Gentlemen, Please help a desperate husband find wife-approved surrounds!!! - Blu-ray Forum

CrisG · 11-07-2009, 06:43 PM

please help!!

My wife and I are about to close on a condo...and i'm most excited about the home theatre I'll be installing in the living room, of course.

My plan so far was the energy take 5 system + svs cylinder sub (nsd model).
The amp would be either Pioneer or Onkyo, depending on what I find at the time of purchase.

Now the challenge is that she does NOT like the black speakers!! she wants wood, silver, or "pretty" fronts/center/surrounds.

As I got her to agree to my amazing sub, I feel I can only do all I can to comply with her only request to buy "pretty" speakers.

I have a budget of $200 for those speakers. they have to be small, nothing floor standing. Used or new, I don't care... she just wants something pretty. I of course, want something that sounds good (hence energy take 5).

Please help gentlemen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thank you so very much

wafi · 11-07-2009, 07:11 PM

Well I was gonna suggest the Polks in cherry but you seem to not want floor standing models...so take a look at these book shelf ones if you will...

http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/bookshelf.php

ZIPPO · 11-07-2009, 08:15 PM

TELL HER IT'S GOING TO CO$T MORE FOR PRETTY!

https://www.orbaudio.com/index.asp
http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/displa...fid=1478&sc=ht

I have a couple of the Orb Audio speakers. I think she'll approve of them. Paired with a good sub you'd be happy too.

Steve · 11-07-2009, 08:26 PM

Both of the above are correct. I also recommend the cherry Polks, but eliminating black also eliminates ALOT of options, which means you may have to spend more than $200 for 5 speakers.

You should also look into Paradigm, but again, I doubt you'll find what you're looking for for $200.

DonRSD · 11-07-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrisG

please help!!

My wife and I are about to close on a condo...and i'm most excited about the home theatre I'll be installing in the living room, of course.

My plan so far was the energy take 5 system + svs cylinder sub (nsd model).
The amp would be either Pioneer or Onkyo, depending on what I find at the time of purchase.

Now the challenge is that she does NOT like the black speakers!! she wants wood, silver, or "pretty" fronts/center/surrounds.

As I got her to agree to my amazing sub, I feel I can only do all I can to comply with her only request to buy "pretty" speakers.

I have a budget of $200 for those speakers. they have to be small, nothing floor standing. Used or new, I don't care... she just wants something pretty. I of course, want something that sounds good (hence energy take 5).

Please help gentlemen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thank you so very much

WHITE FXI3's or WHITE FXI4's

ZIPPO · 11-07-2009, 08:30 PM

I think the Energy Take 5 system looks pretty good

ZIPPO · 11-07-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonRSD

WHITE FXI3's or WHITE FXI4's

I think he's looking for a complete system.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrisG

Now the challenge is that she does NOT like the black speakers!! she wants wood, silver, or "pretty" fronts/center/surrounds.

CrisG · 11-07-2009, 08:45 PM

gentlemen... please keep going... I am *THIS* close to convincing her to either a) let me buy the take 5 or b) let me spend more to make them 'pretty'... thanks to THIS THREAD!! She's reading it with me. yay!!
You all are of great help =)

Johnny Vinyl · 11-07-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrisG

gentlemen... please keep going... I am *THIS* close to convincing her to either a) let me buy the take 5 or b) let me spend more to make them 'pretty'... thanks to THIS THREAD!! She's reading it with me. yay!!
You all are of great help =)

To your girlfriend I would say...if you want pretty, like a nice wood finish or something....you're going to have to spend more money.

John

ZIPPO · 11-07-2009, 09:07 PM

http://www.focal-jmlab.fr/catalogue-...files/2198.pdf

http://www.focal-jmlab.fr/

HAMP · 11-07-2009, 09:22 PM

If she wants pretty then here you go
Klipsch WB14

I almost forgot about the center channel
Klipsch WB24

Vanns has them in that color:
WB-14
WC-24

CrisG · 11-07-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

To your girlfriend I would say...if you want pretty, like a nice wood finish or something....you're going to have to spend more money.

John

Wife, good sir, wife. Otherwise, she wouldn't have this kind of authority

gearyt · 11-07-2009, 09:51 PM

A " wife " will understand pretty costs more..
ask her about her Coach Purse !!

Johnny Vinyl · 11-07-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrisG

Wife, good sir, wife. Otherwise, she wouldn't have this kind of authority

My apologies!

John

callas01 · 11-07-2009, 10:24 PM

Kef makes high quality speakers, they are great both for music and esp. movies. Try these in Walnut. I think they are awesome looking.

Center:
http://www.accessories4less.com/make...-Walnut/1.html

Bookshelfs:
http://www.accessories4less.com/make...ut-Pair/1.html

HAMP · 11-07-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callas01

Kef makes high quality speakers, they are great both for music and esp. movies. Try these in Walnut. I think they are awesome looking.

Center:
http://www.accessories4less.com/make...-Walnut/1.html

Bookshelfs:
http://www.accessories4less.com/make...ut-Pair/1.html

That's a nice find callas01!!!

callas01 · 11-07-2009, 10:41 PM

Of course if you like the Energys, these in Cherry would be nice, They are small you may need to get a raincheck on the Center, I would call Vanns and ask them if they would raincheck the price of the center for you. Or Just get 5 identical speakers which is always a great way to go too.

