Speaker Recommendations

[edfl72]

I am in the process of completing my Home Theatre setup and need some speaker recommendations. I currently have a Sony KDS60XBR2, PS3, Wii, and for a receiver I just ordered the Onkyo TX-SR805. I wanted to do 7.1 with all the rear and side speakers in the ceiling. The front can be towers along with a solid sub and center. As far as price is concerned? Not sure but it should match up with what I current have, mid-price point.
I want to make my blu movies sound awesome!!!

Thanks,

[martinstraka8282]

Originally Posted by edfl72

I am in the process of completing my Home Theatre setup and need some speaker recommendations. I currently have a Sony KDS60XBR2, PS3, Wii, and for a receiver I just ordered the Onkyo TX-SR805. I wanted to do 7.1 with all the rear and side speakers in the ceiling. The front can be towers along with a solid sub and center. As far as price is concerned? Not sure but it should match up with what I current have, mid-price point.
I want to make my blu movies sound awesome!!!

Thanks,

Look into Yamaha stuff, I went with it and got 7.1 and receiver for about $1500 off ebay.

[murph1234]

Klipsch reference series it wont disappoint

[Downhere]

Originally Posted by edfl72

I am in the process of completing my Home Theatre setup and need some speaker recommendations. I currently have a Sony KDS60XBR2, PS3, Wii, and for a receiver I just ordered the Onkyo TX-SR805. I wanted to do 7.1 with all the rear and side speakers in the ceiling. The front can be towers along with a solid sub and center. As far as price is concerned? Not sure but it should match up with what I current have, mid-price point.
I want to make my blu movies sound awesome!!!

Thanks,

An exact budget would be helpful. You basically have a lot to choose from so doing a little research would be beneficial. Someone mentioned Klipsch and that could be an option but I do suggest hearing them in person as they are a love/hate kind of speaker brand.

You could look into internet direct brands for a great bang for your buck system. SVS, Ascend Acoustics, Aperion Audio, Rockets, etc. would be good to look into.

For subs definitely check out SVS subwoofers or Hsu Research subs, those two brands will be your best options for value and performance.

Also, if you do end up doing some research you can search specific model reviews through www.ecoustics.com, which has a great search engine for reviews.

Other than that I think some information about room size, budget, and listening habits would help those here help you out on your quest for great sound.

[cleric]

Originally Posted by murph1234

Klipsch reference series it wont disappoint

But it won't completely satisfy either.

[DJeffries]

Originally Posted by edfl72

I am in the process of completing my Home Theatre setup and need some speaker recommendations. I currently have a Sony KDS60XBR2, PS3, Wii, and for a receiver I just ordered the Onkyo TX-SR805. I wanted to do 7.1 with all the rear and side speakers in the ceiling. The front can be towers along with a solid sub and center. As far as price is concerned? Not sure but it should match up with what I current have, mid-price point.
I want to make my blu movies sound awesome!!!

Thanks,

I highly recommend that you actually go out and audition speakers for yourself. The speakers will have a larger influence on the sound than any other component in your system and good sound is a very subjective topic. The right speakers for your system are the ones that sound best to you. You may not like what someone else loves.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Downhere

An exact budget would be helpful.

agreed.

Unless you buy a speaker "system" which usually includes all the speakers together for a total price, you would want to buy them individually. Two Fronts, One Center, Surrounds, Subwoofer...depending on how much you can spend (budget) we can help to determine which speaker you should look at.

[edfl72]

Probably about 2K for all speakers

[cpgator]

Originally Posted by edfl72

Probably about 2K for all speakers

It will be difficult to find a good 7.1 system (with 4 in-wall/ceiling speakers) with that budget. I would instead look for a 5.1 system, and not do ceiling speakers. I think you will be more satisfied with the results.

[RC-Bruin]

Most good speakers don't come in sets, you will need to buy them individually. I'd say you'll need about $3000 for a really good 7.1 setup.

[MacDaddyOJack]

Originally Posted by RC-Bruin

Most good speakers don't come in sets, you will need to buy them individually. I'd say you'll need about $3000 for a really good 7.1 setup.

Agreed, there are others on the site who like to spend that much for one speaker but that might be overkill. For about $3000, you can get the Monitor Audio silver series 5.1 setup and sub. You could either get another pair of small surround speakers to match or you could leave it at 5.1 since there is not much 7.1 audio out yet anyways!

Speakers are something that you need to try for yourself though. Some good "value" brands to start with are Klipsh and Polk. The Monitors are a bit more, but they look and sound wonderful!

[crackinhedz]

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[Downhere]

Originally Posted by edfl72

Probably about 2K for all speakers

That's a good budget to work with, for satellite speakers the Kef system mentioned above is a great system and Kef is a great brand. But, if speaker size is not a concern I'd look elsewhere.

I've heard the Ascend Acoustics Speakers (Internet Direct) and was impressed with what I heard. You may want to check them out. You can make up a nice system with that. The CMT-340 SE for the fronts and center and the CBM-170 SE for the surround speakers would make a great system. Then just add a sub like the SVS PB12-NSD and you'd be all set with a great sounding bang for your buck system.

You can also check out different speaker brands at an electronics store. Kef, Energy, NHT, Monitor Audio, Paradigm, etc. would be different brands to look into as well if you go for listening tests.

[richteer]

Originally Posted by edfl72

Probably about 2K for all speakers

Check out the Quad L-lite stuff: http://www.avguide.com/products/product-3916. $2K for the whole 5.1 shebang.

[edfl72]

Thanks for all the advice. I have decided to just do 5.1 instead of 7.1.
Anyone hear any good in-ceiling rear speakers, my house came prewired for this. The center channel has to be small as well because it is going in the center drawer of my BDI Novia stand.

[Disco_And]

I have mission with Rel sub but I have just got some Kef IQ series for my sister and they Rock just need to get her the Rel now

[Downhere]

Originally Posted by edfl72

Thanks for all the advice. I have decided to just do 5.1 instead of 7.1.
Anyone hear any good in-ceiling rear speakers, my house came prewired for this. The center channel has to be small as well because it is going in the center drawer of my BDI Novia stand.

You will really want to stick with one brand/series for all the speakers so they match tonally. So whatever brand you choose for the in-ceiling, you will want the same brand for your fronts.

[murph1234]

Originally Posted by cleric

But it won't completely satisfy either.

not a fan hey? for music i completely agree but for movies i think they are great, more than satisfied but i am not a music lover.

[cpgator]

Originally Posted by Downhere

You will really want to stick with one brand/series for all the speakers so they match tonally. So whatever brand you choose for the in-ceiling, you will want the same brand for your fronts.

Not just same brand, but same series.

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