Slimming Down....Decision Help Needed

slush
slush Posts: 124
edited November 2011 in Speakers
So I have recently sold my LSI25's since they don't "fit" the new house...(my wife may have typed that).

I am looking to replace them with either some decent bookshelf speakers or possibly a def tech sound bar. I am heavily considering the HSU HB1's with the matching center in a 3.1 setup, or the Def Tech Mythos SSA-50 sound bar. I know they are two distinctly different speakers, but each has their strengths.

Any opinions?
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited November 2011
    Slimming Down....Decision Help Needed

    Back away from the table !!!!!!:cheesygrin:
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2011
    Black stone tl3
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • slush
    slush Posts: 124
    edited November 2011
    Should mention, I already own an HSU VTF3 MK3
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited November 2011
    I second the black stone suggestion
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  • slush
    slush Posts: 124
    edited November 2011
    Dang, never even considered the Blackstone line....didn't see that one coming.
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  • slush
    slush Posts: 124
    edited November 2011
    TL3's bought!

    Thanks.
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited November 2011
    Awesome. Once you get a chance to give them a good listen, please consider throwing a quick review up here. I'm especially interested in how they compare to the LSi line.
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  • slush
    slush Posts: 124
    edited November 2011
    BeefJerky wrote: »
    Awesome. Once you get a chance to give them a good listen, please consider throwing a quick review up here. I'm especially interested in how they compare to the LSi line.

    Sounds good.
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited November 2011
    In a similar boat, s**ks. Just curious. Why not just get some 9s and a sub (if you don't have one)? That's my plan.
    MAIN: Polk Lsi9s; Polk PSW505; Lsic (in box); Onkyo SR-875; Parasound 2250; Cambridge Audio 740C; LG BD370
    OFFICE: Polk Lsi7; REL T3; HK 3490; CA 840W; Onkyo C-S5VL
    BENCHED: CS20; OWM3s
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  • slush
    slush Posts: 124
    edited November 2011
    NewHTguy wrote: »
    In a similar boat, s**ks. Just curious. Why not just get some 9s and a sub (if you don't have one)? That's my plan.

    The reason I didn't do the 9's was; I wanted to also reduce the power requirements and sell my big amp, we will see. If these don't do the trick I might end up with the 9's.
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  • NewHTguy
    NewHTguy Posts: 584
    edited November 2011
    Gotcha. Thought crossed my mind as well. But I decided that I enjoy the sound and the price is right these days since the new line is coming out. I guess the key is to not sell the amp (assuming you like it) until you're sure you don't need it. While the Lsis demand good power, a lot or speakers would still benefit from the additional power. Good luck!
    MAIN: Polk Lsi9s; Polk PSW505; Lsic (in box); Onkyo SR-875; Parasound 2250; Cambridge Audio 740C; LG BD370
    OFFICE: Polk Lsi7; REL T3; HK 3490; CA 840W; Onkyo C-S5VL
    BENCHED: CS20; OWM3s
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  • MrGlobe
    MrGlobe Posts: 401
    edited November 2011
    I think you might call that 'dropping serious weight' not slimming down haha. Those TL3s look like a great little speaker, it will be fun to hear your opinions after going from TOTL floorstanders to TOTL satellites. Keep us posted!
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  • slush
    slush Posts: 124
    edited November 2011
    MrGlobe wrote: »
    I think you might call that 'dropping serious weight' not slimming down haha. Those TL3s look like a great little speaker, it will be fun to hear your opinions after going from TOTL floorstanders to TOTL satellites. Keep us posted!

    I hope they will satisfy the need, it's going to be a tough shoe to fill. We will see...
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