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flyers1718 · 06-24-2008, 02:38 AM

Thinking about getting these speakers from monoprice. Are they any good?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Intamin · 06-24-2008, 03:10 AM

I don't know anything about monoprice speakers, but I do enjoy their cables. And for the price of those speakers, I'd at least buy them, test them out, and then listen to other speakers at local stores to compare, as you have 21 days to return the Monoprices if you aren't satisfied.

Driver_King · 06-24-2008, 04:54 AM

I heard they're alright, but sound better boxed(enclosed).

flyers1718 · 06-24-2008, 04:56 AM

For the price it seems like a good deal and will look nice. Just wondering if they will be good for tru hd and dts ma when I get a new reciever.

Driver_King · 06-24-2008, 04:58 AM

They'll do just fine. Not audiophile quality, but it'll definately sound more than just satisfactory.

flyers1718 · 06-24-2008, 05:06 AM

Ok, thanks I guess ill get them then. Is their a big difference between these?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Is it worth it for the bigger ones?

Driver_King · 06-24-2008, 05:17 AM

In this case, bigger=better.

Big Daddy · 06-24-2008, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyers1718

Thinking about getting these speakers from monoprice. Are they any good?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Parts Express has a much better selection of regular and in-wall speakers.
http://www.partsexpress.com/home-audio-video.cfm

flyers1718 · 06-24-2008, 11:46 PM

The parts express seem pretty nice too. What do I do for a center channel since they come in pairs?

allstar780 · 06-25-2008, 12:00 AM

theres really a few options for your center...

1. run a pair of speakers as your center

2. run an out-of-wall center speaker

3. TV as center

4. buy a pair and just use one, keep the other as a spare

5. 6.1 system

flyers1718 · 06-25-2008, 12:03 AM

Well I kinda wanna do a 7.1 setup so I guess the tv as a center would be my best option. How do you do this and is it provide quality sound?

allstar780 · 06-25-2008, 12:14 AM

specific setup would be a bit out of my league as i have yet to do much of it... but thats really your worst option as it will only provide the same quality of sound as the TV does now... and i could be wrong but i think the receiver has to support the function

personally I would buy a pair and keep one as a backup (but the same ones you want for your fronts or rears so if something happens to one you just throw a new one in)

the speakers are relatively inexpensive and it will give you good, matching sound all around

flyers1718 · 06-25-2008, 01:00 AM

Well I have a 5.1 setup now with some old jbl speakers and a relativley new sony reciever(no hdmi). But I mounted my tv and want a cleaner look with the in walls. So I was gonna try and get a onkyo 605 for tru hd and dts ma with my ps3 and hd dvd player and the new speakers. Also have to get a subwoofer since I dont have one. Still trying to pick stuff out.

Driver_King · 06-25-2008, 02:31 AM

Get a pair of them and keep the other one as an extra. As for a subwoofer, I can get you a selection of the best bang for your buck subwoofers out there. You can PM me if you'd like.

Beta Man · 06-25-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allstar780

theres really a few options for your center...

3. TV as center

I would do everything possible to avoid this..... it'd sound terrible, because the T.V. would be playing ALL the audio (like normal) over the top of the rest of the speakers you get....

allstar780 · 06-25-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I would do everything possible to avoid this..... it'd sound terrible, because the T.V. would be playing ALL the audio (like normal) over the top of the rest of the speakers you get....

there is a way to run it on just the center channel... i think it might depend on the TV though... but it will sound pretty bad regardless

richteer · 06-25-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I would do everything possible to avoid this..... it'd sound terrible, because the T.V. would be playing ALL the audio (like normal) over the top of the rest of the speakers you get....

If the OP's TV has an audio input, it might be possible for him to hook up his receiver's center channel output to the TV, and get just the center signal. But yeah, the results would be less than ideal.

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06-24-2008, 03:10 AM	#2
Intamin Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houston Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:318	I don't know anything about monoprice speakers, but I do enjoy their cables. And for the price of those speakers, I'd at least buy them, test them out, and then listen to other speakers at local stores to compare, as you have 21 days to return the Monoprices if you aren't satisfied.

06-24-2008, 04:54 AM	#3
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	I heard they're alright, but sound better boxed(enclosed).

06-24-2008, 04:56 AM	#4
flyers1718 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	For the price it seems like a good deal and will look nice. Just wondering if they will be good for tru hd and dts ma when I get a new reciever.

06-24-2008, 04:58 AM	#5
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	They'll do just fine. Not audiophile quality, but it'll definately sound more than just satisfactory.

06-24-2008, 05:06 AM	#6
flyers1718 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Ok, thanks I guess ill get them then. Is their a big difference between these? http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 Is it worth it for the bigger ones?

06-24-2008, 05:17 AM	#7
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	In this case, bigger=better.

06-24-2008, 11:46 PM	#9
flyers1718 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	The parts express seem pretty nice too. What do I do for a center channel since they come in pairs?

06-25-2008, 12:00 AM	#10
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	theres really a few options for your center... 1. run a pair of speakers as your center 2. run an out-of-wall center speaker 3. TV as center 4. buy a pair and just use one, keep the other as a spare 5. 6.1 system

06-25-2008, 12:03 AM	#11
flyers1718 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Well I kinda wanna do a 7.1 setup so I guess the tv as a center would be my best option. How do you do this and is it provide quality sound?

06-25-2008, 12:14 AM	#12
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	specific setup would be a bit out of my league as i have yet to do much of it... but thats really your worst option as it will only provide the same quality of sound as the TV does now... and i could be wrong but i think the receiver has to support the function personally I would buy a pair and keep one as a backup (but the same ones you want for your fronts or rears so if something happens to one you just throw a new one in) the speakers are relatively inexpensive and it will give you good, matching sound all around

06-25-2008, 01:00 AM	#13
flyers1718 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Well I have a 5.1 setup now with some old jbl speakers and a relativley new sony reciever(no hdmi). But I mounted my tv and want a cleaner look with the in walls. So I was gonna try and get a onkyo 605 for tru hd and dts ma with my ps3 and hd dvd player and the new speakers. Also have to get a subwoofer since I dont have one. Still trying to pick stuff out.

06-25-2008, 02:31 AM	#14
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Get a pair of them and keep the other one as an extra. As for a subwoofer, I can get you a selection of the best bang for your buck subwoofers out there. You can PM me if you'd like.

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