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I am looking to replace some old/cheap Klipsch HT speakers. It will be in a 7.2 config (L/F/C, 2 surrounds, 2 height). I have decent subs (Sigberg), so I'm just looking to replace the speakers. The room is 3.4m wide, 5.4m long, and 2.5m tall. A single row seating area is about 3.6m from the front. It's driven by a Denon 6700, which I usually have around 50% - 65% volume with the Klipsch. The use is about 99% HT, 1% music.
I had wanted to use the KEF T series, but based on the recent measurements, I'll pass on that. I'm looking for bookshelf-sized speakers, not floor-standers.
I'd like to keep the total cost under $3000, though I could reach a bit higher for a significant improvement.
Here are some options I've been tossing around, but please suggest other things too.
Personally, I'm leaning towards one of the KEF option, though the Revel M16/S16 route looks good too.
The monoprice have built-in bouncy atmos, which I'm not really a fan of.
Thanks for your time,
Marc
I had wanted to use the KEF T series, but based on the recent measurements, I'll pass on that. I'm looking for bookshelf-sized speakers, not floor-standers.
I'd like to keep the total cost under $3000, though I could reach a bit higher for a significant improvement.
Here are some options I've been tossing around, but please suggest other things too.
- Monoprice THX365C + 2x THX365T + 2x THX265B (about $1690)
- KEF Q650c + 2x Q350 + 4x Q150 (about $2200)
- KEF Q650c + 2x Q350 + 2x Q150 + 2x Q50a (about $2550)
- Revel 3x M16 + 4x S16 (about $3700)
- Revel C25 + 2x M16 + 4x S16 (about $3825)
- Revel C208 (used) + 2x M106 (used) + 4x S16 (about $4300)
- Neumann 7x KH80 (about $3500) -- likely too many power cords and all new wiring
Personally, I'm leaning towards one of the KEF option, though the Revel M16/S16 route looks good too.
The monoprice have built-in bouncy atmos, which I'm not really a fan of.
Thanks for your time,
Marc