Athena Micra 6: Still best bang for buck?

[Whygee]

I was wondering: with all the options now available in the compact HT market, is the Athena Micra 6 system still on top in terms of price/quality?

I still see a lot of people recommending it and it seems to be a great little system. However, they seem to be a bit harder to find now.

so, any candidates to replace the Athenas?

Thanks

 

[mkossler]

Sure.

If you're looking for a small 5-speaker system, try to find some Acoustic Research HC-6's. These can still be found, and are pre-Audiovox products. Small, georgeous piano black finish, shockingly heavy for their size, and sound far better than speakers at this price point should.

 

[Heartdog]

athena micra 6

I was wondering: with all the options now available in the compact HT market, is the Athena Micra 6 system still on top in terms of price/quality?

I still see a lot of people recommending it and it seems to be a great little system. However, they seem to be a bit harder to find now.

so, any candidates to replace the Athenas?

Thanks

They are! I really would love to buy that system, but I can't find it anywhere but ebay. I'm a tad leary of ebay for buying used speakers. The last set I saw went for just about retail price, though! Obviously a popular item. If anyone knows where they have them in stock, I'd be really grateful!!

 

[Whygee]

I've placed an order with audioadvisor last week, but I still haven't heard from them... I hope they still got the speakers in stock.

 

[redprints]

They are! I really would love to buy that system, but I can't find it anywhere but ebay. I'm a tad leary of ebay for buying used speakers. The last set I saw went for just about retail price, though! Obviously a popular item. If anyone knows where they have them in stock, I'd be really grateful!!

I was able to pick up a set of these at future shop last week.
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10077063&catid=19701&test_cookie=1

 

[jsantos615]

I was wondering: with all the options now available in the compact HT market, is the Athena Micra 6 system still on top in terms of price/quality?

I still see a lot of people recommending it and it seems to be a great little system. However, they seem to be a bit harder to find now.

so, any candidates to replace the Athenas?

Thanks

You would not believe where I saw a Micra 6 System at a decent price: TARGET! It was $349!