Need some advice on Satellites and Sub

[sprunknwn]

So, I got the following setup -
Denon x3700h AVR
Focal Aria 926 Floorstanding Speakers
Focal 900CC Center Speaker

I wish to add a sub and satellites to the mix.
The usage is - 70% music, 30% movies/games.
Room is about 3.5m in width and 8m in length. Since I live in an apartment building, I don't believe I'll be using high volume all that much.
For the sub, it's important for me to have great integration, somewhat of a dissappearing sub, much like REL offers, only with a lower price tag but it should also have a kick to it for movies.
Currently, I'm looking at the SVS SB1000 Pro as it has both a great phone app for remote control and a high level input.
I've also considered the REL HT/1205 which should be great for music as well as cinema only without an app and the high level input.
If you have additional recommendation for a 500$-ish sub that you think is great for both music and cinema, quick, minimal distortion and accurate with enough kick, let me know.

For the satellite, I'm really confused since any bookshelf speaker can be used for rear surround speakers.
Sometimes, due to the size and design, smaller much less capable speakers cost double of great bookshelf speakers that are larger.
I would love to have a bipolar rear speakers as my couch is at the wall (3.5 width as mentioned) but regular bookshelfs are also an option.
I saw the following options -
Polk Audio ES20 (bigger than regular satellites and seem to have a great range and I just looooove their design and look)
SVS Prime Satellites - saw mixed reviews for those and their price is like 100-200$ more than the polk
Fluance Signature (BiPolar) - Cheapest option I've seen for bipolar, seem to get good reviews, need more of a hands on opinion if anyone tried those.
Klipsch 250S BiPolar - big, heavy with some good reviews, need your opinion on those.
Saw recommendations for B&W M1 - Are they worth the price?

Thanks in advance for any feedback/recommendations!
Cheers!

 

[lovinthehd]

What is specially "disappearing" about a Rel for use in an apartment let alone their high level connection? The music vs movies things for subs is mostly just based in misconception. I'd just use the bass management in the avr. Maybe if you've got old 2ch analog only gear a high level connection is necessary, only time I'd use it as there's not much choice.

I prefer surrounds to be fairly capable myself and at least in the same series as the mains, particularly for multich music but in a lot of ways it really doesn't matter that much either. I'm not a fan of bipolars for surrounds, tho.

 

[sprunknwn]

Yea, I've been reading a lot about the high level connection and it doesn't seem like a big deal.
I am aiming towards SB-2000 Pro at the moment, unless you have any other recommendations at the same price point.

What about recommened rears/satellites?

 

[lovinthehd]

Why a sealed sub particularly? Need it to be as small as possible?

I'd just use monopole speakers for surrounds, they're not as critical as the fronts but I do like to match them myself....nothing from Focal works? Where are you?

 

[sprunknwn]

Focal is out of my budget for rear speakers at the moment.
What do you think about Sony SSCS5? I know they're a budget option but for rear speakers, also the dolby atmos speakers, I can get all 4 for 250$ with the black friday deals at bestbuy.
Anyone here tried those? (don't have an option to audition them)

 

[Teetertotter?]

Buy what your budget can afford, as the saying goes.
Sony SS-CS5 Speakers Review – RecordSoundPro
Review: Sony SS-CS5 Bookshelf Speakers (lifewire.com)

 

[Eppie]

I have not heard the Sony SS-CS5 but there are certainly a lot of reviewers that say that it performs well above its price point. Good option if on a tight budget. Prime Elevation might work well if you need it angled towards the couch. If the surrounds are for movies, I would not be too worried about the different sound signatures. If you plan to play 5 channel music then you may want to look closer at what matches your Focals.

I have the SB2000Pro and have been very pleased with it. Should have plenty of output for an apartment. I went with a sealed cabinet due to space limitations, but there is a trade off. Ported versions have a lower frequency response so you loose 3 Hz (19Hz sealed vs 16Hz ported). Go ported if you have the space, but in general the 2000 is a good choice.

 

[sprunknwn]

Thanks everyone.
I just noticed that Sony put on an exporting restriction for the Sony SSCS series so I can't order them from B&H or Amazon .
If you guys know any options for me to get these to Israel, I'd appreciate it.

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

I have not heard the Sony SS-CS5 but there are certainly a lot of reviewers that say that it performs well above its price point. Good option if on a tight budget. Prime Elevation might work well if you need it angled towards the couch. If the surrounds are for movies, I would not be too worried about the different sound signatures. If you plan to play 5 channel music then you may want to look closer at what matches your Focals.

I have the SB2000Pro and have been very pleased with it. Should have plenty of output for an apartment. I went with a sealed cabinet due to space limitations, but there is a trade off. Ported versions have a lower frequency response so you loose 3 Hz (19Hz sealed vs 16Hz ported). Go ported if you have the space, but in general the 2000 is a good choice.

I feel I should add that yes, you lose some extension. But on top of that, you lose a great deal of output capability. Even at 19hz the PB will be capable of four times the output in that range. While SB does extend into the high teens in a room, it can’t do it with nearly the same output. They’re probably the same from about 40hz on up. Rarely do I recommend sealed, but when space is very tight, or you live in an apartment, it might be the best choice.

 

[sprunknwn]

I feel I should add that yes, you lose some extension. But on top of that, you lose a great deal of output capability. Even at 19hz the PB will be capable of four times the output in that range. While SB does extend into the high teens in a room, it can’t do it with nearly the same output. They’re probably the same from about 40hz on up. Rarely do I recommend sealed, but when space is very tight, or you live in an apartment, it might be the best choice.

I actually check both boxes - Apartment and Tight space.
From what I've seen the ported 2000 is huge.