Audio music speakers ONLY

Steven72555
Steven72555 Posts: 35
edited July 2013 in Speakers
I used to have a surround sound system, but it wasn't doing it for me. So, I went back to a 2 channel system for my music enjoyment.
I am trying to find speakers to listen to music only. I have a pair Polk S10 speakers nor, they do a pretty "fair" job.
All I can find are speakers that are made for surround sound systems.

Any suggestions out there to help me?
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,337
    edited July 2013
    Lots of people here are willing to help you but they will want to know what your budget for the speakers are, what kind of music you like, the room dimensions, and probably what AVR or amp you will be driving them with. Once you tell them how much, they will be more than happy to spend your money for you :)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited July 2013
    Not sure where you've been looking, but there are tons of speakers made for 2 channel music these days. From Polk, look at the LSiM series.
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  • Steven72555
    Steven72555 Posts: 35
    edited July 2013
    Jimbo18 wrote: »
    Lots of people here are willing to help you but they will want to know what your budget for the speakers are, what kind of music you like, the room dimensions, and probably what AVR or amp you will be driving them with. Once you tell them how much, they will be more than happy to spend your money for you :)

    Budget? Modest, I am not an extremist.
    Music type? All kinds
    AVR?
    Amp, I have a Yamaha Ax596, with an equalizer, CD player and a turntable and a pair Polk S10 speakers hooked up.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2013
    Steven72555 wrote: »
    Budget? Modest, I am not an extremist.

    So, 5K to 15K is your speaker range?
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • D_M
    D_M Posts: 175
    edited July 2013
    Steven72555,

    Which surround system did you have? What speaker peaked your interest over these last few years?
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited July 2013
    Please put a dollar amount to your budget. Your modest may be $200 to some people, $20,000 to others.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • Steven72555
    Steven72555 Posts: 35
    edited July 2013
    BlueFox wrote: »
    So, 5K to 15K is your speaker range?
    In my dreams only
    D_M wrote: »
    Steven72555,

    Which surround system did you have? What speaker peaked your interest over these last few years?
    I don't have a surround system anymore. The music sound was quite sub-par.
    I really want to hear Klipsch or some more Polks.
    There are no non-HT stores around the Cleveland area.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited July 2013
    So, by answering "in my dreams only", you still did not answer the question. We need to know if you can afford $200 speakers or $2000 speakers. Also what else are you using in your system to power it, etc etc.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited July 2013
    Steven72555 wrote: »
    I used to have a surround sound system, but it wasn't doing it for me. So, I went back to a 2 channel system for my music enjoyment.
    I am trying to find speakers to listen to music only. I have a pair Polk S10 speakers nor, they do a pretty "fair" job.
    All I can find are speakers that are made for surround sound systems.

    Any suggestions out there to help me?

    Yup. Hang around awhile and plan on buying new or pre-owned Polk loudspeakers. You'll see.
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  • D_M
    D_M Posts: 175
    edited July 2013
    Steven72555,

    There is Audio craft and Sound & Vision. I'm not sure how close they are to your location. You could make a road trip out of it by taking the missus to some nice restaurant in the area.
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  • heartystatue
    heartystatue Posts: 329
    edited July 2013
    +1 for the LSIM's
    HT: LSI15, LSIC, LSIFX, Emo XPA-3:biggrin: Onkyo TXNR809, Sony BDP-S500, PannyDMP-BDT320, MIT S1 SC. Mit 73842dlp
    2ch: SDA-SRS 2.3 Fully modded. BAT VK500 w/batpak, BAT VK5I, Essence HDACC.
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  • Steven72555
    Steven72555 Posts: 35
    edited July 2013
    nguyendot wrote: »
    So, by answering "in my dreams only", you still did not answer the question. We need to know if you can afford $200 speakers or $2000 speakers. Also what else are you using in your system to power it, etc etc.

    How many here can afford $2000 speakers?
    I am not rich, nor am I poor..
    2000 for speakers? NO WAY. Up to 3-400 perhaps.
    I listed what I have "powering" my system.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited July 2013
    Steven72555 wrote: »
    How many here can afford $2000 speakers?QUOTE]

    Not to be mean, but a fair amount of people here can.

    For your budget I would say LSi9 bookies.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2013
    Buy some used LSi15s. Even new, they were only $1600, I believe. I know I had to think twice before buying them.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • Steven72555
    Steven72555 Posts: 35
    edited July 2013
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    Steven72555 wrote: »
    How many here can afford $2000 speakers?QUOTE]

    Not to be mean, but a fair amount of people here can.
    Well, I guess I am in the wrong forum then.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited July 2013
    Steven72555 wrote: »
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    Well, I guess I am in the wrong forum then.

