Speaker suggestions please - Blu-ray Forum

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-10-2008, 03:38 PM

Hi all,
I'm getting close to replacing all my speakers in the next couple of months. Everything I have is in my sig. What I want to so is get a new 5.1 set that will sound great but won't break the bank. I'm thinking in the neighborhood of 5-600 bucks. What does everyone suggest? Klipch, JBL etc. I also want to go fairly small with the speakers so I can possibly mount them on the walls.
Thanks in advance.

JJ · 09-10-2008, 03:43 PM

$500-600 for a complete set of new 5.1 speakers?

Hmm, this could be tough. Let's see what I can do for you.

A pair of Polk Audio Monitor 50s: ($150/ea from Amazon) (PS - these are floorstanders though, but small ones)

Polk Audio CS1 Center Channel: ($100 from Amazon)

a eD A2-300 Subwoofer: ($315 at their website with free ship: http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=407) (PS - also a fairly large sub, but the best in its price range!)

And use your current speakers as your rears/surrounds.

This are fairly larger than you might want though, but the sound quality would be nice. If you want to go for wall mounting, then try this handy set that this forum and I love to recommend:

Polk RM6750 5.1 ($250): http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...1061474&sr=8-1

I think - there might be other offerings that I can't remember off the top of my head. I'll look into it...

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-10-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

$500-600 for a complete set of new 5.1 speakers?

Hmm, this could be tough. Let's see what I can do for you.

A pair of Polk Audio Monitor 50s: ($150/ea from Amazon) (PS - these are floorstanders though, but small ones)

Polk Audio CS1 Center Channel: ($100 from Amazon)

a eD A2-300 Subwoofer: ($315 at their website with free ship: http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=407)

And use your current speakers as your rears/surrounds.

This are fairly larger than you might want though, but the sound quality would be nice. If you want to go for wall mounting, then try this handy set that this forum and I love to recommend:

Polk RM6750 5.1 ($250): http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...1061474&sr=8-1

I think - there might be other offerings that I can't remember off the top of my head. I'll look into it...

Thanks, I'll check those out. I really want to retire my Bose 101's and 201's and use them for music only in the back room of my house. I may be able to spend a little more if I have to.

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-13-2008, 02:04 PM

Hi all,
Still looking for more suggestions for a speaker setup. My current equip is in my sig.
Thanks a bunch.

Moefiz · 09-13-2008, 02:17 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-The...1315282&sr=1-1

These are a nice set, the only thing is that you have to buy your Sub separate.
Excellent value for the money.

Driver_King · 09-13-2008, 02:25 PM

Three of these, this, this, and an eD A2-300 subwoofer.

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-13-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moefiz

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-The...1315282&sr=1-1

These are a nice set, the only thing is that you have to buy your Sub separate.
Excellent value for the money.

That's a nice set. How would that be with my Sony 12" powered sub? Also how does that set compare to this one? http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...1061474&sr=8-1
Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-13-2008, 02:46 PM

How about this one.
http://www.amazon.com/ONKYO-SKS-HT24...1317098&sr=1-8

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-13-2008, 03:02 PM

Anyone know anything about these? Premiere acoustics speaker package.

http://www.overstock.com/Electronics...1/product.html

They look pretty good, I just don't know anything about them.

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-13-2008, 03:39 PM

Anybody, anybody?

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-13-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Three of these, this, this, and an eD A2-300 subwoofer.

I went ahead and bought the Polk 5.1 system you and JJxiv1215
suggested. I appreciate the info. Read a lot of good reviews on it.
http://shop1.frys.com/product/418504...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Thanks again to everyone and their input

Driver_King · 09-13-2008, 03:50 PM

Glad we could help. Enjoy.

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-18-2008, 11:59 AM

Well I got my speakers yesterday
http://www.frys.com/product/4185043?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Got them all setup and man are they sweet. I started going through some of my movies and I'm hearing stuff I never heard before. Also can hear dialogue much better now. I am very happy with these. The sub is pretty damn good too.
Thanks to everyone for all their suggestions and inputs. I appreciate it.

Big Daddy · 09-18-2008, 12:59 PM

Fluance sells factory direct speakers that get good reviews. For example, you can get their top-of-the-line complete home theater speakers for $299.99 (the normal price is $499.99) or you can get their lower-priced package for $200 (the normal price is $300).
http://www.fluance.com/fluan5speaks.html
http://www.fluance.com/fluanceavhtb.html

Add a 10", 150 watt subwoofer for $200 (the normal price is $300) or a 12", 200 watt subwoofer for $250 (the normal price is $375).
http://www.fluance.com/fldbposu.html
http://www.fluance.com/fldb12in200w.html

Cnet gives the Fluance speakers thumbs up and calls them an exceptional value.
http://www.fluance.com/reviews.html
http://reviews.cnet.com/1770-5_7-0.h...akers&tag=srch

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-18-2008, 01:05 PM

Don't need speakers now. The Polks I got were 199.00 for the 5.1 set and they rock. That was the best bang for my buck. They also don't take up a lot of space with them being on the tubular speaker stands. Perfect for my home theater.

