Speaker choices? (1 Viewer)

notanaudiophile · Sep 21, 2013

Hello to all. New to the scene, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am currently building a new surround system. Tossing the old theatre in a box and committing to something a little higher in quality. Starting with an Onkyo TX-NR717 7.2 receiver. Having a hard time on speaker decision. London drugs is pushing Tannoy bookshelf dual concentrics, Visions likes Soundstage. After reading 10,000 different reviews, I find myself torn. Help!

schan1269 · Sep 21, 2013

A budget, and where you are, would help. Speakers are the hardest part of any theatre, but if done correctly, the only speakers you'll have for the next 25+ year's.Any requirements?Floor standers?Have to wall hang?Sent from my LG-P769 using HTF mobile app

notanaudiophile · Sep 21, 2013

Budget around $1500 all in(wire connectors etc).In CanadaRequirements: able to handle a wide range of music(rock, metal,hip hop, rap, pop, etc) handle movie sound while delivering clear vocals while actors are talking( seem to consistently have a hard time hearing conversations and find myself adjusting volume up and down between action scenes and slower scenes) I'm guessing a good centre speaker should quell that issue.I'm leaning towards floor towers( as I understand it, they're better for music than the book shelf's).Thanks in advance,Mike

schan1269 · Sep 21, 2013

$1500 Canadian is a bit light on the budget, but...

Not sure what "connectors" you think you need, but unless you plan on disconnecting the system once a week, all you need is wire.

Pure Acoustics is a good budget brand, so is Fluance. The Fluance SX has a review here(I think the SX anyway).

Kijiji is a great place to find used stuff, which I would start used to maximize your budget. Then your choice becomes simpler. Mainly from you can't buy something that isn't for sale.

schan1269 · Sep 21, 2013

Don't know where you are, but if these are close...you'd be an idiot not to snap them up. Mission is relatively easy to find(in the US at least) so completing your 5.0 portion would be easy.

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/mss/ele/3994612899.html

schan1269 · Sep 21, 2013

If you haven't bought your 717 yet...(and you live close)

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/ele/4024812700.html

notanaudiophile · Sep 21, 2013

What's your take on Tannoy?

notanaudiophile · Sep 21, 2013

Already have the receiver.

schan1269 · Sep 21, 2013

Another no brainer...

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/ele/4073239907.html

schan1269 · Sep 21, 2013

notanaudiophile said:
What's your take on Tannoy?

Which ones?

They are like KEF. They make "just better than garbage" through 2nd mortgage.

Here is their website. Which dart throw am I looking at?

http://tannoy.com/Residentialsummary.aspx#&&xfrSpdVoq3Ob6Obbnry/LqlcBPzNucPwFEf11cnKiwLjx1nIqJfu82dXUahn7vKfyGYD5roVhxsU/h+xXqT3ao3uhzdtSLLBgxw1QwtS7obEqvtQstnh/t4cJj+lN6LxDY6zwkQw+Jfc6IBYiDB5TQ==

schan1269 · Sep 21, 2013

By the way, if you Pony Up for a pair of Tannoy Prestige...they'll probably be in your family for 100 years.

notanaudiophile · Sep 21, 2013

The Saturn LCR's were recommended for my front left, right and centre. And the Mercury V1's for rears with a TS2 10" sub. Retail $2048.95, but the salesman 'helped me out' and brought it down to $1569.95. I'm sure there's better sound for the money than those.

notanaudiophile · Sep 21, 2013

I'm not trying to throw them under the bus. It was a pretty small demo room. Maybe they need room to gallop?

schan1269 · Sep 21, 2013

I know nothing of the Saturn line. I have heard the HTS and Revolution(Tannoy isn't exactly "easy to get" in the US). Both were very good.

The Mercury is Tannoy's bread and butter.

By the way, I know a guy using 5 Tannoy Reveals straight off a SACD/DVD-A player. Yes, it sounds fantabulous.

notanaudiophile · Sep 22, 2013

Perhaps I will explore them a little further then. I think the prestige line may be a little out of reach at this juncture.

Al.Anderson · Sep 22, 2013

I'd consider Axiom (A Canadian company), maybe drop the sub until you can afford to add it in:

http://www.axiomaudio.com/epic-grand-master-175-home-theater-system

schan1269 · Sep 22, 2013

If you want to get way outside the box, since this place has Tannoy...Ask if they can get the Legend MOB1.Sent from my LG-P769 using HTF mobile app

notanaudiophile · Sep 23, 2013

Appreciate the tips. My research list keeps growing as does the need for a bigger budget.

schan1269 · Sep 23, 2013

notanaudiophile said:
Appreciate the tips. My research list keeps growing as does the need for a bigger budget.

If you need, start with 2.0. Grow the system over time. That is one of the ways of maximizing your budget. Pre-owned speakers are the greatest budget maximizer.

Emanuel1 · Sep 25, 2013

Audionic Speakers are really good,.... try it

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