at least they are out of the kids reach up there.
I joked with my wife about having our own mini "tower of power" if we hooked all those up at same time.
http://lh4.google.com/mtbdudex/R6bvWt8r7qI/AAAAAAAABI4/h_rbGjaLm1I/s800/ParadigmFamilyRoomBreakIn.jpg

Focal JM labs

Electra BE 927's
Utopia BE center channel
Electra SR 900's ( 2 pair )

Custom home built dual dual 12" subwoofers

Are the SR 900's for sale? If so, are they the Calvados or Classic color? How much are you asking for one pair?

Polk audio center RT400 .
Polk audio Mains RT800 .
Polk audio Side surrounds FX300 .
Polk audio back surrounds MKII .

Audio gear.
Yamaha HTR 5790 Preamp .
Audiosource amp 300 powering mains.
Audiosource amp 200 bridged powering center .
Onkyo m-282 powering side surrounds .

Fronts: NHT Classic 3's
Center: NHT Classic 3C
Surround Side: NHT Absolute Zeros
Surround Back: Polk RM201's
Subwoofer: HSU VTF3 MK3

2 channel right now, will finish the home theater soon.
Currently
Front Left and Right: Sonus Faber Domus Grand Pianos

Fronts: Paradigm 9se MK3
Center: Aperion 533-VAC
Surround: Aperion 433
Sub: Aperion S8

Audio equipment
Denon 3808CI
PS3 for streaming audio and Blu-Rays

Ascend Sierras baby.
phantom center
Onkyo CSV720 speakers for rears...they're no slouch and the perfect size for rears

Home theater, 3 M&K S-150 up front 4M&K SS-150s in back 2 M&K 150 subs, powered by a Denon 4802r. Hobby room Def Tec BP-2000s powered by Carver M 1.5t 600wt/channel amp and Carver C-1 pre-amp.
Garage Altec Lansing A 7-500s powered by Mac 1700 receiver, also a set of ADS L-1230s powered with a Yahama. Also some Altec bookshelf speakers and a pair of KLH duel 12 in woofer 3 ways

I am running M&K S125 fronts and center, with mk k4 tripoles in the rear and a M&K sub. I am thinking of selling these and getting some new B&W's.

Any input on the B&W speakers??

Home theater setup
Mains- Classic Polk Mon 10 $480/pr 4/81
Center- Polk CSI20 $69 9/03
Surrounds- Polk Mon 4 $129/pr 1992
Sub- HSU VTF2mkIII $469 4/07 see Craigsub rankings:
TV- Panasonic CT34WX54 $404 1/06 (Ebay)
Rcvr- Pioneer VSX-816 $159 9/07 (Ubid)

I have definitive technology bp8b fronts def tech c/l/r 2500 center def tech pro cinema 80 rears and two def tech pro sub 100s

Totem Acoustic Rainmaker L,C,R
Totem Acoustic Mask (TAC8) in ceiling rear channels
Totem Acoustic Storm Subwoofer
Samsung DLP rear pro flush mounted into wall
Marantz SR7500
Dell XPS 410 tower HTPC
Marantz DV6001
DirecTV H, um something, HD DVR
Lattis Vaux 8x8 switch for cameras
Controlled by Convergent Living Muse wireless TP

all vintage:
6 advent model ones. 10", 1"
2 nakamichi s-1as. 5", 1/2"
powered by: also vintage 35 yr old:eek: pioneer qa800a quadraphonic 4 ch. amp (not surround). purchased new by me in tokyo, 2-'73.

sourced with:
toshiba hd-a30-feeding hd pj.
nakamichi 600 cassette deck (vintage-32 yrs old-purchased new)
akai direct drive turntable (vintage-$12:eek: at local thrift store)
zenith dvd player for cds.
various other players, machines, etc.

all work perfectly. xcept zenith dvd player, no video output but it has nice front display; hence-cd player. it was free.

will add surround sometime soon.

Got a nice 2.1 setup for a college student. Recommended for those on a budget.

