Floorstanders or Bookshelves?

gmg
gmg Posts: 22
edited August 2002 in Speakers
I'm wondering if anyone can give me some thoughts on speaker size (meaning cabinet) in relation to room size. I have a 17 X 14 room that we use only for music and movies. Would you tend to use big floor standers like the LSI 15/25 or something like the 9's with a good sub? I should say we listen to more music, maybe 60/40. Gordo
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited August 2002
    Do a search in here there was alot of talk on the subject...after you read all the posts..post back any questions you have.
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  • nascarmann
    nascarmann Posts: 1,464
    edited August 2002
    The 15's shouldn't take up anymore room than the 9's and stands....If you have the coins, I say go for the 15's.....
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited August 2002
    agreed with the King-er......coinage not being an issue, I'd go with the towers. Just MHO.

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited August 2002
    So the question remains.....which way to go??????
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2002
    I concur with the tower theory, but for HT use, you will prob add a sub(s) anyway..... so the shelf-mounter route aint bad either....

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited August 2002
    I'll repeat MY preference for the LSi9s with a good sub. Much like art it is what YOU find pleasing to your ear. The bookshelfs like the RT55i and the LSi7/9 seem to have superior mid range that towers in their price range do not. They also have very nice quick and tight bass and the addition of a good musical sub fills in the small area they can't get down to. JMO
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited August 2002
    Not bad........I agree......
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