[spanish68]

Even though the Mirage Omnisats v2 speakers sound good, I'm looking for an upgrade. The imaging I'm getting is good but I'm lacking in the mid-bass area and the highs (tweeter) could be smoother. I have a big room (4,000cf+) and a Yamaha receiver that is 120w per channel. The lows I have it covered with a big 15" DIY sub, up to 80hz-100hz. Anyways, I have a budget of $1,500 for the five speakers, (could go as high as $2,000). I don't want speakers that are too big (waf), must be efficient and look good. After doing some research, this are some options I'm liking;


1. Energy RC series, 50's w/center + surrounds, around $1,500

2. Ascend Acoustics, 340's and 170's, for around $1,000

3. Monitor Audio RS series, the RS6 fronts w/center + surrounds, $1,500

4. Infinity Primus, 362 w/350 and 152's, about $800


Please let me know what of the above choices would be better and what other options might work for me that are not listed above. Also, I would not have a problem getting some nice used speakers at Ebay or Audiogon, thanks.

 

[ickysmits]

Just a thought, but why not keep the V2's as surrounds so you can spend more on the front? I use V2's with different MFG speakers in front and it sounds great. I like that the V2's don't stick out of the wall. Along with opening your options to some nice looking cabinets, using the unobtrusive V2’s as surrounds might help with WAF.

 

[spanish68]

Yes, I'm open to the suggestion of leaving the Omnisats v2 for surrounds and getting the three front speakers from another brand, that's were I plan to spend most of the money (the front three). My fronts are Omnisats v2 FS and v2 C for the center. If I do get a good price for all five speakers (same brand), I'm open for that option too (surrounds must be on the small side). I can use towers up front.

 

[s44]

It won't change the highs, but have you considered getting one of these ? They don't have any at the moment, but I believe Hsu is introducing an improved version soon.


Also, I'd be surprised if the Yamaha actually put out 120 real watts on a test bench... Not sure if the Omnis can handle a lot of power anyway though.

 

[Looneybomber]

I too like the idea of keeping your current speakers as surrounds, then upgrading your L/C/R's...And this is coming from a person with a pair of Walnut RS1's that I'd like to sell as surrounds if you went with a Monitor Audio RS setup.