I don't know if my questions would be considered 'high end', but maybe
some of you have helpfull advice. Here's my situation.

I currently have an Onkyo 701 reciever, Velodyne 10' sub, & a polk
satellite speaker system. I purchased the satellite system for their
size and ease to move from one place to another, however it is now
time to upgrade.

I am currently in a small room, but am moving soon and do not know
what my stereos new home will look like. I would like to purchase a
pair of floorstanding speakers and a center. My budget for all 3
pieces is $1200-$2000.

I would not consider myself an audiophile. However, I used to
occasionally read stereo magazines, and although I may not be able to
describe to you what I hear or why, I can tell, and appreciate the
differences in quality of sound.

I use my stereo pretty close to 50/50 music/movies. When I listen to
music its mostly classic or modern rock, some jazz and R & B as well.
Where should I start listening, and what speakers would some of you
reccomend?

MBlax10 wrote:
I don't know if my questions would be considered 'high end', but maybe
some of you have helpfull advice. Here's my situation.

I currently have an Onkyo 701 reciever, Velodyne 10' sub, & a polk
satellite speaker system. I purchased the satellite system for their
size and ease to move from one place to another, however it is now
time to upgrade.

I am currently in a small room, but am moving soon and do not know
what my stereos new home will look like. I would like to purchase a
pair of floorstanding speakers and a center. My budget for all 3
pieces is $1200-$2000.

Best quality for the dollar in that price range is the Tannoy
Saturn series(discontinued this year - replaced with the Eyris, IIRC).
Fiond a pair of new old stock Saturn 8s and enjoy. A pair should run
about $1350 or so, plus another $600 or so for the center.

The S6 towers and center are a good option as well - it would save
you some money - but they are hard to locate. Sound is virtually
identical.

Check into Fluance SV-10s and Fluance SB-150 sub-woofer. Available direct
from Fluance on the web.

MBlax10 wrote:

I don't know if my questions would be considered 'high end', but maybe
some of you have helpfull advice. Here's my situation.

I currently have an Onkyo 701 reciever, Velodyne 10' sub, & a polk
satellite speaker system. I purchased the satellite system for their
size and ease to move from one place to another, however it is now
time to upgrade.

I am currently in a small room, but am moving soon and do not know
what my stereos new home will look like. I would like to purchase a
pair of floorstanding speakers and a center. My budget for all 3
pieces is $1200-$2000.

I would not consider myself an audiophile. However, I used to
occasionally read stereo magazines, and although I may not be able to
describe to you what I hear or why, I can tell, and appreciate the
differences in quality of sound.

I use my stereo pretty close to 50/50 music/movies. When I listen to
music its mostly classic or modern rock, some jazz and R & B as well.
Where should I start listening, and what speakers would some of you
reccomend?

Those were nice, but have been replaced by the the new Tannoy Sensys
speakers. The Sensys DC2 is only $1299/pair and are significantly more
clear than the Saturns. They are also more attractive and take up a
bit less real estate.
-Bill
www.uptownaudio.com
Roanoke VA
(540) 343-1250


"Joseph Oberlander" wrote in message
...
MBlax10 wrote:
I don't know if my questions would be considered 'high end', but
maybe
some of you have helpfull advice. Here's my situation.

I currently have an Onkyo 701 reciever, Velodyne 10' sub, & a polk
satellite speaker system. I purchased the satellite system for
their
size and ease to move from one place to another, however it is now
time to upgrade.

I am currently in a small room, but am moving soon and do not know
what my stereos new home will look like. I would like to purchase
a
pair of floorstanding speakers and a center. My budget for all 3
pieces is $1200-$2000.

Best quality for the dollar in that price range is the Tannoy
Saturn series(discontinued this year - replaced with the Eyris,
IIRC).
Fiond a pair of new old stock Saturn 8s and enjoy. A pair should
run
about $1350 or so, plus another $600 or so for the center.

The S6 towers and center are a good option as well - it would save
you some money - but they are hard to locate. Sound is virtually
identical.

(MBlax10) wrote in message ...
I don't know if my questions would be considered 'high end', but maybe
some of you have helpfull advice. Here's my situation.

I currently have an Onkyo 701 reciever, Velodyne 10' sub, & a polk
satellite speaker system. I purchased the satellite system for their
size and ease to move from one place to another, however it is now
time to upgrade.

