I would recommend Axiom speakers. 
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Need bookshelf Speakers, Suggestions welcome
All and Any:
I've decided that I'll start building my Home Theater setup with a pair of bookshelf speakers and a sub.
For the sub, I've decided to go with the SVS PB12-NSD (I've just read too many nice things about this sub on these forums, I just couldn't settle for anything less..)
As for the speakers/Rec, I'm still undecided. I'll probably end up just getting a receiver to match the speakers, something cheaper (2-channel). I'll most likely be upgrading the receiver in the future to something really nice $$$, so receiver seleciton isn't what I'm stuck on.
As for bookshelf speakers, I would like to spend around the range of $300-$400/pair.
With my system only consisting of only a sub and bookselves, I'm concerned that the midrange will be lacking, so I would prefer something that is stronger in the midrange. Basically, something that can reach low enough to somewhat match the depths a full tower can provide. I understand that with bookshelves alone, I'll never truely match the lower midfrequency body that a full tower can provide, but I'd like to be as close as possible.
Use:
85% Music
10% Movies
5% Just sitting there looking sexy
I'm a sucker for a nice warm sounding speaker, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. (also, I'm a bit of a bass-head, nothing quite stirs me up in the loins like a clean low bass vibration..so i'm hopin the SVS will help me out there)
I can go new or used, doesn't really matter.
Some possiblities,
Polk Monitor 40 or Monitor 30
Polk RTi4
B&W 600 Series (something within the price range)
Klipsch RB-51
PSB Image B 15
TIA,
Nick
(ps, what's the difference between a Surround Speaker and a Monitor?)
I've decided that I'll start building my Home Theater setup with a pair of bookshelf speakers and a sub.
For the sub, I've decided to go with the SVS PB12-NSD (I've just read too many nice things about this sub on these forums, I just couldn't settle for anything less..)
As for the speakers/Rec, I'm still undecided. I'll probably end up just getting a receiver to match the speakers, something cheaper (2-channel). I'll most likely be upgrading the receiver in the future to something really nice $$$, so receiver seleciton isn't what I'm stuck on.
As for bookshelf speakers, I would like to spend around the range of $300-$400/pair.
With my system only consisting of only a sub and bookselves, I'm concerned that the midrange will be lacking, so I would prefer something that is stronger in the midrange. Basically, something that can reach low enough to somewhat match the depths a full tower can provide. I understand that with bookshelves alone, I'll never truely match the lower midfrequency body that a full tower can provide, but I'd like to be as close as possible.
Use:
85% Music
10% Movies
5% Just sitting there looking sexy
I'm a sucker for a nice warm sounding speaker, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. (also, I'm a bit of a bass-head, nothing quite stirs me up in the loins like a clean low bass vibration..so i'm hopin the SVS will help me out there)
I can go new or used, doesn't really matter.
Some possiblities,
Polk Monitor 40 or Monitor 30
Polk RTi4
B&W 600 Series (something within the price range)
Klipsch RB-51
PSB Image B 15
TIA,
Nick
(ps, what's the difference between a Surround Speaker and a Monitor?)
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Why?
Have you owned any? if so,
Which?
What did you have them hooked up to?
What did you use them for?
Have you previewed any others?
Why do you prefer the Axioms?
| Originally Posted by Sirquack I would recommend Axiom speakers. |
Have you owned any? if so,
Which?
What did you have them hooked up to?
What did you use them for?
Have you previewed any others?
Why do you prefer the Axioms?
Has everyone besides eddie forgotten already that the person is looking for warm sounding speakers.
I'm not sure about the sound of svs's sbs line but I do know that the onix xls has a warm presentation. Also I believe paradigm offers a warmer sound, I forget off hand the model of their inexpensive bookshelf (titan???). Oh yeah Energy C1 or C3s have been described as warm but I think the xls sounds better and others have voiced the same opinion. Hope some of this helps.
JR
I'm not sure about the sound of svs's sbs line but I do know that the onix xls has a warm presentation. Also I believe paradigm offers a warmer sound, I forget off hand the model of their inexpensive bookshelf (titan???). Oh yeah Energy C1 or C3s have been described as warm but I think the xls sounds better and others have voiced the same opinion. Hope some of this helps.
JR
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NHT Classic series will give you sex. It will also rock your world. Just put up a bit more dough; no problem though, good sex is not cheap.
| Originally Posted by h41cyon All and Any: Use: 85% Music 10% Movies 5% Just sitting there looking sexy |
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