good speakers?

[crackinhedz]

has anyone on here personally tested or listened to a set of fluance speakers?



(anyways, off to work...you boys play nice)

[Mega-Prime]

I just recently switched over to the HD world & was wondering if my old speaker setup would still be up to snuff.

I've got a pair of Athena AS-F2.2s in front, AS-C1.2 Center, 4 S.5 Point 5s for surrounds & rears & a AS-P4100 Sub. (Will probably get 2 more S.5s for presence since I recently bought a Yamaha HTR-6090 receiver).

Does this setup sound alright?

I've been torn between the S.5s or getting a bunch of AS-B2.2 Bookshelves instead.


You might be thinking, "Why are you asking us?... Just try it." But I still haven't finished my dedicated HT room in the basement, so I haven't hooked anything up yet to take it for a test run. :P

[Pelican170]

Originally Posted by Barnum

I am amazed at the people that go cheap when it comes to speakers. That is one of the most important parts of the system. And I also would not recommend Sony receivers you can do much better, like for example Denon or Onkyo.

I agree totally!

[Grady]

The sensitivity on the set is really low so I hope you have a lot of power going to them.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

It depends what you mean by "high end"

Are you only referring to speakers like the Martin Logan Statement E2's?



Or the Infinity Series V Reference Series?



Or the Sonus Faber Stradivarius, German Physik, etc.?

If so then yes, Onkyo is not high end. But in my opinion for the average person the TX-NR905 receiver, at $1999, is a high end receiver before venturing into the seperate components arena, like Anthem, or Rotel, etc.

Ohhhh yes! Two of my dream speakers ML Statement 2's and IRS V's hot!!!!

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Barnum

I am amazed at the people that go cheap when it comes to speakers. That is one of the most important parts of the system. And I also would not recommend Sony receivers you can do much better, like for example Denon or Onkyo.

You are right there - Sony receivers are wanting (unless its ES) - Denon or Onkyo are great, if you must go mid-fi the Pioneer has more bang for the Buck but only at the 900 or above level (if you can go Elite).

[dukenukem]

Those jbl speakers are certainly in my budget range,what reciever would be good with them?Would be using hdmi from the ps3 for games and blu ray.

[Baseball3]

Originally Posted by dukenukem

Would these be good speakers to use with ps3 and for blu ray movies?
http://www.fluance.com/fluan5speaks.html
i plan on buying a sony receiver from amazon and was hoping for some good speakers to match it.

and buy the Boston Acoustics MCS130 speaker system and never look back. Do this for yourself and for your guests.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by dukenukem

Those jbl speakers are certainly in my budget range,what reciever would be good with them?Would be using hdmi from the ps3 for games and blu ray.

I would go with the Onkyo TX-SR605 - the Audyssey calibration is excellent.

[richteer]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

It depends what you mean by "high end"

Are you only referring to speakers like the Martin Logan Statement E2's?



Or the Infinity Series V Reference Series?



Or the Sonus Faber Stradivarius, German Physik, etc.?

If so then yes, Onkyo is not high end. But in my opinion for the average person the TX-NR905 receiver, at $1999, is a high end receiver before venturing into the seperate components arena, like Anthem, or Rotel, etc.

Now those are proper speakers! Both are long discontinued (especially the IRS V), but all those Audio Research amps have me salivating! I have an Audio Research preamp here and would like to get a pair of Reference 210s one day (I doubt I'll ever be able to afford the $40K Reference 610Ts in that picture).

The Onkyo 905 is on my short list of receivers that I'll use to tide me over until I can get into high(er) end separates (my HT is separate from my stereo kit).

[Barnum]

Originally Posted by dukenukem

Those jbl speakers are certainly in my budget range,what reciever would be good with them?Would be using hdmi from the ps3 for games and blu ray.

You can get the Onkyo for not a lot of money. Denon is much better but you will pay more for it. In my mind its worth the additional. I understand that budget may get in the way of Denon though. I used to like Pioneer but I think their sound tends to be a little to bright for my liking. If you buy speakers that have titanium drivers or any other metal for a cone you will really hear the highs being almost annoying. Just my thoughts.

I can not be any more serious about using cation when buying speakers. The sound to me is like 80% of the deal. That is why I saved and saved and got a better setup then I had planned.

[Bourne1]

What do you guys think of these? I know I would have to get a sub still. Just want some input.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1183159914106

[seto]

Not impressed with those speakers. More lifestyle than practical design. What kind of a budget do you have?

[Bourne1]

Not in the market to get new ones yet. Just saw them when I was on lunch today and just wanted to get some feedback. I am upgrading my Sony receiver to an Onkyo 705 first. I'll prob won't upgrade my speakers for a couple years. But when I do, I want floor standing/bookshelf.

[sAvAgE69]

I know I am going to be upgrading my home theatre system soon. and I have been looking at these.

I have heard them and I am very impressed

http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/displa...fid=2375&sc=ht

These babies wont let you down

[Bourne1]

What is the price range of these? I have heard of them before and heard many great reviews.

[Woody]

Thankfully not discontinued.




Left channel.

On a lighter note, I am a big fan of VS speakers.

[sAvAgE69]

i would say the price would be

1 x pair of 685 (mains) 800
1 x Center 700
2 x pair 686 (Surround + Side) 1500
Sub About 500 - 600

this is just my setup idea Still a "bit"Pricey however a lifetime of enjoyment

This is the price range that I have found prices have varied and I am in CDN Funds not USD so these are going to be cheaper in the US than here

[crunchywyte]

I bought a set of KEF 2005.2s from circuit city, they originally retail for 999.99 , I got them for 499.99, they are certainly not the highest end , but for the money you can't beat it. So I recommend checking them out , btw I noticed that some online retailers sell the SW that comes with my speakers for 800.00 alone......

[MatrixS2000]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

For speakers I would seriously stay clear of Fluance unless you do not care about fidelity at all

I have to agree...just looking at their specs so much is left out that it seems that are trying to pull the wool over your eyes.

For example, from your link, they state:

Frequency Response: 49 - 20K Hz

But they do not tell you the measuring points, so it could be anywhere.

Reputable speaker manufacturers will list the measuring points as follows:

Frequency Response:On-Axis ±2 dB from 46 Hz - 22 kHz

On axis means with you sitting in front of the speakers.

±2 dB from 46 Hz - 22 kHz. ±2 dB is the measuring point and means that the measuring points are plus or minus 2dB from the centre line (being 0dB or flat). Without the measuring points, you have no idea if, for example, 49Hz was a 0dB or -10dB relative to the flat response. If it was -10dB, then that speaker would reproduce 49Hz 10dB lower than other frequencies...not at all good.

Really good manufacturers also list off axis numbers. This will look something like:

30° Off-Axis - ±2 dB from 46 Hz - 20 kHz

This will tell you that if you are not directly in front of the speakers but at a 30° angle, the stated freq. response will apply.