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Help for girlfriend HT speaker system???

O.K. folks, this is a serious call for help!

I have an AV receiver (Pioneer Elite VSX-09TX) that is pretty much just sitting in my bedroom with an older Sony DVD I've been using as a transport and a pair of JSE 1.0's. (I've got a condo on the beach, so my living room system is within 20 feet of my bedroom) so I don't need the BR system that much, and prefer the sound of the living room system (BTW the living room system is an Activ Linn HT with a Pioneer Elite DV-09, Linn AV 5103, 5x5105, 2x5140,1x5120, and a Pair of Snell E.5's)

I'm considering giving this (AV receiver and older DVD) to my girfriend. It's not a bad setup, it puts out 120 wpc into 6 Ohms (yes, six) and has reasonable sound. I need to get a speaker system that would work well with this combo to complete the HT that will probably be her house warming present. (When she gets one...) Room situation isn't yet available....

The question is, I've never looked for something that will "just do". I've always looked for something I love. I therefore need your help for speaker systems that will work well with this power, and aren't too expensive (she's a triathlete, not an audiophile!)

What I'm looking for is something that would allow me (and her) to:

1) Watch DVD's when at her place, with a decent HT (my issue).

2) Allow he and her kids to use netflix so she's not always paying late fees (a personal pet peave of mine!)

3) Do this all without cutting out the next three vacations I've been booking this week.

I would be willing to spend ~$2000 for speakers (including fronts/center/rears, and a sub (optional)), which is all I/she'd need there.

I would like to know what your experience has been with speaker systems in this range, and what you'd recomend.

My problem is, as I said, I like what I like, but for this system, I want something I can live with for ~$2,000. I'm sure that will be something she loves....and (hopefully) allow me to enjoy movies at her place!

All and any of your experiences will help!

Thanks!

Ken
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sean
6,231 posts
 
Sheesh.... I thought that EVERY man new that women want BOSE !!!! After all, there is NO need for "big" speakers when Bose can give you all of the same sound in tiny little "cubes". Right ???? : ) Sean
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PS... I wouldn't go crazy on speakers. Chances are, she will want something that sounds good but is unobtrusive as possible to the decor.
jeffloistarca
1,004 posts
 
I second the Gallo's, but would seriously consider using B&W LM1's in this set up for front and rear, center and sub are up to you. The LM1's have a more full sound than the Gallo's (I own both BTW). Both speakers have high GAF factors, check'em out...
michaelbj
4 posts
 
I have the Pioneer VSX-07TX and use Axiom speakers with good results. Check out Axiom's website, they have a dozen or so HT speakers combinations available based on budget and space requirements. The models I have have a clean sound and are very well built for the price. They also have a 30 day return policy if your girlfriend does not like them.
Michael
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Get the B&W 302 ($250/pr) or new 303($300/pr) with the 300 series center channel $200. So we are talking $800 max brand new. You will need the whole $2K to get something that slightly better. Gives you money for something like the HSU VTF2 sub if you like.
sc53
719 posts
 
Gallo's are so small and unobtrusive that most anybody and any room can accept them. But I personally have always had great results with B&W's, as big or as small as you want to go. I use the Leisure Monitors for rears right now, and they sound good enough and full enough to be used as front speakers too. B&W has a number of smaller monitors or smallish floor standers that also make great front speakers, and center channels of various sizes and prices too. I'm a female and I have never had a problem with the looks and finish of any of the many, many B&W speakers I've owned over the years (but then, I may not be typical, because I owned and loved the 801 Matrixes for about 10 years, and most wives/girlfriends would burn them on sight; I even had a boyfriend that hated their looks).
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