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Old 19 March 2009, 07:47 AM   #31
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You never know...If I show her my woofer, she might email me pics of her tweeters!!!!!!!!!!!!

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hey, if you show her your woofer, she might show you her woo woo!(gracious credits to Mel Brooks)
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Old 19 March 2009, 08:52 AM   #32
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In that price range there are a few options that are close in price (esp. used) - Klipsch, Infiniti, Polk, and Monitor Audio.

My favorite speakers - Dynaudio (no surprise), B&W, Martin Logan, Tyler Acoustics, Revel, Thiel, Wilson, Kharma, probably a few others. Paradigm makes good stuff for the price. Also SVS Audio is making good stuff at a good price point.
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Old 19 March 2009, 10:41 AM   #33
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Whatever you get, do NOT get Bose. For the money you pay for Bose (a good portion of which is for the name), you can get a much better quality speaker system.
On the audio forums I have visited, no one has a kind word for their products - that is certain.
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Old 19 March 2009, 01:22 PM   #34
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Whatever you get, do NOT get Bose. For the money you pay for Bose (a good portion of which is for the name), you can get a much better quality speaker system.
Absolutely true. For those who spend time studying audio/home theater, Bose is not a well-respected brand due to the low quality of materials that they use - not a good value. However, they do fit a need apparently - the cube style speakers that are heard and barely seen. It suits some I guess.
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Old 19 March 2009, 01:56 PM   #35
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Old 19 March 2009, 02:04 PM   #36
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If you watch a lot of movies or TV through your stereo system, than your center speaker is the most important speaker and you shouldn't go cheap on them. And as mention, it's best to match your center with your surrounds. They do not have to be the same brand, but they should be similar in terms of sound.

I would recommend over-hauling your speaker system all together, since Bose are quite different than normal speakers and much more difficult to match.
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Old 19 March 2009, 06:24 PM   #37
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Old 20 March 2009, 01:18 AM   #38
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Bose VCS-10, great speaker and value for the money. Should be able to find for $200 or less.

I helped a friend search for, select, and install a 7.1 dual zone system, and we listened to several speaker options. The Bose just had the best overall quality and sound for the money.

It's also important however to power it properly with a solid receiver/amp.
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Old 20 March 2009, 01:53 AM   #39
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If you watch a lot of movies or TV through your stereo system, than your center speaker is the most important speaker and you shouldn't go cheap on them. And as mention, it's best to match your center with your surrounds. They do not have to be the same brand, but they should be similar in terms of sound.

I would recommend over-hauling your speaker system all together, since Bose are quite different than normal speakers and much more difficult to match.
Good advice

B&W 600 series speakers offer great sound and excellent value.

You know the saying about Bose...No Highs, No Lows - Must be Bose
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Old 22 March 2009, 05:06 AM   #40
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I'd recommend Definitive Technologies. I have their speakers.


They have a lot of Center channel speakers that have powered subs in them - the thought being that dialog and center information is vitally important, and adding a wider range of tone reproduction can only improve the entire listening experience.

My center has an 8" powered woofer in it.


http://www.definitivetech.com/Produc...px?path=Center Channel Speakers&productid=C/L/R2300


A bit more than you want to spend, but well-worth it.
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Old 22 March 2009, 05:11 AM   #41
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Good advice

B&W 600 series speakers offer great sound and excellent value.

You know the saying about Bose...No Highs, No Lows - Must be Bose
Agreed......B&W (Bowers & Wilkins) make a great speaker. Here's mine with the front grill removed.

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Old 22 March 2009, 10:21 AM   #42
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I've had my 2 Klipschorns horns & my one Klipsch Belle for 35 years and they still can't be beat.
I have a old Phase Lanear 1000 watter that feed them, I like the old tube stuff. I have made some noise in my earlier days here in the woods...
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:46 AM   #43
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I've had my 2 Klipschorns horns & my one Klipsch Belle for 35 years and they still can't be beat.
I have a old Phase Lanear 1000 watter that feed them, I like the old tube stuff. I have made some noise in my earlier days here in the woods...
You have classic, incredible speakers. One of those purchases that really paid off. The Klipschhorns are amazing speakers that still have a hefty amount of demand out there.
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Old 22 March 2009, 10:51 AM   #44
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100 Watt Marshall all tube amp will do it!
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Throw away the surround sound systems.

Merlin VSM or TSM with Manley Stingray tube amp ..... Heaven !!

Way above budget,but worth it !!
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