Polk RTi A3 bookshelves
AV123 X-sub
Marantz SR4002
PS3
Q6600-based/Geforce 8800GTS 640 based PC
Samsung LNT-4061F

Roland TD-10EXP Electronic Drum Brain with Hart StudioMaster Triggers

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I've had this set up for about 4 years:

Mains: JBL S38II
Center: JBL S-Center
Surrounds: JBL N26II
Sub: Athena AS-P300
Receiver: Kenwood VR-6070

Would like to upgrade the receiver since I feel it is the weak link in my system. When running with only the mains (no sub) things are retardedly bassy and vocals are hard to hear. The receiver has very little adjustment options, but has served me well for the past 5+ years.

Ditched my old Sony HTIB back in July when my fiance and I bought our townhouse. Went with the JBL Venue Series, great speakers for the money.

Fronts - JBL Venue Stage
Center - JBL Venue Voice
Surrounds - JBL Venue Arena
Sub - JBL Sub 10

Come May when we get this "tax stimulus package" or whatever I'm going to be looking for something to replace my STR-DE895.

Going Polk... currently have a pair of Rti8 and CSi3 up front. no surrounds or sub yet. debating over/looking for Rti4 or FXI A4 for surrounds, and likely will go with Bic H100 for sub...

Mains: ED 6t6 Towers
Center: ED 6t6 MTM
Surrounds: ED 6t6 Towers
Rear Surrounds: Klipsch Synergy F-3
Sub: Klipsch Synergy SUB-10, will be an ED A5-350 when it gets here.

First off, I'm new here and just wanted to say this forum has been very helpful. Especially when it came to choosing a new subwoofer to replace my good but underpowered KLH E-10FB.

Secondly, don't rat on my speaker placement, ATM I have no better place to put the KLH towers. And if you are curious I'm having my Pioneer Elite run my speakers in a 5 CH stereo mode to make up for the crappy placement of the towers which are hooked up as my "surrounds".

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Pioneer Elite VSX-54TX
Infinity Primus 150 - Mains for now...
Infinity Primus PC350 - Center
KLH Audio Systems 9250B - "Surrounds" for now...
BIC Acoustech H100

i'm rockin the athena ws series with a klipsch synergy sub.
mains = athena ws 100 (about 5 ft apart sounds the best in my rectangular room)
center = athena ws 60
rear = athena ws 15
sub = klipsch sub 12
pioneer vsx 815 (possibly the weak link, i have my eye on the yamaha 661)
HD A3
PS3
monster 800 series cabling

I'm an older guy more in to Jazz and Classical and Soundtracks. But here's what I have and love it!

POLK LSi9 + LSiC + LSiFx
POLK dual PSW 505
Outlaw 990 pre + 755 Amp
Samsung 1200 (Blu Ray)
DVD Denon 2910 for SACD
DISH High Def Sat receiver
Mitsubishi WD2000U pj and 120 inch diag screen.
BlueJeans Cables all around.

Marcus

Home theatre: Main-Polk Lsi25
Center channel-LsiC
Surrounds-Lsi/
Sub-Pro sub 500

I promised myself to one day not to compromise, that day came last week. Sure there are better, but Polk does it for me.

I listen to 90% Television 10% movies with my setup. I started upgrading from my Yamaha YHT-370 htib system out of desire for greater dialoge clarity. I've started off with Definite techs Procinema 2000 center and Promonitor 1000's for front left and rights. I'm not totally sure these are the right speakers for me. These things want to rock and are unforgiving of poor source material. I prefer to listen at low volumes. I liked that they would look good wall mounted with my plasma when the wife I move into our next place.

I currently have


def tech procenter 2000
def tech promonitor 1000's
yamaha HTR-5935 reciever
yamaha ns-ap5700 surrounds
yamaha swp 3600 sub

Center: Klipsch RC-62
FLR: Klipsch RF-82
RLR: Klipsch RB-81
Sub: AV123 MFW-15 (shipping soon)

Great to be here... I have here looking to find a solution for my basement using my PC to In-Ceiling Stereo Speakers.

Center: Klipsch RC-62
FLR: Klipsch RF-82
RLR: Klipsch RB-81
Sub: AV123 MFW-15 (shipping soon)


Ditto, although still deciding on the surrounds.

I now have a completely new 2-channel system. It consists of the Cambridge Audio Azur 340A integrated amp, the 340C CD player, and the matching S30 minimonitors.
Elegant and refined are the first words it brings to mind.

