[fioresvt]

not looking to go crazy on my theater upstairs. i have a pioneer 5050HD 50" plasma mounted on the wall. i want to mount the front and center speakers next to the plasma. i am looking at coupling that speaker setup with a Denon 2105 Receiver. i also use comcast cable HD DVR, and a good amount of xbox and ps2. just looking to do a good mid range setup, since i plan to build a theater in the basement in the future. just tryin to get some opinions on this setup.

 

[fireshoes]

I think it's a nice package as far as sub/sats go. Comes with wall brackets and should be on sale for around $799 right now too.

 

[john duve]

I have auditioned them in a home theatre set up, and they sounded way beyond what I was expecting. I think they're an excellent choice, the price right now is also great. JD

 

[fioresvt]

yeah i think i am gonna jump on them at crutchfield for the sale price, and go with the denon 1905 for $200 less than the 2105 since its only the family room setup.

 

[fireshoes]

Are you getting it all at Crutchfield? The receivers will probably drop more soon, because the new models are nearly here.

 

[fioresvt]

i am gonna order the speakers. he said the new models will be in a week from friday. the sale ends today on the speakers, so i am debating on holding off on the receiver since the new ones are only $50 more than their predecessors.

 

[fireshoes]

I think I would. That 2106 looks really nice!

 

[automata]

I considered getting the rm20 to go with the 50" panny PDP we plan on getting but because this will be going in our living room I decided on a pair of rm30's and an rm302 center. I'll be getting in cieling speakers for the surrounds and a HSU Research sub. One of the reasons I chose the rm30/302 was the size. I thought the rm20's might look funny on the wall next the TV. I've listened to the rm20's and I'm sure you'll like them.

 

[fioresvt]

yeah can't wait the speakers will be here tomorrow. just put the pio-5050hd on the wall last night and it looks great. long week waiting for those receivers to come in.

 

[Steve Kahn]

I also looked at this system too. Three things bothered me:


1) The front (12.5") speakers are rounded on the bottom and so they can't stand on their own, so you need to use a speaker stand (which adds another few inches in height) unless you wall mount them.


2) All of the speakers have a freq response of only 100Hz - 20KHz, not really too good, which means lower mid-range may be a little weak.


3) When I looked at these at Circuit City they didnt sound too good - but of course it turned out that they didn't have them hooked up right (the front right speaker was not working, and they couldnt figure out why so I never heard them playing right).


All that said I listened to the RM10 (which is smaller) and it sounded pretty good so if you dont care about the stands I'm sure the RM20 will sound great...


Steve