sunfire jr and dm601/2 or 602/3 with marantaz 7400/7500

[mikej]

I trying to decide on my new system for both music and HT, I really want to match the carver sunfire jr SW with a set a "decent speakers" such as dm601/2 or 602/3 with a lcr60 or 600 center with marantaz 7400/7500. I could save $400-500 on the sub and get higher speakers, but then a lower sub. What do you think?

[audioqueso]

For $500 more on speakers, you're not going to get much. The 600 series floor standing speakers jump up more than $500. I would actually prefer the 602/LCR600 combination with the sub. The 602 go pretty low so you would have a nice frequency response when combined with the sub. Plus a sub is great with movies. I had 601 with the Marantz 6400 and it sounded really good. I'm sure your planned combo would sound great as well.

[Azeke]

I concur a sub is crucial to HT. That being said I currently own the Sunfire Signature Sub and enjoy it, these subs are very placement sensitive.

My story, I had sent in my Sunfire Sig for repair, and my dealer loaned me a Sunfire Jr. I found this sub great for music (very fast), but somewhat lacking in HT (maybe because I was use to the Sunfire Signatures's umph).

Hope this helps,

Azeke