pre made, center, rear, and surronds

Post by **bdubs767** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:20 pm

Okay well now that the Denons on it's way....recommend me some pre made center, rears, and surrond speakers

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For the fronts I'm having a MTM w/ Scans Speaker drivers designed.

I dont need them to be killer high quality as any listening to music will be done w/ The Fronts and sub only.

O yea the sub Ill be using in an Aura NS 15 w/ a 500 bash plate amp.

dedlyjedly · Post by **dedlyjedly** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:33 pm

You should build a center channel to match your front left and right speakers. This center speaker is going to reproduce the lion's share of the content on any digital surround formats your playing through the receiver so you don't want to skimp there. I know you have the mindset that you'll only be listening critically in stereo, but obviously you care enough about digital surround to implement a 7 channel system so you may as well do it right.

Post by **bdubs767** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:44 pm

dedlyjedly wrote:You should build a center channel to match your front left and right speakers. This center speaker is going to reproduce the lion's share of the content on any digital surround formats your playing through the receiver so you don't want to skimp there. I know you have the mindset that you'll only be listening critically in stereo, but obviously you care enough about digital surround to implement a 7 channel system so you may as well do it right.

hmmm...

I guess I could man up and build an entire matching peerless Exclusive and HDS set up. The exclusive have nearly as good as performance and cost 1/4 of the scans.

Post by **VW337** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:19 am

look into some KEF's

Post by **mr tibbs** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:22 am

bdubs, who designed and made your xovers? That is the single most frightening thing to me about building my own HT speakers.

Audiophiliac · Post by **Audiophiliac** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:31 am

Fronts need to be as close to identical as possible....and rears really should be a match too IMHO. So if you are building speakers, why stop at just 2?

Post by **bdubs767** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:29 pm

mr tibbs wrote:bdubs, who designed and made your xovers? That is the single most frightening thing to me about building my own HT speakers.

madi does a shitty job using leap

meniscus does a great job using leap.

Ill be using meniscus...

Post by **bdubs767** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:24 pm

Audiophiliac wrote:Fronts need to be as close to identical as possible....and rears really should be a match too IMHO. So if you are building speakers, why stop at just 2?

Because scan speak drivers cost a mega load lol.

I could sell my SS drivers and do all Peerless Exclusive though, which practically measure the same.

Post by **bdubs767** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:38 pm

Okay I feel like being lazy, as Id rather spend my time doing other thigns then building speakers...Im just going to order fronts, centers, and rears from here, unless anyone the forum can give me the hook up

http://www.onecall.com/ProductSearch.as ... tPrice%7c1
looking to spend about $2000-$2500

What would you guys shoot for?

joyride · Post by **joyride** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 2:10 pm

you should also check out Sulk sounds. They offer some really nice options. Some may be a little out of your price range, but they make a lot of models that would work for you. http://salksound.com

They are really good people, so you shold give them a call and see what they can do for you.

Post by **bdubs767** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:40 pm

Audiophiliac wrote:Fronts need to be as close to identical as possible....

hmm

Do you think it would be okay doing MTM for the fronts but using 6.5" for the L/R and using 5.5" drivers for the centers?

Post by **VW337** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:30 pm

http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=31585

Post by **bdubs767** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 5:14 pm

Going with these....not to pricey and will be a fun build

Im going to go with these for my HT now already pre designed, just easy...
http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=15323

Post by **bdubs767** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:18 pm

VW337 wrote:http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=31585

errin have you actually heard these? I can actually get them for $430 ea...

Post by **stipud** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 8:08 am

Reviews of the KEFs seem to be a mixed bag:
http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/206kef/
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers ... 94crx.aspx

If you're looking in that price range, check out Paradigm speakers as well. The Monitor series fits in the exact same budget as those KEFs. You could get a really nice sounding surround setup for not too much money.

Monitor 9's Front L/R
Monitor Atom Rear L/R
CC-290 or CC-390 for center

Post by **bdubs767** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:23 am

stipud wrote:Reviews of the KEFs seem to be a mixed bag:
http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/206kef/
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers ... 94crx.aspx

If you're looking in that price range, check out Paradigm speakers as well. The Monitor series fits in the exact same budget as those KEFs. You could get a really nice sounding surround setup for not too much money.

Monitor 9's Front L/R
Monitor Atom Rear L/R
CC-290 or CC-390 for center

Thanks tom, Ill take a look @ the monitors, I'd love to build those daytons but I dont think I'll have the freakign time...

Post by **stipud** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:41 am

Sounds like you're going down the exact path I did.

I am very happy with my end result... the Paradigm Monitors aren't the worlds best speakers, but they are damn good. For the amount of money I paid, I am extremely happy, and I know I could easily afford a surround system if that day ever comes. Bass performance from my little 5" drivers is average, but they blend very well with the Peerless subwoofer, and the imaging is astounding.

Audio is fun to fantasize about, but when it comes down to it you will end up chasing your dream forever, never being fully satisfied. If I had the necessary wood tools, I would definitely go the DIY route, but building an attractive cabinet is HARD WORK. I have had to choose feasibility over my dreams many times... even with my car... I started off with Elite 9-5-1's for the front, 6 for the rear, a 12D, 900.7 and 1200.1 in my Corolla. That later turned into 5-1, Xenon 12 and 900.7. Same thing for the Saab... you can go overboard, but your work will never be done.

Sometimes you just gotta know when to stop, so that you can spend some time sitting back and enjoying as well.

Post by **bdubs767** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 12:57 pm

stipud wrote: Sometimes you just gotta know when to stop, so that you can spend some time sitting back and enjoying as well.

aint that the truth...those daytons dont look hard to build though. On eof my neighbors owns a wood workign shop, so when i go back home Ill aks em how much itd cost to build em....might as well cant hurt. I also asked marv how much itd be...

well see Im looking to spend about $1500 total for fronts, center, and rears.

Post by **VW337** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:06 pm

bdubs767 wrote:
VW337 wrote:http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=31585
errin have you actually heard these? I can actually get them for $430 ea...

I have heard all of the drivers independently, but not certain about their XO network in this application.

I have to say I tend to dislike metal tweeters but the KEF's are more laid back than many silk tweeters I have heard.

In answer I have not heard these towers but the drivers that make it up are quit nice.