Purchasing my first home cinema. I need someone dedicated to help me choose brand and

[dazkyl]

So today I went to my 3 local speaker stores. I tested the dolby atmos bowers and wilkins and also monitor audio which I really liked. Unfortunately there wasnt a demo for the klipsch speakers.

I have these options and I would appreciate if someone from experience can help me choose and give his suggestions. Should I mix and match and go for one brand?

Subwoofers:
KLIPSCH THX-1200-SW SUBWOOFER
KLIPSCH SUBWOOFER SPL-150
Monitor Audio Gold W12 Subwoofer
Monitor Audio Silver W-12 Subwoofer
Magnat Cinema Ultra Sub 300-THX Subwoofer


Centres:
KLIPSCH RP-504C II CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER
KLIPSCH RC-64 III CENTER REFERENCE SERIES
Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Centre Channel
JBL Studio 665C
Polk Reserve R350
Bowers & Wilkins HTM6s2 Anniversary Edition
Kef Q250C

Fronts:
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Floorstanding Speakers
KLIPSCH R-625FA DOLBY ATMOS FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER
KLIPSCH RP-8000F II FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER
KLIPSCH RP-8060FA DOLBY ATMOS FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER
Bowers & Wilkins 704S2
KEF R5


Rears:
KLIPSCH THX-5000-SUR SURROUND SPEAKERS
KLIPSCH RP-502S II SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS
Magnat Cinema Ultra RD 200-THX
Monitor Audio Silver FX 7G Surround Speakers

Atmos Rears:
KEF Q50A
Monitor Audio Silver AMS 7G Dolby Atmos® Enabled Speaker
KLIPSCH RP-500SA II SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS

[CreasyBear]

Subwoofers:
HSU VTF-15H

Centres:
KLIPSCH RP-504C II CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER

Fronts:
KLIPSCH RP-8000F II FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER

Rears:
KLIPSCH RP-502S II SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS

Atmos Rears:
KLIPSCH RP-500SA II SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by dazkyl

So today I went to my 3 local speaker stores. I tested the dolby atmos bowers and wilkins and also monitor audio which I really liked. Unfortunately there wasnt a demo for the klipsch speakers.

I have these options and I would appreciate if someone from experience can help me choose and give his suggestions. Should I mix and match and go for one brand?

Subwoofers:
KLIPSCH THX-1200-SW SUBWOOFER
KLIPSCH SUBWOOFER SPL-150
Monitor Audio Gold W12 Subwoofer
Monitor Audio Silver W-12 Subwoofer
Magnat Cinema Ultra Sub 300-THX Subwoofer


Centres:
KLIPSCH RP-504C II CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER
KLIPSCH RC-64 III CENTER REFERENCE SERIES
Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Centre Channel
JBL Studio 665C
Polk Reserve R350
Bowers & Wilkins HTM6s2 Anniversary Edition
Kef Q250C

Fronts:
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Floorstanding Speakers
KLIPSCH R-625FA DOLBY ATMOS FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER
KLIPSCH RP-8000F II FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER
KLIPSCH RP-8060FA DOLBY ATMOS FLOORSTANDING SPEAKER
Bowers & Wilkins 704S2
KEF R5


Rears:
KLIPSCH THX-5000-SUR SURROUND SPEAKERS
KLIPSCH RP-502S II SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS
Magnat Cinema Ultra RD 200-THX
Monitor Audio Silver FX 7G Surround Speakers

Atmos Rears:
KEF Q50A
Monitor Audio Silver AMS 7G Dolby Atmos® Enabled Speaker
KLIPSCH RP-500SA II SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS

Of the ones you listened to, which stood out? It is OK to mix and match, as long as you maintain the front soundstage integrity and keep those 3 (center and 2 fronts) the same. Do you know what processor or pre/pro (receiver or AVR) the speakers were connected to? Was there any additional amplification? The AVR/receiver along with any external amplification can affect the sound that the speakers produce. As far a subwoofers, those are all good ones to choose from, but I recommend a minimum of 2 subs for home theater (location will be key for subwoofers). Finally, is there a budget?

[JonathanRa]

Generally, stick to one brand for consistency in sound.

Subwoofer: The Monitor Audio Gold W12 is a balanced choice for both power and precision.

Centre: The KLIPSCH RP-504C II offers great dialogue clarity.

Fronts: Bowers & Wilkins 704S2 are versatile, delivering clear, detailed sound.

Rears: KLIPSCH RP-502S II fill the room nicely and create an immersive surround field.

Atmos Rears: Monitor Audio Silver AMS 7G offer impressive overhead effects.

[Petite Bourgeoisis]

I was going to suggest a Dayton package from Parts Express. You would save $ and get just as good quality as the brands you are mentioning (if you got their MK line).

But then I noticed you're in Europe. Does the EU have an equivalent to Parts Express?