Building a home theater.

You cant go wrong with m&k, they even make powered speakers (I think the 2510 or 2550's. These are listed at their m&k pro site. I have the 150'and really like them, they will play music loud and sound good with rock/electronic music. You must get a subwoofer so you dont push the small speakers into unnatural areas.

I would spend $$ for the powered speakers, I couldnt tell the difference between the powered setup vs my hi $$ amp. You can buy some other toys ( a luminoz screen ) with the money saved on amps and it also eliminates your natural want to change and upgrade$$$ amps.

Kelton

Thanks for the inputs. Now all I have to do is find a local dealer. Found one for the Von Schweikerts, Vmps, and Meadowlark. Anyone tried Thiel?

Ro

I just purchased the Cary Silver Oak III's and center. They were created using a third order crossover which gives excellent off-axis (non sweetspot) listening.

One other cool feature is the tweater is off to the side, so that if they're far apart you can have the tweaters facing inward for a more focused sound, or you can have both speakers closer together with the tweeters out for the ultimate off-axis performance.

I haven't heard them, but ordered today. I know its weird, but I have a friend in the biz (good discount), and I've been thrilled with the Cary electronics that make up the rest of my HT system.

I have a complete Von Schweikert setup, 4JRs, VR-1 for rears, LCR-15, and VRS/1 sub. I really like these speakers for everything HT, multi-channel music, and 2 channel music. All of these speakers fit nicely together and it is easy to get lost in the music or movie. The sub is very nice, in fact I can't get over how good it has been the last couple of movies we've watched (no need to use it for music). Check them out if you can.

Soundscape in Santa Rosa is a Meadowlark dealer. They also have McCormack. I am using a MAP-1 multi-channel analog pre to set up my hybrid 2-channel/HT setup. So far I have set up as 2 channel only with the rest to follow later. This pre gives up nothing in 2 channel with the flexibility for complete HT. The only catch is that you must have a digital front end with HT processing which is getting very common.

I would also try to listen to the Vmps line of speakers for your use and needs. They are hi-bred type and are very good at both types of needs.

Check the audiocircle forum for a dealer near you.

Dave

I'd take a *serious* look at the Galllo Ref IIIs, they are *very* good sounding speakers...

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