Mirage Nanosat 5.0 + Yamaha SW315 v/s Energy Take Classic 5.1

[ak_ka]

Hi Guys,

I'm thinking of finally upgrading my audio setup(Sony DAV-DZ100 bought for $50 on craigslist) to better compliment my 42" Panny.
I'm still not decided on a receiver yet, but have pretty much narrowed down the speaker setup to 2, and would be eternally grateful for your advice to make a decision.

1. Mirage Nanosat 5.0(for $250) + Yamaha SW315 sub(~$270)(is it a good match?) - about $525 in total
2. Energy Take Classic 5.1 ($400)

I chose the above keeping the WAF factor in mind(She's a huge Bose fan, and already I'm endangering myself by not going for them ). So I have to do with satellites(We watch movies most of the time anyway, so shouldn't be that big of a loss, and would still be a def upgrade)

I've seen some rave review about both, so am considering whether to spend the $100 or so I save with Energy on a better receiver(I have a total budget of $740, so its $250 or $350 for the receiver)


One major thing to consider is that I live in an apartment, and the living room is "square U" shaped, with one of the arms serving as corridor, and the other wider one as kitchen. Thus, I'm looking for more "fidelity" than thump.


Boy, I must be sounding like a completely confused noob.. Hoping u guys can help me out

Thanks,
AK

[Driver_King]

If you want to try a bit something different, go for the Nanosats. Their sound field is very different than most speakers and make up for the form factor and novelty of Bose speakers without the loss in sound quality. As for a subwoofer, you would be better off asking that question in the Subwoofers forum. I would personally recommend, for your budget, this subwoofer. It's the only one left. It gets wonderful reviews here and would be perfect for what you're looking for. I would go ahead and place a bid before it ends in about an hour.

[prankster]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

If you want to try a bit something different, go for the Nanosats. Their sound field is very different than most speakers and make up for the form factor and novelty of Bose speakers without the loss in sound quality. As for a subwoofer, you would be better off asking that question in the Subwoofers forum. I would personally recommend, for your budget, this subwoofer. It's the only one left. It gets wonderful reviews here and would be perfect for what you're looking for. I would go ahead and place a bid before it ends in about an hour.

great suggestion from dk.

as far as bose systems go, have your wife read through this thread.