High End Home Audio Speakers

Im looking to buy a high end home audio system but I dont want to buy the "home theatre in a box" that places like best buy sells. I want to build my system...av receiver and seperate speakers. can anyone recomend a good brand. I dont want the sonys, yamahas and or panasonics of the world. please help.
im looking to buy a high end home audio system. i want to stay away from the stuff best buy sells, i dont want to get sony, yamaha or panasonic or stuff like that. i dont want the theatre in a box setup. the focus is home audio only not video. " home Audio" does mark levinson make a av receiver, what about harmon kardon or bang and olufson, these are the brands i like. give me more suggestions.

Mark Levinson doesn't exactly make a receiver, when you get to high end you start looking at a processor (prepro) and a separate amplifier. A receiver is a processor and amplifer in one box. The advantage of the separate pieces if you can upgrade one and keep the other, since amplifiers last a long time.

Lexicon is the company associated with Mark Levinson. Lexicon is consider one of the better high end products, but it is quite high end. An amp + processor is over $10k. Of course Mark Levinson products are even higher than that.

That is why some of the internet based companies have fans, Outlaw Audio, Hsu Research, SVS subwoofers. They offer good products at good prices and let you try them in your home for 30 days.

I like Klipsch speaker. They sell the low end ones at Best Buy, but apparently if you get the Reference Series or THX Ultra series these are given a lot of good compliments. Many movie theaters use Klipsch theater speakers.

2007-03-18 19:05:16 by oldskool

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I'm looking to upgrade my stereo system with a new pair of 3-way speakers, everything I see seems to use a dual woofer configuration. My current speakers use a single 12 inch woofer with two horns, one for the midrange, and one for the high end. my main concern is not going "Backwards" in relationship to what I already have, "Rock" solid bass.

they are using 2 smaller speakers vs one larger because they are faster , quicker (sound - cleaner) more acurate .

2008-02-04 18:39:23 by The Romantic Warrior

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I am building a house and the contractor has suggested Sonance Symphony speakers for the in-ceiling home audio system. Sonance apparently only deals through installers and all of their products available from online vendors are not covered by their warranty. I am still considering Sonance as they appear to be very high end speakers (although expensive). I would like to know the best in-ceiling audio speakers and tuner for a budget of $2000-$3000 (not including installation). I will need to cover 3 rooms and a back porch.

Get the contractor to pre-wire for 7.1 and monitor and mark the locations (so you can find them when it is finished), or better yet, have them wire and install speaker connection plates for a finished look > for regular floor standing speakers (they will always sound better , and you can up-grade them easier, and take them with you when you move). And if you sell the house it is a cleaner look to simply have connector boxes in the walls > at outlet height! (it looks finished).
All in-wall speakers have trade-offs as they are dependent on the space in the wall that is the ENCLOSURE (your contractor is much less scientific at getting GREAT sounding enclosures than say Yamaha or JBL!, rattles and buzzs can be impossible to fix, and your walls have a hole in them that can not be easily removed if the location either changes or is not optimal in the first place. And a poorly placed nail > to hang a picture can disable or even short out electronics, and be difficult to repair!
After installers (an electrician can do the pre-wire) are gone, get Yamaha, Klipsch, JBL, Sonnance (yes they are expensive, are they worth it?), or any reputable brand.
Go to some installers showrooms and demo them, and make a choice there, but install after they are done.
Get an Receiver that is capable of multi-zone speaker support and place it where it can receive the Remote Controls IR Signal from any area you will most likely use it. You can Distribute the sound to other rooms from that second zone output.
In each room it is wise to have an in-wall volume control for that area, to get the right level for that area (balancing the whole house for listening/partying), for when the phone rings and the remote either does not reach or is in the other room!.
It is also important to be able to turn down/off the porch speakers so you do not wake the neighbors during a late night Blast!
If you must have in-ceiling, or in-wall type speakers, request they use factory baffle enclosures (same as manufacturer of speakers for best sound, as it makes the speaker enclosure what the manufacturer recommends for proper acoustics and makes them a matched size, [and keeps dust and dirt out of inside of the coil area> especially important for ceilings]).
I used to work for an installation company, and as a musician, they usually have NO CLUE at what makes best placement or a great sounding room.
So not building them in, is always the best choice as I can up-grade if I'm not happy with my first choice or specifications change (which they will), & I can fine-tune their placement, 'cause furniture size and placement may change, or that screen may get a lot bigger real soon (projector) and those built-in speakers are then in the viewing area!
Newegg.com has purchasers feedback on many of the current brands, models, and options available, so check out what real buyers are saying about the different things you may consider before buying!
It has saved me from making a bad purchase or two, and many times you find that while a product may be good, if their support sucks you would buy another brand!
Also in-ceiling speakers are not optimal for Home Theatre set-ups, though they work well in other areas, like kitchens, baths, etc.
And at last, Home Theatre speakers need to be pointed at the listening area at ear level,(ie: directional, and line of sight) to get the most accurate imaging (in-wall >Mediocre to OK, but in-ceiling > NO!!!!!)
You do not want to look at the ceiling every time a loud passage that originates at the screen happens!
Check out the AUDIOHOLICS.com web-site for many tips on placement, best product ratings, and tips to help you spend money on the best products that will enhance the experience, NOT just drain your wallet > like Monster Cables will.
Happy Viewing & Listening!!!
unknownsoundman@yahoo.com

