Acoustic Research hd510 VS Pinnacle MB6000

[johnny_kiu]

Hi Guys, I am in the market for my first 5.1 system and I just bought a Yamaha rx-v765. I am limited in budget so I am trying to keep the spending on speakers under $300. The guest room that I am turning into a theater room is very small, about 11 x 10 with carpet flooring. It will hook up to a PS3 and a 47 inch Sharp LCD.

I kind of narrow my search down to these two system the

Acoustic Research hd510 for $149.99, $182 shiped from tigerdirect.

what I like about this: About $70 cheaper, comes with wall mounted bracket (helpful in my small room)
Concerns: small center speaker, 175watt sub seems overrated.

OR

Pinnacle MB6000 for 259.99 shiped from Dell

What I like about this: A little bit bigger speakers, better center.
Concerns: How to mount the speakers on the wall?(they are kind of buky)

Please give any comments you have that would help me find the best fit. I know that I am asking alot form that price range, but hey, you gotta do what you gotta do right?

Thank you all,

Some newbie

 

[Seth=L]

The AR speakers definitely look nicer. The system certainly used to cost a lot more than $149. Pinnacle is in a more reputable position, but they aren't as pretty either. Neither seems like a bad deal, and if it were me I'd probably give the AR HD510 a shot. See if either of them has a return policy.

 

[johnny_kiu]

Thanks for your thoughts. Are there any other system you would reconmand?