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Mains: Paradigm Studio 100 v.4
Center: Paradigm CC-590
Surrounds: Polk TC615i
Sub: SVS PB12-Plus/2
Receiver: Integra DTC-9.8
Amplifier: Outlaw 7500
DVD/CD: Sony DVP-CX995V
HDTV: Sony KP-51HW40
RC: Philips TSU-6000

Hitachi 51" HDTV
Pioneer Elite VSX82TSX
Adcom 5400
Toshiba HD-XA1
PS3
Monitor Audio RS6
Monitor Audio RS LCR
Monitor Audio SFXx 2 pair
SVS 25-31 Passive sub
PSB CWA-1 sub amp
Scientific Atlanta 8300HD

I have bic acoustech h100 sub ht75fronts have been replaced with ascend sierras I got them 2/29 I am very impressed. ht65 center ht63 surrond

Mains: B&W 685
Sub: SVS PB-10-isd
Used Together for 2 ch.
And Filling out the restFor 5.1
Center: Athena C.5
Rears : Athena .5

I'm a brand new member. The first thread I viewed was what speakers I use.
I'm a Maggie guy primarily. I have the 1.6's and CC3 upfront Energy RVSS on the sides and Maggie MC1 on walls in the rear. I did use and still own Paradigm Studio 20's.
I do have a question. I want to install in wall speakers in my bedroom and I'm looking at the Polk TC series-TC65i and the Paradigm PV series-PV160. does anyone have any experience with either speaker lines? thanks

Mains- definitive tech pro-monitor 200
center-definitive tech pro-center c2
Surrounds (4)-definitive tech pro-monitor100
Sub- def-tech pro-sub 100tl

Sammy 61 led DLP HLT6189s
PS3
Onkyo 805

Very happy with this set-up:D

Keep in mind I'm a college student that was on a fairly strict budget ($400 for everything)...but overall I'm quite pleased with how it turned out.

L/R Ascend Acoustics CBM-170SE's
HK 3480 Stereo Receiver

I'm loving my KEF 201/2 music rig.

Mains: Infinity Beta 40
Center: Infinity Beta C360
Rears: DCM KX6
Sub: Hsu VTF 2-MK3

3.0 for now, eventually 3.1 or 5.1.

Mains: Polk RTi8
Center: Polk CSi3

The current speakers;

Silverline Prelude's (Front, & Rear)
Silverline LCR (Center)

Mike

I'm new to AVS, but not new to the scene. Here's my setup (I have moved the speakers out from the wall since the picture was taken):

Emotiva LMC-1/LPA-1 Combo
Epson Powerlite S3 LCD Projector
Comcast Cable Box
Oppo DV-980HD
Monitor Audio BR2 (Mains)
Monitor Audio Bronze Centre
HSU STF-2 Sub
Harmony 550 Remote
Monoprice Cables

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Main: Aerial Model 9
Center: Aerial CC3 (soon to be CC5)
Sub: Aerial SW12
Rear: Some rather big Triads or Def Tech in ceiling (didn't buy--not sure; wish Aerial made something I could stick in there)

Powered by Mac MC207 (mains soon to be powered by Mac MC402)
Processor: Mac MX135

Rob

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Pana PZ77U 50" 1080P
HD-A2 , PS 3(40GB)
Oppo DV-908H DVD-Audio/SACD
Onkyo SR805 A/V Receiver
PSB Speakers Image T45, C40, (4x) B15
Monoprice HDMI (4) 12 AWG Speaker Cable (150 ft)
Logitech 890 remote
HTPC
Dell Vostros 200 Mini (E6550), G-Skill (2GB x 2)
2TB HDD (Hitachi 1TB x2)
Powercolor 2600XT 512MB GDDR3 Video card
LG GGC-H20L Blu-ray & HD-DVD ROM Drive
ATI TV Wonder 650 USB , Logitech Cordless Mediaboard
Mediagate Vista IR Remote

Polk M20 main
Polk R15 surround
Polk CSM center
Polk PSW12 sub

I am seriously considering upgrading to Polk RTi12 for mains. I am also currently drawing up plans for a custom-built 400-watt subwoofer to go under my couch.

