5k To Spend on 7.1: GoldenEar Technology TritonCinema Two or what else?

Ton of choices in the 5k range. What is your room size...what is your mix of movies to music?

What have you heard that you like? 5k include receiver?

HT to Music listening? High towards HT? Can you wall / ceiling mount rear speakers or side speakers? Do you want towers all the way around?

I would buy something like the Focal 814V towers (MSRP $1800/pr) @ $800/pr x 2 pairs = $1600, Focal CC814V center speaker (MSRP $600) for $350, & SVS PB12-Plus @ $1400 each x 2 = $2800.

http://www.accessories4less.com/index.php?page=search&search_query=Focal&x=0&y=0

http://www.svsound.com/subwoofers/ported-box/pb12-plus

Total system MSRP is $7000, buy pay $4750 delivered brand new.

Another option is Revel + SVS.

The Revel F12 is $1500/pr, but can negotiate on phone for $1200; Revel C12 is $600, but ask for $400; Revel M12 is $700/pr, but ask for $500. Buying the entire system gives you good negotiation leverage.

http://www.audiolab.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=Revel&Search.x=0&Search.y=0

Then add the 2 SVS subs for $2520 (10% discount for buying 2 subs).

Also check SVS Outlet specials.
Edited by AcuDefTechGuy - 3/1/13 at 9:19am

For the open space, what is the cubic sq ft of the room (lengthxwidthxheight)?

I would be looking for high SPL speakers in a big room. JTR speakers and subs would be something on my radar for sure.

The real question is, how far is he sitting from the speakers?

It doesn't matter if the room is 1400SF if he sits 9ft away from the speakers. But if he sits 30ft away, then that's a different story.

For subwoofers it matters, and it also matters from a reflection point and surround perspective.

I have a 6K+ cu sq ft room (if you add up the other attached rooms that are open) and sit less than 13' away from my speakers. I had to go with four powerful subs to get what I wanted in terms of LFE. Understanding the room will be key, and I agree, seating distance is something that is important.

OP, do you have a sketch of your room you can post?

+1. Where the required SPL capability of mains and surrounds is concerned the distance from them to the listener is the most important factor. Where subs pressurizing a room is concerned the room dimensions are paramount.

Did you get a Goldenear sub too? Or are you just using the towers?

Not much point in starting a thread in which you purchase less then a day later. I am sure the recommendation of the dealer would be for his product he is selling. Tritons are a good product but did you read reviews of what others recommended ?

Probably wanted some moral support.

In which case, I will say, "Congrats!"

I've owned the DefTech BP7000SC & BP7001SC- all Sandy Gross designs. They sounded great. The Triton Two will sound just as great. Just keep the built-in Powered Sub turned to no higher than 10 o'clock for the cleanest sound. Also keep them away from walls. Placing the built-in powered active subs inward towards each other and away from the side walls.

On your AVR setup, I would also keep the speaker channel levels around 0.0+ or higher and all matched.

Enjoy!