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Dr_Ace · 01-22-2003, 11:34 AM

help me to choose
i want something cool

thanks

PS. everything except bose

thesexattic · 01-22-2003, 11:35 AM

JVC 5 speaker system

Bose Home theatre

PersianKitty · 01-22-2003, 11:38 AM

Atlantic or Klipsch

JohnV · 01-22-2003, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dr_Ace
help me to choose
i want something cool

thanks

PS. everything except bose

Well, I have no idea what your budget is, but B&W are the best ever. http://www.bwspeakers.com/

If that is over budget, then I recommend Klipsch. http://www.klipsch.com/

I have a mix of B&W and Klipsch...oh yeah, and some ADS home speakers also. Watching a movie without big sound is useless

machineg · 01-22-2003, 11:38 AM

I just bought the 650watt rca home theatre... nicest sound Ive ever heard ..

but anything sounds better than the 1967 sears model I just threw out .

Dr_Ace · 01-22-2003, 11:41 AM

not bose cuz i have problems with the local bose dealer

budget $1000-$1500

If you know URLs will be useful

and thanks again

LadyMischief · 01-22-2003, 11:41 AM

I like my polks... Kickass quality of sound, no distortion, and they stand the test of time..this is my second pair (the first went with the asshole in the divorce), and I tell ya, they are just awesome.

LadyMischief · 01-22-2003, 11:45 AM

Oh, I should mention, for subs, Infinity. I *LOVE* my Infinity sub.. they can hear it 7kms away as clear as anything..and man they can PUMP.

bigdog · 01-22-2003, 11:47 AM

klipsch 7 series
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/allhomet...pref7sert.html

chupacabra · 01-22-2003, 11:47 AM

avoid BOSE like the plague, overpriced garbage... take a look at the offerings from 'LINN', very nice stuff..

Dr_Ace · 01-22-2003, 11:57 AM

i like small size speakers with elegant design

btw i had accoustimass 10 series 2 but was not good enough

NoCarrier · 01-22-2003, 12:09 PM

http://www.messina-electronics.com

This is what I have. It rocks.

1 - (5)DV-500, Rear and Center "In-Corner®":

2 Way, 4" Midrange, 2" Tweeter, Injected wood Cabinet, Magnetically shielded, 100 Watts maximum input power, 98db 1 watt / 1 meter, Frequency response: 150Hz to 20kHz, Dimensions: 9" x 9" x 9" 5 Years parts and labour limited warranty

2 - Powered Subwoofer DVSUB-1:

12" Woofer, 400 watts maximum output power, 100 watts rms, Variable volume control, automatic shut off, low level input, high level input, variable crossover. Frequency response: 28Hz to 150Hz, Dimensions: 15" x 15" x 10" 1 Year parts and labour limited warranty

3 - (4)Wall mounting kit:

4 wall mounting brackets, corner mounting or flat wall mounting.

4 - Wire concealer:

32' Paintable wire concealer.

5 - Speaker wire:

150' 18 Awg speaker wire. 12' RCA Cable.

Dr_Ace · 01-22-2003, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NoCarrier

http://www.messina-electronics.com

This is what I have. It rocks.

1 - (5)DV-500, Rear and Center "In-Corner®":

2 Way, 4" Midrange, 2" Tweeter, Injected wood Cabinet, Magnetically shielded, 100 Watts maximum input power, 98db 1 watt / 1 meter, Frequency response: 150Hz to 20kHz, Dimensions: 9" x 9" x 9" 5 Years parts and labour limited warranty

2 - Powered Subwoofer DVSUB-1:

12" Woofer, 400 watts maximum output power, 100 watts rms, Variable volume control, automatic shut off, low level input, high level input, variable crossover. Frequency response: 28Hz to 150Hz, Dimensions: 15" x 15" x 10" 1 Year parts and labour limited warranty

3 - (4)Wall mounting kit:

4 wall mounting brackets, corner mounting or flat wall mounting.

4 - Wire concealer:

32' Paintable wire concealer.

