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New member Username: Luv2tailgatePost Number: 1 Registered: 12-2003 | Newbie here. In the last three days, I've auditioned B&W 704's, Boston Acoustics VRM80's, and Paradigm Studio 60's. I liked all of them, but I honestly don't know what I'm doing. Also, none were paired with the Onkyo. I will use my system for 65% movies, 35% music. I lean towards more mellow music, but with a good thump (David Gray, Gomez, Dave Matthews, etc.) Not really into heavy, in-your-face tunes. My budget is $2500 (for 2 fronts, 2 rears, and 1 center), but I don't necessarily need to spend that much. I feel like the sales guys toook me right to speakers that maxed out my budget. Any suggestions on the speakers I've already listened to? Which ones match up best with my Onkyo? I'll probably never max out the volume b/c I live in a townhouse, so would I be content spending less money on bookshelf speakers from the same brands? Thanks for any suggestions! |
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New member Username: Luv2tailgatePost Number: 2 Registered: 12-2003 | ?? |
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New member Username: EdisonPost Number: 70 Registered: 12-2003 | you might want a subwoofer - it gives nice warth to the sound. You sound like you might like NHT speakers. http://www.accessories4less.com/Amazing/index.asp?CartId=103-EVEREST-34664MAXQG7 5&FCat=1&FSCat=++++++41 Axioms are great value since they cut out the middleman - not as mellow as NHTs but clearer sound. http://www.axiomaudio.com/hometheaters.html You can buy them here too : Different finish http://www.vertigoonline.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? M3ti front Aqqes back Avvcs center EP-125 sub total : little over $900 I would slow down and hear many speakers b4 buying - don't buy 'til you feel comfortable. You have a nice receiver - you should be able to get a good sounding system with the right choice. If not the above two, then try to hear these: PSB (scrawl down to the buttom) https://dmc-electronics.com/Default.htm I would get good cables after the speakers - a system like yours deserves them. This place has Ixos 6003 speaker cable, and gamma RCAs to hook up a DVD player, if you havan't already. http://www.accessories4less.com/Amazing/index.asp?CartId=7988-EVEREST-060VOUWU46 2&FCat=1&FSCat=++++++42 You can spend less than $2500, and can still end up with a good system by going with these - especially the Axioms got raving reviews. You might have to spend way more than $2500 to get a satisfying improvement over these. B&W and paradigm are fine choices as well. B&W does not strike me as a mellow speaker though. If you liked all of them, you would probably like the above ones at half the price. Some places will hook up your receiver - phone Hifi places to find out. Most places have an upscale products hooked up to make them shine. It would be good audition them with your receiver, though not all the places are keen on doing it - a lot of work. Even better, if you can take the speakers home for a trial period - acoustics are different and in the end, you must like them at home. Most places will do this - make sure no re-stocking fee. I like your receiver alot, so I hope you hear many speakers and find a good match - you should be able to end up with a sweet sounding system. |
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New member Username: HawkPost Number: 53 Registered: 12-2003 | Jeff: Of the speakers you have listed, the Bostons would be the best combo to my ears. The Paradigms are very laid back sounding (relaxed) , which unfortunately, so is the Onkyo. That makes for a very non-dynamic sounding system and thus not a good combo. The Paradigm Studios are at their best when paired with much more dynamic sounding electronics. The B+Ws are more a bit more forward sounding than the Paradigms, to be sure, but I would also describe them as a bit laid back. These also do better with a more dynamic amplifier. The Boston is more forward sounding than the other two. They have the "Lynnfield" tweeter which is known for its detail and accuracy. I would describe its top end as "hot" because of all of the detail. Thus, it is not a good match with a number of receivers, but its tweeter makes it a very good choice for the Onkyo as the laid back Onkyo smoothes out the Bostons to give a very pleasing sound. Likewise, the detail of the Boston brings out the top end of the relaxed sounding Onkyo, which can get lost with the wrong speaker. You thus have a system where the receiver and speakers compliment each other to balance out any weakness the other has. All in all, I think the Bostons and the Onkyo make a great combo. |