Mains: B&W CDM9NT (predecessor to the 700 series)
Center: B&W CDM CNT
Surround: B&W XT2

No sub yet, but considering an SVS PB12-plus.

Paradigm:

Fronts:

Paradigm:

Fronts: Studio 100's v.4
Center: CC-690 v.4
Surround: ADP-590 v.4
Rear: Studio 20's v.4
Sub: Servo-15 v.2

A/V Receiver: Denon 4806CI

Celestion CS7's Front L-R
Celestion CS2's Back L-R
Polk Audio CSi3 Centre
Mirage Omni S8 Sub

A/V Receiver Pioneer VSX1017TXV-K
Monitor Hitachi 46F500

Screen 135" 2.40:1 blackout cloth on frame
Projector Panasonic AX-200 720P
Bluray.............Ps-3
Reciever..........Onkyo 705 7.1
Front L,R.........Klipsch Forte
Front center.....Klipsch Forte
Side Surrounds..Klipsch RS-3 II
Rear surrounds..? haven't replaced yet

Front L & R: Paradigm Monitor 11 v.5's - Black Ash
Center: Paradigm CC-390 - Black Ash
Surround L & R: Paradigm Atom Monitors - Black Ash
Surround Back L & R: Paradigm Atom Monitors - Black Ash
Subwoofer: Cerwin Vega HTS-12

Onkyo TX-SR805 A/V Receiver

LASONiC Surrond Speaker System (2.1)

Deftech Procinema600
Onkyo sr605
Panasonic BD30K
Sony 52XBR4
HDMI Cables

Below

Update:
X-sls Mains
X-cs Center
X-ls Surrounds
Bic H100
All black
Onkyo 604

Just made a few changes to my setup :)

Klipsch RB-81 (Front)
Klipsch RC-62 (Center)
Klipsch RS-52 (Surround)
Klipsch XB-10 (Surround Back)
HSU VTF3 MK3 (Sub)

I just ordered...
Yamaha speakers
ns-555
ns-c444
ns-333's for surround and rear surround

Onkyo 705

Hsu stf-2

I can't wait to get it all hooked up.

Advent Heritage 400 (Front) Power by HK AVR145
Yamaha NS-C444 (Center)
Polk R3 (Surrounds)
Homemade Subs (JBL 4 Ohm Car Subs powered by Pyramid PA600X)

harman/kardon hkts-18 5.1

Onkyo 705 all i can say is WOW

All Klipsch Here

Mains Klipsch La Scala's
Center Custom Klipsch Drivers dual 10" KV1089 woofers, K52 Mid, K77 High
Side Surrounds Klipsch Heresy
Rear Surrounds Klipsch RSS6
Subs Klipsch KSW12 (2)

Bedroom System

Yamaha NS-333s
B.I.C. V1020 Sub
Teac A-1D Int.Amp
Teac C-1D CD Player

Computer room system,Bose 901's, powered by a OnkyoTX-SV525

B&w 603
B&w Cc6
B&w 601
Svs 20-39

Pics to follow soon.

Klipsch: RF-62 floor-standing loudspeakers
RC-62 center
RS-42 surrounds
RW-12d
RB-61 (only one...looking for another for a 7.1)

Onkyo TX-SR805 A/V receiver

32" Panasonic flat-screen HD-TV

I will never again buy anything other than Klipsch reference speakers. The clarity is truly insane and does not distort or color at or above reference level. The local sheriff has visited 3 times now to say the least.

If anyone has a single RB-61 that they'd like to get rid of then please let me know.

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Klipsch Cs500 2.1 (Smallish Room, ¥et retains excellent sound, and the little down firing sub packs a punch)
Panamax 5100 Rack mount
Soon to be Panny 50pz80...

Pioneer elite pro-150fd

Toshiba hd-a35

Pioneer elite vsx-91txh

Fronts Paradigm Studio 60's(bi-amped)

Centre Paradigm Studio CC690

Surrounds Paradigm Atom monitors

Sub Paradigm PW2200 (Hoping to add a Servo 15 to the theatre soon!)

Need an amp. Was thinking about Anthem MCA 30 but if anyone has any suggestions, please tell.

Klipschorns - mains
LaScalas - center and rears
PB-12 Plus/2 - sub

Gotta love the dynamic range....