5 - Speaker wire:

150' 18 Awg speaker wire. 12' RCA Cable.

whats the price for them ?

looks like a star wars speakers system

MikeFold · 01-22-2003, 12:24 PM

tough question...
speakers (at any price) are "beauty is in the ear of the listener"
(an analogy of beauty is in the eye of the beholder)

I have spent megabucks on top end speakers and was less than thrilled. When I installed my first home theater, I had all top of the line stuff, and "other" people thought it sounded great.
I was still less than impressed.

This may help or confuse the heck out of you....
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/index.php

Some good reviews etc...etc..., but, much like GFY, take it with a grain of salt.

For the money, Infinity, B&W and Bose (center speaker only) are available and at least go on sale every once in awhile....
The Sony Dream is pretty good for 999 at Best Buy
(although I do not like, personally, the mid range or sub)

Again, test...listen, and remember to test the whole system (at minimum, the center and front L & R together.
For Dolby 7.1 you may want an "orphan" rear center....

NoCarrier · 01-22-2003, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NoCarrier

http://www.messina-electronics.com

This is what I have. It rocks.

1 - (5)DV-500, Rear and Center "In-Corner®":

2 Way, 4" Midrange, 2" Tweeter, Injected wood Cabinet, Magnetically shielded, 100 Watts maximum input power, 98db 1 watt / 1 meter, Frequency response: 150Hz to 20kHz, Dimensions: 9" x 9" x 9" 5 Years parts and labour limited warranty

2 - Powered Subwoofer DVSUB-1:

12" Woofer, 400 watts maximum output power, 100 watts rms, Variable volume control, automatic shut off, low level input, high level input, variable crossover. Frequency response: 28Hz to 150Hz, Dimensions: 15" x 15" x 10" 1 Year parts and labour limited warranty

3 - (4)Wall mounting kit:

4 wall mounting brackets, corner mounting or flat wall mounting.

4 - Wire concealer:

32' Paintable wire concealer.

5 - Speaker wire:

150' 18 Awg speaker wire. 12' RCA Cable.

It should be around 1k USD or even less.. I paid 1,300 CDN

Theo · 01-22-2003, 12:45 PM

H A F L E R

Rocky · 01-22-2003, 01:18 PM

a good harmond/kardon receiver

and 5.1 infinity speaker package (2 fronts, center, sub, 2 back)

01-22-2003, 02:42 PM

http://www.wilsonaudio.com/products/x1/index.html

Just buy 5 of those.

You might have to get a second mortgage though.

Only $75,900 USD per pair.

fang · 01-22-2003, 02:58 PM

My system has Boston speakers
It's a little older but still sounds great

Dr_Ace · 01-22-2003, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by evildick
http://www.wilsonaudio.com/products/x1/index.html

Just buy 5 of those.

You might have to get a second mortgage though.

Only $75,900 USD per pair.

iwantchixx · 01-22-2003, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by machineg
I just bought the 650watt rca home theatre... nicest sound Ive ever heard ..

but anything sounds better than the 1967 sears model I just threw out .

rca hahahah you think your getting 650 watts? hahha try 65 with full 6 speaker load.

Maxpixelz · 01-22-2003, 03:11 PM

best speakers bar none are Martin Logan

http://www.martinlogan.com/

iwantchixx · 01-22-2003, 03:13 PM

http://www.paradigm.ca/Website/SiteP...e/systems.html check these guys out. A buddy of mine got the system7 setup and he swears by them. He's also a guy with whom money is no object. Damn guy has a $20k amp and preamp pushing them (Bryston). Best fucking setup around. He is using an Infinity sub though.

machineg · 01-22-2003, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by iwantchixx

rca hahahah you think your getting 650 watts? hahha try 65 with full 6 speaker load.

100w per speaker.... never said it was golden . but I am totally pleased with it .

iwantchixx · 01-22-2003, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by machineg

100w per speaker.... never said it was golden . but I am totally pleased with it .

it's not 100 per speaker, it's 100 watt with any channel tested with only one speaker hooked up to teh whole system. My jvc is teh same way, claims 500 watts, but in fine prin says "100 watts per channel tested with one load" At least JVC didn't lie. Only way to get full power is to get an amp that has a certified High Current power supply.

iwantchixx · 01-22-2003, 03:23 PM

http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL026800

This is teh amp I plan to get, I really love the sound of my curent JVC but I want High Current. This one has that

It's the same thing as http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?model...L026195&page=2 except the first one doesnt have dvd-audio multichannel

01-22-2003, 03:25 PM

Sometimes they rate them only at 1khz too.

