New Front/Center Speakers - Blu-ray Forum

disneyboi81 · 02-08-2008, 04:02 AM

Guys, looking to get new center and front speakers. I'm looking at JBL speakers and have a budget of $1000. Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks.

JasonR · 02-08-2008, 04:06 AM

JBL is nice, I would look at Polk also.

Marcusarilius · 02-08-2008, 04:08 AM

Boston Acoustics are excellent at very decent prices.

Rike255 · 02-08-2008, 04:17 AM

+1 for Polks, their RTi line is perfect for me (RTi8's specifically). You may even save some money.

disneyboi81 · 02-08-2008, 04:18 AM

Does a 2-way spearker vs. a 3-way make a big difference in a small room? I'm trying to get the best setup in my apartment.

coolmilo · 02-08-2008, 04:26 AM

Before you make your final decision, give a listen to B&W speakers. They are a high end speaker company. They also make some affordable speakers as well. Take a look: http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/displa...fid=2375&sc=ht.

Mr3dfx · 02-08-2008, 05:24 AM

Personally I have a set of these http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/heresy-iii.aspx,

or if your really crazy mad about spending money like a fiend a set of these http://www.us.martinlogan.com/specs/summit.html...hehe mmmm tasty!

I got the klipsches open-box for right in your budget range...I had the Infinity Beta 40s(also made by Harmon like JBL), those sounded pretty decent as well. Just absolutly stay away from Bose, I was once a die hard fan until I got educated on the way they "fake" your ears into you thinking it sounds good. After I got rid of my bose and got a good set of stereo speakers the imaging is amazing, I can not belive my ears!

dannyjl · 02-08-2008, 10:51 AM

Probably the most insane deal going now is at ebay for a pair of Defintive Technology 350 speakers- they list for $500 but as I write 6 sellers have them for $279 a pair. I picked some up in December @ $299 and thought that was incredible. Add a Def Tech Pro1000 center for $200 and you have a killer combo. Go to this thread for all the raves on the Def Tech speakers:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...863945&page=11

Beta Man · 02-08-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolmilo

Before you make your final decision, give a listen to B&W speakers. They are a high end speaker company. They also make some affordable speakers as well. Take a look: http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/displa...fid=2375&sc=ht.

I agree..... $1,000 will get you into a set in the 600 series..... and if possible, check out their in-wall speakers. They make NICE speakers, and the 600's are universally being accepted as a great value for their sound quality.

Either way, I'd give them some serious consideration.

glogrono · 02-08-2008, 03:52 PM

Just like I said in another post, PLEASE check out Paradigm. Their speakers sound amazing and the price isn't outrageous.

Dagger · 02-08-2008, 04:00 PM

+ 1 on Paradigm.

I was able to get Monitor 7 towers and the CC-290 for $950 all in. They do retail for closer to $1175 though. I think these would be great if you already have a good sub.

BinaryLinguist · 02-08-2008, 04:56 PM

AV123 - Great speakers, great prices, and great customer service.

For $1000, you can get 2 x x-ls Encores and one x-cs Encore if you want bookshelves or substitute x-sls for the x-ls if you want floorstanders. x-MTM is another floorstander but they are larger.

www.av123.com

02-08-2008, 04:02 AM	#1
disneyboi81 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Irving, TX Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:864 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	New Front/Center Speakers Guys, looking to get new center and front speakers. I'm looking at JBL speakers and have a budget of $1000. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

02-08-2008, 05:24 AM	#7
Mr3dfx Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:123	Personally I have a set of these http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/heresy-iii.aspx, or if your really crazy mad about spending money like a fiend a set of these http://www.us.martinlogan.com/specs/summit.html...hehe mmmm tasty! I got the klipsches open-box for right in your budget range...I had the Infinity Beta 40s(also made by Harmon like JBL), those sounded pretty decent as well. Just absolutly stay away from Bose, I was once a die hard fan until I got educated on the way they "fake" your ears into you thinking it sounds good. After I got rid of my bose and got a good set of stereo speakers the imaging is amazing, I can not belive my ears! Last edited by Mr3dfx; 02-08-2008 at 05:25 AM. Reason: spelled klipsch wrong...hehe

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02-08-2008, 04:06 AM	#2
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	JBL is nice, I would look at Polk also.

02-08-2008, 04:08 AM	#3
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Boston Acoustics are excellent at very decent prices.

02-08-2008, 04:17 AM	#4
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	+1 for Polks, their RTi line is perfect for me (RTi8's specifically). You may even save some money.

02-08-2008, 04:18 AM	#5
disneyboi81 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Irving, TX Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:864 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Does a 2-way spearker vs. a 3-way make a big difference in a small room? I'm trying to get the best setup in my apartment.

02-08-2008, 04:26 AM	#6
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Before you make your final decision, give a listen to B&W speakers. They are a high end speaker company. They also make some affordable speakers as well. Take a look: http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/displa...fid=2375&sc=ht.

02-08-2008, 10:51 AM	#8
dannyjl Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:New Orleans Blu-ray collection:386 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:10	Probably the most insane deal going now is at ebay for a pair of Defintive Technology 350 speakers- they list for $500 but as I write 6 sellers have them for $279 a pair. I picked some up in December @ $299 and thought that was incredible. Add a Def Tech Pro1000 center for $200 and you have a killer combo. Go to this thread for all the raves on the Def Tech speakers: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...863945&page=11

02-08-2008, 03:52 PM	#10
glogrono Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Just like I said in another post, PLEASE check out Paradigm. Their speakers sound amazing and the price isn't outrageous.

02-08-2008, 04:00 PM	#11
Dagger Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	+ 1 on Paradigm. I was able to get Monitor 7 towers and the CC-290 for $950 all in. They do retail for closer to $1175 though. I think these would be great if you already have a good sub.

02-08-2008, 04:56 PM	#12
BinaryLinguist Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:MA Blu-ray collection:190	AV123 - Great speakers, great prices, and great customer service. For $1000, you can get 2 x x-ls Encores and one x-cs Encore if you want bookshelves or substitute x-sls for the x-ls if you want floorstanders. x-MTM is another floorstander but they are larger. www.av123.com

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