Hello all. I'm a complete newbie to home audio, but have always been a big fan of good sound. Anyway, I'd like to start off with a stereo, and expand it to a 5.1 system when $ permits. I just got a used pioneer vsx-915 receiver, and have the possibility of getting Klipsch RF-35s or Canton LE 190s used as well. Unfortunately I can't demo them, since neither of them are currently sold in stores. I have heard the current Canton and Klipsch series in stores, but with a HK receiver. They both sounded good.
What do you guys think? I know the best would be to audition all possible combos, but in this case, it's not possible.
One concern I have for the Klipsch, is that they cut off below 38 Hz. I will be using the speakers mostly for music, and partially for HT. I've heard others complain that the 35s are lacking a bit in bass. Would the cantons be a better choice? The build quality seems real solid on the klipsch, and I like that.
I don't plan on buying a subwoofer anytime soon, so I wonder if the bass of the RF-35s will be satisfactory for music. I listen to all types.
I also read that the pioneer is a decent match for the Klipsch speakers, but don't know how the receiver would match to the cantons.
I've also read that axiom speakers are wonderful.
HELP!
I'd greatly appreciate any insight