    No, we are here to help.

    I was just stating that there are many people who can afford very high end speakers so modest might be $200 or $2,000 depending on one's viewpoint.

    My gear isn't that much.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • D_M
    D_M Posts: 175
    edited July 2013
    Steven72555 wrote: »
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    Well, I guess I am in the wrong forum then.

    The members here are happy to help. Are you open to the used market? I asked about your previous surround system to get a frame of reference. How big is the space you are trying to fill? How far back do you sit from the speakers you have now?
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited July 2013
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Buy some used LSi15s. Even new, they were only $1600, I believe. I know I had to think twice before buying them.

    Good recommendation. I love my 15's. I believe they run $500-$700 used now. Although, not sure if his amp would do them justice.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • Steven72555
    Steven72555 Posts: 35
    edited July 2013
    D_M wrote: »
    Steven72555 wrote: »

    The members here are happy to help. Are you open to the used market? I asked about your previous surround system to get a frame of reference. How big is the space you are trying to fill? How far back do you sit from the speakers you have now?
    I am very open to the used market, it seems that most manufactures and retailers are geared for the HT side of audio, but I am not.
    I sit about 4-6 feet back from the speakers.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited July 2013
    Look for some bargains on used speakers in the CP flea market. I bought a pair of SDA-2B speakers from a great member here for $200.00. They sound awesome.
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  • D_M
    D_M Posts: 175
    edited July 2013
    Steven72555,

    There appears to be a few different polk models on craig's list in cleveland. There is even a SDA 1B for $300. The more experienced members can provide you with the pros and cons of the various older speaker lines.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    edited July 2013
    Polkie2009 wrote: »
    Look for some bargains on used speakers in the CP flea market. I bought a pair of SDA-2B speakers from a great member here for $200.00. They sound awesome.

    Members have to have 100 posts before they can view the flea market.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • D_M
    D_M Posts: 175
    edited July 2013
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Members have to have 100 posts before they can view the flea market.


    We can still see the title of thread. Clicking on thread starters name and then using the recent post or all post function is a round about way to see list prices.
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  • David R
    David R Posts: 134
    edited July 2013
    Fry's sells RTi8 speakers for 150 evey once in a while. The Onkyo 609 has 100 wats per channel and will drive them just fine and will drive a surrond system. ($300 on sale) Most Polk people will suggest you get a receiver with pre outs so that you can upgrade your system. The 609 does not have pre outs.
    Panasonic 65" Plasma - Panasonic Blu-ray. Onkyo TX-NR809 RTi A7s fronts - MK CS150s surronds.
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  • David R
    David R Posts: 134
    edited July 2013
    We can also help you with value speakers but you really need to let us know your budget range. The responses have been very reasonable.
    Panasonic 65" Plasma - Panasonic Blu-ray. Onkyo TX-NR809 RTi A7s fronts - MK CS150s surronds.
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited July 2013
    Steven, all of us here started our journey on a shoestring budget and could only dream of owning better equipment we saw in magazines like Stereo review or Hi-Fi etc... I'm nearing 60 and still on a budget and dreaming of better equipment,lol.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited July 2013
    I would think that with his current Yammy some LSi9's would fit the bill quite nicely, being that he sits fairly close. Certainly something bookshelf.
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  • Steven72555
    Steven72555 Posts: 35
    edited July 2013
    codyc1ark wrote: »
    I would think that with his current Yammy some LSi9's would fit the bill quite nicely, being that he sits fairly close. Certainly something bookshelf.
    Bookshelf speakers don't quite have the sound range that fulfills.
    I love those big speakers!:mrgreen:
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited July 2013
    Look for some used Polk's or Advents or some Acoustic Research. A decent pair of bookshelf's would surprise you. I have a pair of AR 18 bookies that not only sound great but can get as loud as the big boys and still sound good.
    Home Theater
    Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable

    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

    Stuff for the Head
    JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365

    Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
    Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin B)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,002
    edited July 2013
    Well Steve, your going to get suggestions all over the map. You still haven't thrown out a budget either or said if any other gear will get replaced. If you like big speakers and your dead set on keeping that AVR, you need efficient 8 ohm floorstanders so make that your first priority when looking. Anything else will be grossly underpowered with that AVR.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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