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I have a marantz nr1608 amp and looking to buy 5.1 speakers with sub with budget of 3000 usd.

Looking for wall mount small form factor speakers. Any recommendation?

50% music 50% netflix/tv
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I have a marantz nr1608 amp and looking to buy 5.1 speakers with sub with budget of 3000 usd.

Looking for wall mount small form factor speakers. Any recommendation?

50% music 50% netflix/tv
Size of room? Do you need the sub(s) to be small form factor as well?

Here's a preliminary recommendation, assuming you can use two subs and they need to be smallish.
Q Acoustics 3090Ci center channel (190)
Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelfs x 4 (600)
HSU ULS-15 sealed subwoofer x 2 (1700)
Size of room? Do you need the sub(s) to be small form factor as well?

Here's a preliminary recommendation, assuming you can use two subs and they need to be smallish.
Q Acoustics 3090Ci center channel (190)
Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelfs x 4 (600)
HSU ULS-15 sealed subwoofer x 2 (1700)
When you say small form factor, what are your size limits? H/W/D?
What's your budget?
How big is the room including open areas?
Both of these have 1/4" screw mounts

NHT super zero x 5

or

Ascend acoustics HTM 200 x 5

sub(s) ULS -15 is excellent, but might be overkill in a small room.

more spendy, but higher performance: 5 x ascend acoustics Sierra luna + a single 400 sub ( Hsu VTF 1 mk 3) .... slightly over budget

refurb KEF LS 50's... no screw mounts... + sub could come in around target budget
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RSL speakers will wall mount well and have good output ...

https://rslspeakers.com/cg3-overview/

Paradigm has a small speaker that outperforms it's size:

https://www.paradigm.com/en/systems/milleniaone-50-system

Monitor Audio has been very well reviewed:

https://www.monitoraudio.com/en/product-ranges/apex/apex-a10av12/

Wall mounting severely limits your options, as most speakers with any bass output will sound boomy. Thus, only small form factor speakers are listed.
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I have a marantz nr1608 amp and looking to buy 5.1 speakers with sub with budget of 3000 usd.

Looking for wall mount small form factor speakers. Any recommendation?

50% music 50% netflix/tv
In Singapore look into the Focal Sib Evo 5.1.2 system.

https://www.absolutesound.com.sg/home-theatre-packages#dome
Size of room? Do you need the sub(s) to be small form factor as well?

Here's a preliminary recommendation, assuming you can use two subs and they need to be smallish.
Q Acoustics 3090Ci center channel (190)
Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelfs x 4 (600)
HSU ULS-15 sealed subwoofer x 2 (1700)
Size of the room is about 500 sqft

sub woofer size height widht and depth ideally 30cm

front right and left speakers lenght 25cm (height no problem)

center speaker height 25cm (lenght no problem)

back left and right speakers lenght 25cm (height no problem)

Thank you for the recommendation.
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When you say small form factor, what are your size limits? H/W/D?
What's your budget?
How big is the room including open areas?
Hi Pase22

Size of the room is about 500 sqft

sub woofer size height widht and depth ideally 30cm

front right and left speakers lenght 25cm (height no problem)

center speaker height 25cm (lenght no problem)

back left and right speakers lenght 25cm (height no problem)

my budget i can stretch to 3000 USD
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Both of these have 1/4" screw mounts

NHT super zero x 5

or

Ascend acoustics HTM 200 x 5

sub(s) ULS -15 is excellent, but might be overkill in a small room.

more spendy, but higher performance: 5 x ascend acoustics Sierra luna + a single 400 sub ( Hsu VTF 1 mk 3) .... slightly over budget

refurb KEF LS 50's... no screw mounts... + sub could come in around target budget
Thank you for the recommendation. I will check if there is a local reseller on these.
RSL speakers will wall mount well and have good output ...

https://rslspeakers.com/cg3-overview/

Paradigm has a small speaker that outperforms it's size:

https://www.paradigm.com/en/systems/milleniaone-50-system

Monitor Audio has been very well reviewed:

https://www.monitoraudio.com/en/product-ranges/apex/apex-a10av12/

Wall mounting severely limits your options, as most speakers with any bass output will sound boomy. Thus, only small form factor speakers are listed.
Thank you for the recommendation. I will check if there is a local reseller on these.
In Singapore look into the Focal Sib Evo 5.1.2 system.

https://www.absolutesound.com.sg/home-theatre-packages#dome
Ok. I will got an audition
I am thinking to go for this https://www.bowerswilkins.com/mini-theater/mt-60d but some said it is very old set... what is your opinion?

Also I am going to replace my old speaker cables for this 5.1 setup. Any recommendation? The cables would be concealed.
Expensive! As to cables, if they are hidden, then use CL2 rated (in-wall) cable.
did an audition today on mt-60d

Not overly impressive by it and considering it is pretty old model and heavy price tag ...

I am going to check out some other models mentioned on this thread on local audio shop ...

if you have any good recommendation please kindly share it here.

Thanks much
I am thinking to go for this https://www.bowerswilkins.com/mini-theater/mt-60d but some said it is very old set... what is your opinion?

Also I am going to replace my old speaker cables for this 5.1 setup. Any recommendation? The cables would be concealed.
That should be a nice setup, and if used, not that old at all.

All the B&W speakers I bought in the 80s, (7 of them), are in daily use today by family, friends and myself.
did an audition today on mt-60d

Not overly impressive by it and considering it is pretty old model and heavy price tag ...

I am going to check out some other models mentioned on this thread on local audio shop ...

if you have any good recommendation please kindly share it here.
If your not really impressed, then yes check the other options ... it comes down to your ears and what will float your boat
Guys I ended up with Focal Dome Flax 5.1.2 with sub air and 2 atmos ceiling speakers. :)

They are coming to install tomorrow! ... cant wait
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Guys I ended up with Focal Dome Flax 5.1.2 with sub air and 2 atmos ceiling speakers. :)

They are coming to install tomorrow! ... cant wait
Very nice.

Let us know your thoughts.
Guys I ended up with Focal Dome Flax 5.1.2 with sub air and 2 atmos ceiling speakers. :)

They are coming to install tomorrow! ... cant wait
Good call
the 2 x atmos speakers were unable to install as we were unable to run the cable nicely behind the tv console.

So far I love this set of Focal dome flax 5.1! :)

Btw the sub air always has a white led light on ... is that on permanently?
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