[Chrisa1985]

Looking for selections for a set of speakers I could mount to the sides of a flat panel mounted on the wall. I would consider floor standing but getting the wires to the left side would be tricky.

I have a 10" powered sub that I will use to help supplement sound.

Thoughts?

 

[zieglj01]

Do you have a budget - and do you already own a receiver?

 

[Chrisa1985]

Sorry about that...

Budget of around $350, already have a receiver

 

[dsrussell]

I'm not familiar with your layout, or why running speaker wire from your AVR? / receiver would be difficult on the left side of your TV any more than it would be for the right speaker.

With a $350 budget, there are many bookshelf speakers to choose from that would give you surprisingly good sound. With bookshelf speakers, you will need to add speaker stands, but they can be purchased for under $50/pair (leaving you around $300 for speaker, cabling and speaker wire).

What I'd do first is to go out and audition several different speakers (bookshelf or towers) to find the sound signature you like the best. One can also audition speakers in the home for 30 days via Internet-Direct companies (which is far the best way to audition speakers). Some companies to consider that would be around your price range (in order of price, not capability -- each have their fans):

$165 / pair (shipping extra) Philharmonic Audio Affordable Accuracy bookshelf speakers: http://philharmonicaudio.com/ and http://philharmonicaudio.com/aa.html (I have not auditioned these)

$225 / pair (includes shipping) EMP Tek R5Bi bookshelf speaker (formally E5Bi): http://emptek.com/r5bi.php (I own these)

$219 - $249 / pair (? shipping) HTD Level TWO bookshelf speaker: http://www.htd.com/Products/bookshelf-speakers/Level-TWO-Bookshelf-Speakers (I have not auditioned these)

$256 / pair (B-stock, ? shipping) NHT SuperOne 2.1 B: http://www.nhthifi.com/Bookshelf-speaker-SuperOne-2-1_2 (I have not auditioned these)

$319 - $349 / pair (? shipping) HTD Level THREE bookshelf speaker: http://www.htd.com/Products/level-three-speakers/Level-THREE-Bookshelf-Speakers (I have not auditioned these)

$318 / pair to $378 / pair ($50 shipping) Hsu HB-1 Mk2 bookshelf speaker: http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/hb-1.html (I have auditioned these)

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Other speakers that may be worth a look:

$69 / pair (yeah, you heard me right -- free shipping) Sound Appeal SA-VF6.5S bookshelf speaker: http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Bookshelf-Speakers-Sound-Appeal/dp/B00O17LP48 (just brought to my attention by zieglj01, and no, I have not auditioned these, but since you can get them on Amazon, it's a no brainer to try)

$141 / pair (free Amazon shipping) Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speaker: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLMVA (I have not auditioned these)

 

[Chrisa1985]

There is a flexible conduit running from the right side of the fireplace to the center above the fireplace. Receiver will be mounted to the right in order to run cables etc so these speakers would have to be mounted on the wall.

 

[zieglj01]

There is a flexible conduit running from the right side of the fireplace to the center above the fireplace. Receiver will be mounted to the right in order to run cables etc so these speakers would have to be mounted on the wall.

You can mount with this
http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Cla...sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=videpscue+speaker+mount

 

[Chrisa1985]

Do you think these would stick out too far located directly next to the tv? I don't want to obstruct the view at all.

 

[zieglj01]

Do you think these would stick out too far located directly next to the tv? I don't want to obstruct the view at all.

Then look at KEF Thin speakers
http://www.accessories4less.com/mak...ll-home-theater-satellite-speaker-pair/1.html

 

[Chrisa1985]

Would the KEFs sound better than in wall speakers? These would be 100% for music

 

[zieglj01]

Would the KEFs sound better than in wall speakers? These would be 100% for music

I would take them over budget in-wall speakers.

For 100% music - I would still try to mount bookshelf speakers

Your call

 

[RayGuy]

Would the KEFs sound better than in wall speakers? These would be 100% for music

How can they be 100% for music when you are mounting them on either side of a TV?

 

[Chrisa1985]

Well currently only use the TV speakers but my setup now isn't the clearest at low volumes. Maybe with some bookshelfs that will change.

 

[Chrisa1985]

Any info on how the above compare to SVS?

I really like the bright sound of Klipsch, but know there are better options out there.

Kinda lost right now....

 

[zieglj01]

Any info on how the above compare to SVS?

I really like the bright sound of Klipsch, but know there are better options out there.

Kinda lost right now....

Any comparision is subjective - if you like Klipsch, then buy them.

You do have a tight budget, and options can be restricted.

 

[Chrisa1985]

If i were to open the budget up some would that change an of the recommendations?

Would rather have something I'm not going to want to change out in a year.

 

[zieglj01]

If i were to open the budget up some would that change an of the recommendations?

Would rather have something I'm not going to want to change out in a year.

For you, I would look at the JBL L810 speakers
http://www.amazon.com/JBL-Performan...1638&sr=8-10&keywords=jbl+wall+mount+speakers