Outlaw 990 / 7125

Mains: B&W 684's
Rears: Aaron SS120's
Center: Aaron CC30
Sub: Athena AS-P4100

These are powered by a Denon AVR1707.

It's a bit of a mishmash at this stage. Next instalment will be a B&W center. Not sure which model I will be going for.

Mains: SVS SBS-01s
Center: Velodyne
Surrounds: Paradigm ADP v.3
Sub: Velodyne SF12BVX10
Receiver: Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH

L&R Mains: Elemental Designs A6 6t6 - Tower Pair
Center: eD 6t6 - MTM Center
Surround: eD A3 5tC - Bookshelf Pair
Sub: eD A3-300 w/ Upgraded 13Ov.2 Driver (Order Placed)

Onkyo 705 Reciver

I'm really enjoying my experience with these speakers. I was looking for a great deal for some great speakers for my first real HT setup. I feel like I've gotten even more than what I was expecting. I've been able to stick to my original budget, which is more than a lot of people on here can say ;), and couldn't be happier.

I can't wait for the sub to be finished in the next couple months so I can complete my system. Overall I have no regrets in trying out eD and hope to do business with them again in the future.

Fronts: Ascend CMT-340 SE Main
Center: Ascend CMT-340 SE Center
Surrounds: Ascend CBM-170 SE
Subwoofer: Bic H-100

I wanted to say thanks for all the great posts that helped me sort through all these options for my upgrade. I was leary about buying an internet brand but I'm very happy with my investment! Great forums, great advice! :cool:

Theater room:
L&R mains: Yamaha NS-555's
Center: Yamaha C444
Surrounds L,R,BL,BR: Yamaha NS-333's
Subs: Dayton Sub-120 & Yamaha YST-SW305

Music listening:
Yamaha NS-1000's

Ht room: Axiom
M80s, VP150 and three QS8s
Sub woofer: SVS PB13-Ultra(ordered)
Denon 3808

Living room
M22s and VP100

L&R: Audio Physic Yara
phantom center for now
Surround Niles CM 710FX (in ceiling)

Main: Klipsch KG 2.5 - http://www.klipsch.com/products/discontinued/details/kg-2-5.aspx
Centre: Klipsch KV-1 - http://www.klipsch.com/products/discontinued/details/kv-1.aspx
Surround: Klipsch KG .5 - http://www.klipsch.com/products/discontinued/details/kg-5.aspx
Rear: Klipsch KG .5 - http://www.klipsch.com/products/discontinued/details/kg-5.aspx
Sub: Energy eXL-S8 - http://www.energy-speakers.com/source/exl_subs.pdf

The above are being driven by a Pioneer Elite VSX-33TX and I'm just about to upgrade to a Pioneer VSX-LX70.

main: JBL L150A
center: Canton AV 700

just paid but not arrived: klipsch rc-64

in order: klipsch cornwall III

receiver: denon 4308
bd: ps3
hs-dvd: xe1
vpr: rs1u
vpro: c2 3800

Fronts: Jamo D870 towers
Center: Jamo D8Cen
Surr: Jamo D8Sur
Sub: Polk Audio PSW1000

Receiver: Denon 4802r

Just upgraded from old Bose Accoustimass HT.
Front L & R: HTD Middy compact speaker
Center: HTD flat panel
Surround L & R: HTD Middy compact speaker
Subwoofer: none (will be getting one around summer time)
A/V Receiver - waiting for the Pioneer 1018.

Klipsch Synergy series:
KSW-3.1 front
KSB-S1 surrounds
KSC-C1 center
KSW-12 sub

These speakers have survived 5 moves and are on their 3rd receiver, and for the application (smallish living room theater) they've served me very well for more than 10 years.

Front: YAMAHA NS-1000M (X2)
Center: YAMAHA NS-1000M (X2)
Surround: YAMAHA NS-344 (X4)
Sub: B&W AS6 active (X1)

SVS SCS-01M Left Center Right
SVS SBS-01 for the 4 surrounds
SVS PB 12-plus/2 for the sub

Onkyo SR-705
Hd-dvd Toshiba HD35
Blu-ray Panasonic BD30

Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080P projector on a 110 inch screen

This is an awsome setup for a 14x20x8 room, everyone is blown away by the sound and picture. Just love my dedicated home theater.

