I bought my '606 the day after Christmas after months of research. Picked it up from HH Gregg (surprisingly, they matched Amazons price of $349). I'm replacing an 8 year old Kenwood HTIB (HTB 503). I am currently using the speakers from the system but want to upgrade. Here's my setup:
TV: Samsung LN52A630
BluRay: Samsung BP-1500
Sat: DirecTV H20
Receiver Onkyo TX-SR606
Room Dimensions: 20X14 (Hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling 8ft at walls, 12ft at peak , and no wall on left side)
I have been reading reviews from everywhere, including this site, and now I'm more confused than ever. I am by no means an audiophile but I want the best sound quality for my (limited) buck in a 5.1 setup. I've gone back and forth between bookshelf and satellites. I'm considered the following setups (in no particular order):
Satellites
1. Energy Take Classic
2. Klipsch Quintet III (with my exsisting sub for now)
3. Polk RM6750
4. Energy Act6
5. Harmon Kardon HKTS-18
Bookshelf:
1. Energy: C-100(FRT), C-50(REAR), C-C100(center)
2. Polk: Monitor 30 (FRT & REAR), CS2(center)
3. tsc: ???
Obviously, I'm partial to Satellite systems, this is due largely to my desire for "smaller" rear speakers. My concerns are:
1. Will I really notice a difference with "better" speakers?
2. Loss of "fullness" compared to my larger, although lesser quality, HTIB speakers
3. Sound quality with music. I do't listen to music often, but when I do I like prefer it moderately loud. Use will be about 70/30 (movies,TV/music).
I apologize for the long post. I repect the input from the posts from this site. I would like to hear any input on the systems mentioned and/or alternatives you'e used with the Onkyo '606 in similarly sized rooms. I understand that sound is largely subjective but any inputprovided will be greatly appreciated.
TV: Samsung LN52A630
BluRay: Samsung BP-1500
Sat: DirecTV H20
Receiver Onkyo TX-SR606
Room Dimensions: 20X14 (Hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling 8ft at walls, 12ft at peak , and no wall on left side)
I have been reading reviews from everywhere, including this site, and now I'm more confused than ever. I am by no means an audiophile but I want the best sound quality for my (limited) buck in a 5.1 setup. I've gone back and forth between bookshelf and satellites. I'm considered the following setups (in no particular order):
Satellites
1. Energy Take Classic
2. Klipsch Quintet III (with my exsisting sub for now)
3. Polk RM6750
4. Energy Act6
5. Harmon Kardon HKTS-18
Bookshelf:
1. Energy: C-100(FRT), C-50(REAR), C-C100(center)
2. Polk: Monitor 30 (FRT & REAR), CS2(center)
3. tsc: ???
Obviously, I'm partial to Satellite systems, this is due largely to my desire for "smaller" rear speakers. My concerns are:
1. Will I really notice a difference with "better" speakers?
2. Loss of "fullness" compared to my larger, although lesser quality, HTIB speakers
3. Sound quality with music. I do't listen to music often, but when I do I like prefer it moderately loud. Use will be about 70/30 (movies,TV/music).
I apologize for the long post. I repect the input from the posts from this site. I would like to hear any input on the systems mentioned and/or alternatives you'e used with the Onkyo '606 in similarly sized rooms. I understand that sound is largely subjective but any inputprovided will be greatly appreciated.