For a more accurate rating they need to test them from 20hz to 20khz with all channels driven and less than 1% distortion.

If an amp doesn't give it's rating under those conditions then they are trying to pull one over on ya.

iwantchixx · 01-22-2003, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by evildick
Sometimes they rate them only at 100 hz too.

For a more accurate rating they need to test them from 20hz to 20khz with all channels driven and less than 1% distortion.

If an amp doesn't give it's rating under those conditions then they are trying to pull one over on ya.

They always claim weird shit and put teh truth in fine print, or soemtimes, not at all. Which is why I can;t stand sony, A 500 watt sony 5.1 system is really only a 150 watt system.

Gutterboy · 01-22-2003, 03:27 PM

Speakers always disappoint me. You have to spend $10,000+ on them to start getting close to the 3D clarity you can get from spending $400-$1000 on a pair of headphones.

01-22-2003, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gutterboy
Speakers always disappoint me. You have to spend $10,000+ on them to start getting close to the 3D clarity you can get from spending $400-$1000 on a pair of headphones.

Sad but true. In my old house I had thousands of dollars worth of audio equipment and it sounded like shit simply because of the room it was in.

No sense in even wasting your money on the high end stuff if you're not willing to do something to fix the problems your listening room will create. You pretty much have to have a dedicated home theater room.

(or you can spend a hundred bucks on headphones)

iwantchixx · 01-22-2003, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gutterboy
Speakers always disappoint me. You have to spend $10,000+ on them to start getting close to the 3D clarity you can get from spending $400-$1000 on a pair of headphones.

Well todays speakers are SHIT. nothign but fucking cheap plastic subs and litle gay cubes. Thats why I buy 20 year old speakers, big bulky, loud and FAT! (fat = big bottom). The only way I will buy new speakers in this day and age is if they are full tower boutique such as paradigm fulls, polk audio fulls, etc etc

iwantchixx · 01-22-2003, 03:38 PM

The speaker in teh background on the black wooden stand is almost 30 years old. Back when they first started using rubber impregnated spiders. The rubber shit is still shiny

The dman thing has MEGA low end and very good range.

Teh monster you see in teh foreground is a subwoofer project gone freaky... I went overboard on that one. My neighbours will agree to this, it's fucking PURE EVIL!

frankfortuna · 01-22-2003, 03:54 PM

Although placement is very critical, I use a Martin Logan / Bryston combination in my theater which works very nicely.

Shoplifter · 01-22-2003, 03:56 PM

www.bwspeakers.com

I have 804 fronts, 805 rears and the Htm1 center. If you are serious about audio there is nothing better.

SNOW · 01-22-2003, 03:57 PM

YOu can have the most expensive speakers in the world but if your amp cant drive them properly it will sound like shit. Always match what you have. If you buy a thousand dollar amp then your speakers dont have to be all that. You putt a crappy amp to B&w's you will be ripped off.

If your gonna buy b&w's plan on spending 4k for a good amp. Your processor alone is 6k made by lexicon-Mc-1 Plan on spending big bucks just for bass. let the subs to the pounding so your channeled speakers dont work to hard. Good luck building a systemn is alot of fun and takes thousands of dollars and time. I spent 12k just on subs and cooper cables.

Just placing your subs is a project in itself let alone tesing acoustical feedback for placement of speakers and setting milli seconds. It's a sickness for me when it comes to this I love it. ICQ me if you need help here are some links.. You have to tewll yourself what you can afford then go by that. Under 2k just go to best buy.

lexicon.com-processors
sunfire.com-subs/amps
Klipsh kicks ass for the money and is perfect for Home theatre.

Grab two of these

Grab 4 of these

You will have full range audio. Get a good center and 2 side channel hanging klipsh and your rocking.

