Speaker package with small speakers - Which one???

[thecoolguy11]

I am planning to buy a speaker package (including the subwoofer) and am looking at packages with small speakers (smaller than the bookshelfs). I've been reading that almost all speakers have an equal performance on HT sound. The differentiator is in the music output. I am a music enthusiast and enjoy good pure sound. I've heard (and read) in the past that small speakers don't make for a good music listening experience. Keeping my requirements in mind and having read a few reviewes, I've created the following shortlist
1. Polk Audio (RM6700 and PSW303 for $700 CDN)
2. Athena Micra 6 Speaker system ($700 CDN)
3. Infinity TSS-750 ($1000 CDN)
4. Energy Take 5 (Don't know the price)
5. Energy Take 5.2 (Don't know the price)
6. Paradigm Cinema 70 (Don't know the price)

Can anyone give me suggestions on which ones I should consider buying and if there are any other packages that I should consider? I am looking to spend upto $1000 CDN on speakers.

Thanks

 

[Leprkon]

It depends on what your final goal is. The Infinity package is good because you can easily add an extra speaker or two for 6.1 or 7.1. Some places, like Crutchfield, are currently throwing in two smaller bookshelf speakers on certain Infiniti kits (valued $650 to $850 USD, depending on the sub you choose). check this link if you want to head toward 6.1 or 7.1.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-ToQaumqsk3W/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=4&*=12700&I=700P5PPS10&o=p&a=0&cc=01&avf=N&search=

They (Crutchfield) have also cut $ 400 off the Polk Audio RM7200 (three steps above the 6700), making it $ 899 USD, pretty close to your target if they honor free shipping to where you are.

The Axioms seem to be a favorite, but they might be a little big and are somewhat over your budget at $ 1164 USD.

Good luck !!

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[Rob Babcock]

I moved this one from the "Write Your Own Review" section to the "Loudspeaker" section. It's probably get more views here. The reviews section is for people to write up their own review about any type of gear they wish.

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