I need some advice on what to buy...

[crimsondave]

I want to get a 5.1 tower system. I would like to spend in the $1500 range (I would spend a few hundred more for the right system.) This is just for the speakers (including sub.) I think I'm going to get the Denon 2309ci for my receiver. I've always wanted a Denon (I don't know why, I just do.)

My preferences are probably a little different than most. LOUD is what I'm aiming for. While I do not want speakers that distort badly, I'm looking mainly for decibels.

I was looking at the Synergy series Klipsch, but I've seen some poor reviews of those.

 

[Midcow2]

Loud Speakers

I want to get a 5.1 tower system. I would like to spend in the $1500 range (I would spend a few hundred more for the right system.) This is just for the speakers (including sub.) I think I'm going to get the Denon 2309ci for my receiver. I've always wanted a Denon (I don't know why, I just do.)

My preferences are probably a little different than most. LOUD is what I'm aiming for. While I do not want speakers that distort badly, I'm looking mainly for decibels.

I was looking at the Synergy series Klipsch, but I've seen some poor reviews of those.

Look for the highest efficiency/sensitivity 8 ohm speakers you can find. A speaker with at least 94 db and closer to 100dB sensitivity would be loud and meet your needs.

Coincident Triumph Signature UHS (utlra high sensitivty) are an updated $1,199 per pair,
Frequency Response: 45Hz - 35Khz
Impedance: Flat 8 ohms
Sensitivity: 94 db @ 1M-1Watt
Power Requirements: 3 watts - 200 watts
Dimensions: 16" H x 9" W x 11.5 " D
Weight: 28 lbs.
(don't know squat about these speakers or how they sound but they would be LOUD).

One I am more familiar with and sounds good loud is Definitive Tecnology at 92 dB efficiency. The BP7004s would fit close to your price range.http://www.definitivetech.com/Products/products.aspx?path=Speakers%20By%20Series|BiPolar%20Series&productid=BP7004


However, get the Denoin 2309ci and if you really want LOUD the get either a Berhinger EP2500, XPA-1 Monoblock or Emotiva LPA-1

However loudness also depends on your room size and how close you are going to sit to the speakers.


Good Luck! ... can you hear me ???

MidCow2


P.S.- IMHO Loudness isn't the best metric to use to select speakers.

 

[jostenmeat]

Hi. For high volumes, I might* recommend shaving budget from receiver, in order to add an outboard amp. There is a recent Emotiva sale going on that will keep the budget pretty darn identical to a 2309 by itself I imagine.

If willing to build your own, some folks here have been made insane subs for un-insane money.

While high decibel levels is your aim, without mention of SQ, I'd still consider the latter. When I significantly treated my room, I found that I can further crank the volume before any type of awful room-induced SQ came into play. IOW, the more you consider the acoustics, it's possible that you will be more willing to crank it further. Not that I recommend doing that on a regular basis, so take that FWIW.

 

[popotoys]

Just a thought, I bought towers with my system, but looking back I think that next time I would opt for a smaller L/R and buy 2 subs instead. IMO

 

[lsiberian]

I want to get a 5.1 tower system. I would like to spend in the $1500 range (I would spend a few hundred more for the right system.) This is just for the speakers (including sub.) I think I'm going to get the Denon 2309ci for my receiver. I've always wanted a Denon (I don't know why, I just do.)

My preferences are probably a little different than most. LOUD is what I'm aiming for. While I do not want speakers that distort badly, I'm looking mainly for decibels.

I was looking at the Synergy series Klipsch, but I've seen some poor reviews of those.

I think in reality a decent setup of any kind can produce plenty of volume for any person. Even a crazed lunatic. But I would recommend starting with a sub and working your way up from there. A DIY option is a must for loud volumes. There is plenty of helpful posts in the sub section for good options. Some are so simple you just need to get the stuff and visit a car audio shop. The right dual subs corner loaded can shake a house very well.

After that start looking at the speakers to put on top of it.

 

[crimsondave]

Hey, thanks all for the replies. I'm looking into suggestions now.