Posts by ack_bk

These are refurbs with a 1 year factory warranty that should sound pretty good: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/BOSPRI685/BOSTON-ACOUSTICS-PRI685-8-140-Watt-2-Way-In-Ceiling-Can-Speaker-Each/1.html I also like...

Quote:Originally Posted by drandersoninc Thanks for your response, to your questions: 1) The receiver choice was based on the primary criteria. I haven't been able to find another meeting all the characteristics for a substantially...

Quote:Originally Posted by drandersoninc I'm in the process of finalizing my HT design and am now down to the speakers. I was originally going to try to reuse my Bose Acoustimass 15 setup in some fashion, but from much reading on...

Quote:Originally Posted by whoit I don't know the ceiling speaker models (sorry) I can spend up to $1000 If it was me, I would consider replacing those in-ceiling speakers you have (chances are they are some cheap builder grade...

Quote:Originally Posted by whoit Thanks - I'll check into your suggestions. I've heard a lot of people say that soundbars aren't very good - mind you, I'm not looking for high-end stuff (clearly) but I can't stand crappy sound...

Quote:Originally Posted by jzone what do you guys think? The Klipsch B-20s or the Infinity 163s Everyone may have a different opinion on this, but I would take the Infinity 163's. I am not a fan of the budget Klipsch models. Some...

And how far will you be sitting from the speakers? When you do add a sub down the road, you also need to factor in the other rooms that this room is open to to get the total cubic square footage. Perhaps you can rank the speakers you...

Quote:Originally Posted by jbrown15 Man I wonder how legit these guys are, at those prices I'd almost be tempted to buy 4 KS-525-THX to use as surrounds to replace my QS8's to go with my JTR 228HT's mains. Hmmmm.... seems fishy,...

I would look into Triad Gold LCR mains: http://www.triadspeakers.com/products/irglcr.html For surrounds I would get a pair of these: http://www.triadspeakers.com/products/icb8sat.html For subs perhaps some dual PSA XS30's. All within...

In the $500 price point the PB1000 would be my recommendation too. OP, I would recommend you get the cubic square footage of the room (length x width x height). Is is open to other rooms or a sealed room? Also, where is your seating...