Speakers system 4 Onkyo 705 I recently bought 705 from Amazon and was wondering which speakers to match with the receiver, I own a HK system already and am impressed with the Speakers (For cost they are really good) and over all what they have done with the system. I visited Bose and was impressed but the thump from the woofer was a little lackluster(Over all great speakers but no thump). Am not looking for expensive systems. Visited a few boutiques like Bang and olfuson, I feel the stuff is good but certainly not worth the price tag.Any one tried matching HK or other similar speakers with 705?Please Leme know your setup and how well r u satisfied with it.+ Most speakers come in 5.1 setup. How to extend it to 7.1? As the speakers on 5.1 seems to be specifically made for the package. Was thinking on HKTS 18 with Bose 201? Ne experiences , good / bad, welcome Speakers system 4 Onkyo 705 I recently bought 705 from Amazon and was wondering which speakers to match with the receiver, I own a HK system already and am impressed with the Speakers (For cost... » Read More Speakers system 4 Onkyo 705 I recently bought 705 from Amazon and was wondering which speakers to match with the receiver, I own a HK system already and am impressed with the Speakers (For cost they are really good) and over all what they have done with the system. I visited Bose and was impressed but the thump from the woofer was a little lackluster(Over all great speakers but no thump). Am not looking for expensive systems. Visited a few boutiques like Bang and olfuson, I feel the stuff is good but certainly not worth the price tag.Any one tried matching HK or other similar speakers with 705?Please Leme know your setup and how well r u satisfied with it.+ Most speakers come in 5.1 setup. How to extend it to 7.1? As the speakers on 5.1 seems to be specifically made for the package. Was thinking on HKTS 18 with Bose 201? Ne experiences , good / bad, welcome « Show Less
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go to edesignaudio.com, and dont be fooled by the prices, these speakers are for real, especially the 6t6 towers....and by the way, they have a package builder where you can build any size package you want, and if you use this feature, its 15 percent off, oh and free shipping for almost everything
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You can't go wrong with either of these. These were my top 2 contenders when I was building my home theater system about 9 months ago. I've been a huge of Denon gear (3 receivers over the last 15 years) which IMO has better build quality and slightly better sound than equivalent amps from Onkyo. However, I went with the Onkyo TX-705 because it offered more features for less money (at the time). In particular, the Onkyo has 3 HDMI inputs, more advanced audio decoding (irrelevant as that's handled by my PS3) and the setup and menus are much more user friendly (modern Denon systems are a nightmare in this regard). The 705 replaced a Denon 1605 (I think) and I believe I stepped up from 70w/channel to 100w; not surprisingly, and the Onkyo sounds noticeably better than the 5 year old Denon (of course, we ain't exactly comparing apples here). I have absolutely zero regrets on the Onkyo purchase and it's top quality performer and setup was easy. That said, right now Amazon has the AVR-888 for about 85 bucks less than the Onk, so if I were buying today, I 'd get the Denon. For either one of these, plan on upgrading to a decent universal remote control - the included remotes for both units are terrible.
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I have them paired with an Onkyo TX-NR626 receiver and they sound great. The Onkyo is like these speakers in that it's a good value. You can spend as much as you want to on speakers and receivers, but it takes a lot of money to make gradual steps up the ladder from these.
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Marcus...thanks for the input. Not the response I really wanted to hear, but the one I expected to get. I'l let you know which way I go. Anyone have a pro position on in-wall speakers???
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I agree with others here; Onkyo receivers pretty much give you the best bang for your buck. Sound is always in the ear of the beholder. I like cambridge soundworks speakers. Whatever you do, dont spend a ton of money on cables. you get professional grade cables at monoprice for pennies on the dollar.
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These speakers are efficient enough to work with either receiver. Would make a nice front pair for 5.1 or stereo. I use mine in a stereo setup that offers about 20 watts which is way less tha the onkyo u are looking at. I kind of prefer a stereo setup with a subwoofer rather than 5.1. I can get accurate sound for not near as much money but that is just me. I have had 5.1 but found a good digital integrated amp with a great DAC, good speakers and sub was affordable whereas the same kind of quality in 5.1 was far beyond my budget. If I want the movie experience, I go to a movie. Hmmm.
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Thanks P. Seto, I think I will try the same. However, I Checked out the Onkyo 605 at my local Best Buy ($499), but on Amazon ($408), and it looks like it could do some serious damage. My only gripe is that it only has 2 hdmi inputs. I may want to add a PS3 at a later date, which would have my entertainment system running 3 hdmi cables. Is True HD and Dolby Digital plus a huge difference with the onkyo receiver capable of this type of audio?
