Looking for Big Box Speaker(s) for HT System
Matt34
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I've starting looking for a large bookshelf type speaker to sit on recently finished DIY subs. My priorities are in great dynamics and mids. They will be powered by two Emotiva BPA-1 150 Watts x 1 into 8 Ohms (Bridged Configuration). I thought I'd start here and see what my options are in the older Polk speakers.
Would like to keep cost to around $600/pr. I'm not looking for the ultimate in fidelity, just a fun speaker for movie watching that will keep up with my subs.
They need to sit on top of these:
Thanks for the help!
Would like to keep cost to around $600/pr. I'm not looking for the ultimate in fidelity, just a fun speaker for movie watching that will keep up with my subs.
They need to sit on top of these:
Thanks for the help!
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Great looking subs! What are the drivers for those?
Infinity Kappa Perfect 12" VQ---Mid Q insert -
Are you looking for something polk or any brand?AVR - Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Amps - B&K Components ST2140 (for mains) and Parasound HCA-1000A (bi-amping center)
Mains - RT1000i Towers
Center - CS400i
Sub - BIC Acoustech PL200
My neighbors listen to very good music, whether they like it or not :cheesygrin: -
How about a pair of used LSi9's?
Or new RTiA3's?
You could also hear a pair of TSi200's against your current speakers at Best Buy."He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche -
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since i see you already have some emo gear, maybe some emo 6.2s?
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Or Monitor 7's if he wants to stay with old school Polk.What about perching a pair of CRS+ atop those bad-a subs?"He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche -
Or some monitor 10's look like they would sit nicely atop those monsters, only problem is that neither are magnetically shielded, but I think you can combat that.Or Monitor 7's if he wants to stay with old school Polk.Most of them only hear how loud it sounds, and the rest of us hear everything else - :rolleyes: -
Personally, I think Monitor 7's would be great with those, and the subs would make up for the bass that the monitors lack. I have heard that the 7's have better imaging than the 10's, but dont quote me on that. If you are looking to spend closer to $600 though, get a pair of klipsh heresy I's or II's. They normally sell on ebay in good condition for about $600.AVR - Yamaha Aventage RX-A800
Amps - B&K Components ST2140 (for mains) and Parasound HCA-1000A (bi-amping center)
Mains - RT1000i Towers
Center - CS400i
Sub - BIC Acoustech PL200
My neighbors listen to very good music, whether they like it or not :cheesygrin: -
Magnetic shielding wouldn't be a problem since he doesn't have a CRT, and I think either the Monitor 7s or CRS+ would be good; it really depends on what type of sound he is looking for. The 10s seems a little big for the application.
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Actually, I revise my suggestion to the Eminent Technology LFT-16. Not only is it a Stereophile and Affordable Audio recommend three-way planar speaker, but the wood would match the subwoofer cabs! And with dimensions of 9.75”W x 21.5”H x 9.75” D, it looks like a good fit physically.
