I Need help on picking good speakers

[chiefsfan36]

I have a sony dg-910 7.1 reciever. I am looking for help what everyone likes speaker wise. I am currently using a sony set that is 6 years old that is 5.1, that came in one of those home theaters in a box. I am a Blu ray fanatic, most movies me and my wife watch are action. Any advice on a good subwoofer would be helpfull too.

[JasonR]

Budget?

[chiefsfan36]

doesn't really matter, not sure how much everything cost. I would like to get a great sounding set 5.1 or 7.1 with an awesome sub for around 1500 or less

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by chiefsfan36

doesn't really matter, not sure how much everything cost. I would like to get a great sounding set 5.1 or 7.1 with an awesome sub for around 1500 or less

Well, if that's what you have in mind, I can definitely recommend the Bowers & Wilkins M-1 satellite units. They are really compact speakers for the punch that they pack. As for the sub? I'd recommend that Bowers & Wilkins AS-2 to go with the satellites, but that might breach your budget quota that you listed. I picked up my 5.1 + AS-2 subwoofer for approx $2100 CDN.

The satellites don't come with floorstands though. They come with bookshelf bases and wall mounting brackets. Mine are mounted... LOVE IT! I can't get over how good these sound without taking up much room and being extremely reasonably priced.

P.S. I spent 2 months sampling an incredible number of speakers before purchasing these and found them to offer every I needed for the price. Mind you, if I were building a home theatre room from scratch I would obviously go for speakers that would be installed IN the walls instead of ON the walls.

[Beta Man]

I got a set of M-1's for a bedroom (no sub) and love them..... I have larger B&W speakers for my main theater, and Love them as well..... The M-1's are great for saving space.... Whatever you decide though, make sure to go listen to them yourself before buying. (note, B&W are ver "musical" speakers as well (I'm surprised by the M-1's) so if you and your wife like Classical/Jazz, instrumental, etc.... they're a great speaker manufacturer for that.

[nezff]

Klipsch 2 RB35
Klispch 1 RC35
Klipsch 2 RS42 $350 or RS52 $550
Klipsch 1 RPW10 $279 or RW10d $400

$1300-$1500 package

or you could get the floorstanding package
Klipsch RF35s $700 shipped

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by nezff

Klipsch 2 RB35
Klispch 1 RC35
Klipsch 2 RS42 $350 or RS52 $550
Klipsch 1 RPW10 $279 or RW10d $400

$1300-$1500 package

or you could get the floorstanding package
Klipsch RF35s $700 shipped

Didn't see that coming

That is another option, but again.... you have to listen to speakers. Klipsch are easy to find, which is a plus for them also. I'd look at some Polks, and Paradigm/Def Tech's also.... all reputable brands.

[browninggold]

free shipping both ways. 30 day in home trial. I have had a 7.1 system from them since around December-excellent towers and center, but of course now they came out with new towers and centers...I am currently upgrading waiting for the shipment for replacement.

[Ectoplasm]

My vote goes to Paradigm.

www.paradigm.com

I also see there are some deals to be had on E-bay on used Paradigms. I've had good luck buying used Paradigms online, with the one exception that I got nailed by customs for shipping one from Canada to the USA.

[hagar852]

I would second the recommendation Aperion Audio speakers.. They are very outstanding sounding speakers..

www.aperionaudio.com

They have very high quality veneer finish, and a beautiful piano black finish or cherry wood. Very clear and crisp sound.. I also had a DG910 and had these speakers driven by the sony and it was working fine..

Then also I will mention..

www.av123.com
Ascend
Axiom

I heard some klispch speakers this weekend.. Synergy F2's I think.. I wasn't overly impressed with them.. They sounded nice and all but they cost almost the same as my speakers and they have a vynal finish..

[maseo503]

PSB Speakers Image line...

A "listen to" list without them is an injustice!

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by maseo503

PSB Speakers Image line...

A "listen to" list without them is an injustice!

I have heard these, and you should definitely put them on your audition list....

[Silo5]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I got a set of M-1's for a bedroom (no sub) and love them..... I have larger B&W speakers for my main theater, and Love them as well..... The M-1's are great for saving space.... Whatever you decide though, make sure to go listen to them yourself before buying. (note, B&W are ver "musical" speakers as well (I'm surprised by the M-1's) so if you and your wife like Classical/Jazz, instrumental, etc.... they're a great speaker manufacturer for that.

I've been looking at the M-1s as possible surround speakers. Do you know if they can be mounted on the ceiling?

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Silo5

I've been looking at the M-1s as possible surround speakers. Do you know if they can be mounted on the ceiling?

probably, you can get wall-mounts, and I'm guessing they swivel some-what.

[Silo5]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

probably, you can get wall-mounts, and I'm guessing they swivel some-what.

great! thanks. I'll have to find a local dealer and check them out. I was also looking at the LM-1s. Both seem like really good speakers for their size.

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Silo5

great! thanks. I'll have to find a local dealer and check them out. I was also looking at the LM-1s. Both seem like really good speakers for their size.

Cambridge Soundworks makes nice satellites too. If you can find them, give them a listen.