Thought I would drop some pictures... :D

Mains: Energy Pro Series 4.5
Center: Energy ECC-1R
Rears: Energy Pro Series .5
Sub: Looking into an Energy e:XL-S8

*btw, this is my FIRST real HT system*

Left & Right, JBL Cinema Vision CVSAT50
Center, JBL Cinema Vision CVCEN50
4 Surrounds, JBL Cinema Vision CVSAT50
Sub, SVS PB12-NSD

Receiver, Onkyo TX-SR805

Just ordered...

Definitive Technology ProCinema 800 system:
ProCenter 1000, and four ProMonitor 800s, with ProSub 800

Onkyo TX-SR805 receiver

System #1 - Home Office "mixed movies/music" . . . 6.1 Standard plus 2x Front Presence speakers
Mains, Center, Back(1): 4x Yamaha AST-S1 (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=112782&stc=1&d=1213430254) (aka YST-S1)
Surrounds, Front_Presence(2): 4x Polk R15 (http://www.polkaudio.com/images/home/large/black/r15.jpg)
Sub: Harman/Infinity TSS-450SUB

System #2 - 'Theater' "mostly movies" . . . 7.1 Standard plus 2x Front Presence speakers ( currently limited to 5.1 )
Mains, Center(over&under): 4x Yamaha AST-S1 (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=112782&stc=1&d=1213430254) (aka YST-S1)
Surrounds: 2x Cambridge SoundWorks Ambiance
Back(2): 2x Polk R15 (http://www.polkaudio.com/images/home/large/black/r15.jpg) . . . (currently not in use)
Front_Presence(2): 2x Harman/EPi Wall Plane . . . (currently not in use)
Front_Wides: 2x Polk R50 (http://www.polkaudio.com/images/home/large/black/r50.jpg) . . . (experimental processing only)
Surrounds 2nd row: 2x Polk R15 (http://www.polkaudio.com/images/home/large/black/r15.jpg) . . . (experimental processing only)
Sub: Harman/Infinity TSS-450SUB

System #3 - Living Room "mostly music" . . . 6.1 Standard plus 2x Front Presence speakers ( currently limited to 5.1 )
Mains: 2x Klipsch XF-48 (http://www.klipsch.com/images/c/2230/500x500.aspx)
Center, Surrounds: 3x Cambridge SoundWorks Ambiance
Back(1): 1x Cambridge SoundWorks Ambiance . . . (currently not in use)
Front_Presence(2): 2x Harman/EPi Wall Plane . . . (currently not in use)
Sub: Yamaha YST-MSW10 (http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/av/lib_image/ystmsw10/ystmsw10_fwm.jpg)
"You can never be too rich, too thin, or own too many speakers!"

Here's the systems I'm working with. Both setups are equipped with Aura speakers with Line Source monopole tweeters, because I love highly detailed and transparent sound they create.

Home Theater Room:

Aura LST-627M towers up front
Aura LSC-537M center channel
Aura LSB - 527M L&R surrounds
Aura LSC-537M back surround
Miller & Kreisel V-125 Subwoofer

2 Channel Listening Room:

Aura LSW 828M speakers
Miller & Kreisel MX-70B Subwoofer

ORB AUDIO MOD 4 - L,C,R
ORB SUB-WOOFER
POLK 6 1/2 CEILING SPEAKERS
ELITE VSX-92TXH
OPPO 980
PANASONIC 61" LCD RPTV
FURMAN PL-8 (II) LINE CONDITIONER & SURGE PROTECTION
THE ROOM IS APPROX 17' x 17'.
THE CEIILING (10' FT HIGH) IS CONSTRUCTED AS A "TRAY", WITH IT'S SIDES ON A SLANT, SO THAT THE POLK SPEAKERS ARE AIMING DOWN TO THE LISTENING AREA. THE SUB-WOOFER IS LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THE ROOM, AS I FEEL IT GIVES MORE OF A DYNAMIC SOUND AND FEEL FROM THAT POSITION.
THE SOUND IS WARM, AND VERY SWEET.
:)

Fronts: Definitive Technologies BP7002
Center: Definitive Technologies CLR2300
Surround: Definitive Technologies BP2X