My system is 9 channels

front right
front left

center

right rear
left rear

right center
left center

Subs which are amplified already.
couch channel for installing vibrating modules in your couch.

Good Luck SNOW

Gutterboy · 01-22-2003, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by iwantchixx
Teh monster you see in teh foreground is a subwoofer project gone freaky... I went overboard on that one. My neighbours will agree to this, it's fucking PURE EVIL!

My bro, myself and a few friends once built a subwoofer using a 45" speaker we, uh, liberated from a largely unused (great rationalization..) church organ.

Not only did we build a plywood box for it, we mounted that fucker iin the trunk of my friend chris' Volkswagon Jetta. I don't remember the wattage, but this was back when "booming" cars were coming into fashion, and he had a very high powered stereo system in there to begin with.

We put this album called "Bassenthrobulation" in the CD deck and cranked the volume. Holy fuck! It wasn't pretty, but my god.. it was one of the most amazing sounds I've ever heard. We thought the damn car was going to come apart...

Rip · 01-22-2003, 03:59 PM

I listened to a lot of stuff and ended up with a pair of linn speakers, which are above almost anything else out there

I would avoid bose, it's overpriced garbage, you should be able to pick up a pair of linn's for about 4K us$

Best advice is to get a hold of a number of cd's which you like and listen to regularly, pick some which are a good example of music quality in the theme, and then bring them with you

Most important speaker investment probably is a top of the line subwoofer, which you'll need for DVDs -don't look at anything under 12"

For surrounds, check out the AIM series, inconspicous and adjustable for your room's accoustics, you can pick some great surrounds for about $4-6K for four speakers

Ultimately, it's all going to fall on your amps,
good amps will cost you $5-25K

Dr_Ace · 01-23-2003, 08:19 AM

looks that i have to spend a fortune for get some nice speakers
and i was thinging that bose was expensive

a big thanks to all for the help

Dr_Ace · 01-23-2003, 10:27 AM

Any comment for http://www.crystalaudio.com speakers ??

FreeNetPass Dave · 01-23-2003, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JohnV

Well, I have no idea what your budget is, but B&W are the best ever. http://www.bwspeakers.com/

I agree. 802's here.

JohnV · 01-23-2003, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dr_Ace
looks that i have to spend a fortune for get some nice speakers
and i was thinging that bose was expensive

a big thanks to all for the help

You don't have to spend a fortune at all. It all depends on your "needs" and your budget. You can get great sound from a complete set of Klipsch (2) front floorstanding, (2) rear floorstanding, (2) additional surround for rear center, (1) center and (1 or 2) subs. Reference series or Synergy work very well. Est cost depending on level of speakers could be anywhere from $4K to $8K. You can also go with almost any major brand (Polk, Infiniti, B&W...whatever. Go check out all of them and make you own decision. You'll know what you like when you see them and hear them for yourself. Now go spend some $$$$$$ and let us know what you end up getting.

JohnV · 01-23-2003, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by FreeNetPass Dave

I agree. 802's here.

Those absolutely rock! Truely great sound does not come cheap for sure. A room full of B&W's is not cheap by any means. Like I said, it all depends on how deep your pockets are or how much debt your willing to go into for the home theater.

Scott McD · 01-23-2003, 11:06 AM

Wrong thread..

Yo Adrian · 01-23-2003, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Maxpixelz
best speakers bar none are Martin Logan

http://www.martinlogan.com/

Damn right....nothing comes close

Dr_Ace · 01-23-2003, 11:58 AM

Nautilus series its too expensive for me

01-22-2003, 11:34 AM	#1
Dr_Ace Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Spartaaaaa Posts: 206	best speakers for home cinema ???? help me to choose i want something cool thanks PS. everything except bose

01-22-2003, 11:35 AM	#2
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01-22-2003, 11:38 AM	#5
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01-22-2003, 11:41 AM	#7
LadyMischief Orgasms N Such! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 18,135	I like my polks... Kickass quality of sound, no distortion, and they stand the test of time..this is my second pair (the first went with the asshole in the divorce), and I tell ya, they are just awesome. __________________ ICQ 3522039 Content Manager - orgasm.com [email protected]

