What speakers for my listening style? - Blu-ray Forum

bighouse · 12-07-2009, 05:27 PM

I am looking for some speakers to compliment my listening style. I mostly listen to country and bluegrass. I love hearing a strong fiddle and other string instruments. Also I like watching movies and enjoy an enveloping feeling from my speakers.

What would be a good brand or set of speakers that give really strong mids and highs. I'll just get a good sub for my bass.

langn08 · 12-07-2009, 05:36 PM

Totem, PSB, Paradigm etc...

Budget?

Hammie · 12-07-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bighouse

I am looking for some speakers to compliment my listening style. I mostly listen to country and bluegrass. I love hearing a strong fiddle and other string instruments. Also I like watching movies and enjoy an enveloping feeling from my speakers.

What would be a good brand or set of speakers that give really strong mids and highs. I'll just get a good sub for my bass.

What would your budget be?

You want a nice detailed speaker. Price will determine recommendations.

bighouse · 12-07-2009, 05:43 PM

Around 600 to 700 will be my budget limit.

langn08 · 12-07-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bighouse

Around 600 to 700 will be my budget limit.

I assume you are just looking for a two channel setup. What brands have you been able to demo?

bighouse · 12-07-2009, 06:03 PM

I am either going to go with a 3.1 setup or a 5.1 setup. I have heard definitive technology pro cinema 600 satellite system during an action scene on Transformers. They sounded very good with the bass but the highs didn't seem to come in very well. I also heard a set of polk tsi400 floorstanding speakers. The midbass was awesome but the highs also seemed a bit muted. I heard both of these at bestbuy so I don't know if they didn't have them calibrated right or what the deal was. I didn't get to hear the klipsch, energy or mirage satellite systems I was looking at.

langn08 · 12-07-2009, 07:13 PM

For your budget Polks would give you a solid set-up for a great price especially if you need to budget a sub into the $700 cap. I own the TSI400’s and I actually feel that the mid range is not THAT strong but decent. I love the 400’s overall and they look VERY nice with the piano black finish. You would be able to get the 60’s or 70’s for less however they do look a bit cheaper (IMHO) but will perform pretty much the same as the TSI line. Just to clarify $700 including the sub or NOT including the sub?

Beta Man · 12-07-2009, 07:20 PM

I listen to some "Bluegrass" type music...... YMSB/Leftover Salmon/Bela Fleck, etc...... and stringed instruments are "Warm" But either way, you should listen to the advice already given, and go after the most "accurate" speakers you can find....... because when trying to find speakers suited for both music and HT, that will provide you with the best results.......

As far as suggestions, it'd depend on what the budget needs to encompass.....

How do you like your current KEFs?

EDIT:

Sorry.... KLH's.

Scooby Blu · 12-07-2009, 07:20 PM

Just my two cents. Check out the B&W 600's. The 685's or 686's would be in your budget. If you like to hear good fiddle music the clarity and highs on this set will great! I have the 683's for my two channel and the 686's for the surrounds. Good Luck!

But again sound is subjective it is always up to you!

langn08 · 12-07-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby Blu

Just my two cents. Check out the B&W 600's. The 685's or 686's would be in your budget. If you like to hear good fiddle music the clarity and highs on this set will great! I have the 683's for my two channel and the 686's for the surrounds. Good Luck!

But again sound is subjective it is always up to you!

+1! I was able to Demo the 686's with an accustic SACD and just with two bookshelfs it BLEW me away.

bighouse · 12-07-2009, 07:38 PM

Well I haven't decided if I need a sub yet. I have never had a dedicated sub in my home audio setup. I am very familiar with car audio as I have CDT and JL Audio in my truck. Do you think with any of the speakers mentioned above that I could get away without a dedicated subwoofer for a while. I like my speakers alright, but I know their a lot of speakers out there that sounds a lot better that I can afford.

Scooby Blu · 12-07-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bighouse

Well I haven't decided if I need a sub yet. I have never had a dedicated sub in my home audio setup. I am very familiar with car audio as I have CDT and JL Audio in my truck. Do you think with any of the speakers mentioned above that I could get away without a dedicated subwoofer for a while. I like my speakers alright, but I know their a lot of speakers out there that sounds a lot better that I can afford.

the 685's are about $600 the 686's are about $450. You can get by with out a sub.............for a while!

Scooby Blu · 12-07-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by langn08

+1! I was able to Demo the 686's with an accustic SACD and just with two bookshelfs it BLEW me away.

Cool! The 683's even sound better. A true three way that get great highs and lows!

bighouse · 12-07-2009, 07:49 PM

I saw the price on the B&W's and they are a little out of my price range. I'm sure they sound great but I am looking at something for around 700 maximum for everything. Thanks for the input though.

langn08 · 12-07-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby Blu

Cool! The 683's even sound better. A true three way that get great highs and lows!

Someday I will have a dedicated 2 channel music setup with a pair of B & W’s…. I had a pair of PSB B25’s I was hoping to dedicate to a 2 channel setup but I had to sell them (needed new tires for the WRX) Honestly they just blew me away.. Although the price is a bit more than your average bookshelves you really do get what you pay for.

OP- I would try to hit up an home audio store where you can demo a variety to find what YOU like best.

