Need help deciding fast

[NoNic2]

Hi everyone

In next few days I have to decide will I buy 805S and 855 sub or 804S and HTM-3. 855 have best bass but first combo lacks FST midrange. What would you buy and why?

Thanks very much :T

[RebelMan]

What do you spend most of your time listening to, movies or music? If it's movies you are primarily into, then I would go with the 805S's and the ASW825 (instead of the ASW855) plus I would add the HTM4S, works out to be about the same price as the 804S's and HTM3S. If it is music, then I would take the 804S's and HTM3S, but you will sacrifice LFE without having a subwoofer when you do watch movies.

[kurtholz]

hmmm, i would do the 803d,or find some used 803N forget the center and sub, do an htm1 center later, sub wise i would pass on B & W and go velodyne, my two cents

[NoNic2]

Sistem would be used about 40% movies,30/30 music and games. If I go 805/855 amp would be 1075 (or maybe 1077) or in secound option more powerful 1095.
Thing is in secound option I would have six extra woofers in bass but I guess they will be blown away from much more powerul 855. Eather way I go this must be long term buy. 803D and HTM1D are way out off my budget. :M

[NoNic2]

I will go with 805S/855 combo and will post pictures when I get them.

[tdiciple]

Hi No Nic,

I would recommend getting a used 804, HTM1/HTM7 or HTM2, and get some other brand subs.

Used N804/804S: 2500-3500.
Used HTM1 - $1300
Used HTM2 - $750
Used HTM7 - ??

Great Subs for less than B&W (Velodyne SPL Series II, new - $1000)

If you are getting the 805S, you will still need to buy the stand anyhow, and that will cost another $300-$500

Also Great surrounds for only $500.00 ^_^ (Don't kill me for this)
Axiom Audio QS800

Search the review on the web, tons of well known reviewer have great review for this product. I just bought it about a month ago, and I am in Home theater heaven now.