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Just a disclaimer, I would consider myself an audiophile, however this is on the sound reinforcement (pro audio) side of the coin. As someone who values learning, I'm wanting to learn more about the home audio side of things.
That being said, I currently own a Yamaha RX-V1400 receiver. I'm only using it for 2-channel audio right now. When I bought it, I had the space and speakers to run it in 5.1. I've been without 5.1 for 5 years now, and I don't miss it at all.
I'm currently powering an Acoustimass 3 system with it(don't judge). They sound 'OK'. The only reason they sound okay (okay is subjective here) is because I've scooped out pretty much most of the low-mids on the receiver. Most likely where the crossover point is between the subs and the cubes.
I'm looking to upgrade to floor speakers, and my budget is around $500 for the pair. I'm completely open to auditioning whatever brands people may suggest, and Bose will not be in the equation at all.
As far as what will be output on these, all varieties of musical styles, movies, and Xbox 360 games. I'm looking for a pretty 'neutral' speaker, no exaggerated frequencies, just a good clean pair of cabinets.
Fire away, and thanks in advance for helping a n00b out.
That being said, I currently own a Yamaha RX-V1400 receiver. I'm only using it for 2-channel audio right now. When I bought it, I had the space and speakers to run it in 5.1. I've been without 5.1 for 5 years now, and I don't miss it at all.
I'm currently powering an Acoustimass 3 system with it(don't judge). They sound 'OK'. The only reason they sound okay (okay is subjective here) is because I've scooped out pretty much most of the low-mids on the receiver. Most likely where the crossover point is between the subs and the cubes.
I'm looking to upgrade to floor speakers, and my budget is around $500 for the pair. I'm completely open to auditioning whatever brands people may suggest, and Bose will not be in the equation at all.
As far as what will be output on these, all varieties of musical styles, movies, and Xbox 360 games. I'm looking for a pretty 'neutral' speaker, no exaggerated frequencies, just a good clean pair of cabinets.
Fire away, and thanks in advance for helping a n00b out.