2008-04-07 17:16:38 by Issaquena

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2008-08-16 14:34:47 by George A

I'm in the market for an home audio system to go with Samsung UN55B8000. Finding the right TV wasn't so hard, I'm having a very hard time choosing between audio systems.

I plan to listen to music from time to time, however the main function will be movies, TV (Mostly Sports) and games.

The TV is around 10' from viewing position in a 10' high ceiling living room.
I don't know if that's even relevant when choosing a sound system, but I thought it might matter for better acoustics.

Should I even consider a 7.1 system?
I never even considered a 7.1 system, until I began my search.
It seems like I could end up kicking myself later on, if I don't get a 7.1 system now.
I plan to keep this entire home theater system for a long time, perhaps until there's another ground breaking change in entertainment systems, like HDTV.

My price range is around $2,000, however I'm willing to take recommendations over my range, if the extra cost is justified.
I'm not an audiophile by any means, but I do have ears and I'd like to pick the best audio system for my price range. :)

I have looked into Klipsch and Definitive Technology speakers.
For receiver, I've looked into Onkyo, Denon and Pioneer.
Here are links to specific models, I've considered.

http://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Technol ogy-ProCinema-Speaker-System/dp/B000TDEN A6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics& amp;qid=1249000005&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Cinema-800-Sys tem-Black/dp/B001JQZXCO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UT F8&s=electronics&qid=1249000005& amp;sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-HD-300-Def inition-Theater/dp/B001XURGSK/ref=sr_1_4 ?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=12490 00300&sr=1-4

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR607-7-2 -Channel-Surround-Receiver/dp/B001VEI2KO /ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&am p;qid=1249000547&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR806-Cha nnel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B001AMUF7K/ref= sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid =1249000547&sr=1-2

Please help me choose the right system.
Any recommendations, help, advice, etc will be appreciated.
Please, please do not reply with a simple brand name or model, this wouldn't help me much at all.

Thank you in advance! :)
Home theater system will be placed in a 15' x 20' living area, but the area extends to dining room, kitchen, hallway, etc.
What I mean is that the area is in the open and not closed with walls.

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Do you like mine?I think Onkyo 806 is too much for you, how big is your room? If you are ok with 90 watts why go for 130, mine is OnkyoTX-SR605 and the speakers are all JBL I made the installation , wires inside the walls, everything a $600 value. E mail me if you like it. I guarantee you this toy sounds great!
You can get the receiver online if you want to, I got it in a store (Miami) and the speakers in Best Buy, waiting for a coupon or a sale, saved few hundreds.

2009-07-30 17:45:56 by SG