Camp Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Just curious what everyone is using. I have something like $5k in speakers which I don't use (the mains haven't been hooked up in over 3 years). Four full-sized towers all the way around and a massive center channel are just overkill for my living space. Mains: Definitive Technology BP-2000TL Rears: Def Tech BP-30 Center: Def Tech CLR-2000 I'm thinking I'll just sell the whole set for next to nothing and try to buy some inexpensive yet quality bookshelves. I'm not interested in the whole surround thing anymore so I just want a stereo set-up (+ center channel). I've been out of the speaker market for a few years and was hoping to gleam some recommendations out of you guys while learning about what everyone else uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Ascend CMT-340 SE Mains Ascend CMT-340 SE Center Ascend HTM- 200 Surrounds SVS PB12-NSD Subwoofer Have had it all setup for around 2 1/2 weeks, and loving every minute of use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce B Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Sub: SVS 20-39 PC Plus Front: B&W Cdm 7NT Center: B&W CdmCnt Rears: Polk f/x 500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BdoUK Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Mains: B&W 602 Series 3 Center B&W 600 Series 3 Surround: JBL S36 Subwoofer: SVS 25pci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_E Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Mains: Vienna Beethovens Center: Klipsch Surrounds: Klipsch Rears: Klipsch Sub: Boston Bedroom setup- Mains: Klipsch Center: Athena Surrounds: Klipsch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 I have a full JBL Northridge system. I love it, not terribly expensive but it sounds great. When I realized that the vast majority of theaters are JBL-equipped, I did the math on my own. Also, they were by far the best-sounding speakers for years when I was in the pro audio business and am now a JBL lifer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Phase Technology Velocity series. http://www.phasetech.com V12mains V6 center V4 rears V-surrounds -sides All 100% usa made which is rare nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlucci Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 My mains are prit near 30 year old vintage 1978 Klipsch Heresy's. I hope to never be parted from them. When listening to music, I add a Klipsch ksw-12sub to make it 2.1, and I'm in audio heaven. The rest of my surround getup is a hodge-podge of POS's. Carlos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lutter Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 My mains are 20+ year old Sony floorstanding speakers that my dad bought when he went to college. They're awesome. My center, surround, and sub are Kenwood which came in a Home Theater In a Box setup (they're full-size coupled with a powered 12" woofer, so it's no kids stuff). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Kef Q series all round (circa 1999 models). They've served me well, especially in the early days when I was using a receiver, but since 2001 when I moved to seperates they've struggled here and there. I hope to replace them with Meridian Active DSP speakers towards the end of next year – preferably the DSP5200 for all five channels if I can stretch to it. Depends if 2007 makes up for a god awful 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted October 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Have had it all setup for around 2 1/2 weeks, and loving every minute of use How are the Ascends on music? Judging by their site they seem to really be targeting the HT enthusiast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted October 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 My mains are prit near 30 year old vintage 1978 Klipsch Heresy's. I hope to never be parted from them. When listening to music, I add a Klipsch ksw-12sub to make it 2.1, and I'm in audio heaven. Wow, that's impressive. Are they holding up OK? Have you had to do any work on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMonkey Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Cheapass here. Fluance AV-HTB Sony WM20 subwoofer The computer has 5 speakers of a 6-speaker Kenwood HTIB speaker set I got off ubid for $20 shipped. I'd like to go Paradigm someday. I like the sound of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishepa Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Right now I only have fronts hooked up since we moved into our new house, they are Ascend 170's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlucci Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Wow, that's impressive. Are they holding up OK? Have you had to do any work on them? Yeah, they are still holding up fine, and still sound like a dream. I have noticed no degradation in sound quality since I got them in 1990 from a co-worker who upgraded to infinitys. I've heard tales that you need to re-foam them at some point, but until I hear them performing poorly, I'm not touching them. They can still take everything I throw at them. The greatest tragedy was when we moved in 2000 and upon unpacking them, one of the grill plates that says "Klipsch" was lost. I went through hell searching, going so far as contacting U-Haul to obtain the whereabouts of the truck we used and searching therein. But no joy! Klipsch could not help me with the original plate, only offering the newer plates with a Klipsch written differently, so I have chosen to just leave it bare for now. Carlos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberwoo Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 My setup: Yamaha RXV1500 Klipsch RB25 (2 in front)/RS25 (2 surrounds)/RC25 (1 center channel) Love em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFo Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 My speakers include the following: Front Mains: Swans 4.1 Floorstanding Speakers Center Channel: Swans C3 Surrounds: Swans R3 Dipoles Subwoofer: SVS 16-46PC Plus Computer Speakers: Swans M200 Studio Monitors Simply put, these speakers have satisified me so much that I've had no desire to upgrade or replace them since I got them over four years ago. Not only do they sound magnificent, but they look equally impressive sitting in my living room. I hope I'll be able to keep these around for a long, long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Mains: B&W 603 S3s Center: B&W LCR 600 S3 Surrounds: B&W 600 S3s Subwoofer: SVS 16-46PC-Plus (will be replaced by one of the box models) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 How are the Ascends on music? Judging by their site they seem to really be targeting the HT enthusiast. Have not tried them with music yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBardon Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Another cheapass-using the same Pioneer HTB setup that I bought in University. VSXD409 receiver (100w/channel) with the box speakers/sub. Still sounds decent though, but I'll probably upgrade in the next couple years when I bite on the HD disc formats. Problem is that I haven't really had an opportunity for wall-bleeding audio in a while. Should change once we move next week though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted October 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Simply put, these speakers have satisified me so much that I've had no desire to upgrade or replace them since I got them over four years ago. Not only do they sound magnificent, but they look equally impressive sitting in my living room. I hope I'll be able to keep these around for a long, long time. Could I trouble you for some pictures? I have read the rosewood is much darker in person. I have Swans m200 for my PC speakers and have been considering their bookshelves for my new speaker purchase. Reviews are difficult to find so any insights to their character would be appreciated. Have not tried them with music yet You have owned new speakers for 2 weeks and you haven't played a CD yet? That's like using your penis only to urinate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Mains HTD III Center HTD III Rears HTD III Sub SVS once you start down the path of the SVS side forever will it dominate your life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Since I moved out to San Francisco, I'm back down to a pair of stereo speakers, no surrounds or subwoofer. I have a pair of Axiom M3v2 bookshelves. Been utterly happy with them since the day I brought them home to demo them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertA Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 6 JBL S26 SVS 25-31 PCi tuned to 20Hz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thro Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Paradigm Studio 60 v3 (mains) Paradigm CC470 center Paradigm Studio 20 (rears) A pair of SVS 20-39CS subs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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