JJ · 09-18-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obiwopkenobi62

Don't need speakers now. The Polks I got were 199.00 for the 5.1 set and they rock. That was the best bang for my buck. They also don't take up a lot of space with them being on the tubular speaker stands. Perfect for my home theater.

Glad you went with our suggestions - it is the first thing I noticed, too, with HD audio - no more subtitles for me! I can finally hear clearly what they are saying on screen.

Driver_King · 09-18-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obiwopkenobi62

Well I got my speakers yesterday
http://www.frys.com/product/4185043?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Got them all setup and man are they sweet. I started going through some of my movies and I'm hearing stuff I never heard before. Also can hear dialogue much better now. I am very happy with these. The sub is pretty damn good too.
Thanks to everyone for all their suggestions and inputs. I appreciate it.

Now we need pics.

And no problem. Enjoy!

PS3-Playb3yond · 09-18-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obiwopkenobi62

Don't need speakers now. The Polks I got were 199.00 for the 5.1 set and they rock. That was the best bang for my buck. They also don't take up a lot of space with them being on the tubular speaker stands. Perfect for my home theater.

They come with speaker stands?

aramis109 · 09-18-2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

They come with speaker stands?

No, and you have to be careful not to just try some generic ones since they have that extended port on the back.

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-19-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

They come with speaker stands?

No, actually I matched them up with what was on Amazon for those particular speakers. They were perfect. They go up to 50" high, have a triangular bottom. very nice. They were 29.99 per pair. Not a bad price.

09-10-2008, 03:38 PM	#1
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	Speaker suggestions please Hi all, I'm getting close to replacing all my speakers in the next couple of months. Everything I have is in my sig. What I want to so is get a new 5.1 set that will sound great but won't break the bank. I'm thinking in the neighborhood of 5-600 bucks. What does everyone suggest? Klipch, JBL etc. I also want to go fairly small with the speakers so I can possibly mount them on the walls. Thanks in advance.

09-10-2008, 03:43 PM	#2
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	$500-600 for a complete set of new 5.1 speakers? Hmm, this could be tough. Let's see what I can do for you. A pair of Polk Audio Monitor 50s: ($150/ea from Amazon) (PS - these are floorstanders though, but small ones) Polk Audio CS1 Center Channel: ($100 from Amazon) a eD A2-300 Subwoofer: ($315 at their website with free ship: http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=407) (PS - also a fairly large sub, but the best in its price range!) And use your current speakers as your rears/surrounds. This are fairly larger than you might want though, but the sound quality would be nice. If you want to go for wall mounting, then try this handy set that this forum and I love to recommend: Polk RM6750 5.1 ($250): http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...1061474&sr=8-1 I think - there might be other offerings that I can't remember off the top of my head. I'll look into it... Last edited by JJ; 09-10-2008 at 03:49 PM.

09-18-2008, 12:59 PM	#14
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	Fluance sells factory direct speakers that get good reviews. For example, you can get their top-of-the-line complete home theater speakers for $299.99 (the normal price is $499.99) or you can get their lower-priced package for $200 (the normal price is $300). http://www.fluance.com/fluan5speaks.html http://www.fluance.com/fluanceavhtb.html Add a 10", 150 watt subwoofer for $200 (the normal price is $300) or a 12", 200 watt subwoofer for $250 (the normal price is $375). http://www.fluance.com/fldbposu.html http://www.fluance.com/fldb12in200w.html Cnet gives the Fluance speakers thumbs up and calls them an exceptional value. http://www.fluance.com/reviews.html http://reviews.cnet.com/1770-5_7-0.h...akers&tag=srch Last edited by Big Daddy; 09-18-2008 at 01:05 PM.

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09-13-2008, 02:04 PM	#4
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	Hi all, Still looking for more suggestions for a speaker setup. My current equip is in my sig. Thanks a bunch.

09-13-2008, 02:17 PM	#5
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-The...1315282&sr=1-1 These are a nice set, the only thing is that you have to buy your Sub separate. Excellent value for the money.

09-13-2008, 02:25 PM	#6
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Three of these, this, this, and an eD A2-300 subwoofer.

09-13-2008, 02:46 PM	#8
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	How about this one. http://www.amazon.com/ONKYO-SKS-HT24...1317098&sr=1-8

09-13-2008, 03:02 PM	#9
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	Anyone know anything about these? Premiere acoustics speaker package. http://www.overstock.com/Electronics...1/product.html They look pretty good, I just don't know anything about them.

09-13-2008, 03:39 PM	#10
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	Anybody, anybody?

09-13-2008, 03:50 PM	#12
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Glad we could help. Enjoy.

09-18-2008, 11:59 AM	#13
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	Well I got my speakers yesterday http://www.frys.com/product/4185043?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG Got them all setup and man are they sweet. I started going through some of my movies and I'm hearing stuff I never heard before. Also can hear dialogue much better now. I am very happy with these. The sub is pretty damn good too. Thanks to everyone for all their suggestions and inputs. I appreciate it.

09-18-2008, 01:05 PM	#15
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	Don't need speakers now. The Polks I got were 199.00 for the 5.1 set and they rock. That was the best bang for my buck. They also don't take up a lot of space with them being on the tubular speaker stands. Perfect for my home theater.

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