Need help in what to look for.

[newmusicguy]

Hey! Im kinda new music systems overall and have little knowledge. Im asking for help in what to look for and if im getting my moneys worth when searching for used systems.
Im looking in the range of 550-800 usd and have stumbled upon these setups:

Setup 1, 680 usd:
2 KEF iQ7se
1 KEF iQ6c
2 KEF iQ8ds

Setup 2, 680 usd:
2 Klipsch Reference RF-62 II
1 Klipsch RC-52 II
1 Klipsch R-10SW Subwoofer

Setup 3, 740 usd:
2 Yamaha NS-777
2 Yamaha NS-333
1 Yamaha NS-C444
Jamo SW 410E
Onkyo HT-R538

I already have an onkyo sr607 at home to pair these up with. These will mostly be used for music in a room that is 14.5 x 14.5 feet and high ceiling.

 

[mazersteven]

No H/T just Music?

 

[newmusicguy]

No H/T just Music?

primarily music, but i will also watch some movies from time to time.

 

[mazersteven]

This is what I recommend. Little more then your stated budget.

Ascend Acoustics CMT340 - Mains

CMT-340SE MINI-TOWER PAIR

Uncompromising Performance, Our Best Value! "These speakers’ levels of design, capability, and refinement far exceed what could previously be expected from this price range. Those considering buying far more expensive speakers would be well advised not to ignore the Ascends simply because of...

www.ascendacoustics.com

Ascend Acoustics CMT170 - Surrounds

CBM-170SE BOOKSHELF MONITOR PAIR

The Benchmark Bookshelf Loudspeaker "The State Of The Art Of Budget Loudspeakers" -Jeff Van Dyne, GoodSound Setting new performance standards for affordable accurate sound reproduction for two channel stereo reproduction and multi-channel home theater. Signature Edition... Legendary performance...

www.ascendacoustics.com

Ascend Acoustics CMT340c - Center

CMT-340SE CENTER SPEAKER

High Performance Center Channel "Lead vocals through the CMT-340c are clear and natural, and are free of mid-range honk or thinness." -Felix Martinez, DVD Etc. Perfectly timbre matched to our other models, this center will add shockingly realistic dynamics combined with our already renowned...

www.ascendacoustics.com

Dayton Audio Sub-1200

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Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12" 120 Watt Powered SubwooferDayton Audio SUB-1200 12" 120 Watt Powered SubwooferAdd thrilling low-frequency effects to your home cinema experienceThe Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12" powered subwoofer system is the perfect addition to any home theater system. This powered sub...

www.parts-express.com

 

[newmusicguy]

This is what I recommend. Little more then your stated budget.

Ascend Acoustics CMT340 - Mains

CMT-340SE MINI-TOWER PAIR

Uncompromising Performance, Our Best Value! "These speakers’ levels of design, capability, and refinement far exceed what could previously be expected from this price range. Those considering buying far more expensive speakers would be well advised not to ignore the Ascends simply because of...

www.ascendacoustics.com

Ascend Acoustics CMT170 - Surrounds

CBM-170SE BOOKSHELF MONITOR PAIR

The Benchmark Bookshelf Loudspeaker "The State Of The Art Of Budget Loudspeakers" -Jeff Van Dyne, GoodSound Setting new performance standards for affordable accurate sound reproduction for two channel stereo reproduction and multi-channel home theater. Signature Edition... Legendary performance...

www.ascendacoustics.com

Ascend Acoustics CMT340c - Center

CMT-340SE CENTER SPEAKER

High Performance Center Channel "Lead vocals through the CMT-340c are clear and natural, and are free of mid-range honk or thinness." -Felix Martinez, DVD Etc. Perfectly timbre matched to our other models, this center will add shockingly realistic dynamics combined with our already renowned...

www.ascendacoustics.com

Dayton Audio Sub-1200

Home

Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12" 120 Watt Powered SubwooferDayton Audio SUB-1200 12" 120 Watt Powered SubwooferAdd thrilling low-frequency effects to your home cinema experienceThe Dayton Audio SUB-1200 12" powered subwoofer system is the perfect addition to any home theater system. This powered sub...

www.parts-express.com

Thanks soo much for recommendation! Yes a little over my budget, have too think about it.. Is the stuff i linked on par with your suggestion or is it a big difference in performance?

 

[mazersteven]

Is the stuff i linked on par with your suggestion or is it a big difference in performance?

In my opinion the Ascend system will have better sound quality and performance.

Like may of us here you don't have to put the system together all at once (although its nice to do so).
Example if you just purchased a set of main speakers first you can end up with something like this

Prime Tower

SVS Prime Tower speaker delivers unrivaled performance for home theater and stereo systems.

www.svsound.com

Now you will really benefit for music and run these for your L/R H/T channels. You can always add your surround speakers later and a subwoofer later just some examples