Can someone recommend a great performance/price HT speakers?

[jjahshik32]

I already own a pair of 805s and a htm4 as the fronts but due to budgeting and downsizing I'm thinking about selling the 3 for about $3000 and looking for the front left/right/middle around $500-600 that performance great.

I already have a yamaha v861/rotel RA-985BX.

[aud19]

Well "great" for 3 channels for $500-$600 compared to 805's might be tricky

That said, there's the used market of all the quality brands... B&W, Kef, Energy, PSB etc.. as well as their lower tiered product ranges to choose from if you want new. Another option is the internet direct companies as well.

[David Meek]

Another option to consider is Anthony Gallo's spherical speakers - surpirisingly good sound from a (generally) discreet design.

[jjahshik32]

I see alot of those 5.1 channel systems from best buy in the price range of $400-$500. Are they any good?

For example I found a Sony - BRAVIA 1000W 5.1-Ch. Home Theater System w/ 5-Disc Upconvert DVD Player will that go well with my sony bravia xbr4?

[impala454]

I don't think you'll find a lot of HTIB fans on here, but depending on the experience you want from your home theater and "level" you want to take it to, they can be a decent start.

Although I'd imagine going from Rotel equipment and nice speakers down to a Sony HTIB would be quite the step down.

[jjahshik32]

I don't think you'll find a lot of HTIB fans on here, but depending on the experience you want from your home theater and "level" you want to take it to, they can be a decent start.

Although I'd imagine going from Rotel equipment and nice speakers down to a Sony HTIB would be quite the step down.

Yea... I'm expecting a huge step down but I need the money these days..

Do you guys think that a pair of brand new mint condition 805s would sell for $2200? Or if anyone is interested pm me.

[aud19]

I think you'd bet better off with a decent pair of book shelves and a receiver than a cheap 5.1 HTIB system personally.

[jjahshik32]

I think you'd bet better off with a decent pair of book shelves and a receiver than a cheap 5.1 HTIB system personally.

Maybe I'll downgrade to the B&W 685? Those are pretty nice speakers for the $$.

I just listened to the speakers on demo at best buy.. and again at the 805s... I'm going to stick with my 805s and make it work. I think I'll sell some of my other toys :T

[deke]

Maybe I'll downgrade to the B&W 685? Those are pretty nice speakers for the $$.

I just listened to the speakers on demo at best buy.. and again at the 805s... I'm going to stick with my 805s and make it work. I think I'll sell some of my other toys :T

In no way are they comparable to the 8 series, but the B&W 6 series are a good bang for the buck.

[H.T.C]

The satellite speaker (5 speakers) system from klipsch RSX-3 for $649.99 and RW-10d powered sub with digital controls for $499.99

Its cost is a bit more than $600.00 but just incase you want to go higher.

The klipsch RB-61 bookshelf speakers 6.5 inch woofer...1inch titanium dome tweeter $449.99 per pair and RC-62 center channel speaker for $449.99.

[jjahshik32]

thanks alot for the advice.. Im curious if the 685's is a better choice than the klipsch that you recommended. I can get a pair of 685's brand new at my local dealers for $600 but Ive seen the klipsch that you recommended on ebay brand new for $300..

[audioqueso]

Are you talking about the Nautilus 805 or 805S? Nautilus 805 for $2200 = No way. 805S = maybe. They are used, and even though it's for a little bit, it's used.

[deke]

To my ears, the Klipsch sound more bright than the B&W 6 series. They are fine speakers, but I found them fatiguing.

[N2siast]

Yea... I'm expecting a huge step down but I need the money these days..

Do you guys think that a pair of brand new mint condition 805s would sell for $2200? Or if anyone is interested pm me.

I will trade you a pair of 685's for the 805's

[Chris D]

FWIW, I'm personally looking at the SVS speakers right now, which are supposed to be pretty good. Their low-end line looks alright, but I'm considering the mid-grade for a living room setup, which seems to be a decent price/performance point.

[Hdale85]

The new Emotiva speakers are out now I believe and they are supposed to be pretty good too for the cost.

[jjahshik32]

Ive decided to keep the 805s.. everytime I listen to them.. I just DONT WANT TO SELL THEM!

I sold a apple mac pro 2.8Ghz 8 core model to cover the expense.. actually got more $$ from that than selling the 805s. Now I'm thinking about getting a mcintosh power amp.

[N2siast]

I was looking forward to the trade

[jjahshik32]

Actually I sold the 805S and bought the 685 for my fronts and they work very nicely and the extra added bass is a bonus! -D