Best bookshelf surround 5.1 for under $2k

kremkennegger · 08-17-2008

G'day guys,
total newbie here and novice to the AV scene.
I need advice on what would be the best bookshelf speaker set-up to mate up to my Marrantz SR4200 receiver.
I have a 50" Pioneer plasma and timber flooring in a room roughly 7 mtr x 6 mtr.
Looking to buy something under $2,000 and be considerably better than Bose Acoustimass 10 series.
It has been suggested that i go the B&W M1 set-up.
What do you guys suggest ???
Cheers.

kennyt · 08-17-2008

I am running the Kef 5005.2 system with a Marantz SSR 8002 in my bedroom and really like it, retail is $2K for the system, but I've seen it for much less.

TheMoose · 08-17-2008

Give the Paradigm Monitor series a listen, they just came out with the v6 Monitors.
I've had Paradigm monitors for 15 years & they are amazing speakers for the price, absolutely a lot of bang for the buck!
Check them out at Paradigm.com

kennyt · 08-17-2008

Moose bring a good suggestion to the table, check out some of the small Definitive Technology systems as well, add a sub and you'll be set, both makers will offer you incredible bang for the buck sound.

kremkennegger · 08-17-2008

Thanks guys, will definitely try to audition the Kef and Paradigms as suggested.
Does anyone have an opinion on the B&W M1's ??

MatrixDweller · 10-01-2008

I'm using some Klipsch RB81's. They go for around $400 each and you may be able to get a package deal on four of them plus a RC62 for under $2K if you shop around. Of course that doesn't include a sub. If you went with RB61's instead you could throw on a $600 sub. Kef has some very nice bookshelves out too. I really liked the iQ3's when I heard them.

The M1's are a very full small speaker and you would need a good sub to make up for their lacking in the bottom end. They might also not fill your room very well as a larger Klipsch of Kef speaker would.

BTW: Kef, B&W or Klipsch will blow the Acrapstimass speakers out of the water. You'll gain a lot more respect on the forums too.

08-17-2008	#1
kremkennegger New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3	Best bookshelf surround 5.1 for under $2k G'day guys, total newbie here and novice to the AV scene. I need advice on what would be the best bookshelf speaker set-up to mate up to my Marrantz SR4200 receiver. I have a 50" Pioneer plasma and timber flooring in a room roughly 7 mtr x 6 mtr. Looking to buy something under $2,000 and be considerably better than Bose Acoustimass 10 series. It has been suggested that i go the B&W M1 set-up. What do you guys suggest ??? Cheers.

08-17-2008	#2
kennyt Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,413	Re: Best bookshelf surround 5.1 for under $2k I am running the Kef 5005.2 system with a Marantz SSR 8002 in my bedroom and really like it, retail is $2K for the system, but I've seen it for much less. __________________ Ken Taraszka, MD Associate Editor http://avrev.com/ http://hometheaterreview.com/ http://www.avrevforum.com/

08-17-2008	#3
TheMoose Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma (Go Sooners!!) Posts: 1,155	Re: Best bookshelf surround 5.1 for under $2k Give the Paradigm Monitor series a listen, they just came out with the v6 Monitors. I've had Paradigm monitors for 15 years & they are amazing speakers for the price, absolutely a lot of bang for the buck! Check them out at Paradigm.com

08-17-2008	#4
kennyt Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,413	Re: Best bookshelf surround 5.1 for under $2k Moose bring a good suggestion to the table, check out some of the small Definitive Technology systems as well, add a sub and you'll be set, both makers will offer you incredible bang for the buck sound. __________________ Ken Taraszka, MD Associate Editor http://avrev.com/ http://hometheaterreview.com/ http://www.avrevforum.com/

08-17-2008	#5
kremkennegger New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3	Re: Best bookshelf surround 5.1 for under $2k Thanks guys, will definitely try to audition the Kef and Paradigms as suggested. Does anyone have an opinion on the B&W M1's ??

10-01-2008	#6
MatrixDweller Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 15	Re: Best bookshelf surround 5.1 for under $2k I'm using some Klipsch RB81's. They go for around $400 each and you may be able to get a package deal on four of them plus a RC62 for under $2K if you shop around. Of course that doesn't include a sub. If you went with RB61's instead you could throw on a $600 sub. Kef has some very nice bookshelves out too. I really liked the iQ3's when I heard them. The M1's are a very full small speaker and you would need a good sub to make up for their lacking in the bottom end. They might also not fill your room very well as a larger Klipsch of Kef speaker would. BTW: Kef, B&W or Klipsch will blow the Acrapstimass speakers out of the water. You'll gain a lot more respect on the forums too.

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