SVS ultra system or Def Tech studio monitors (65+45+CS-8040HD+SR-8080BP)

[adatrao]

Hi All
Need you inputs in deciding whether to go for SVS ultra system or Def Tech studio monitors (65+45+CS-8040HD+SR-8080BP).

1. Def Tech studio monitors (65+45+CS-8040HD+SR-8080BP) are as mentioned in $6,500 7.x Channel Recommended Home Theater System. Available only on order, local price is $2500 plus shipping which might be $300.
2. SVS ultra system (http://www.svsound.com/systems/ultra-systems) $3700 package can be ordered for me by the dealer with 10% markup and 5 year warranty.Available only on order

Other options:

1. Got quote for Sonus Faber Venere 3.0 pair for $4350, Venere Centre - $800, Venere 1.5 with dedicated stands - $1750
2. Have a deal on B&W 802D fronts, HTM2D centre, 805S surrounds including original floor stands and DB1 dual 12" subwoofer for $12000. 5 year old.
3. Paradigm Package : Front : Prestige 75F, Center : Prestige 45C, Surround : Prestige 25S 5 Speakers set is $5800 and 7 Speakers set is $7500
4. Martin Logan Package : Front : EM-ESL, Center : EM-C2, Surround : EM-FX2, 5 Speakers set is $4800 and 7 Speakers set is $5900
5. Goldenear Package : Front : Triton Seven, Center : SuperCenter XL, Surround : Aon 3
   5 Speakers set is $3200 and 7 Speakers set is $4000

RBH/EMPtek will ship AH recommended models for additional fee of $1000 here (little expensive.). Dont know how warranty will work.

Presently have a Panasonic 65" plasma, Onkyo NR 818 and Oppo 103 D BDP Darbee edition. Ordered a SVS PB13- Ultra and will receive it in 2 weeks. Will upgrade the AV receiver later along with the 2 channel for music.

Room size - 2500 cubic feet.
50:50 music and movies.

To summarize I'm believing AH team ears and years of experience as i have very limited options for demo. Hope you can understand and support me to finalize.

 

[BlwnAway]

I'm a DefTech guy so that's where I'll lean, but that means I like DefTech's sound, and that may be your bigger question, I will make a suggestion if you do decide on them.
Bajawaverunner in e-bay:

http://stores.ebay.com/baja-waverunner?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

Sells DefTech referbs and has an excellent reputation within the DefTech crowd.

I would also alter your Center if you have the room for a vertical center or won't mind the look of a SM65 laying down, it's an MTM design so will perform properly and will give you an exact matching front three.

Baja's pricing: (Free Shipping)
3x SM65 - $260 ea.
2x SM45 - $130 ea.
2x SR8080BP - $225 ea.
Total for all - $1490.00

My recommendation anyway.

 

[shadyJ]

From your list, the B&W 802s would be the most appealing to me. Of course, they are the most expensive. Still, really nice speakers, they do sound very good.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

The Def Tech are least expensive option for you. I'll vote for them.

2nd choice would be GoldenEar package.

 

[KEW]

All I can offer is that the SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers is a very nice speaker.
If you are using a sub, the bookshelf would save some money and do a fine job filling your space with great sound.
The towers do make a visual statement, but shipping them isn't cheap (aside from the cost of buying them).