Looking for some Input.....

[eroz708]

Hi guys, first timer here. I'm looking for some input on speakers. Currently I have a 10-year old 5.1 speaker system (HTIB) that I want to upgrade. I've been reading all oer the net and have decided on the Paradigm cc-190, Atom monitors and either ADP-190's or another set of Atom monitors for the rears.

My room is 17'x12' with 8' high ceilings. The tv is hanging along the 17' wall. One of the 12' "walls" is actually windows and the other is an arched opening into the dining room.

I just want some input on whether the speakers I chose will be a good fit for my room? I would love to have some floorstanding speakers but I don't think the wife would approve of those at the moment. My budget......I'm looking to spend about $1,000 for the whole system but I am willing to spend that on just the fronts and center speakers. And buy the others in a few months. I don't like carrying a credit card balance, so if I can't pay for it at the end of the month then I save up for it until I can.

Another question for Chicagoland people, Are there any Paradigm dealers that have good deals? I only see the one in Chicago on Clark Street using my zip, I'm in Brookfield. Just curious if there were any in the western burbs, I kind of hate driving into the city.

 

[oppman99]

If you go with the atoms, most likely you will want to add a sub before too long. The atoms will not play low enough for a satisfying HT experience. Are you planning on using the sub that came with your HTIB? My advice is to buy the best (not necessarily most expensive) speakers possible for your front three, and add the rest as funds become available. You may have less to start with, but you will most likely end up with a higer quality system in the long run that will keep you happy for a long time. You can probably get away with using what you have for rears for a while. Have you thought about looking into the used market? Often you can get more bang for you buck, especially if you can find something within driving distance.

 

[jostenmeat]

Another question for Chicagoland people, Are there any Paradigm dealers that have good deals? I only see the one in Chicago on Clark Street using my zip, I'm in Brookfield. Just curious if there were any in the western burbs, I kind of hate driving into the city.

Go visit Saturday Audio. You can afford a PSB Image rig with that budget. They have a website too, click on the PSB specials.

http://www.saturdayaudio.com/picturepages/image_specials_07-29-2009.htm

http://www.saturdayaudio.com/

If willing to just spend that sum on the front three, you may get something you enjoy more, depending.

These come across my mind, with some money in the pocket.
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/cmt340m/cmt340m.html