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Sound bars pretty much look like the center speaker you would have, but a bit bigger (depending on the brand and version) and attempt to emulate a surround sound experience.Obviously, you never get the full surround sound you will have with your 5.1 system, but it saves you alot of space, almost no wiring (generally, it will be a cable hooked up to the tv, and another for the woofer, with some woofers connecting wirelessly). Would work best in smaller rooms, or for those looking to augment the typically poor sound emanating from the flat screen tvs. Their prices vary from under $100 up to $1500+ Amazon has a huge selection. While at bestbuy, I listened to a few of them, with the Sony CT150 and the PolkAudio 3000/6000 producing the best sound for my taste (samsungs were horrid, and Boston Acoustic [dont remember which one] seemed muffled).
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For what it's worth, I have not heard the Klipsh system but recently purchased the Energy Take Classic 5.1 system. The speakers are quite small and I'm sure you get better sound than the Micro system. Unless you really have a confined set-up arrangement I would go with the Take Classic's. Combined it with the Yamaha RX-V371 single zone receiver which produces 100w per side and plenty of inputs/outputs and options. Together they sound very clear with enough low end for my taste. All in the system cost $700 including additional cables. BTW, Energy is owned by Klipsch, so you probably will not go wrong with either system. Detailed audiophiles might disagree with my assessment, but everyone has their own take. Good luck and good listening.
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I have these speakers connected to the Harmon Kardon AVR 2650. I would say it's a middle of the road receiver, but performs very well. The type of AVR you go with will depend on what speaker setup you plan on (5.1, 7.1, 7.2, etc), so it's more of a personal preference. I also, have a pioneer that I've had since the early 2000s and have nothing but good to say about it even after all these years. I'm sorry if this wasn't too much help, but I don't want to give you a line of B.S. because I can only speak from my experience with my receivers. Good luck, and if you have anything else I can be of assistance with feel free to contact me again.Kind regards,Chris I have these speakers connected to the Harmon Kardon AVR 2650. I would say it's a middle of the road receiver, but performs very well. The type of AVR you go with will depend on what speaker setup you plan on (5.1, 7.1, 7.2, etc), so it's more of a personal preference. I also, have a pioneer that I've had since the early 2000s and have nothing but good to say about it even after all these years. I'm sorry if this wasn't too much help, but I don't want to give you a line of B.S. because I can only speak from my experience with my receivers. Good luck, and if you have anything else I can be... » Read More I have these speakers connected to the Harmon Kardon AVR 2650. I would say it's a middle of the road receiver, but performs very well. The type of AVR you go with will depend on what speaker setup you plan on (5.1, 7.1, 7.2, etc), so it's more of a personal preference. I also, have a pioneer that I've had since the early 2000s and have nothing but good to say about it even after all these years. I'm sorry if this wasn't too much help, but I don't want to give you a line of B.S. because I can only speak from my experience with my receivers. Good luck, and if you have anything else I can be of assistance with feel free to contact me again.Kind regards,Chris « Show Less
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I think Onkyo 8409 HTIB system couple years ago contained NR609 and this speaker set. They should be the best match. Otherwise, Onkyo won't put them together.
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Why match a powerful 12", 300W-460W subwoofer with a weak, small 4", 80W bookshelf speakers? Doesn't make sense. I'm getting the BIC FH-65B 6.5" 10W -175W, 96db speakers for my PSW505. If you're going to go cheap and stick with the SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones then you should get the PSW10 for half the price ($95) of the PSW505. They are a better power and price match.
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Hey Slater, I pretty much have the same setup you just described, got the Son STRDG 720 last week and just purchased these speakers today. Which speakers do you think would be a good purchase to convert this system into 7.1? I have two large polk bookshelves at home although they are a bit old, what do you think?
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It depends on your room size. I have the Polk Audio Polk Audio TL250 Speakers for a smaller room and the Polk Audio TL350 in my other home. They both sound incredible !! But you have to add a subwoofer to get the most incredible experience in home theater. Also when playing music from Pandora, they sound like loud speakers. Have no compaints. They are of great quality sound. I have an ear for good quality suround sound and with the Onkyo receiver, you won't regret it. Good luck !!
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I own two sets of these speakers. I use them for the rear surround 5.1 systems. I think they sound good high and low end maybe a little more on the low end but they are still clear on the high end. I don't know of any set of speakers that can match them for the price. Mow to figure out how to get them without UPS damaging them in shipping? Both sets had shipping damage by the time they got to me.DNS
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That's all in the "ear" of the beholder. I matched my JBL with a couple of older Bose front speakers we had and then puchased a set of Klipsch rear speakers I got a great deal on. It sounds good to myself and my family. I think you would need to purchsase the JBL and see (Listen) for yourself. If it doesn't meet your needs (Sound good with the primus speakers) then send it back. But I've been happy with it.
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Hey everyone,I just purchased this system and wanted to jump in. I'm using the Sony STR-DG820 as my receiver and have SS-B1000 bookshelf speakers as my fronts. I bought this system to use as the remainder of a 7.1 channel setup. Polk seemed to recommend the setup that Schor talked about when using their satellites in the package as front speakers. Would anyone recommend this setup with the larger bookshelf speakers or would using the sub-out on the receiver be better? Any thoughts? Thanks