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summo · 06-14-2009, 11:20 PM

G'day all,

I recently made a new thread asking for advice to which i should purchase for my new HT.

I've made my decision as i've found a local shop that sells decent gear.

My question is, is it wise to purchase 4 x Standing speakers that are the same (5.1), or should i purchase 2 slightly larger (the upgrade) speakers for the front 2?

For example:
Option 1:
Front & Rear:
http://www.digitalhome.com.au/Tvs_An...Speakers/20738

Option 2:
Front:
http://www.digitalhome.com.au/Tvs_An...(Cherry)/22060

Rear:
http://www.digitalhome.com.au/Tvs_An...Speakers/20738

Help much appreciated.

Cheers

Beta Man · 06-14-2009, 11:45 PM

Have you listened to them yet?

The fronts are far more important than the surrounds though.....

summo · 06-14-2009, 11:50 PM

Yeh i did get a chance to listen to them, but with a cheap Yamaha Amp, so it wasn't the Onkyo 606 that i'm planning on purchasing.

I noticed that the more expensive speaker has a slightly cleaner sound, is also a tad louder than the cheaper one. But that may have been the setup?

Johnny Vinyl · 06-15-2009, 12:03 AM

You have to remember that the surrounds are more for ambiance and that the vast majority of sound will come from your FRONTS & CENTRE. There are several people here (including Crazyblue) who have floorstanders for their surrounds and their centre as well. It's a personal choice I think.

For me....I'm a 2-channel guy (90% music), so I wouldn't personally make the investment.

John

starkent08 · 06-15-2009, 03:03 AM

im using two bostons upfront for my fronts with a big center which i just added and bookshelf speakers for the rears boston all the way around and it rocks

crazyBLUE · 06-15-2009, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

You have to remember that the surrounds are more for ambiance and that the vast majority of sound will come from your FRONTS & CENTRE. There are several people here (including Crazyblue) who have floorstanders for their surrounds and their centre as well. It's a personal choice I think.

For me....I'm a 2-channel guy (90% music), so I wouldn't personally make the investment.

John

John is right about the surr. not being as important as the fronts ! The reason My surr. & surr. rears are towers is because my room is not to bookshelf speaker friendly !!

summo · 06-15-2009, 04:14 AM

Cheers guys, info much appreciated

06-14-2009, 11:20 PM	#1
summo Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Perth, Australia	Larger front speaker? G'day all, I recently made a new thread asking for advice to which i should purchase for my new HT. I've made my decision as i've found a local shop that sells decent gear. My question is, is it wise to purchase 4 x Standing speakers that are the same (5.1), or should i purchase 2 slightly larger (the upgrade) speakers for the front 2? For example: Option 1: Front & Rear: http://www.digitalhome.com.au/Tvs_An...Speakers/20738 Option 2: Front: http://www.digitalhome.com.au/Tvs_An...(Cherry)/22060 Rear: http://www.digitalhome.com.au/Tvs_An...Speakers/20738 Help much appreciated. Cheers

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06-14-2009, 11:45 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Have you listened to them yet? The fronts are far more important than the surrounds though.....

06-14-2009, 11:50 PM	#3
summo Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Perth, Australia	Yeh i did get a chance to listen to them, but with a cheap Yamaha Amp, so it wasn't the Onkyo 606 that i'm planning on purchasing. I noticed that the more expensive speaker has a slightly cleaner sound, is also a tad louder than the cheaper one. But that may have been the setup?

06-15-2009, 12:03 AM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	You have to remember that the surrounds are more for ambiance and that the vast majority of sound will come from your FRONTS & CENTRE. There are several people here (including Crazyblue) who have floorstanders for their surrounds and their centre as well. It's a personal choice I think. For me....I'm a 2-channel guy (90% music), so I wouldn't personally make the investment. John

06-15-2009, 03:03 AM	#5
starkent08 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:870 Blu-ray reviews:16	im using two bostons upfront for my fronts with a big center which i just added and bookshelf speakers for the rears boston all the way around and it rocks

06-15-2009, 04:14 AM	#7
summo Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Perth, Australia	Cheers guys, info much appreciated

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