Trying to decide on a speaker package

[fijimark]

I am newbie looking for some advice on a spaker package. I am turning my garage into a 500 square foot game/tv room. I have visited my b&m store to look for a entry level speaker package to use for music and movie watching. For about $600 they are suggesting either the Infinity tss-800, Mirage nanosat 5.1, or Klipsch cinema 6.

Does anyone have any thougths on the above systems? My room will have nine foot ceilings and laminate flooring.

 

[rnatalli]

What did your ears like about each of those systems? Audition more if possible as speakers impact sound more than any other component.

 

[3db]

Have you auditioned these packages recommended to you? Did you take notes on what you liked disliked? Are you able to add to your budget becuase $600 is kinda tight if you want the system to be used for music as well. If you can stray from your budget,then I also recommend taking a look at Energy's as reviewed by Audioholics:

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/satellite/energy-take-classic-review

 

[jcPanny]

Speaker system

With a few exceptions you will be limited to HTIB systems with satellite speakers in your budget. You might be able to put a system together with Athena, BIC, or other budget bookshelf speakers and a sub in your price range if you look for deals.

Otherwise, I would recommend starting with a 2.0 or 2.1 system and adding the center and surround channels when budget allows. In the $2-400/pair range there are plenty of great bookshelf speakers. The new Emotiva speakers just got a good review if you value performance over astetics. I just got a pair of AV123 ELT525 bookshelf speakers and you wont find real Cherry or Rosewood veneer on many other speakers in the $300 price range.