HT speaker advice (1 Viewer)

[Dan_Whip]

I'm shopping for a good set of speakers for HT use. I have a budget of about 2000, and am looking at a 5.1 system. Right now I'm looking at B&W, M&K, Paradigm, Axiom, or Difinive Technology.

What are some good systems in that price range? Is there anything else I should look at, or something I should quit looking at?

Any advice appreciated.

 

[Steve_Ma]

It looks like you're looking at the usual suspects in that price range. And for HT, I think you'll find good, solid offerings from all of them. I'd go with the manufacturer that has a sound you like more....even if you can't explain why
In that price range, I'd consider getting all book-shelves and saving some of your budget for a decent SVS or HSU sub.
Happy Hunting!
--Steve

 

[Brian Johnson]

If you have a Klipsch dealer nearby I would at least recommend a listen. Some people love 'em, some people don't. But worth a listen either way.
As far as the .1 subwoofer, I would not recommend the Klipsch. Like Steven said, SVS will be recommended here more than anything else.

 

[Dan_Whip]

I definitely want front towers. I am also saving up to get a SVS, but that will have to wait a couple months.

 

[Dan_Whip]

I forgot to mention some of the systems I didn't like: Bose, Klipsch, JBL, and Yamaha.

 

[Steve_Ma]

I'm partial to towers as well and will probably always have them for mains.

I just wanted to make sure I pointed out that (at many price points), you can get some pretty high quality book-shelf setups that will still leave a good deal of the budget left over for a quality sub to fill in the lower end.

--S

 

[Brian Ruth]

Dan:

You didn't like the JBLs?

 

[Dan_Whip]

Of the systems I listened to, the JBL's were my least favorite. It may have been the stores setup, but right away I disliked it.

The first 5 I mentioned, I liked them all (haven't heard the Axiom, but have heard many good reviews), but they are at different stores (and different states), so I can't compare them to each other. I can't decide which I like best since it's always a few days or weeks between the time I listen to one and then the next. But at the time I hear them, I really like them.

The more I read posts in the forums, the more I am leaning toward a system with no sub, and just getting a SVS. So if anyone has heard any of these 5 speakers together, what are your opinions? I know it is supposed to be whatever sounds best to me, but I'm stumped right now and want any advice.

Thanks again.

 

[Sihan Goi]

How about the Rockets or the Divas? Also, HTD Level 3 and the new Level 4s? A complete set can be had below $2000.