I have to say that is a lot of area to fill. Have you ever researched a DIY sub? I ask because I have a sub not quite double that budget and My area is less than half of that and it doesn't give the earth shattering bass you'd expect. I agree that size of sub doesn't matter if it's calibrated...
i would listen to a lot of speakers and then listen to a bose system they aren't terrible but the aren't great. The center channel is very important in that it anchors the sound to the picture in front of you. You don't want voices or action that is plainly straight ahead to come from the side...
you most definately should hear the pink noise as a low rumble on your sub. I.d play that music cd and make sure the green light is on then recalibrate the system. I think your level has been turned way down. If you moved it look at the volume control on the sub. I am assuming there is one I...
the 685's replaced the 602's with B&W I've looked at them for a while. Don't go by cone size. they are way better than the 601's the 683 is the top of the 68X series speakers and sound fantastic. They run a little more than a grand for a pair($1,400 I think) but you can always get a dealer to...
Klipsch, Paradigm, B&W, Dynaudio, are all good brands but if you can only find certain brands in your area then that is what you need to audition. Our opinions may not coincide with yours on good sound. I've heard speakers that people swear by and just didn't like them. Polk is the brand and...
I have heard people say they have 20 yr old speakers that still sound fantastic. I have never owned any that long, but then I've never owned good speakers until now.