DaveZeisler
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- Dec 18, 2002
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Howdy, I'm a HTF virgin, so please be gentle. ;-)
I'm looking to revamp my entire speaker setup. The ole college speakers just aren't cutting it anymore. Here are the speakers I have currently:
Front: Cerwin-Vega SE250 (Select Edition!!)
Centers and Rears: JBL Flix 10 package (yawn)
Sub: Boston Acoustics PV600
My receiver, Onkyo TX-DS696, and the sub were purchased last year so they're in good shape. This will be a majority Home Theater setup, although I do listen to music 25% of the time.
I'd like two towers as the main L and R speakers. I'm not a fan of huge bass, just a well balanced sound. I listen to a variety of music (Rock, Jazz, Blues, Techno, Metal) and already have a pretty extensive DVD collection (~75). My budget for all five speakers is the $2000 range (don't tell my wife! )
So, I guess my question is, can anyone offer advice on the following brands:
B&W, Paradigm, Energy, Warfdale, PSB
Where to buy? which to avoid? deals? surprises? Experiences? B&W appear to be really popular (rightfully so, I was with a friend when he auditioned his) but I rarely hear anything on PSB or Energy. Is Paradigm too "trendy"? Am I kidding myself If I think I can get a set of Warfdales?
I know the bottom line is I have to buy what sounds best to me, but I'd greatly appreciate any input!! Thanks in advance!
---Dave
P.S. The Cerwin-Vegas are for sale. Make an offer. ;-)
I'm looking to revamp my entire speaker setup. The ole college speakers just aren't cutting it anymore. Here are the speakers I have currently:
Front: Cerwin-Vega SE250 (Select Edition!!)
Centers and Rears: JBL Flix 10 package (yawn)
Sub: Boston Acoustics PV600
My receiver, Onkyo TX-DS696, and the sub were purchased last year so they're in good shape. This will be a majority Home Theater setup, although I do listen to music 25% of the time.
I'd like two towers as the main L and R speakers. I'm not a fan of huge bass, just a well balanced sound. I listen to a variety of music (Rock, Jazz, Blues, Techno, Metal) and already have a pretty extensive DVD collection (~75). My budget for all five speakers is the $2000 range (don't tell my wife! )
So, I guess my question is, can anyone offer advice on the following brands:
B&W, Paradigm, Energy, Warfdale, PSB
Where to buy? which to avoid? deals? surprises? Experiences? B&W appear to be really popular (rightfully so, I was with a friend when he auditioned his) but I rarely hear anything on PSB or Energy. Is Paradigm too "trendy"? Am I kidding myself If I think I can get a set of Warfdales?
I know the bottom line is I have to buy what sounds best to me, but I'd greatly appreciate any input!! Thanks in advance!
---Dave
P.S. The Cerwin-Vegas are for sale. Make an offer. ;-)