How does this setup sound?

kcrossley
kcrossley Posts: 12
edited December 2007 in Speakers
Speakers are going in family room. Room size is 19' x 21' x 18' high.

Front: Monitor 30's
Center: Monitor CS 1
Back: RC85i
Sub: Either PSW404 or 505

BTW, I'm only getting the monitors because they fit in my entertainment system. The 40's are too deep.

Kelly
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited November 2007
    I have a monitor HT setup. Really like it for the price. The 30's are a steal of a deal if you get them at some of the discounted prices. I think I got one set for $120/pr and another for $80/pr. Great deal for decent speakers. The Monitor CS1 should match the setup well. I have the bigger CS2, but probably not needed for your setup.

    As far as a sub is concerned, unless you can get one of the PSWs you mentioned above for a great price, you might want to consider some other options for a room of your size. I would keep an eye out for any SVS that fits in your price range as everyone here loves them. Never heard one myself, but the reviews are so good that I wouldn't hesitate for a second to buy one.

    What electronics do you have?


    Oh, and welcome to our little forum.
    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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  • kcrossley
    kcrossley Posts: 12
    edited November 2007
    Thanks Andy. As far as electronics, all I have so far is an Onkyo TX-SR605 and an Xbox 360. Still undecided on the BlueRay -vs- HD DVD stuff. The TV is a Samsung LNT-4661F.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    Sounds great, good luck!
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited November 2007
    If you have a 360 already, you should be able to get the HD-DVD add-on for a decent price and use that as your player for HD-DVDs. If you have a hundred bucks lying around (or whatever the add-on costs) and a NetFlix membership, I think it's definitely worth it.

    I have two HD-DVD players (chose over BR based on price) and get tons of HD-DVDs via netflix. Doesn't cost anything extra to rent them, and they look and sound fantastic. Anyway, good start to your system and ask any questions that might arise.
    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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  • ruf993turbo
    ruf993turbo Posts: 39
    edited December 2007
    Why not get towers for your fronts? the room size is more the sufficient for towers. other than that, it sounds like a good setup.
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