I am looking at a Premier Acoustic PA-8F Home Theater System as a possible purchase. I was wondering if anyone has heard of their setup or of their company? The specs look pretty good to me, but I just have never heard of them, and I don't want to buy something thats going to sound ok and not really good.

I am planning on getting these or maybe the Klipsch RF 5 setup for my theater. I already know the RF 5 setup sounds really good. Its also 2 times the price. Any input would be very helpful on sound quality, quality of the speakers (Premier Acoustic) etc etc.

Side note: I probably will buy all the speakers except the sub. I already have a Velodyne DPS 12.

Specs from the Website:

A complete home theater system is designed to bring out a wide range of sounds whether it is being used for a home theater DVD experience, or listening to music. When you combine our PA-8F, PA-8C, PA-8S and our PA-12W you will have a system that will reproduce sounds as low as 24HZ all the way up to thrilling highs at 20KHZ. The system is available in two stunning colors black or cherry. Both the top and bottom sides of the cabinets are also custom finished in a high gloss piano black lacquer. Not only do these speakers sound the best in its class, they will bring style to any room in your home.

PA-8F floor standing speaker is designed to bring out a wide range of sounds whether they are being used for a DVD experience or just plain old rock and roll. We have incorporated dual 8" polygraphite woofers to deliver subtle but pounding bass as low as 35 HZ. The tweeter is the clearest tweeter available for home speakers. Thrilling highs can be produced as high up as the human ear can hear. We feel PA-8F is one of the best sounding speakers on the market today.
It is available in two stunning colors black or cherry. Both the top and bottom of the cabinet are also custom finished in a high gloss piano black lacquer. Not only does this speaker sound the best in its class, it will bring style to any room in your home.

Specifications:

2-Way System

Dual 8" Woofers

A 1" Soft Dome Tweeter

8 Ohms

Sensitivity: 89dB (±3dB)

Frequency Response: 35HZ -20KHZ (±3dB)

Wattage: 50- 200 Watts

Size: 40.55" x 10.35" x 12.2" (H x W x D)

Weight: 47 pounds each

5 year Warranty

Cherry or Black Piano High Gloss Finish

PA8C A center channel is designed to bring out all the voice dialog whether it is being used for a Home Theater DVD experience, or listening to music. The PA-8C has been engineered to deliver all the details from the smallest whispers, to the classic sounds of Opera. We have incorporated dual 8" polygraphite woofers to deliver subtle but pounding bass. A 3" Mylar Midrange to pick up all the voice dialog needed in a center channel speaker. The tweeter is the clearest tweeter available for home speakers. Thrilling highs can be produced as high up as the human ear can hear. We feel the PA-8C is one of the cleanest sounding center channels on the market today.
It is available in two stunning colors black or cherry. Both the left and right side of the cabinet are also custom finished in a high gloss piano black lacquer. Not only does this speaker sound the best in its class, it will bring style to any room in your home.


Specifications:

4-Way System

Dual 8" Woofers

A 1" Soft Dome Tweeter

3" Midrange

8 Ohms

Sensitivity: 88dB±3dB

Frequency Response: 55-20KHZ -Video Shielded

Wattage: 50- 200 Watts

Size: 10.04" x 25.6" x 11" H x W x D

Weight: 28 pounds

5 year Warranty

Cherry or Black Piano High Gloss Finish

PA-8S Surround speakers are designed to bring out the surround feel of DVD movies usually found only in movie theater showrooms. Bullets flying pass your head - helicopters flying out of the room, The PA-8S has been engineered to replicate these sounds perfectly. The alignment of two 8" polygraphite woofers at roughly a 90 degrees angle, along with the front-firing tweeter makes the PA-8S is one of the cleanest sounding surround sound speakers on the market today.
It is available in two stunning colors black or cherry. Both the top and bottom sides of the cabinet are also custom finished in a high gloss piano black lacquer. Not only does this speaker sound the best in its class, it will bring style to any room in your home.


