Got a new reciever, suddenly realize I need new speakers. P.S. I'm an idiot.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Brandon_Storm

I really need to stress that I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to speakers, so while I appreciate the links, I really need some direction towards a particular set, haha. However, I did browse through and find the Polk TL 1600 for an affordable price (and free shipping!), but I'm still waiting for people to weigh-in on why everyone has only suggested tower speakers so far! I'm nervous about getting smaller ones, space efficient as they may be, since no one seems to be recommending them. Also, are 8ohm speakers alright for a 6ohm receiver?

Thanks!

dont worry to much about ohm rating until youre talking about a 4 ohm nominal speaker, those can, but not always stress a receiver; would depend on how power hungry the speakers are. it would also depend on how long the speakers operate in that low of a range, but most speakers all have dips into the lower ohm levels so receivers can fluctuate with them.

[Brandon_Storm]

Originally Posted by callas01

dont worry to much about ohm rating until youre talking about a 4 ohm nominal speaker, those can, but not always stress a receiver; would depend on how power hungry the speakers are. it would also depend on how long the speakers operate in that low of a range, but most speakers all have dips into the lower ohm levels so receivers can fluctuate with them.

Thanks for the input callas.

And what's your opinion on the tower speakers vs. the smaller ones? For example those I posted in the post just about you there, and the bigger ones people have been recommending.

I will be honest, I would prefer smaller speakers if the quality difference is not too vast. I have enough room to squeeze big speakers into the room, but it would certainly be a squeeze.

[Almadacr]

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[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by Brandon_Storm

Thanks for the input callas.

And what's your opinion on the tower speakers vs. the smaller ones? For example those I posted in the post just about you there, and the bigger ones people have been recommending.

I will be honest, I would prefer smaller speakers if the quality difference is not too vast. I have enough room to squeeze big speakers into the room, but it would certainly be a squeeze.

Then 2 pairs of this for $300 Energy CB-10 available at FS, maybe you could get another pair and use a bookshelf for the center, the Polk Audio you linked to are really small Satellite speakers but they could work well for you.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Brandon_Storm

Thanks for the input callas.

And what's your opinion on the tower speakers vs. the smaller ones? For example those I posted in the post just about you there, and the bigger ones people have been recommending.

I will be honest, I would prefer smaller speakers if the quality difference is not too vast. I have enough room to squeeze big speakers into the room, but it would certainly be a squeeze.

I'm an apartment dweller too and over the years I've gone with a variety of setups and a good set of towers (and they don't have to be huge) can give you a lot of flexibility. You can easily get by without a center channel (your left-right mains probably won't be more than 8-10 feet apart anyway) and you can even get by without a sub for a lot longer than you might think.

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by octagon

I'm an apartment dweller too and over the years I've gone with a variety of setups and a good set of towers (and they don't have to be huge) can give you a lot of flexibility. You can easily get by without a center channel (your left-right mains probably won't be more than 8-10 feet apart anyway) and you can even get by without a sub for a lot longer than you might think.

Well Said.