Whats a good starting point for choosing speakers

SLRobertson
SLRobertson Posts: 2
edited October 2011 in Speakers
I know that listening is the best but there arent many places that I can audition speakers that I think I would like. The room I am putting them in is a sunken family room about 20x25 with vaulted ceilings. It is a typical florida style room with tile floors and much glass across the back of the room. It is equally important to play music on the speakers as movies. I have a Sammy 64" D8000 and am looking to upgrade an old amp and a Boston 5.1 satellite system to a Pioneer Elite VSX-53 or a Onkyo 809. I was interested ti RTI A7's for FL and FR but was worried they may sound too bright. Any suggestions?? Thanks in advance!!!!!
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  • SLRobertson
    SLRobertson Posts: 2
    edited October 2011
    I forgot. I would like to spend around $500-$600 each on these speakers. Thanks
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited October 2011
    Money you are willing to spend will be your starting point.

    I'm on my 4th pair of Polks. I never have a problem picking Polk as I know I'm gonna get good sound for my money, and I like the way they sound. I have bought them without listening to them first and have never been disappointed.

    Whatever speakers you buy, get a good AVR or amps as Polks sound real nice with good power.
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited October 2011
    SLRobertson wrote: »
    I forgot. I would like to spend around $500-$600 each on these speakers. Thanks

    Polk has an E-Bay store where you can get good deals and Amazon is a good source for good prices too.
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited October 2011
    SLRobertson wrote: »
    I know that listening is the best but there arent many places that I can audition speakers that I think I would like. The room I am putting them in is a sunken family room about 20x25 with vaulted ceilings. It is a typical florida style room with tile floors and much glass across the back of the room. It is equally important to play music on the speakers as movies. I have a Sammy 64" D8000 and am looking to upgrade an old amp and a Boston 5.1 satellite system to a Pioneer Elite VSX-53 or a Onkyo 809. I was interested ti RTI A7's for FL and FR but was worried they may sound too bright. Any suggestions?? Thanks in advance!!!!!


    The Elite would be a Nice choice for power.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited October 2011
    Just got a pair of rti a7s. They sound great with my pioneer elite vsx-33. I plan on adding a parasound hca1500 as soon as i get off my **** and rearange my liveing room. I hear they are even more impressive with power behind them. If your not going to put an amp with them i would suggest looking into a pioneer elite sc-35. I wish i did.
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