I am planning to buy a complete Hometheater System. I am focusing on the Audio to begin with. I plan to use a Denon AVR-2809CI as receiver. I'd use the system 65% for listening to music and 35% for movies (all at loud volumes).
I would appreciate advise regarding speakers. I consider my best choices, considering my budget and room size, to be:
A. B&W 685
B. Revel Concerta M12
C. Monitor Audio RS1
I am planning a 5.1 channel setup, using the center speaker offered be each of these manufacturers and as rear speakers I am planning to repeat a pair of any of the front speakers I end up choosing (I am considering using the 4 speakers in stereo mode for listening to music).
Which speakers would you experts consider best?
I have heard the RS1 and liked them, although they seemed to me a bit metallic in the highs and prefer a warmer sound. Other than that I thought they were terrific and quite loud. Also I can get a sweet deal on them if I move quickly (but perhaps the B&W's or the Revels are a far better choice and should pass on the deal and listen to these two first. Thoughts? Should I pass and wait?).
I am in Mexico, so not all brands of speakers are easily available (these three are).
Also I would appreciate a recomendation regarding the subwoofer. I am being offered a Velodyne VRP 1200 at a very good price (from the same store), but I am open to any suggestions.
Thanks,
JACOKA
