New speakers for an audio/HT newbie?
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New speakers for an audio/HT newbie?
I just purchased the HK-430 and am now looking for some nice speakers to hook up to it. I'll probably purchase them over time (left, right and center first, followed by 2 rears and perhaps a sub, then 2 sides for 7.1 eventually).
I've listened to some Polk Audio's at Tweeter/Sound Advice and Circuit City and have been pretty happy with the quality they put out (at least to my ears).
Is there anything I should be listening for/paying particular attention to when buying speakers? Also, what other speakers should I check out? I don't really want to spend more than $900-$1000 for both the front L/R speakers, so keeping them within that price range would be ideal.
I've listened to some Polk Audio's at Tweeter/Sound Advice and Circuit City and have been pretty happy with the quality they put out (at least to my ears).
Is there anything I should be listening for/paying particular attention to when buying speakers? Also, what other speakers should I check out? I don't really want to spend more than $900-$1000 for both the front L/R speakers, so keeping them within that price range would be ideal.
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which polks? i have the r50's and they're not that good but, as long as i don't listen to anything better, they suffice.
R50's left/right
R15's rear
CSi30
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a $1000 buys a lot of speakers! tons of choices. definitely checkout AVSForum for more speaker recommendations.
if you're bold, you could try the magneplanar eletrostatic speakers:
http://www.magnepan.com/
R50's left/right
R15's rear
CSi30
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a $1000 buys a lot of speakers! tons of choices. definitely checkout AVSForum for more speaker recommendations.
if you're bold, you could try the magneplanar eletrostatic speakers:
http://www.magnepan.com/
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I was checking out the RTi10's at Sound Advice. They had the pair for $960 and sounded very nice. Those magnepan's look pretty good too. I think I'll probably stick with the more traditional feel though
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Don't be afraid to check out some internet-direct retailers either.
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I guess I'll keep an eye on this thread
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...hreadid=206349
for those internet-direct retailers and see how they turn out also
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...hreadid=206349
for those internet-direct retailers and see how they turn out also
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Another usual suspect -- NHT. The SuperOnes are great for both music & HT with a subwoofer. They have great, clean imaging. You could get 2 SuperOnes, a SuperCenter and a killer sub for within your budget. Add SuperZeros or SuperOnes for the rears/sides (the XU models come with brackets) and you're golden.
OneCall has great deals on the NHTs, generally.
OneCall has great deals on the NHTs, generally.
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Thanks for all of the helpful hints, but I ended up going with the Polk Audio RTi10's and CSi3 center. I was pretty happy with the audio I heard in store and Crutchfield has a good deal going on for Polk Audio speakers, so hopefully they'll last me a while.