pioneer fs52 speaker advice

[poor dirtfarmer]

I recently tried to buy the pioneer Andrew jones speakers through amazon they sent me the bookshelf, center speakers and subwoofer but was informed today that the floor speakers were no longer available.
should I keep what they sent me and add different floor speakers if so would the Andrew jones elacs, or sony cs3s matchup with what I have or should I get some other set of floor speakers? If not should I send everything they sent me back and start all over?
Thanks

 

[zieglj01]

What is your max budget?

 

[j_garcia]

I'd send the sub back and get another pair of BS22s. With a decent sub, that would be a nice setup.

 

[panteragstk]

I've got a tower that I'll never use, but you'd have to find another one somewhere to get a pair.

I had originally purchased 3 to go behind my AT screen and they worked great for a few years. New theater has a different setup so I'm using two of the towers in my living room for now. No need for the third.

Yours if you want it. We can talk price and shipping via PM if you're interested.

 

[poor dirtfarmer]

My budget was get the most bang for my buck while trying to stay under $2,000.00 but its looking like I'm gonna be over I guess I'll return the sub and keep the center and bookshelf speakers I was thinking about either an mk2 sub or the rsl speedwoofer and figure out the towers maybe the pioneer elite sp efs73's if they would work well with the ones I have or something else. Thanks to this website I decided to buy the Denon 4300 when it got down to $800.00 on amazon. Thanks for the help guys I really appreciate it This website is great

 

[KEW]

I absolutely would not keep the BS-22's!
My logic is simple - the Sony Core cs5's are $120/pair and better speakers.

While I have not heard the towers, I expect they are also a step above the Pioneers.

But if it were my money, I'd get 4 ea. Sony cs5's and a good sub. The main thing the sony towers get you is a bottom end to 45Hz instead of 53Hz for the bookshelf. You will cross either to the sub at around 80Hz, so put the savings into a better quality sub!

Of course the Sony center is a good option, but if money is tight, I'd skip the center for now and get the better sub. You can easily add a center later, but upgrading a sub will cost more (because you generally won't get your money back selling a used sub).
I went 6 years using a phantom center (your Denon will automatically configure this when you go through the setup program with no center connected) and when I finally decided to pony up for a center, it was okay, but I was glad I did not make it a priority!

Right now, the Sony's at $120/pair are the hot ticket for a value system. They were competitive speakers for their original price of $220/pair, but nothing can touch them at $120!

I think this saves you enough that you can get a pair of Speedwoofers!

 

[zieglj01]

I tend to agree with post #6 about looking at Sony -- they are for real

Another good subwoofer for 399 shipped is the Emotiva BasX S12 sub -- it will have around 3 db higher spl in the 40 - 63 hz range compared to the RSL and will hit around 22 - 25 hz -- however all in all the HSU sub is the overall better option
http://www.soundstagenetwork.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1722:emotiva-basx-s12-subwoofer&catid=338&Itemid=349

 

[j_garcia]

I'd consider the Philharmonic AA monitors and matching center (which is the same C-22 that you have modified and voiced to match the AAs). My kids have the AAs with a standard C-22 and it sounds quite good. Only thing is, the Sonys are $100 less right now.

I paid $99 for my BS22s and really liked them. I paid just $50 for my FS52s and liked them more than the 22s.

 

[KEW]

I'd consider the Philharmonic AA monitors and matching center (which is the same C-22 that you have modified and voiced to match the AAs). My kids have the AAs with a standard C-22 and it sounds quite good. Only thing is, the Sonys are $100 less right now.

Agreed! If the Sony's were still $220, I'd give the nod to the AA's.
To my ear, the AA's are just slightly better than the Sonys for mids/highs.
Where the AA's shine is bass! They totally kick the Sony's ass for deep (& accurate, I should add) bass. If no sub, the AA's are easily worth the added $100; but with a sub or two to carry the bass, you just won't care how good the AA's bass is!

 

[poor dirtfarmer]

I like both the sony and philharmonic suggestions. I mentioned earlier thinking about the pioneer elites, since they're the same brand I wonder if they would match up with the older pioneers, the other reason for consideration was the dolby atmos. Should I take atmos in consideration and if so how can I effectively implement atmos in the sonys or philharmonics if they are the better choice. Thanks

 

[zieglj01]

I like both the sony and philharmonic suggestions. I mentioned earlier thinking about the pioneer elites, since they're the same brand I wonder if they would match up with the older pioneers, the other reason for consideration was the dolby atmos. Should I take atmos in consideration and if so how can I effectively implement atmos in the sonys or philharmonics if they are the better choice. Thanks

if you buy the elite towers, then buy the elite center -- then use the BS-22 as surrounds -- I would still replace the Pioneer sub.

Dolby Atmos is up to you -- some of us are not interested in it.

However for a tight budget -- you can get refurbish Pioneer Elite bookshelf and center at AC4L
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/pionspebs73lr/pioneer-elite-sp-ebs73-lr-dolby-atmos-speakers-by-andrew-jones-black-pair/1.html

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/pionspec73/pioneer-elite-sp-ec73-5-3-way-center-channel-speaker-black/1.html

Regular price

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-EBS73-Atmos-enabled-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00MQEE4M8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503717454&sr=8-1&keywords=pioneer+elite+bookshelf

https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-EC73-Andrew-Channel-Speaker/dp/B00MQE9S7Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1503717454&sr=8-4&keywords=pioneer+elite+bookshelf

Now as far as the Sony or Philharmonic speakers -- just get some JBL Control One speakers, and lay them down on top of the Sony or Philharmonic speakers
https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Control-Performance-150-Watt-Miniature/dp/B000U2G6VA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503718031&sr=8-1&keywords=jbl+control+one+speakers

Or, wall-mount some SVS Elevation speakers
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=svs+elevation+speakers&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=204063949669&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2697509039440670499&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013383&hvtargid=kwd-326881007978&ref=pd_sl_9eyhruupaa_e_p20

 

[poor dirtfarmer]

As far as a sub goes whats better two rsl speedwoofer tens or one hsu uls mk2 if I buy the $800.00 sub and want to add another sub down the road can I get the rsl speedwoofer ten or do I need need to buy an identicals sub ie another $800.00 Thanks
p.s. thoughts and prayers for everyone living down in the Texas Gulf Coast

 

[zieglj01]

As far as a sub goes whats better two rsl speedwoofer tens or one hsu uls mk2 if I buy the $800.00 sub and want to add another sub down the road can I get the rsl speedwoofer ten or do I need need to buy an identicals sub ie another $800.00 Thanks
p.s. thoughts and prayers for everyone living down in the Texas Gulf Coast

Yes pray for Texas

I would look at 2 HSU VTF-2 subs -- you can always start with one
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/vtf-2mk5.html