Scooby Blu · 12-07-2009, 08:04 PM

OP- I would try to hit up an home audio store where you can demo a variety to find what YOU like best.[/QUOTE]

Yes, I agree 100% !

bighouse · 12-07-2009, 08:18 PM

I am just trying to get a price reference. I saw on newegg that I could get the pold CS10 center channel for 100, polk monitor 60 for 130 each, and polk monitor 30 bookshelf for 95 or monitor 40 bookshelf for 129, all with free shipping. Would that be a good deal and then later I could add a PSW10 to it for 100 if I wanted to.

langn08 · 12-07-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bighouse

I am just trying to get a price reference. I saw on newegg that I could get the pold CS10 center channel for 100, polk monitor 60 for 130 each, and polk monitor 30 bookshelf for 95 or monitor 40 bookshelf for 129, all with free shipping. Would that be a good deal and then later I could add a PSW10 to it for 100 if I wanted to.

That is a solid set-up. We just want to make sure you explore your options to know what else there is out there.

Screefer · 12-07-2009, 09:05 PM

Axiom's M22s are praised by alot of people for there strong Mid range and highs. I used mine without a sub for the first year and was very happy with them. They run $470 a pair with free shipping and a 30 day trial period.

bighouse · 12-07-2009, 10:42 PM

I have never heard of axiom's. That just shows how new I am to the home theater market. Where would I be able to find them.

Thanks again for everyones help and input. It is really helping me out a lot.

12-07-2009, 05:27 PM	#1
bighouse Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009	What speakers for my listening style? I am looking for some speakers to compliment my listening style. I mostly listen to country and bluegrass. I love hearing a strong fiddle and other string instruments. Also I like watching movies and enjoy an enveloping feeling from my speakers. What would be a good brand or set of speakers that give really strong mids and highs. I'll just get a good sub for my bass.

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12-07-2009, 05:36 PM	#2
langn08 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fox Cities WI Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:373 Trading Score:6	Totem, PSB, Paradigm etc... Budget?

12-07-2009, 05:43 PM	#4
bighouse Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009	Around 600 to 700 will be my budget limit.

12-07-2009, 06:03 PM	#6
bighouse Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009	I am either going to go with a 3.1 setup or a 5.1 setup. I have heard definitive technology pro cinema 600 satellite system during an action scene on Transformers. They sounded very good with the bass but the highs didn't seem to come in very well. I also heard a set of polk tsi400 floorstanding speakers. The midbass was awesome but the highs also seemed a bit muted. I heard both of these at bestbuy so I don't know if they didn't have them calibrated right or what the deal was. I didn't get to hear the klipsch, energy or mirage satellite systems I was looking at.

12-07-2009, 07:13 PM	#7
langn08 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fox Cities WI Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:373 Trading Score:6	For your budget Polks would give you a solid set-up for a great price especially if you need to budget a sub into the $700 cap. I own the TSI400’s and I actually feel that the mid range is not THAT strong but decent. I love the 400’s overall and they look VERY nice with the piano black finish. You would be able to get the 60’s or 70’s for less however they do look a bit cheaper (IMHO) but will perform pretty much the same as the TSI line. Just to clarify $700 including the sub or NOT including the sub?

12-07-2009, 07:20 PM	#8
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	I listen to some "Bluegrass" type music...... YMSB/Leftover Salmon/Bela Fleck, etc...... and stringed instruments are "Warm" But either way, you should listen to the advice already given, and go after the most "accurate" speakers you can find....... because when trying to find speakers suited for both music and HT, that will provide you with the best results....... As far as suggestions, it'd depend on what the budget needs to encompass..... How do you like your current KEFs? EDIT: Sorry.... KLH's.

12-07-2009, 07:20 PM	#9
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	Just my two cents. Check out the B&W 600's. The 685's or 686's would be in your budget. If you like to hear good fiddle music the clarity and highs on this set will great! I have the 683's for my two channel and the 686's for the surrounds. Good Luck! But again sound is subjective it is always up to you!

12-07-2009, 07:38 PM	#11
bighouse Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009	Well I haven't decided if I need a sub yet. I have never had a dedicated sub in my home audio setup. I am very familiar with car audio as I have CDT and JL Audio in my truck. Do you think with any of the speakers mentioned above that I could get away without a dedicated subwoofer for a while. I like my speakers alright, but I know their a lot of speakers out there that sounds a lot better that I can afford.

12-07-2009, 07:49 PM	#14
bighouse Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009	I saw the price on the B&W's and they are a little out of my price range. I'm sure they sound great but I am looking at something for around 700 maximum for everything. Thanks for the input though.

12-07-2009, 08:04 PM	#16
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	OP- I would try to hit up an home audio store where you can demo a variety to find what YOU like best.[/QUOTE] Yes, I agree 100% !

12-07-2009, 08:18 PM	#17
bighouse Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009	I am just trying to get a price reference. I saw on newegg that I could get the pold CS10 center channel for 100, polk monitor 60 for 130 each, and polk monitor 30 bookshelf for 95 or monitor 40 bookshelf for 129, all with free shipping. Would that be a good deal and then later I could add a PSW10 to it for 100 if I wanted to.

12-07-2009, 09:05 PM	#19
Screefer Junior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:British Columbia Home Theater Gallery:10	Axiom's M22s are praised by alot of people for there strong Mid range and highs. I used mine without a sub for the first year and was very happy with them. They run $470 a pair with free shipping and a 30 day trial period.

12-07-2009, 10:42 PM	#20
bighouse Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009	I have never heard of axiom's. That just shows how new I am to the home theater market. Where would I be able to find them. Thanks again for everyones help and input. It is really helping me out a lot.

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