Monster THX speakers.. - Blu-ray Forum

dobyblue · 03-01-2009, 03:23 PM

I think you'll get better sound spending that money on eD speakers.

A6-5T5 - $200/pair - http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...products_id=95
2 pairs = $400
1 single for the center = $115
A2-300 sub = $350

Total = $865

It would be well worth spending the extra $130.

CasualKiller · 03-01-2009, 03:42 PM

For what you're paying including stands that's a great deal.

Don't let the Monster bashing run you off,no one ever accused Monster of making crap they just have a habit of adding a 1000% mark up on everything they make.

Zman2k2 · 03-01-2009, 04:12 PM

What receiver are you going to run these with? It looks like these are 4-ohm speakers, and there aren't too many AVR's that can run at that impedence. I would be careful as these could overheat most AVR's and add to your cost here. I understand the need to work within a budget, but these could blow the budget by burning out the AVR connected to them.

TheShinigami · 03-01-2009, 07:06 PM

Ok My receiver I have an Onkyo 706. The reason im getting them so cheap its because my friend works there and he is getting them for me.

CasualKiller · 03-01-2009, 07:26 PM

You're fine, just set the receiver to 4 ohm during setup.

Zman2k2 · 03-02-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheShinigami

Ok My receiver I have an Onkyo 706. The reason im getting them so cheap its because my friend works there and he is getting them for me.

Well it looks like the Onkyo is 4-ohm capable. So, if you like the way they sound, and you said that you did, GO FOR IT!! In the end it all comes down to personal enjoyment, as you are the one who listens to the theater, not us. Do it and enjoy. It is a good price after all.

zombie77 · 03-01-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

I think you'll get better sound spending that money on eD speakers.

A6-5T5 - $200/pair - http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...products_id=95
2 pairs = $400
1 single for the center = $115
A2-300 sub = $350

Total = $865

It would be well worth spending the extra $130.

i would put my money in eD before monster thats just me though

TheShinigami · 03-02-2009, 12:31 PM

ok so how about the quintet SL , do you think this is an upgrade over those???. let me tell you the monsters were set up only as a 2.1 with two front speaker and the middle and it sounded really good.

aramis109 · 03-02-2009, 02:31 PM

That would be a 3.0, actually- or did they have a sub hooked up with it?

If you've listened to it and like it, then go for it. I personally don't like Monster, but I will never say that they don't make quality products. I have never done more than glance at their speakers, but at that price you'll end up paying about what I did for my setup (not counting the subwoofer of course). I would personally say it's a step up from the quintet series as they're just satellites, and you lose a lot of low-end with those.

Consider shopping around and listening to some other speakers first, but in the end if the sound makes you happy, then go with it. The price is right.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
THX Certified Speakers	Speakers	GAWD	1	01-13-2010 12:57 PM
HDMI-THX 1000 Series Monster Cable	New Display Technologies	TooBlu	2	07-17-2009 04:11 AM
Is THX Monster Speaker Wire good?	Home Theater General Discussion	mugupo	72	03-06-2009 11:30 PM
Monster streamline speakers	Speakers	TheShinigami	6	02-18-2009 01:41 AM
50% OFF Monster Ultra™ Series THX 1000 speaker cable and connectors	Home Theater General Discussion	amason	0	06-12-2007 02:29 PM

03-01-2009, 03:23 PM	#1
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I think you'll get better sound spending that money on eD speakers. A6-5T5 - $200/pair - http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...products_id=95 2 pairs = $400 1 single for the center = $115 A2-300 sub = $350 Total = $865 It would be well worth spending the extra $130.

03-01-2009, 03:42 PM	#2
CasualKiller Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brooks Alberta Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:15	For what you're paying including stands that's a great deal. Don't let the Monster bashing run you off,no one ever accused Monster of making crap they just have a habit of adding a 1000% mark up on everything they make.

03-01-2009, 04:12 PM	#3
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	What receiver are you going to run these with? It looks like these are 4-ohm speakers, and there aren't too many AVR's that can run at that impedence. I would be careful as these could overheat most AVR's and add to your cost here. I understand the need to work within a budget, but these could blow the budget by burning out the AVR connected to them.

03-01-2009, 07:06 PM	#4
TheShinigami Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:MIAMI	Ok My receiver I have an Onkyo 706. The reason im getting them so cheap its because my friend works there and he is getting them for me.

03-01-2009, 07:26 PM	#5
CasualKiller Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brooks Alberta Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:15	You're fine, just set the receiver to 4 ohm during setup.

03-02-2009, 12:31 PM	#8
TheShinigami Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:MIAMI	ok so how about the quintet SL , do you think this is an upgrade over those???. let me tell you the monsters were set up only as a 2.1 with two front speaker and the middle and it sounded really good.

03-02-2009, 02:31 PM	#9
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	That would be a 3.0, actually- or did they have a sub hooked up with it? If you've listened to it and like it, then go for it. I personally don't like Monster, but I will never say that they don't make quality products. I have never done more than glance at their speakers, but at that price you'll end up paying about what I did for my setup (not counting the subwoofer of course). I would personally say it's a step up from the quintet series as they're just satellites, and you lose a lot of low-end with those. Consider shopping around and listening to some other speakers first, but in the end if the sound makes you happy, then go with it. The price is right.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals