what speakers????????????PLEASE

While some very small speakers are better than others (eg Athena Micra, Def Tech Cinema, Orbs), the laws of physics dictate that none of them sound as good as larger speakers. If sound quality is at all important to you, at least consider bookshelf speakers.

Yeah, not getting a BOSE AM-10 setup but instead getting a Klipsch Cinema 6 setup doesnt gain you anything but some $$ savings. I know a dealer that sells both and they sound very similar. The Cinema 8 or Cinema 10 were much better systems he had on display.

Its not about getting or not getting a particular brand, but something you will enjoy and work for your space.

Listen to some systems first. Bookshelf speakers would be the way to go, but if you want something small I would say listen to Athena Point 5, NHT Classic Zero, Klipsch Cinema 8, Energy Act 6 instead of bose cubes.

Check out the M&K K-5's - about as small as you can get for a "real" speaker, easy to wall mount, reasonably priced, and excellent sound - just make sure you have a decent sub to fill out the bottom.

I'll second the NHT classic series, except I would go w/ the threes, there not that big, bookshelf size, and deliver some quality.

If staying small, Gallos would be my personal choice, pretty detailed, and wife friendly.

Both could use a sub though. And a room that size will probably do best w/something no smaller than a 10" woofer.

Sorry, Anthony Gallos

is that $1600 with or without a sub?

Once again: http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NHTKC2B

Hey Steve, I'm from your neck of the woods. I live about 25 min. from The Little Guys. I can't help you much with speakers, but I can give you a couple of sub-options. Look at SVS and HSU. These are subs that you will not be able to audition(internet or phone in) unless you know someone with one. I have an SVS PCi 20-39 paired with my Paradigm Studio 60 v2. and Studio CC and it will shake the house. The only downfall is that it's so big. They also make box subs too.

Happy hunting,

Keith

AV123 X-Series. Don't let the low price fool you. For extra pop, given your stated budget, you can easily afford to drop the X-sub and instead add in the more robust MFW-15 subwoofer. Nothing wrong with the X-sub if you decide to stay smaller and pocket the $$.

"laws of physics"? Then tell us, Pulliam, why well-designed headphones can be used as reference in sound studios (along with studio monitor speakers?)

muskiesteve - your best shot is to do some in-home demo of budget speakers, bookshelf or otherwise. You will have to decide what compromises to take here.

How old are the kids? If they are young, I would stay away from bookshelf speakers because they can get knocked over and really damaged. If they are teenagers, I would get speakers and sub that handle being CRANKED

- Steve O.

Sorry Steve, I didn't mean to come of as being short with you. Personally I woud suggest you rethink the small cube requirement for the sake of sound quality, if not, the Orb system has many fans here and would be probably as good or better than anything.

A less expensive option http://www.hsustore.com/vt12.html could be mated with a larger Hsu subwoofer for better movie sound effects.

Another interesting lifestyle option would be: http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it...ures/544999293

A little larger yet still wall mountable: http://www.svsound.com/products-sys-sbs_black.cfm is a true two way system with very good reviews.

The NHT system I referenced earlier is largest of the bunch but is also wall mountable.

The Onix X-ls system is a solid choice but would require to be placed away from the walls.

With some work on your part you should be able to audition the NHTs and the KEFs in your area, the rest are internet direct and you would either find an owner locally who would allow you listen, or order a set and take advantage of the trial period. The problem with the trial period is that you won't be able to compare directly with other options (unless you order several sets at once and are willing to incur freight costs). Often it is not possibe to directly compare different speakers, to help me evaluate I like to use this system: http://www.linkwitzlab.com/Loudspeaker%20evaluation.htm

In the end you have to satisfy your tastes, restrictions, and budget, we can only point out options. Good luck.

Because they only have to move a small amount of air, not all the air in the room, obviously.