<font color='#000000'>Hey Guys, pretty cool forum and website! I'm a noobie to this forum and I am glad I found it. I am putting together a new home theater/music set up for our new home and wanted to get some feedback on some of the speaker set-ups I am considering.
These are the electronics I will be using to run the set-up:
Rotel RSP 1066 PreAmp/Processor
Rotel RMB 1075 5 Channel Amplifier (120 watts x 5 into 8 ohms)
Rotel RDV-1060 Progressive scan DVD / DVD-A player
They will used in a open living area 17x20 with tile floors/high ceilings and a couple of Persian throw rugs. I will probably be using it for 65% movies and 35% music.
My speaker budget is roughly $4200 (including tax) and these are the speaker set-ups I am considering:
1. M&K S-150 THX ULTRA System:
S-150 THX (fronts)
S-150C THX (center)
S-150C THX (surrounds)
MX-150 THX (sub)
Total: $4,099.49 (downtownaudio.com)
2. B&W 600 Series 3:
DM603 S3 (fronts)
LCR 600 S3 (center)
DM601 S3 (surrounds)
ASW 675 (sub)
Total: $3413.00 (local B&W dealer)
3. B&W CM Series:
CM 4 (fronts)
CM C (center)
CM 2 (surrounds)
ASW CM (subs)
Total: $3676.00 (local B&W dealer)
4. B&W CDM Series:
CDM 1NT (fronts)
CDM CNT (center)
CDM 1NT (surrounds)
ASW CDM (sub)
Total: $4450.00 (local B&W dealer) (a little over budget, but still within reach)
So far I have only demo'd the B&W 600 Series 3 and M&K THX systems. Unfortunately not at the same time or room. My first impressions were that the B&W were more musical, but the M&K were very sharp for movies.
Has anybody had any experience with any of the above set-ups. These are not the only systems I am willing to buy, so please be creative with my budget and I will try demo'ing any other recommendations.
Thanks again for any feedback it is truly appreciated!!!</font>