About to buy speakers!!!

[tilallr1]

Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

its on amazon for 717 dollars

Checked and they don't ship to Canada. Damn.

[bageleaterkkjji]

Originally Posted by tilallr1

Checked and they don't ship to Canada. Damn.

do you live near the border lol

[Matt X]

Originally Posted by sokrman14

Quad L-ite system. I don't know the CDN price, but US is $1500. iagamerica.com/quad. It is a whole system that has been rated by many magazines as being in their top five systems for under $2k

...being that Canadians are crossing the border to shop in U.S., and US Strippers are crossing the border to strip in Canada, I'd say that's an indication that The Loony is actually worth MORE than the $$$ for the first time in a long while. So hey if you like the Quad maybe buy here in US?

EDIT: most days, this is actually true. I just thought i'd throw out some humorous anectdotes I heard that resulted from this shift in currency valuation.

[Bluray_ne1]

Originally Posted by Downhere

Since your in Canada, you could look into Energy speakers. You could check into the Reference Connoisseur series or the C-Series depending on how much each goes for. Also, it would be good to look into Kef and NHT. All great speakers.

I agree with Downhere. Energy is great and reasonably priced for a higher-end speaker. RC series or Veritas will kick nicely with the 805.

[Canada]

Have you looked into Paradigm speakers at all, when I am going to upgrade I will upgrade to Paradigms.

Paradigm is a Canadian Made Speaker.

[gearyt]

M&K's on E-bay.... They went Bankrupt, but what a box
I bought into them a few years ago, and just upgraded
for pennies on the dollar !!

[Imakida]

I just received a Flyer from futureshop.ca, you'll get 20% on every speakers from 17h 9dec to 12h 10 dec.

http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/f...gon=&langid=FR

I would suggest the polk audio towers: 900$
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0090951&catid=

with the energy subwoofer 400$
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0087364&catid=

With the polk center 500$ + 20% rebate = 400$
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0090940&catid=

With the polk surround 350$
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0090959&catid=

I don't know how much the 20% will aply on the already cut price speakers..
What do you think?

[Imakida]

Oh and I forgot, you could go an energy set, they are awesome but will cost you more overall if you get the hi-end reference connoiseur (RC-70) for 1400$ and the center is 750$ I think..

[Slicker1]

M&K's on E-bay......another good idea! They made good speakers....to bad they are gone.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Well, just to update everyone on the situation. I visited the "Hi-Fi Centre" here in Vancouver this afternoon and sampled a bunch of systems in my price range. And the best, by far, was the B&W (Bower & Wilkins) Mini Theatre series (MT-20). It would have come to $2100 + tax, but I told the salesman my budget and he dropped it to $1900 + tax. So, I couldn't resist.

Thank you all for your suggestions though. I appreciate it. I believe that of all the 20 brands that I sampled, these were what will suit me best.

[Slicker1]

B&W is good stuff, and you got a discount......nuf said! Enjoy!

[MaleManGuy]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

I am about to buy speakers for my new Onkyo 805 7.1 surround system. This is where I put out the battle cry...

AUDIOPHILES UNITE!

Guide me wisely into that dark night! Lead me from Bose temptation and delivery me from evil!!! Let's assume that my budget is $2000 CDN.

http://www.axiomaudio.com

check out their package systems.

[jwmccoq]

Originally Posted by tilallr1

Where did you get your Onkyo 805 7.1 system from? I'm in Canada too and am looking for it or the 705. Thanks.

Also, very interested in what speaker suggestions you end up going with. Let me know if they sound good with the Onkyo system.

I don't know which province you are residing. In BC, you can the Onkyo receivers at London Drugs. I would recommend to look at Paradigm also. They are very good speakers.

[insane4]

I picked up some Paradigm monitors (and some smaller rears) w/ a 10" sub for about $1K. That was over 7 years ago, and they still sound fantastic. I would not hesitate to buy this brand again.

[seto]

Nice deal on the B&W speakers. Personally, B&W have been, in my opinion, the best speakers out there to date. Some complain that they are a bit sharp but I think they're the most precise when it comes to setting the sound stage. Congratulations on your new setup. ^^b

[richteer]

Originally Posted by MaleManGuy

http://www.axiomaudio.com

check out their package systems.

What are you... Tough guy?