Hey everyone. I need some help designing a modest 3.1 set up. I did a lot of research on here last night and came away with some good knowledge but wanted some more opinions. I’ve been out of the game for a while but it looks like I will need bookshelf speakers. I have attached a couple of pics of my entertainment cabinet and Samsung LCD. Quick back story. I have 2 young kids so floor standing speakers are out. I also will not be connecting any surrounds as I don’t want wires everywhere and do not desire to run wires and wall mount speakers. I recently sold my 10 year old Monitor Audios 5i’s front, 4is rears, silver center and the 2-10 ASW sub. Also got rid of my Outlaw 950/7100 pre/pro & amp. I downsized like crazy. I’m planning on purchasing an Onkyo 507 or RC160. They will be used primarily for TV & movies and this will be my set up for the next 3+ years. My budget would be $500 or less.
I liked the Infinity Primus 162 speakers as they got great reviews but I didn’t realize that these things are big. So I don’t think they will fit on my stand nor in the shelves of my stand if I laid them horizontal (can I do that?). Would then add the 250 center speaker. But the price looks great and it’s a perfect stop gap solution for my life style now.
The Emotive ERM-1 appears to have a good following and could do the 3 pack of these but not sure if my av receiver will be able to power them as they’re 4 ohm speakers. But the discounted price is nice.
The SVS SCS-01(M) "Front Three" package looks good too.
I also can get Monitor Audio speakers for a real good price. I was looking at their R in One HD LCR speaker Bar or going with 2 R90 HDs and the R1080 center. Either option can both be had for under $500.
Looking at my entertainment unit, I was hoping I could place the L & R speakers in the 2nd shelf down from the top and the center speaker in the designated center shelf. Or in front, to the side of my LCD.
Any other ideas?
I also would like a decent 8” sub but will bug the sub forum.
Thanks for the help. Any other details needed let me know.
I liked the Infinity Primus 162 speakers as they got great reviews but I didn’t realize that these things are big. So I don’t think they will fit on my stand nor in the shelves of my stand if I laid them horizontal (can I do that?). Would then add the 250 center speaker. But the price looks great and it’s a perfect stop gap solution for my life style now.
The Emotive ERM-1 appears to have a good following and could do the 3 pack of these but not sure if my av receiver will be able to power them as they’re 4 ohm speakers. But the discounted price is nice.
The SVS SCS-01(M) "Front Three" package looks good too.
I also can get Monitor Audio speakers for a real good price. I was looking at their R in One HD LCR speaker Bar or going with 2 R90 HDs and the R1080 center. Either option can both be had for under $500.
Looking at my entertainment unit, I was hoping I could place the L & R speakers in the 2nd shelf down from the top and the center speaker in the designated center shelf. Or in front, to the side of my LCD.
Any other ideas?
I also would like a decent 8” sub but will bug the sub forum.
Thanks for the help. Any other details needed let me know.


