What are your favorite Speakers?

I have a complete set of M&K 150 Speakers, the s150THX for the fronts (L,C,R) and two pairs of SS150THX tripoles for the side and rear. Side speakers are in dipole mode (for movies) and rear speakers are in direct radiating mode (for music). My Denon 5700 handles all the switching. I use an M&K MX350 subwoofer and have recently supplemented it with an SVS 16-46PC subwoofer for REALLY low energy (under 20Hz). The SVS subs are new on the market and, to me, represent a tremendous breakthrough in SW pricing.


I chose the M&K line because of the clarity of sound for theatrical presentations. Some say they are not musical enough for pure music applications and while I respect that opinion I do not necessarily share it.


Speakers are probably the most subjective component you will deal with. Different strokes for different folks. Lots of great options and choices. And some real dogs. But you'll probably hear about those, too.


Happy hunting.


------------------
RAF

Demented Video Dude since 1997

Computer Maven since 1956
"PITA" since 1942

My HT (last updated 10-08-00)


[This message has been edited by Robert A. Fowkes (edited 10-12-2000).]

Q:


WOW! What a question to ask someone that loves and knows home theater. It would take me at least 2000 words to describe what I have heard, love and the reason why. Don't worry though, I won't do that here for information overload. After all my listening and demos, for me personally I am between choosing either the new Dynaudio Contour T2.5 or Aerial Acoustics model 8B (CC5 center, LR3 rear and SR3 surround) speakers. Both of them are on top of my list for what I like and I've heard just about every high-end brand (not all). You are correct in it's personal mainly, but then choosing one that's high-end enough for your system and budget.


Happy listening, viewing.

http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/smile.gif


Jeff


------------------

Come visit our new theater site at: www.AudioVideoForum.com

Quote:
Q,


With those parameters I would move M&K speakers right up to the top of the list. And don't forget to check out SVS subwoofers (a relatively new company) for some very interesting LFE reproduction.




------------------
RAF

Demented Video Dude since 1997

Computer Maven since 1956
"PITA" since 1942

My HT (last updated 10-08-00)

why is it the conventional wisdom that we want home theater speakers to have some personality that is different from the accurate reproduction we should expect for music. Most "music" speakers also benefit from the use of accurately equalized subwoofers for the lower two octaves, though they might not acheive the volume during music replay that soundtracks create. Either way, in music or theater, you want to hear what was recorded with as little alteration as possible (whether the alteration comes from equipment that just can't do it or the injudicious use of equalizers or digital sound processing to add your preferences to the mix). If its there you want to hear it, and as it was recorded, if its not there, you don't want to hear it. If we use high definition, flat, full spectrum, accurately dynamic, speakers with the ability to let you hear what was recorded without injecting their own personality into the mix for both music and theater, no one will be complaining. This myth that music is somehow more delicate or intricate and requires some kind of extra light touch or whatever is left over from when soundtracks weren't produced with the level of detial and quality that we see now. I think we are spending too much time trying to come up with reasons to maintian this distinction. If you want the speakers to sound different for the two application, what part of faithfull reproduction are you trying to add for one that you want to subtract for the other?


------------------

Thanks for your support!


[This message has been edited by JHouse (edited 10-15-2000).]


[This message has been edited by JHouse (edited 10-15-2000).]