Specifications:

2-Way System

Dual 8" Woofers

A 1" Soft Dome Tweeter

8 Ohms

Sensitivity 88dB±3dB

Frequency Responses 60-20KHZ

Wattage 50- 200 Watts

Size: 11.81" x 12.28" x 9.06" (H x W x D)

Weight 17 pounds each

5 year Warranty

Cherry or Black Piano High Gloss Finish

PA-12w Powered Subwoofers are designed to bring out the low end bass response found in DVD movies or music. Huge explosions, dinosaurs walking or just bass guitar and drums, the PA-12W is designed to reproduce these sounds perfectly. The alignment of a large 12" polygraphite woofer, and a built in 650 watt amp makes this sub fill any room with powerful clear bass. We have given you even more control over the way you tune your subwoofer. An adjustable crossover to custom set the frequency response, a volume control to set the output and an auto on/off switch to power on the PA- 12W as soon as that bass hits your sound track. All these features make the PA-12W one of the strongest powered subwoofers on the market today.
It is available in two stunning colors black or cherry.



Specifications:

12" Active Subwoofer

Sensitivity: 85DB 1 Watt 1 Meter

Ohms: :8 Ohms

Frequency Responses: 24HZ-20KHZ span>

Wattage: 200- 650 Watts

Size: 19" x 14" x 19" (H X W X D )

Weight: 56 pounds each

Warranty: 5 year Warranty

Color: Cherry or Black

Link?

Go to Sounddistributors and do a search for the speakers. The website won't let me put up the link.

I am suspicious of any brand that can be readily purchased for half of MSRP from the get-go.

Reviews -

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/pa/index.html

http://www.audaud.com/article.php?ArticleID=1979

They look to be another KLIPSCH "me too" clone (like BIC Acoustec) Kal. MSRP is $899 for the set

http://www.soundpros.com/premier_acoustic.cfm

To the OP.... you tend to get what you pay for. And, printed specs from a manufacturer are pretty worthless. Even if they are spot on accurate, I've yet to hear a spec sheet produce any sound. What may look good on paper, may sound like crapola once it gets home.

Why not find out about an audition or return policy? If there is one, order a pair of the mains and try them in your home, on your gear to determine if they sound good to you. If they turn out to be junk to your ears, all you will be out is a little shipping and your time. Certainly worth the small investment to be sure don't you think?

They look to be another KLIPSCH "me too" clone (like BIC Acoustec) Kal. MSRP is $899 for the set

http://www.soundpros.com/premier_acoustic.cfm

To the OP.... you tend to get what you pay for. And, printed specs from a manufacturer are pretty worthless. Even if they are spot on accurate, I've yet to hear a spec sheet produce any sound. What may look good on paper, may sound like crapola once it gets home.

Why not find out about an audition or return policy? If there is one, order a pair of the mains and try them in your home, on your gear to determine if they sound good to you. If they turn out to be junk to your ears, all you will be out is a little shipping and your time. Certainly worth the small investment to be sure don't you think?

Maybe I will talk to them about an audition or something like that. I also have a really good deal on some klipsch RF 3 speakers I am waiting on.

Just google the name of their set of speakers and you'll find information including a thread at HTF about the speakers and the possibility of company trolls posting positive reviews.

Maybe I will talk to them about an audition or something like that. I also have a really good deal on some klipsch RF 3 speakers I am waiting on.

If you like the KLIPSCH sound and can get them reasonably close to your budget.... that's the way to go IMHO. Otherwise, you will always wonder, what if?

Edit: LOL.... after posting this reply, and reading it.... you could always wonder "what if" on if the PA's sounded as good as the KLIPSCH for less money. That's why it's always a good idea to audition as much as possible. Preferably in your home, on your gear. That eliminates all of the second guessing after the purchase.

I've never heard of the other brand. i have Klipsch in my basement and they are great, but i can't agree with this statement:

"Klipsch..... They just are the best. Don't go for anything else"

Ok. So I guess thinking about this all I will probably just go for Klipsch. I have always liked klipsch. I have a quintet klipsch in my room, but I need to upgrade it because the sub just drowns all the rest of the speakers.

One thing to keep in mind with "have any of you ever heard of these speakers" speakers is that if you ever want to sell them, you might not be able to get much for them.

I saw them (PA) a few months ago when I started looking for speakers....
There is a ton of info in various forums, most threads seem to be started by someone that was somehow associated with the company or dealer. But in the end, they all seem to come down to "you get what you pay for." Seems the general consensus was that for the same money the BICs are a better buy....several people have them and are happy with them....For me, I stepped up my budget a little.
I do like the Klipsch, just a little too bright for me.

Did you get them from a blue van or a white one?

A bright orange one with polk-a-dots! and the salesman was in a hurry for some reason lol