JamesRo
Auditioning
- Joined
- Jul 28, 2003
- Messages
- 7
I was hoping some of the knowledge folks here could help me with my speaker setup. I’ve done a ton of research and went out and listened to some different speaker packages and have narrowed it down to 3 contenders. The key here is they all pretty much sound the same to *me*. Now I don’t have the best of hear for music etc, so I’d like to get some opinions on each. Quick background: I’m in a 20 x 14 sized room with a Denon 1803 receiver. Looking to spend around $800-$900 for a 5.1 system.
1. The first setup is what I bought when I got my receiver. I have 30 days to return them, so I’m not too worried if I find something else I like. They are the Boston Acoustic Mirco9000 system (or some such name).
Fronts – Micro90x II
Surrounds – Micro80x II
Center – Micro90C II
Sub – PV600
The price was pretty good on these guys (around $700), but while I’ve heard good things about BA I’ve never heard these models mentioned. Also, these were some floor units, still have the full warranty and all.
2. Second system. Athena set. Heard good things about these guys.
Fronts – B2’s
Surrounds – B1
Center – C1
Sub – P300
Now while I say I’ve heard good things, the B2 haven’t been getting the best reviews. Should I go with 4 B1’s maybe or maybe splurge and get one of the floor standing models for mains?
3. Polk system. Circuit City is selling these guys at a pretty good price. The main choice if I go with this one is the mains...the Rti38’s I think sound a bit better (could be my imagination though) but are only available as a floor unit. I’d like to hear what folks think about getting openbox/floor/demo units. This a bad idea or nothing to worry about?
Fronts – Rti38 (Rti28)
Surrounds – Rti28’s
Center - Cti30
Sub – Still looking
Then there’s the ELT package from AV123. I would probably return my receiver and get the $1250 deal. I really would like to go for this but two things are holding me back...one I’m a little leery of buying this type of equipment over the Internet, and two I’m not a big fan of cherry color speakers As you can see, I could really use some help here! I really appreciate the time the forum members put in to help us “newbies.”
1. The first setup is what I bought when I got my receiver. I have 30 days to return them, so I’m not too worried if I find something else I like. They are the Boston Acoustic Mirco9000 system (or some such name).
Fronts – Micro90x II
Surrounds – Micro80x II
Center – Micro90C II
Sub – PV600
The price was pretty good on these guys (around $700), but while I’ve heard good things about BA I’ve never heard these models mentioned. Also, these were some floor units, still have the full warranty and all.
2. Second system. Athena set. Heard good things about these guys.
Fronts – B2’s
Surrounds – B1
Center – C1
Sub – P300
Now while I say I’ve heard good things, the B2 haven’t been getting the best reviews. Should I go with 4 B1’s maybe or maybe splurge and get one of the floor standing models for mains?
3. Polk system. Circuit City is selling these guys at a pretty good price. The main choice if I go with this one is the mains...the Rti38’s I think sound a bit better (could be my imagination though) but are only available as a floor unit. I’d like to hear what folks think about getting openbox/floor/demo units. This a bad idea or nothing to worry about?
Fronts – Rti38 (Rti28)
Surrounds – Rti28’s
Center - Cti30
Sub – Still looking
Then there’s the ELT package from AV123. I would probably return my receiver and get the $1250 deal. I really would like to go for this but two things are holding me back...one I’m a little leery of buying this type of equipment over the Internet, and two I’m not a big fan of cherry color speakers As you can see, I could really use some help here! I really appreciate the time the forum members put in to help us “newbies.”