01-22-2003, 11:45 AM	#8
LadyMischief Orgasms N Such! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 18,135	Oh, I should mention, for subs, Infinity. I LOVE my Infinity sub.. they can hear it 7kms away as clear as anything..and man they can PUMP. __________________ ICQ 3522039 Content Manager - orgasm.com [email protected]

01-22-2003, 11:38 AM	#3
PersianKitty Meow Media Inc. Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In the valley of the sun, cactus, tacos, tequila, and nod Posts: 7,785	Atlantic or Klipsch

01-22-2003, 11:47 AM	#9
bigdog Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,964	klipsch 7 series http://shop.store.yahoo.com/allhomet...pref7sert.html

01-22-2003, 11:47 AM	#10
chupacabra Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,626	avoid BOSE like the plague, overpriced garbage... take a look at the offerings from 'LINN', very nice stuff..

01-22-2003, 11:57 AM	#11
Dr_Ace Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Spartaaaaa Posts: 206	i like small size speakers with elegant design btw i had accoustimass 10 series 2 but was not good enough

01-22-2003, 12:09 PM	#12
NoCarrier We need more free porn Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 16,356	http://www.messina-electronics.com This is what I have. It rocks. 1 - (5)DV-500, Rear and Center "In-Corner®": 2 Way, 4" Midrange, 2" Tweeter, Injected wood Cabinet, Magnetically shielded, 100 Watts maximum input power, 98db 1 watt / 1 meter, Frequency response: 150Hz to 20kHz, Dimensions: 9" x 9" x 9" 5 Years parts and labour limited warranty 2 - Powered Subwoofer DVSUB-1: 12" Woofer, 400 watts maximum output power, 100 watts rms, Variable volume control, automatic shut off, low level input, high level input, variable crossover. Frequency response: 28Hz to 150Hz, Dimensions: 15" x 15" x 10" 1 Year parts and labour limited warranty 3 - (4)Wall mounting kit: 4 wall mounting brackets, corner mounting or flat wall mounting. 4 - Wire concealer: 32' Paintable wire concealer. 5 - Speaker wire: 150' 18 Awg speaker wire. 12' RCA Cable. __________________ Last edited by NoCarrier; 01-22-2003 at 12:11 PM..

01-22-2003, 12:24 PM	#14
MikeFold Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: semi-retired Posts: 465	tough question... speakers (at any price) are "beauty is in the ear of the listener" (an analogy of beauty is in the eye of the beholder) I have spent megabucks on top end speakers and was less than thrilled. When I installed my first home theater, I had all top of the line stuff, and "other" people thought it sounded great. I was still less than impressed. This may help or confuse the heck out of you.... http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/index.php Some good reviews etc...etc..., but, much like GFY, take it with a grain of salt. For the money, Infinity, B&W and Bose (center speaker only) are available and at least go on sale every once in awhile.... The Sony Dream is pretty good for 999 at Best Buy (although I do not like, personally, the mid range or sub) Again, test...listen, and remember to test the whole system (at minimum, the center and front L & R together. For Dolby 7.1 you may want an "orphan" rear center....

01-22-2003, 12:45 PM	#16
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	H A F L E R

01-22-2003, 01:18 PM	#17
Rocky Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Living Off The Grid Posts: 3,022	a good harmond/kardon receiver and 5.1 infinity speaker package (2 fronts, center, sub, 2 back) __________________ Are you down with Sin?

01-22-2003, 02:42 PM	#18
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	http://www.wilsonaudio.com/products/x1/index.html Just buy 5 of those. You might have to get a second mortgage though. Only $75,900 USD per pair. Last edited by evildick; 01-22-2003 at 02:44 PM..

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01-22-2003, 03:11 PM	#22
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01-22-2003, 03:13 PM	#23
iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	http://www.paradigm.ca/Website/SiteP...e/systems.html check these guys out. A buddy of mine got the system7 setup and he swears by them. He's also a guy with whom money is no object. Damn guy has a $20k amp and preamp pushing them (Bryston). Best fucking setup around. He is using an Infinity sub though.

