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summo · 06-14-2009, 11:20 PM

G'day all,

I recently made a new thread asking for advice to which i should purchase for my new HT.

I've made my decision as i've found a local shop that sells decent gear.

My question is, is it wise to purchase 4 x Standing speakers that are the same (5.1), or should i purchase 2 slightly larger (the upgrade) speakers for the front 2?

For example:
Option 1:
Front & Rear:
http://www.digitalhome.com.au/Tvs_An...Speakers/20738

Option 2:
Front:
http://www.digitalhome.com.au/Tvs_An...(Cherry)/22060

Rear:
http://www.digitalhome.com.au/Tvs_An...Speakers/20738

Help much appreciated.

Cheers

Beta Man · 06-14-2009, 11:45 PM

Have you listened to them yet?

The fronts are far more important than the surrounds though.....

summo · 06-14-2009, 11:50 PM

Yeh i did get a chance to listen to them, but with a cheap Yamaha Amp, so it wasn't the Onkyo 606 that i'm planning on purchasing.

I noticed that the more expensive speaker has a slightly cleaner sound, is also a tad louder than the cheaper one. But that may have been the setup?

Johnny Vinyl · 06-15-2009, 12:03 AM

You have to remember that the surrounds are more for ambiance and that the vast majority of sound will come from your FRONTS & CENTRE. There are several people here (including Crazyblue) who have floorstanders for their surrounds and their centre as well. It's a personal choice I think.

For me....I'm a 2-channel guy (90% music), so I wouldn't personally make the investment.

John

starkent08 · 06-15-2009, 03:03 AM

im using two bostons upfront for my fronts with a big center which i just added and bookshelf speakers for the rears boston all the way around and it rocks

crazyBLUE · 06-15-2009, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

You have to remember that the surrounds are more for ambiance and that the vast majority of sound will come from your FRONTS & CENTRE. There are several people here (including Crazyblue) who have floorstanders for their surrounds and their centre as well. It's a personal choice I think.

For me....I'm a 2-channel guy (90% music), so I wouldn't personally make the investment.

John

John is right about the surr. not being as important as the fronts ! The reason My surr. & surr. rears are towers is because my room is not to bookshelf speaker friendly !!

summo · 06-15-2009, 04:14 AM

Cheers guys, info much appreciated

kfalls · 06-16-2009, 07:10 PM

I'm not sure about AU, but Jensen aren't considered a very good speaker in the states. They made good car speakers, but were never really considered for the home audio market.

Having towers for surround isn't bad, but only allow you to have them a specific height. It's usually recommended to have the rear and side surrounds above ear level since their sound is intended to be diffuse. Diffuse sound is the reason surrounds are either di-pole/bi-pole speakers so their sound isn't direct. Something worth considering.

Other speakers you might check out are the Energys, very reasonable, good quality. Or PSB Alpha series. Also reasonable with good sound. Check out used speakers. A lot of good deals can be found on ebay.

summo · 06-17-2009, 02:48 AM

[QUOTE=kfalls;2014789]It's usually recommended to have the rear and side surrounds above ear level since their sound is intended to be diffuse.QUOTE]

G'day mate,

My rear standing speakers at the moment are 2 feet above ear level as they are on risers so i don't think that would be to much of an issue.

06-14-2009, 11:20 PM	#1
summo Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Perth, Australia	Larger front speaker? G'day all, I recently made a new thread asking for advice to which i should purchase for my new HT. I've made my decision as i've found a local shop that sells decent gear. My question is, is it wise to purchase 4 x Standing speakers that are the same (5.1), or should i purchase 2 slightly larger (the upgrade) speakers for the front 2? For example: Option 1: Front & Rear: http://www.digitalhome.com.au/Tvs_An...Speakers/20738 Option 2: Front: http://www.digitalhome.com.au/Tvs_An...(Cherry)/22060 Rear: http://www.digitalhome.com.au/Tvs_An...Speakers/20738 Help much appreciated. Cheers

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06-14-2009, 11:45 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Have you listened to them yet? The fronts are far more important than the surrounds though.....

06-14-2009, 11:50 PM	#3
summo Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Perth, Australia	Yeh i did get a chance to listen to them, but with a cheap Yamaha Amp, so it wasn't the Onkyo 606 that i'm planning on purchasing. I noticed that the more expensive speaker has a slightly cleaner sound, is also a tad louder than the cheaper one. But that may have been the setup?

06-15-2009, 12:03 AM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	You have to remember that the surrounds are more for ambiance and that the vast majority of sound will come from your FRONTS & CENTRE. There are several people here (including Crazyblue) who have floorstanders for their surrounds and their centre as well. It's a personal choice I think. For me....I'm a 2-channel guy (90% music), so I wouldn't personally make the investment. John

06-15-2009, 03:03 AM	#5
starkent08 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:870 Blu-ray reviews:16	im using two bostons upfront for my fronts with a big center which i just added and bookshelf speakers for the rears boston all the way around and it rocks

06-15-2009, 04:14 AM	#7
summo Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Perth, Australia	Cheers guys, info much appreciated

06-16-2009, 07:10 PM	#8
kfalls Junior Member Member since:Oct 2005	I'm not sure about AU, but Jensen aren't considered a very good speaker in the states. They made good car speakers, but were never really considered for the home audio market. Having towers for surround isn't bad, but only allow you to have them a specific height. It's usually recommended to have the rear and side surrounds above ear level since their sound is intended to be diffuse. Diffuse sound is the reason surrounds are either di-pole/bi-pole speakers so their sound isn't direct. Something worth considering. Other speakers you might check out are the Energys, very reasonable, good quality. Or PSB Alpha series. Also reasonable with good sound. Check out used speakers. A lot of good deals can be found on ebay.

06-17-2009, 02:48 AM	#9
summo Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Perth, Australia	[QUOTE=kfalls;2014789]It's usually recommended to have the rear and side surrounds above ear level since their sound is intended to be diffuse.QUOTE] G'day mate, My rear standing speakers at the moment are 2 feet above ear level as they are on risers so i don't think that would be to much of an issue.

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