advice on new speakers

[lestat0521]

I am sorry to say i made the mistake of buying a set of 3 bose speakers, 2 cubes, 1 center not knowing how much headache and disappointment that would follow. I have decided to chuck em and get a new set. I would like to get 3 speakers like i have now, so a decent left/right and center. If I can scrape together about 300 clams what would you guys recommend buying?

or if i can get by with two decent speakers rather than 3 crappy ones i would rather go that route..

thanks.


-----fellow bose anti-enthusiast----

 

[mazersteven]

Sell those Bose on E-bay.

 

[mazersteven]

I would like to get 3 speakers like i have now, so a decent left/right and center. If I can scrape together about 300 clams what would you guys recommend buying?
or if i can get by with two decent speakers rather than 3 crappy ones i would rather go that route..

3 of these

AV123 x-cs Center/Main
http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=speakers&product=91.1


or


http://forum.ascendacoustics.com/showthread.php?p=25900#post25900

From this link;

Holiday Special 1: Re-certified CBM-170 SE for only $258 /pr + shipping!*

There has never been a better time to experience what is arguably the most popular ID loudspeaker ever introduced! The loudspeaker that set the performance standards for all others…

Due to Sierra-1 upgrades, we have a limited supply of CBM-170 SE trade-ins. These speakers have been completely reconditioned with brand new woofers and tweeters. The only parts that haven’t been replaced with new components are the cabinets and crossovers. While some of these units might have minor cosmetic defects, the majority of these are in like-new shape (thank the many customers who took such good care of their speakers). These units still come with our 30-day satisfaction guarantee and 5-year parts and labor warranty.

The only stipulations are that we are allowing only 1 pair per customer at this price and supplies are limited.

Please note: Due to the reduced pricing, these units do not qualify for our package price discounting.

Please use this link to order a pair: http://www.ascendacoustics.com/Merch...s&Quantit y=1


Ascend Acoustic CBM-170 SE
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/cbm170/cbm170.html

 

[lestat0521]

could ya fix that link for the refurbs so i can give em a look over. thanks!

 

[mazersteven]

This is the Order link

http://www.ascendacoustics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=BASK&Store_Code=AD&Action=ADPR&Product_Code=9CB17SBM2R&Attributes=Yes&Quantity=1

Or click on the link I provided in the above post, or here

Ascend Acoustic CBM-170 SE
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/cbm170/cbm170.html

 

[lestat0521]

do you offer the same 30-day satisfaction guarantee on the refurbs?

 

[Futurephile]

"Due to Sierra-1 upgrades, we have a limited supply of CBM-170 SE trade-ins. These speakers have been completely reconditioned with brand new woofers and tweeters. The only parts that haven’t been replaced with new components are the cabinets and crossovers. While some of these units might have minor cosmetic defects, the majority of these are in like-new shape (thank the many customers who took such good care of their speakers). These units still come with our 30-day satisfaction guarantee and 5-year parts and labor warranty."

Bottom line says they do.Good deal

 

[3db]

I am sorry to say i made the mistake of buying a set of 3 bose speakers, 2 cubes, 1 center not knowing how much headache and disappointment that would follow. I have decided to chuck em and get a new set. I would like to get 3 speakers like i have now, so a decent left/right and center. If I can scrape together about 300 clams what would you guys recommend buying?

or if i can get by with two decent speakers rather than 3 crappy ones i would rather go that route..

thanks.


-----fellow bose anti-enthusiast----

If you can up your budget by another $300, try and audition these;

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/satellite/energy-take-classic-review

 

[lestat0521]

wish i could, i am a student on a budget ,

anyone else have any recommendations for speakers?

or are the above about as good as it gets?

 

[deedubb]

Have a listen to lower end PSB or Paradigm. You won't be disappointed.

I actually spent some time to listen to some Bose speakers recently. Initially, I couldn't believe it but actually thought they sounded decent for what they were. After turning them up a bit to what might represent closer to real world movie watching volumes, they sounded so harsh that I likely couldn't listen more than 15 minutes at that level without getting a headache.

 

[Halon451]

The AV123's are backordered at the moment, but are due to start shipping again in late January. I'm still waiting on mine, and can't wait to see how they sound! I got exactly what Mazer suggested for the Left, Right Center channels - very good price-factor for the quality that these speakers appear to carry.

 

[Halon451]

Oh, and all highs, no lows... must be Bose! A friend of mine (audio/visual engineer) taught me that.

 

[lestat0521]

ya i found that quote while digging around for info on bose. I may have to go with those same speakers.

Is is possible to get by with a sub and l/r for a while without the center and rears?

 

[mazersteven]

Is is possible to get by with a sub and l/r for a while without the center and rears?

Yes it is. you could run what is called a "Phantom Center Channel". I would get the rears, and do without the sub myself.

 

[lestat0521]

would you guys recommend cheaper speakers and go for 5.1 or more expensive and go with 2.1 until i can afford more?

I dont really care for the back speakers so would 2.1 give me enough volume and sound clarity if i go for a good pair?

 

[3db]

would you guys recommend cheaper speakers and go for 5.1 or more expensive and go with 2.1 until i can afford more?

I dont really care for the back speakers so would 2.1 give me enough volume and sound clarity if i go for a good pair?

You just answered your own question.

 

[IamAhab]

Yes, start with good front channels and add surrounds later. You don't want compromise and end up with more speakers you aren't happy with.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Ten folds, I would say to get the best 2.1 you can and add on later.

 

[ZoFo]

Athena

Here are some Athean B-1.2 bookshelf speakers for under a $100 - matching center channel is only $99:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1ATASB1.2

They also have the F-1.2 floorstanders on closeout, some good deals on subwoofers also.

 

[lestat0521]

thanks for the info i am also looking at cbm-170's i was told there was a closeout for them at 250