Sam A

"retailers such as Circuit City" would NEVER get my money

John Garcia

I'll second the Mordaunt Short set. Not sure about the sub, but their speakers are quite excellent. The veneers are not so nice, but fit and finish are first rate and they sound great. I use a pair of 902s in my bedroom system. Very clean and musical.

"The trouble with the world is not that people know too little, but that they know so many things that ain't so." - Mark Twain

HT: Marantz SR-8300, MA500 monoblocks x 2, 5X GR Research A/V-2s, Adire Audio Tempest sub, Denon 2900, Oppo 980H, Toshiba HD-A2, RC2000MkII remote, Panamax 5100, Panamax Max2 sub, Slim PS2, PS3 60G + 320G USB

Bedroom: Marantz PM-7200 Integrated, GR Research A/V-1s, Sony 222ES SACD, RC3200 remote, Panamax M8EX

Audio: Audioquest * Video: Bluejeans

My DVDs My HT

Sam A

those morant chorts "genies" will definately be the surrounds. way more distinctive than the gallos and still very sleek and simple. now for the front three.

Jan Strnad

Sam,

I think you're already doing the wisest thing possible: You're involving her in the decision making. Compromise is essential, and that means on your part and hers as well. Take it from a 27-year marriage veteran, when either side digs in its heels, you're in deep shit.

As for the equipment, take a closer look at the Axiom site. You can get a myriad of custom finishes beyond the six standard ones. It might be worth it to her to pay for the exact finish she wants.

The tower speakers have a bit more bass extension than the bookshelf units, and don't need stands. You could forego the subwoofer for Thanksgiving and add it later, when she's gotten used to the look of the speakers and isn't feeling as "precious" about the design of the room as she does when it's all brand new.

Just some suggestions.

Jan

Jan Strnad

aka J. Knight,
author of Risen and Boo.

Sam A

thanks Jan


I really hope I didnt make my GF out to be some kind of bitch or that I suggested that this living room design thing is causing much strife between us. I know where she is coming from and Ive seen her design sketches. what sucks is paying for it. I love her, and there isnt a thing that will change that. as far as the living room design, I agree with her, that is why I promissed she could design it. I just didnt want her to throw Bose in my house. and she didnt want to see speakers at all, hence wanting bose. her idea of a good sound system for music is a real concert. she doesnt listen to music much at home. just a different way of doing things, I need music. why am I telling you all of this? I wonder how many marriages are open and honest like our relationship. after reading your alls posts, it doesnt seem like many.

as far as Axiom's we both agree that they are very undesireable to both of us. changing the color of them is not gonna help one bit so Im not even looking there, I think we will end up with B&W cm's up front. small bookshelf ones.

Sam A

so ive started a thread called Sherborn pt-7000. its a 7.1 preamp, the cheapest I could find. wanted to know the good/bad of it and what type of amps I need. I got no help from ppl when I asked about denon receivers, so I said, fine, lets see if ppl who have seperates are nicer but i havent gotten any response. please help me