|   Bookshelf HT | SI2K
Apr 25, 2003 6:47 AM | | I got a widesceen and my wife got an entertainment center. Because the furniture is so tall and wide I have virtually no space other than the top cabinets in the pillars. The space is 12 3/4" tall, about 2.5' deep, and have no cutouts in back (real hardwood backing).
I was trying to implement the Studio 20's into my HT but am limited to height contraints. I have since then been reading up on Ascend Acoustics and, more recently, Phase Technology. I know both are rear ported, but I may even go as far as blocking the ports. This will reduce midrange/bass extension but would relieve them from being boomy in an enclosed cabinet, art of compromise.
I am really concentrating on a wide soundstage that can be re-inforced by a good sub.
Are there any other suggestions. My room is pretty big 14' x 25' so they should be able to play moderately loud. Mostly used for HT but would them to be musical as well. I will probable pull the trigger on a SVS as well.
I am trying to keep the purchase for all six speakers under $1500, hence the choices so far. I have a little more room for my budget if needed.
Thx |
| re: Bookshelf HT | Denon_man
Apr 25, 2003 10:31 AM | | Hi,
Why don't you just go with bose. Just kidding, I would kill myself before reccommending bose.
The B&W LM1's are good speakers for all 5 channels and you could use the SVS sub for bass.
Another option is those small Boston Acoustics speakers. My friend has them in his basement, and they sound pretty good.
Hope this helps
~DeNoN_MaN |
| re: Bookshelf HT | SI2K
Apr 25, 2003 4:02 PM | | I am already running Boston Acoustic Micro 90's with the VR10 Center. I am looking for a fuller sound from the mains, the center is really nice with a midrange located below the tweeter between two woofers. I am selling it as a whole set so I can start from scratch, isn't that the fun?
The VR or VRM series are always a consideration if I can make them fit. |
| re: Bookshelf HT | Invader3k
Apr 25, 2003 4:12 PM | | Hey now...my Bose 301s sound pretty damn good running off my Onkyo receiver...of course, adding a Velodyne CHT-10 helped open them up a lot more...Bose is not for everyone, but I'm pretty happy with my 301s.
- Mason |
| re: Bookshelf HT | Rhino
Apr 27, 2003 7:09 PM | | I use the Ascends in my bedroom system and think the world of them, but if rear porting is a problem for you will need to look for a front ported speaker or sealed design. Too bad, because for the money, I'm convinced there's not a better speaker on the market than the Ascends. You might try giving them a call and asking them about plugging the port. They answered a ton of questions from me because I was very skeptical about buying over the ineternet and new to home theater, but they do a terrific job with customer service and will tell you what the impact of sealing their ports will be. |
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