mid ranged home speakers (1 Viewer)

[mrasmussen]

I'm looking to spend around 1,000 on a 5.2 speaker setup. I'm just starting the process researching. I'm interested in Orb Audio becuase of the ability to add additional orbs as needed. I searched through the threads here but didn't see much on them, any opinions? http://www.amazon.com/Orb-Audio-Peoples-Choice-Metallic/dp/B005OCU7U2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1384094479&sr=8-7&keywords=orb+audio+speakers

I'm not stuck on them, but it appears they sound awesome and look really good too.

 

[Al.Anderson]

I don't have any experience with them, but doing a little browsing on their site they seem to be basic decent satellite speakers. I doubt that they will sound "awesome", but I'm sure they'll be good for movie applications. The problem, as with all satellites is the small driver, you can't get good mid-to-low performance from a 3" driver. With these, the sub will be key. (And I criticize as someone who use Harman/Kardon satellites for my family room movie setup. But I never listen to music is this room, the quality is too poor.) If you plan to listen to music I suggest looking at bookshelf speakers.

The hook of being able to add more orbs is not a big deal; you can buy additional speakers from any decent speaker company.

 

[anthony_b]

I agree, I had a similar setup with mirage nanosats and it's not the best for music. I was coming from towers and large bookshelf speakers and I just couldn't get use to them (lack of midrange)

 

[Northgun]

Are you looking to stick with small speakers or would you consider larger speakers as well?