If you had 2000 to build a system

JimBRICK
JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
edited May 2007 in Speakers
Ok guys I have a friend who wants some imput and I told him you guys have tons of ideas.

He wants a bookshelf system 2 fronts 1 center 2 rears and a sub.
his room is 20x16 with 8 foot ceiling and no windows and a carpet floor
his speaker budget is 2000 CAD. He is ordering an outlaw power and preamp for power so powering the speakers isnt an issue.

he's pretty open to any ideas, he just needs it to be bookshelf

what do you think,

thanks JIM
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2007
    what will be the primary use of the system, 2000 bucks is pretty good. for HT rti6, csi5, fxi3, rti4 SVS sub
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited April 2007
    seeing its 5.1 it will be mostly movies but he does have alot vinyl
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    May as well get some used LSiS seeing as he has the power for them. 9s up front, 7s surround, and an LSiC should work nicely. . . say $1200 USD give or take. Then, the rest for a nice sub.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • TennesseeOutlaw
    TennesseeOutlaw Posts: 414
    edited April 2007
    2nd Andy..
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited April 2007
    For his budget, I would get 4 LSi9's, an LSiC (or anther 9 if you can find one) and the best sub you can find with whatever is left over. (HSU, SVS or DIY (IB or box))

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited April 2007
    any suggestions that arent polk? I was saying the
    B&W 705 fronts + rears and htm7 for center, with an svs sub
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    Sure, there are tons of other things he could look at. What's readily available in the great white north? Let us know what brands are accessible and I'm sure you'll get some more opinions.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited April 2007
    Can't help, I love Floor models LOL. Number 1, spend good money on Sub. the see what's left for bookshelf speakers.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited April 2007
    What sound does he like? klipshe, Paradigm, B&W, PSE, Polk RTi or LSi - you could open it up to any 5 bookshelves you can get for under 2 grand.

    There are alot of good speaker builders out there - it all comes down to what sound is right for him/her. Tell them to get their listen on and at least narrow it down a little.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited April 2007
    yeah were going to sudbury in a few weeks to look and listen to some stuff. I'm going to finally get to hear some macintosh electronics
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  • Pepi28
    Pepi28 Posts: 248
    edited April 2007
    What about SVS' new speaker packages? I've heard from a couple of peeps that they sound pretty good. Might want to give them a try.
    58" Samsung Plasma (on wall)(calibrated)
    LSi15's front (modded xo's)
    LSic center
    LSiFX's sides
    LSi7's rears
    Sunfire Sig. 600 amp for 15's
    Sunfire Sig. Cinema for C,S&R
    Sony ES 3000 pre/pro
    SVS 2039 PC Plus sub 12.3 (16hz tune)
    PS3
    Wii
    Signal and Audioquest ic's
    12 awg monster speaker-cable (bi-wired)
    Belkin PF60 power conditioner
    Monster power conditioner for sub
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited May 2007
    so we've been talking about 4 lsi7's with the lsic. with the svs or velodyne sub.

    but do you think he will be happy using lsi7's for fronts? cause this meets his budget perfect or is it that much better to pay the 3-400 more for the lsi9?
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited May 2007
    This is with NO EXPERIENCE, but I think the 7's with a sub would work real well, esp for HT. Is he more a music guy or movies?
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited May 2007
    music is an afterthought for this system. its in a room he uses for watching movies, sports and gaming. so I would say 10% music at best

    But I take it if it were more 50/50 the nines would be the way to go.

    I almost had him talked in the lsi15's but he's not into the towers.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited May 2007
    JimBRICK wrote: »
    any suggestions that arent polk? I was saying the
    B&W 705 fronts + rears and htm7 for center, with an svs sub

    That system would be nice, but considering that the 705's are $1500/pair, $2K aint gonna cut it. Even used.
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited May 2007
    McLoki wrote: »
    For his budget, I would get 4 LSi9's, an LSiC (or anther 9 if you can find one) and the best sub you can find with whatever is left over. (HSU, SVS or DIY (IB or box))

    Michael

    I think Mike gives a very good recommendation.. Make sure to get a good sub with this system..
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited May 2007
    thanks for the info guys he has ordered his speakers,
    4x lsi9's
    lsic.

    and he's off this weekend shopping for a sub

    I thought for surround the lsi9's were a little overkill but hey I'm not spending the money :)

    Haimoc, how are you liking for forest's? When I build my 2 channel rig thsoe are the speakers I plan on purchasing
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited May 2007
    Totem Forest are the best setup that I have. I think I never let them go. That is all I can say. They are "cheap" for what they are. Try them yourself from your local dealers (if any) and see if you like them.
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  • 53degreesN
    53degreesN Posts: 3
    edited May 2007
    JimBRICK wrote: »
    any suggestions that arent polk? I was saying the
    B&W 705 fronts + rears and htm7 for center, with an svs sub

    Should be able to find Omage in your area.
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