Help Please: Spkrs for HK 340 Receiver

steve burgess New member Username: Sb4wvu Post Number: 2 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 12:07 GMT (1) Hoping to get some recommendations on a good set of speakers that will be a good fit for my new HK 340 receiver. Will use 70% HT/30% Music. Budget: $1000-$1400 (2) I already have a pair of JBL HLS410 (old, but great shape) bookshelf speakers...thoughts on using these as my L/R rear speakers? This would allow me to put more money towards the remaining speakers. Thoughts please..thanks a bunch!
Michael Cameron Silver Member Username: Praetorian Canada Post Number: 256 Registered: Dec-05	Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 14:44 GMT Well, I find they mate quite well with Polk. Perhaps you should try listening to a pair of RTi8's as the mains, mated with a powered sub. I don't know if you have a centre channel or not, but I have a CSi3, and that seems more than enough (the '5 was just too honking huge even for me). None of this will be overly expensive (as in well within your stated budget cap of 1400$ if you shop smart) and they will mate quite well (in my opinion) with an HK AVR.
Edster922 Gold Member Username: Edster922 Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 4331 Registered: Mar-05	Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 14:44 GMT ascendacoustics.com Best bang for the buck, hands down. On that budget I'd use the JBLs for rears and get: Ascend CBM-170SEs L/R + CMT-340SE center with Hsu STF-2 sub, $1073 shipped or with Hsu STF-3 sub, $1293 shipped Which sub you get depends on the size and layout of your room. The chief designer of Ascend, David Fabrikant, actually recommends HK for their speakers and they do carry HK receivers on their website for that reason. His logic is that the Ascends' neutrality blends seamlessly with the neutral-to-warm quality of the HKs.
Michael Cameron Silver Member Username: Praetorian Canada Post Number: 257 Registered: Dec-05	Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 14:47 GMT N.B. I am not one of those OMFGZORZS!!?? U MU$7 7im3rr m@7ch uR $p33kzorzs!!!! Use your JBLs as the surrounds.
steve burgess New member Username: Sb4wvu Post Number: 3 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 13:53 GMT Thanks...sounds like the Ascend package is a perfect match. How does Ascend compare to Axiom and Polk when matched with an HK receiver and an HSU or SVS sub? I like the looks of the Axiom speakers a lot.
Edster922 Gold Member Username: Edster922 Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 4332 Registered: Mar-05	Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 15:30 GMT Axiom is often criticized for being overly bright (aluminum tweeters) and Polk doesn't provide very good value for the price, though their LSi line is IMO very pleasant for music if you have a strong amp. With your budget you'd only be able to get the RTi line though (RTi6 for mains and CSi5 center), which is not in the same league as the Ascends.
Nuck Gold Member Username: Nuck Post Number: 3428 Registered: Dec-04	Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 15:38 GMT I have another speaker brand with metal domes and was able to get a set of silk domes as a changeout set, with good results. Changing often is obviously inconvenient, I swap month to month. Not sure if Axiom offers a set, but mine work ok. BTW, Axiom offer tours and listening sessions at the factory north of Toronto, and have been very friendly and helpful when I had a chance to call. Mr. Fabricant is the same way, as I understand, very helpful and not embarassed to have someone choose other than his own brand. These are good people to deal with, all around.
kyle robinson Bronze Member Username: Gamerdude Ontario Canada Post Number: 81 Registered: Apr-06	Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 17:26 GMT http://www.axiomaudio.com/ep600_main.html tower sub that wicked
Michael Cameron Silver Member Username: Praetorian Canada Post Number: 260 Registered: Dec-05	Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 23:23 GMT Steve, its not a bad thing that you have narrowed your search field through forum hunting, but I highly recommend you listen to at least your 3 main choices (Ascend, Axiom and Polk).
Jan Vigne Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne Dallas, TX Post Number: 8853 Registered: May-04	Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 00:59 GMT . https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/products/reviews/186180.html .
Michael Cameron Silver Member Username: Praetorian Canada Post Number: 267 Registered: Dec-05	Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 19:07 GMT or add another to your list...

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