I am currently in a small room, but am moving soon and do not know
what my stereos new home will look like. I would like to purchase a
pair of floorstanding speakers and a center. My budget for all 3
pieces is $1200-$2000.

I would not consider myself an audiophile. However, I used to
occasionally read stereo magazines, and although I may not be able to
describe to you what I hear or why, I can tell, and appreciate the
differences in quality of sound.

I use my stereo pretty close to 50/50 music/movies. When I listen to
music its mostly classic or modern rock, some jazz and R & B as well.
Where should I start listening, and what speakers would some of you
reccomend?

Well...Considering you're on a tight budget & would like some decent
speakers, I would recommend Paradigm "Performance Series" speakers.
They are an excellent choice for the coin.

Here's the link:

Parahttp://www.paradigm.ca/Website/SiteParadigmProduct/ParadigmProduct.html

I don't own Paradigm's. Only JM Labs & NHT's. Although, I have
audtioned them many of times, the "Studio Series" @ least.

Another excellent choice is NHT. Very well make for it's price point.

Link:

www.nhthifi.com

Good Luck!

Alex

I like Definitive Technology speakers for both front and Center.
You should wait to see the new living space,
as that will seriously affect your size decision.
I have not heard the Tannoys. Klipsch would be another possibility.
Some system such as wheels for rolling the speakers out in front of the
tv would
improve your soundstage for music only listening.
Separate systems for listening and home theater are a solution for many
people.

MBlax10 wrote:

I don't know if my questions would be considered 'high end', but maybe
some of you have helpfull advice. Here's my situation.

I currently have an Onkyo 701 reciever, Velodyne 10' sub, & a polk
satellite speaker system. I purchased the satellite system for their
size and ease to move from one place to another, however it is now
time to upgrade.

I am currently in a small room, but am moving soon and do not know
what my stereos new home will look like. I would like to purchase a
pair of floorstanding speakers and a center. My budget for all 3
pieces is $1200-$2000.

I would not consider myself an audiophile. However, I used to
occasionally read stereo magazines, and although I may not be able to
describe to you what I hear or why, I can tell, and appreciate the
differences in quality of sound.

I use my stereo pretty close to 50/50 music/movies. When I listen to
music its mostly classic or modern rock, some jazz and R & B as well.
Where should I start listening, and what speakers would some of you
reccomend?

Alex Moore wrote:
} (MBlax10) wrote in message ...
}
} I am currently in a small room, but am moving soon and do not know
} what my stereos new home will look like. I would like to purchase a
} pair of floorstanding speakers and a center. My budget for all 3
} pieces is $1200-$2000.
}
} Well...Considering you're on a tight budget & would like some decent
} speakers, I would recommend Paradigm "Performance Series" speakers.
} They are an excellent choice for the coin.
}
} Here's the link:
}
} Parahttp://www.paradigm.ca/Website/SiteParadigmProduct/ParadigmProduct.html


I can't comment on the Tannoys, but the Paragigm Studio 60s
and a matching center fall into your price range. I use the
Studio 60s and I highly recommend them.

The cheaper Paradigms recommend above might meet your needs
to, give them a listen, but the Studio 60s will sound a lot
better than the top end of monitor series for about the same
money. The Monitor 7s would be worth a listen if you want
to keep the cost down.

--

Frank Ball

Uptown Audio wrote:

Those were nice, but have been replaced by the the new Tannoy Sensys
speakers. The Sensys DC2 is only $1299/pair and are significantly more
clear than the Saturns. They are also more attractive and take up a
bit less real estate.

You're right - Sensys.
I don't know. The low-end isn't as good as the S8 or S10,
IME listening to both.

Still, great speakers.

The S10 was much larger than most any speaker less than $5k/pr. so
yeah, it had huge bass. It also looked like a casket... The S8 is
actually about the same as the Sensys DC2 in terms of LF output. The
overall quality of the Sensys ouput is better.
-Bill
www.uptownaudio.com
Roanoke VA
(540) 343-1250

"Joseph Oberlander" wrote in message
...
Uptown Audio wrote:

Those were nice, but have been replaced by the the new Tannoy
Sensys
speakers. The Sensys DC2 is only $1299/pair and are significantly
more
clear than the Saturns. They are also more attractive and take up
a
bit less real estate.

You're right - Sensys.
I don't know. The low-end isn't as good as the S8 or S10,
IME listening to both.

Still, great speakers.