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Floor Speakers Speakers for Movies / TV

Hi, I am new to the forum so sorry if this has already been discusses. I have an old B&K AVR 507 (not using surround, just have it in stereo) and am looking to buy a set of speakers to watch Movies and TV. Looking for something that does NOT have a a booming bass, prefer clean and tight bass. Would like the speakers to make dialog as clear as possible. Currently have an old pair of ADS 710 Bookshelf speakers (which will be for sale once I get new speakers) which are too bassy for the Mrs.

I was also set to buy a pair of Totems. I emailed Totem sales and asked what they though for my B&K and living room would be better, Arro or Sky Tower. They said Sky Tower and to go listen at local store. I did just that and also heard the Tribe Towers. I ruled out the Arro and was torn between the Sky and Tribe. Local shop does not have a program where I can demo at home, so I emailed Totem sales again. After emailing three or four times asking for their assistance, have not received a response. I can only imagine if their sales is like this, their customer service will really be lacking if I should ever need their assistance. Therefore, I am crossing Totem off the list which is a shame.

I am turning to all of you to get recommendations for speakers that are not picky as they will be within a foot or so from the wall. Would prefer to stay under $5000 ( I realize the Tribe towers are a little more than that) which is why I say "prefer". I have considered the Dali Opticon 6 Floorstanding Speakers.

Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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georgehifi
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Floor Speakers Speakers for Movies / TV

Big panel speakers to give big effortless sound.
A pair of old Magneplaner Tympani 1D’s come to mind, they’ll do the bass too so no subs needed, then you something like a Maggie 1.7 on it’s side for the centre channel under the screen to match the mains.
The of course the rears have to be Maggie SMg’s or .7’s
That should envelope, "wash over you" in surround sound, without being too obvious or forceful.
And if you don’t have the room for this setup, then go to smaller Maggies all round and some subs.

Cheers George
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arcticdeth
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Best I’ve heard for movies is the BIC AMERICA set up

 dv62 surrounds rear. 
Dv62 centers as side speakers? And center. 
 Pretty much full set of the BIC venturi as surround 

 was amazing, spent several weekends there with our families 

 Star Wars, Disney for the lil ones, John wick series of films, concert DVD’s, lord of the rings series.

  Small setup of speakers powered by nice ATI power amps, elite pioneer DVD player,  they have a nice room as well, recliners, whole nine yards.

  One of the best I’ve heard.

   I’m familiar with the BIC stuff, but didn’t expect what I heard. 
  A nice modest price (damn bargain really!)

  people have trashed these speakers since they came back in business, but they do sound amazing!
which is why I’m keeping my bic 804 speakers. They still sound great after all these years.

check them out. Vifa tweeters, and good woofers. Hell I might just get the set for future use.

 The center channel ones are great as main speakers also, will need a small sub. Never h ears such clear voices, swords clashing, gunshots, 

 enjoy!
 

  

   
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George, the Maggie's are all too big for the space. I agree I would like them because I really wanted to get the Martin Logan ESLs when I heard them, but just don't have the space.

Arctic, you are the second vote for BIC. I will have to find a store that has them and go listen. Can't beat the price.
jrosemd
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Definitive Technology BP9080S - High-Performance Tower Speaker with Integrated 12" Powered Subwoofer.   $1,500 per speaker.  My nephew has a dedicated home theater - approximately 15' x 30"  - they have tremendous output on films like Top Gun.  I recommended them to my nephew and the installer - who does very expensive systems in Fairfield County Connecticut 
(aka "the Gold Coast") - agreed with the recommendation.  You won't be disappointed.  

mesch
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How big is your room? How far are you from the TV and speakers?

Maybe you could use a pair of stand mounts that roll off the lower octave.
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