Advice on Home Theatre components...


Hey guys, I'm a relative newbie to higher end audio, and I can't really afford a lot of the high end stuff that seems to be pretty standard on here, but I wanted some advice on my system if anyone is game. I just bought a new house, closing is sept 1st!) and the designated room is 23'x15'

I currently have:

Recently purchased:
Receiver: Denon AVR-3805
TV: Samsung HLN507W
CD/DVD player: Sony DVP-CX985V 400 disk (was a gift)
Monster MP HTS 3600
Cables: Monster Cable Interlink Datalink 100, and M series M500V x2.

Several years old:
powered Subwoofer: psb Century subsonic 2i
center: psb century 200Ci

~15 yrs old:
Front speakers: BIC America Venturi V830 (x2)
Rear speakers BIC America Venturi V52 (x2)

Other:
PS2, VCR, etc

On the right front speaker, one of the woofers moves freely when pushed in, but the other has a slight grinding feel to it (still sounds ok though). The tweeter on the front left speaker is gone. I probably have to replace the front speakers and possibly rear/center to match it since I can't even find SPECS on these things, much less replacement parts.

Anyway, I've gone on a few trips to some stereo shops to listen to some speakers, and I really liked the Martin Logan electrostatic lines, (Clarity, Aeon, Ascent front, cinema center) but I was concerned with the dispersion (~30 degrees?) I'd also like to keep it semi-reasonable pricewise. My main use for the system is for movies, football games, etc. I do listen to music on it, especially when friends are over, but I'll be honest, I do most of my music listening in the car. This system would be mainly for movies.

I wanted to know what you guys suggest. If I have to replace my speakers rather than repair, what kind should I get? What are the weakest points of my system? (Like I said, I'm new to this). Do I need to have the front/rear/center speakers from the same company? I was hoping to keep the speakers under 3k-ish (under 2k would be even better). Used would be fine so long as they're in good shape. What other things should I worry about? I've never set up a high end system before, so forgive me if the answers to some of these questions are glaringly obvious.

Thanks in advance!

-Mike
aesculapius

Showing 1 response by exertfluffer

OH THIS IS TOO RIPE!!!!!!! This just cracks me the &!%# up!I just got through posting on "preamp deal of the century" that there are so many threads like "I just bought a Denon 3805...NOW WHAT SPEAKERS DO I BUY!?!" I was completely joking!...to a point. Then I see your thread saying "I have a Denon 3805, so what speakers should I buy!?"
I'm tellin ya, this guy doesn't even have speakers with tweeters or "unblown woofers!" And he's not totaly sure if he needs new speakers or not!!!!! But at least he does have a new Denon 3805!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAahaahhahahaahah AAAAAahhahahaahaaha. I'm dyin' here!!!!! Stop it, please!?!
The world is going to audio hell! I'm sorry!...that cracks me up!
...AND I QUOTE "I PROBABLY have to replace the front speakers and POSSIBLY rear/center to match it..." AND ALSO "..if I HAVE TO REPLACE my speakers...?" AND, "...what's the weakest link in my system...?!!!!!"
I'm sorry, even though this guy is a newbie, it typifies the typical audio enthusiests stance!!!!!
Too funny!..."what's my weakest link!?!" That just cracks me up.