01-22-2003, 03:23 PM	#26
iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL026800 This is teh amp I plan to get, I really love the sound of my curent JVC but I want High Current. This one has that It's the same thing as http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?model...L026195&page=2 except the first one doesnt have dvd-audio multichannel

01-22-2003, 03:25 PM	#27
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	Sometimes they rate them only at 1khz too. For a more accurate rating they need to test them from 20hz to 20khz with all channels driven and less than 1% distortion. If an amp doesn't give it's rating under those conditions then they are trying to pull one over on ya. Last edited by evildick; 01-22-2003 at 03:27 PM..

01-22-2003, 03:27 PM	#29
Gutterboy So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dis Posts: 4,751	Speakers always disappoint me. You have to spend $10,000+ on them to start getting close to the 3D clarity you can get from spending $400-$1000 on a pair of headphones.

01-22-2003, 03:38 PM	#32
iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	The speaker in teh background on the black wooden stand is almost 30 years old. Back when they first started using rubber impregnated spiders. The rubber shit is still shiny The dman thing has MEGA low end and very good range. Teh monster you see in teh foreground is a subwoofer project gone freaky... I went overboard on that one. My neighbours will agree to this, it's fucking PURE EVIL!

01-22-2003, 03:54 PM	#33
frankfortuna Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,504	Although placement is very critical, I use a Martin Logan / Bryston combination in my theater which works very nicely.

01-22-2003, 03:56 PM	#34
Shoplifter Richest man in Babylon Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Posts: 10,002 Posts: 5,743	www.bwspeakers.com I have 804 fronts, 805 rears and the Htm1 center. If you are serious about audio there is nothing better.

01-22-2003, 03:57 PM	#35
SNOW Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,963	YOu can have the most expensive speakers in the world but if your amp cant drive them properly it will sound like shit. Always match what you have. If you buy a thousand dollar amp then your speakers dont have to be all that. You putt a crappy amp to B&w's you will be ripped off. If your gonna buy b&w's plan on spending 4k for a good amp. Your processor alone is 6k made by lexicon-Mc-1 Plan on spending big bucks just for bass. let the subs to the pounding so your channeled speakers dont work to hard. Good luck building a systemn is alot of fun and takes thousands of dollars and time. I spent 12k just on subs and cooper cables. Just placing your subs is a project in itself let alone tesing acoustical feedback for placement of speakers and setting milli seconds. It's a sickness for me when it comes to this I love it. ICQ me if you need help here are some links.. You have to tewll yourself what you can afford then go by that. Under 2k just go to best buy. lexicon.com-processors sunfire.com-subs/amps Klipsh kicks ass for the money and is perfect for Home theatre. Grab two of these Grab 4 of these Grab 4 of these You will have full range audio. Get a good center and 2 side channel hanging klipsh and your rocking. My system is 9 channels front right front left center right rear left rear right center left center Subs which are amplified already. couch channel for installing vibrating modules in your couch. Good Luck SNOW

01-22-2003, 03:59 PM	#37
Rip Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: somewheres wet Posts: 1,456	I listened to a lot of stuff and ended up with a pair of linn speakers, which are above almost anything else out there I would avoid bose, it's overpriced garbage, you should be able to pick up a pair of linn's for about 4K us$ Best advice is to get a hold of a number of cd's which you like and listen to regularly, pick some which are a good example of music quality in the theme, and then bring them with you Most important speaker investment probably is a top of the line subwoofer, which you'll need for DVDs -don't look at anything under 12" For surrounds, check out the AIM series, inconspicous and adjustable for your room's accoustics, you can pick some great surrounds for about $4-6K for four speakers Ultimately, it's all going to fall on your amps, good amps will cost you $5-25K

01-23-2003, 08:19 AM	#38
Dr_Ace Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Spartaaaaa Posts: 206	looks that i have to spend a fortune for get some nice speakers and i was thinging that bose was expensive a big thanks to all for the help

01-23-2003, 10:27 AM	#39
Dr_Ace Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Spartaaaaa Posts: 206	Any comment for http://www.crystalaudio.com speakers ??

01-23-2003, 11:06 AM	#43
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01-23-2003, 11:58 AM	#45
Dr_Ace Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Spartaaaaa Posts: 206	Nautilus series its too expensive for me