Need advice on Floor Speakers

[callas01]

Originally Posted by progression101

I have Klipsch surround speakers currently. In general i like softer silkier hi's not that penetrating rock like metallica hi's. They hurt my ears. So maybe klipsch is not the right brand for me. I'll have to visit the hifi store and listen.

It says Speaker Impedance: 4-ohm or 8-ohm, that means it should handle 4-ohm right?

Welcome to the site,

With a Sony amp, it is prolly best to just stick with 6-8 ohm speakers. They can push 4 ohm speakers but they don't do a good job at it. If you prefer the softer hi's, then you will prolly prefer a warmer sounding speaker so I suggest you check out Monitor Audio RS6s ($1000/pr) or BR5's (650/pr) these Energy RC-50s 700/pr, if you want PSBs then try these Image 55 (1000/pr) or for a slightly brighter sound without getting as bright and hi as the Klipschs do then you can look into Paradigm Monitor 7s.

As an alternative these bi-polar speakers are excellent from Def Tech, or Mirage make nice stuff too, and for $300 a pair, that is a really good deal, one week only though. And KEF is always a personal Fav.

But I would suggest auditioning as many as you can. We can all tell you what we like, but it is prolly best you decide for yourself.

Where are you located, perhaps we could locate you a few dealers.