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it...energy-rc-mini

callas01 · 11-07-2009, 10:59 PM

Here are Jamo speakers in Dark Apple. Another great wood color. Jamo is a very large speaker mfg in europe and are originally Danish speakers, and the Danes are known for making some of the finest speakers out there. The C series is a higher end speaker then the S series.

Both Energy and Jamo (as well as Mirage) are owned by Klipsch, I am very interested in the Jamo stuff because I really like the Looks of them. They are resonably priced and Because I fell in love with the Dali's I also want to hear the C series Towers as possible replacement one day for my beloved Energys.

Bookshelf C 601
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...specifications

Bookshelf S 602
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...f_Speaker.html

Center channels
C 60 Cen
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...EN_Center.html

S 60 Cen
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...EN_Center.html

Driver_King · 11-07-2009, 11:13 PM

These x2 (way out of budget and you need a center)

These x5 (a little cheaper)

Good looking bookshelves cost a bit extra.

crackinhedz · 11-07-2009, 11:27 PM

are in-wall/ceiling speakers an option?

out of sight, out of mind.

11-07-2009, 06:43 PM	#1
CrisG Member Member since:Nov 2009	Gentlemen, Please help a desperate husband find wife-approved surrounds!!! please help!! My wife and I are about to close on a condo...and i'm most excited about the home theatre I'll be installing in the living room, of course. My plan so far was the energy take 5 system + svs cylinder sub (nsd model). The amp would be either Pioneer or Onkyo, depending on what I find at the time of purchase. Now the challenge is that she does NOT like the black speakers!! she wants wood, silver, or "pretty" fronts/center/surrounds. As I got her to agree to my amazing sub, I feel I can only do all I can to comply with her only request to buy "pretty" speakers. I have a budget of $200 for those speakers. they have to be small, nothing floor standing. Used or new, I don't care... she just wants something pretty. I of course, want something that sounds good (hence energy take 5). Please help gentlemen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you so very much

11-07-2009, 08:26 PM	#4
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Both of the above are correct. I also recommend the cherry Polks, but eliminating black also eliminates ALOT of options, which means you may have to spend more than $200 for 5 speakers. You should also look into Paradigm, but again, I doubt you'll find what you're looking for for $200. Last edited by Steve; 11-07-2009 at 08:30 PM.

11-07-2009, 09:22 PM	#11
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	If she wants pretty then here you go Klipsch WB14 I almost forgot about the center channel Klipsch WB24 Vanns has them in that color: WB-14 WC-24 Last edited by HAMP; 11-07-2009 at 09:28 PM.

11-07-2009, 10:59 PM	#18
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Here are Jamo speakers in Dark Apple. Another great wood color. Jamo is a very large speaker mfg in europe and are originally Danish speakers, and the Danes are known for making some of the finest speakers out there. The C series is a higher end speaker then the S series. Both Energy and Jamo (as well as Mirage) are owned by Klipsch, I am very interested in the Jamo stuff because I really like the Looks of them. They are resonably priced and Because I fell in love with the Dali's I also want to hear the C series Towers as possible replacement one day for my beloved Energys. Bookshelf C 601 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...specifications Bookshelf S 602 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...f_Speaker.html Center channels C 60 Cen http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...EN_Center.html S 60 Cen http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...EN_Center.html Last edited by callas01; 11-07-2009 at 11:02 PM.

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11-07-2009, 07:11 PM	#2
wafi Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:along the beltway Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:4	Well I was gonna suggest the Polks in cherry but you seem to not want floor standing models...so take a look at these book shelf ones if you will... http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/bookshelf.php

11-07-2009, 08:15 PM	#3
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	TELL HER IT'S GOING TO CO$T MORE FOR PRETTY! https://www.orbaudio.com/index.asp http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/displa...fid=1478&sc=ht I have a couple of the Orb Audio speakers. I think she'll approve of them. Paired with a good sub you'd be happy too.

11-07-2009, 08:30 PM	#6
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	I think the Energy Take 5 system looks pretty good

11-07-2009, 08:45 PM	#8
CrisG Member Member since:Nov 2009	gentlemen... please keep going... I am THIS close to convincing her to either a) let me buy the take 5 or b) let me spend more to make them 'pretty'... thanks to THIS THREAD!! She's reading it with me. yay!! You all are of great help =)

11-07-2009, 09:07 PM	#10
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	http://www.focal-jmlab.fr/catalogue-...files/2198.pdf http://www.focal-jmlab.fr/

11-07-2009, 09:51 PM	#13
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	A " wife " will understand pretty costs more.. ask her about her Coach Purse !!

11-07-2009, 10:24 PM	#15
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Kef makes high quality speakers, they are great both for music and esp. movies. Try these in Walnut. I think they are awesome looking. Center: http://www.accessories4less.com/make...-Walnut/1.html Bookshelfs: http://www.accessories4less.com/make...ut-Pair/1.html

11-07-2009, 10:41 PM	#17
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Of course if you like the Energys, these in Cherry would be nice, They are small you may need to get a raincheck on the Center, I would call Vanns and ask them if they would raincheck the price of the center for you. Or Just get 5 identical speakers which is always a great way to go too. http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/it...energy-rc-mini

11-07-2009, 11:13 PM	#19
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	These x2 (way out of budget and you need a center) These x5 (a little cheaper) Good looking bookshelves cost a bit extra.

11-07-2009, 11:27 PM	#20
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	are in-wall/ceiling speakers an option? out of sight, out of mind.

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