Is this setup sensible?

[twentypoundtrou]

Hey all,

I'm thinking of purchasing an AV system, but can't find much info about the speakers. I'm looking at getting 4 Mordaunt Short 902i Bookshelf speakers, a 905i center, and a 309i sub. Further, I'm looking to power it with a Denon 1706.

Are these speakers a good fit with the receiver?

Are Mordaunt Short good speakers?

Is the 902i-905i-309i a good combination for both HT use and for music?

Please share your experience with these. Thanks!

Nate

 

[Geno]

M-S speakers are very well regarded by many on this forum, including me. The main reason I got my present speakers was the cabinetry - I wanted real veneer instead of vinyl. Sound quality was, IMHO, very good. The receiver you mention is also a very good choice. There's an awful lot of very good equipment out there these days. Keep reading this and other AV forums, and you'll get a good feel for what's considered good "bang for the buck"

 

[twentypoundtrou]

Ok, thanks for the advice. I've read many of the reviews for other speakers, but it's hard to find them around town to listen to. It seems that I can read for a long time and everyone has really good reviews about everything. Listeningwise, I listed to a Definitive (PM 350?) setup, a Klipsch arrangement (about the same size), and the MS listed above. For some reason, the MS sounded way better and I'm not an audiophile by any means.

I am looking for balance of bang-for-your-buck and quality. Thanks again for your input.

Anyone with an opinion on a Denon 1906 over a Denon 1706?

N

 

[JonBaker99]

The Denon 1906 is a better unit for the $100 or less you'll spend getting it.
- On Screen Display
-Preouts for Zone 2 (If you go to 7.1 and decide you want a set of speakers elsewhere in the house)
- Better Amplifer

 

[twentypoundtrou]

All right. Thanks for the heads-up on the 1906. That helps.

So the way I see it:
MS 902i 4x$170=$680
MS 905i $200
MS 309i $350
=$1230 for the 6-piece setup

Anything I'm missing? Should I be looking at something else for 1200?

I like the Denon 1906. The HK AVR 240 as well.

Thank for the advice; it helps to get additional opinions.

N

 

[mannoiaj]

An additional opinion: sounds like you like the sound of the mordaunt, i agree is a great bang for your buck. I would however, suggest that you look at a different sub for your configuration. Check out the HSU STF-2 sub to complete your system. its 50 bucks more than the mordaunt but i think you will hear and feel a considerable difference. Don't worry about it being from a different manufacturer.

 

[mannoiaj]

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