I need Help finding new speakers...

[esko1]

I need a good brand from low to mid range pricing. Im replacing some old 5.1 Yamaha speakers. Im good on the sub since I upgraded that to a Onkyo a little while ago.

Im running a Panasonic SA-BX500. I know, its nothing special but it does the job.
Thanks for any help, friends

[Blu-Meanie]

Without knowing your budget it's hard to make recommendations. Here are a couple of sites that might give you some ideas.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-8EZUkte...r-Systems.html

http://www.newegg.com/

[Sith]

I just got some Klipsch fronts from Frys for like $230 each. They're beast.

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by esko1

I need a good brand from low to mid range pricing. Im replacing some old 5.1 Yamaha speakers. Im good on the sub since I upgraded that to a Onkyo a little while ago.

Im running a Panasonic SA-BX500. I know, its nothing special but it does the job.
Thanks for any help, friends

DIY all the way... make some SEOS beasts and you'll never buy a comparatively priced store speaker again

[Jim Hawkins]

Fluance sells some fairly value priced speakers.

[BLeClair12]

The Pioneer Andrew Jones series gets absolutely glowing reviews for their price from nearly every source I've checked. They're typically in the under $100 range and are said to outperform many speakers that sell for $600 and up. I've got some on order right now, I can't wait to hear them.

I've got two floor standing towers (FS52) and the center (C22) coming from Amazon for a grand total of $190.

[donzo29]

I usually try to stay out of the speaker recommendation business but if you are on a budget like me I have to say that I LOVE my pair of Acoustic Research AR-318PS towers. I have had mine for 14 or 15 years and I absolutely love them. I am sure there are better speakers out there but I seriously doubt it for the money. These are very efficient so they sound great even with a lower power receiver. I especially love the smooth and natural high end and the fact that they have good low end response as well. You can almost get by without a sub with these. I use them for my fronts and watch lots of movies as well as a lot of 5.1 music.
Recently my cats knocked over one of mine and busted the tweeter (only time I have ever had a problem with these speakers). I though maybe it was time to try something else and listened to a lot of other budget speakers. I even bought a pair of Pioneer SSP-FS52s and lived with them for a week. They just didn't sound as nice. I took em back and ordered a new tweeter for my busted AR and I am so glad I did.

The only place I have found the AR's anymore is here.

http://www.amazon.com/Acoustic-Resea...ic+research+AR

The price is ridiculously low for how good these are. $89.95 each.

Just so you know, I also run a Polk Audio CSi5 and Polk Audio FXi A4s which I think blend very nicely with the ARs.

I have never heard the BIC America towers but I hear they are really great for the price as well.

I do have a BIC F-12 sub which is pretty good for the money as well.

[Jim Hawkins]

Originally Posted by bleclair12

the pioneer andrew jones series gets absolutely glowing reviews for their price from nearly every source i've checked. They're typically in the under $100 range and are said to outperform many speakers that sell for $600 and up. I've got some on order right now, i can't wait to hear them.

I've got two floor standing towers (fs52) and the center (c22) coming from amazon for a grand total of $190.

+1.

[SillySauce]

Pioneer Andrew Jones series

EMP tek e5bi bookshelf speakers $225

Infinity Primus

Paradigm Atom

Home theather review has some great reviews of these speakers. You could just buy 5 bookshelf speakers. It will sound just as good as floorstanding speakers when paired with a subwoofer.

[Number 6]

Originally Posted by esko1

I need a good brand from low to mid range pricing. Im replacing some old 5.1 Yamaha speakers. Im good on the sub since I upgraded that to a Onkyo a little while ago.

Im running a Panasonic SA-BX500. I know, its nothing special but it does the job.
Thanks for any help, friends

Take a look at the Polk Audio TSi Series speakers. TSi500 System.jpg

[monkuboy]

I would suggest the Hsu HB-1 Mk2's. They are amazingly good and the reason they don't get more respect is because people think they are too inexpensive.

Here is a link to their product page, and on it you will find several links to reviews. I own these and I concur with the reviews - these are really good speakers.

http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/hb-1.html

In particular, I would say the reviews by Gene Pitts and Andrew Robinson give the best idea of what to expect.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by monkuboy

I would suggest the Hsu HB-1 Mk2's. They are amazingly good and the reason they don't get more respect is because people think they are too inexpensive.

Here is a link to their product page, and on it you will find several links to reviews. I own these and I concur with the reviews - these are really good speakers.

http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/hb-1.html

In particular, I would say the reviews by Gene Pitts and Andrew Robinson give the best idea of what to expect.

I have to agree with you, I've heard these speakers at Hsu's Anaheim offices and I have to say that with a sub they're very good speakers. But they have to be used with a sub, IMO they lack low-end. I loved how They don't sound shouty or shrill like some other horn speakers can sound. These with an Stf-2 or better a pair of STF-2s sound amazing.

[esko1]

Originally Posted by BLeClair12

The Pioneer Andrew Jones series gets absolutely glowing reviews for their price from nearly every source I've checked. They're typically in the under $100 range and are said to outperform many speakers that sell for $600 and up. I've got some on order right now, I can't wait to hear them.

I've got two floor standing towers (FS52) and the center (C22) coming from Amazon for a grand total of $190.

Thanks a lot. I might go with what you're getting. Seems like a great deal.

[Kryptonic]

I have to recommend BIC America. IMO, the best bang for your buck out there. Great quality build. Excellent sound. And again, amazing value.

http://www.bicamerica.com/