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New member Username: VideogamePost Number: 1 Registered: Jan-05 | Hello, this is my first post on this forum. I recently purchased a Yahama RX-V650 (Click for specs). Unfortunately, I haven't decided on speakers, so I'm asking you guys for some help. I am looking to build a 6.1 speaker setup. My friend is building the subwoofer for me (he has experience). Therefore, i need 6 speakers: 2 front, 2 rear, 1 front center, and 1 rear center. Please correct me if this setup is not correct. I am looking for some book-shelf speakers to complement my reciever and possibly a subwoofer with 2 10" drivers. My budget for the speakers (not including subwoofer) is $800 USD. What would you recommend for me? |
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New member Username: BenkenobiPost Number: 2 Registered: Jan-05 | hey, i have the smaller capacity reciever (rx-v450) and i would recommend the diamond 8.4 for the diamond 8 center and rear. i don't have a rear but the fronts and center speakers are unbelievable. use a coaxial connection to get the best from the reciever. give them a listen. wait for them to break in to deliver truly new levels of sound quality. it should definetly fit in your budget. the 8.4s themselves have a lot of bass extension without sounding muddy. keep me posted. |
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New member Username: VideogamePost Number: 2 Registered: Jan-05 | ok, i will take a look at these speakers. Thanks for your suggestion. |
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New member Username: CanadamPost Number: 8 Registered: Jan-05 | I bought the same amp recently ! I *think* I'm going to look for a PSB speaker this summer when it comes to changing my bookshelfs for a pair of towers. I think the Yamaha reciever should be paired with something slightly warmer. Right now, I'm running 6.1 Yamaha speakers. Hopefully I can use the 7.1 feature of this amp as well. |
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New member Username: VideogamePost Number: 3 Registered: Jan-05 | what do you mean by "warmer" speakers? |
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Bronze Member Username: DlowemanPost Number: 73 Registered: Nov-04 | Andy, what he means is that the yamaha is a somewhat bright receiver meaning it doesn't roll off the high notes, so it is better matched with a warmer speaker, one that emphasizes the midrange and isn't as bright. I agree that you should look at a warmer speaker and I recommend paradigm, as they have some very nice budget oriented speakers. Some also recommend PSB with yamaha although I have never listened to them, give both a try and see what you think. |
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New member Username: Stealth_cDublin, CA USA Post Number: 9 Registered: Jan-05 | I am personally a fan of Cambridge Soundworks in this price segment. They have a relatively laid back sound and should match fine with a Yamaha receiver. They are definately worth a look. |
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domo Unregistered guest | im using a yamaha rxv650 with a pair of wharfedales pacific evo 10s i recomend the wharfedales evo 10-8s or the diomond 9.1 as the dimond 9.1 use the same drivers as quads 11L speakers but if your one of these people that dont see wharfedale as a seriouse manufacturer go for mission m32i or ms avant 902s they are both great soundin with the rxv650 and a good sub i would recomend an mj acoustic if your looking for a more suttle sound or an wharfedale powercube for hard hitting bass. |
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New member Username: FablePost Number: 6 Registered: Jun-04 | Try Ascend Acoustics CMT or CBM. They are warm and detail. Excellent for music. |