Need Help Choosing Speakers

[zieglj01]

Cool I'm getting the hint zieglj01. Would it make a big difference whether the 152 is standing upright or laying down? Are the Bic center speaker not considered good? Infinity Primus PC250 does not have a midrange driver. Would that make a big difference?
Any good? Amazon.com: Infinity Center Channel Speaker (PRIMUS C25) (PRIMUSC25BK): Electronics

The Infinity will sound better standing up - The Bic will have a different
tonal character, and will not timbre match. A center speaker with a mid
range is good - however, the PC250 will do the job - and note, that your
speakers do not have a midrange driver.

 

[afterlife2]

zieglj01 thanks for your help. I really appreciate it. Will the C25 be ok though?

 

[zieglj01]

zieglj01 thanks for your help. I really appreciate it. Will the C25 be ok though?

Yes - they will do the job, and is better than a lot of budget centers.

I like horn speakers - however, I would only use them, if all the front
channels were horn loaded.

 

[afterlife2]

Horn speakers? which ones? Here we go OH Nooooo

 

[zieglj01]

Horn speakers? which ones? Here we go OH Nooooo

Forget it, get the center - and enjoy what you have.

 

[afterlife2]

I'm assuming I can always buy a separate horn speaker? Give me an example.

 

[zieglj01]

I'm assuming I can always buy a separate horn speaker? Give me an example.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.3dsi.co.za/JBL%20Domestic/JBL_LS_Series/Images/Image%20-%20LS%20Series%20Group%20Small.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.3dsi.co.za/JBL%20Domestic/JBL_LS_Series/JBL_LS_Frame.htm&h=503&w=590&sz=65&tbnid=DQO7itnJi83ljM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=106&prev=/search?q=jbl+ls+series&tbm=isch&tbo=u&zoom=1&q=jbl+ls+series&docid=XKdeW-MNbm-OnM&sa=X&ei=6hnATsS1LdT-sQKYjo28BA&ved=0CF4Q9QEwCA&dur=1671
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JBL-SVA1500-Bookshelf-Speakers-Excellent-Condition-/260890875301?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item3cbe4ed5a5
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-JBL-SVA-1800-FloorStanding-Speaker-Pair-/250920481351?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item3a6c06b247

 

[afterlife2]

I like these wow: LS40BG - JBL
Seems like they go for $1,000.00 shipped.
Are JBL the only ones who make them? Is there a affordable budget brand besides the JBL SVA1500? Are the SVA1500 considered good?

 

[zieglj01]

I like these wow: LS40BG - JBL
Seems like they go for $1,000.00 shipped.
Are JBL the only ones who make them? Is there a affordable budget brand besides the JBL SVA1500? Are the SVA1500 considered good?

In general, I am not a fan of budget horn speakers. I will say, that I have
not listened to the HSU speakers - you can check them out, a lot of people
like them.
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/enthusiast1.html
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/hb-1.html
http://www.hsuresearch.com/products/hc-1.html

 

[afterlife2]

Thanks HB-1 MK2 look nice. These look nice too: Hsu Research HB-1 Horn Speaker and VTF-3 MK3 Subwoofer | Home Theater
Would they serve as a good center too?

 

[zieglj01]

Thanks HB-1 MK2 look nice. These look nice too:
Would they serve as a good center too?

A matching bookshelf to use as a center, is a good option. If you buy the
bookshelf - make sure it is the MK2, not a used HB-1.

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/bookshelf/bookshelf-speaker-faceoff-2007

 

[afterlife2]

Thanks! I will I've been reading the newer ones are built better. Which pair are you getting if you get the horns?

 

[zieglj01]

Thanks! I will I've been reading the newer ones are built better. Which pair are you getting if you get the horns?

Maybe this JBL
1400 Array Details | JBL Synthesis

http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/jbl_synthesis_1400_array_bg_loudspeaker

http://www.hometheater.com/content/jbl-synthesis-project-array-speaker-system

 

[afterlife2]

200 lbs wowee. You'll need a hand truck. I wish I could get those. To self be happy with 162's. I wonder if I buy the MK2(hopefully Xmas sale) if I can return them if I don't like them?

 

[afterlife2]

Scored a deal on the Infinity C25 on ebay in mint condition. M8 Next...

 

[zieglj01]

Scored a deal on the Infinity C25 on ebay in mint condition. M8 Next...

Good Score

The M8 is $175, till midnight Tuesday
https://www.outlawaudio.com/mofcart/cyberholiday.html

 

[afterlife2]

zieglj01 + the others who have helped. I appreciate your insistence to get good quality.