NewBee-Got HK AVR 240 looking for inexpensive speakers..

[jickie]

Here is the latest guys...
I was able to lay my hands on a pair of yamaha book shelves - Main Front speakers of DVX-C700 . I was out in Bestbuy to test out some speakers and found these pairs sitting in a corner without their matching surround, center & sub speakers and receiver. I was able to retrieve them at bargain price. Before which I tested these with some of the other speakers and was quite impressed. Change of plans now...I will be planning on buying my next pair probably the xls and the matching centers...and so on.

Thanks for your suggestions and assistance.

Finally I gave life to HK and got the speakers connected. I am still playing around...don't know how to get the best setting for these pair of speakers!

 

[jcPanny]

Front speakers

The Yamahas should hold you over for a while, but when you get the Onix X-LS, move the yamahas to the surround channels.

For 2 channel listing there is not a whole lot of setup. Use the auto setup mic that came with the receivers. It should set the mains to LARGE and all other speakers to OFF. You might check the speaker distance, but it should be accurate.

I run my yamaha in the Pure Direct mode for 2 channel listening.

 

[jickie]

What took me close to couple of hours in figuring out, you have covered here. Thanks JCP...!

With regards to the Yamaha speakers it has 6 1/2 and 3/4 drivers with bass reflex build. It sounds pretty decent and sweeter as I think of the price ;-)

Yes! I have planned to use it as rear surround (in 5.1) and rear channel (in 7.1) as I progress further.
Probably will end up with the xls in the front.
Keeping my ears and eyes open!

Will keep u all posted.

Thanx!

 

[WorldLeader]

While it seems that you've made a decision already, you could check out Ascend Acoustics. They don't have nice finishes like the Onix ones, but they have really nice sound to make up for it. Maybe worth a look...

 

[jickie]

Till I buy one...I am open and looking as I mentioned earlier! I will surely keep your suggestion in mind as well.
Thanx!

 

[jickie]

Update:

Current system...
HK240
Main Front speakers from Yamaha DVX-C700
Yamaha Center Channel NS-C444
Athena technology AS-F1 (pair)

I was able to get the AS-F1s a day back and awaiting for its arrival. They will now become my front speakers and the yamaha (dvx-c700) pair could become the surrounds (not the rear-surround).

Will the Yamaha Center work fine with the AS-F1s? If not then I may have to go for the Athena center (AS-C1 ??).

Any suggestion on these so far and which rear surrounds would be good...as I will be looking for that next.

PS: As a temporary measure...I was able to get my old Altec Lansing - ACS-495 (PC speakers & subwoofer) connected. It works out good for my apartment setup. Probably will think of traditional one after completing the remaining setup. This ACS-495 do a decent job for the time being.

Thanx!

 

[jcPanny]

Athena speakers

I started with an Athena bookshelf system and they are pretty good for about $100/pair, but they cant compete with the performance and build quality of the Onix X-LS, Axiom, and Ascend.

It is import that all the speakers tonnaly match, especially the front L/R and center channels. So pick a manufactuer whether it is the Onix X-LS, Yamaha, or Athena and get the matching front and center channels. I bet that if you did an A/B test with the Athenas and the Onix speakers, the Athenas and Yamaha center would be going back.

 

[masak_aer]

I own Onix x-sub and I can't say nothing but thumbs up for it. I live in an apartment as well, so their sub is just about right. Don't forget to use the absorbent pad for the sub as you don't want neighbors banging on your door .