Two towers for home audio

[budahbuddy803 10+ year member]

Hey guys, I just recently received a job offer and will be starting in January. I'm looking for a setup that will last and provide great sound for music/TV(sports and shows)/movies. Loudness is not all that high of a priority, but I do enjoy watching concerts relatively loud (not loud enough for disturb neighbors)

I am looking for something (I think) with 2 towers and a sub (eventually). If I decide I want a center speaker for movies/TV that can come later.

I will be on the search for a house to rent for the first couple years of work once I take my last exam next Wednesday, but until then, I'm not sure of the living room dimensions, acoustics, flooring, etc.

Let's say I have a budget of ~$1k for 2 towers and an amp if that's possible, but take that for what its worth. I would like to purchase the two towers first and run them off of my crappy Sony 5.1 amp. Next, buy an amp/receiver for the towers. Then decide what size sub I would like to run and how much power based off of the sound and bass from the towers.

Any recommendations for 2 great sounding towers? Thanks. It's been a while since I have visited this forum, so..Hello again.

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[basswiigee]

don't know about two towers but I got a pioneer setup... sub,2xfront,2x rear.center also some satellite spks

sounds good and you can get it cheap...

 

[garychoffmann 10+ year member]

You can get a pair of klipsch synergy f30's for 400. Great performers.

 

[NuckinFutz 10+ year member]

Bought some klipsch rf3s of Craigslist for 200.

 

[Rich B 5,000+ posts]

Check Newegg, they always have Polk flootstanding speakers over half off.

 

[budahbuddy803 10+ year member]

Anyone ever check out the HTD speakers? I'm possibly considering this setup, but I would like to speak with their representatives to ensure its all a good match.

HTD Level TWO Center Channel Speaker

HTD Level TWO Tower Speakers

and MAYBE

HTD DMA-1240 High Efficiency Multi-Channel Amplifier

 

[06goat 10+ year member]

Ive got to agree, Klipsch is the way to go. Synergy line is at best buy I think, if you want to check them out.

 

[budahbuddy803 10+ year member]

^^ Thanks. I'm a big home audio noob so I will have to check them out.

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

ugh, i dislike Klipsch quite a bit. they are examples of poorly done pa speakers. I've auditioned them over the past 20 years and they only seem to get worse. Course, they are usually side-by-side witih B&W, Paradigm, Kef, Definitive Technology, PSB, etc. and Klipsch is always the worst in the group.

If you want an example of horns done right - look at Avant Garde.

Hornlautsprecher - Avantgarde Acoustic

Paradigm is my go-to tower for under a grand per pair. the Monitor series, 7, 9, or 11.

You can get a pair of Monitor 7 towers and an Onkyo receiver in your budget and have a good starting point. New or used.

 

[skylineTT 10+ year member]

They don't sell the synergy line at BB from what I've seen. Only the similar looking ICON series. I'd look into Reference if you're dead set on Klipsch though. If not, look into the other brands mentioned by KHA.

 

[jteske88 10+ year member]

Gotta go with Klipsch, any reference series is great. For sub I would recommend velodyne to anybody that wants good sound and low lows.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Re-sale on big towers is dirt. Browse what's local to you on eBay or Craigslist and pick something up on the cheap. Or DIY. There's hundreds of good plans out there that'll likely be = or > those thousand dollar brand name units you'll get at a boutique store.

 

[IndyStreetRacer 10+ year member]

I recommend going to do some research on AVS Forum. There is tons of info there. The Polks that are sold at New Egg, the Monitor line are "ok". The better Polk stuff you can score on their Ebay store.

 

[DoesDad 10+ year member]

I got a nice set of Marantz towers off Craigslist for 200. They're old school but sound fantastic! Going to take them Speakerworks here in Tulsa for recones. Tower speakers like DCM, Sansui, Polk, etc. can be found on Craigslist for dirt cheap. They have no resale value for some reason.

 

[Kastlez_ 10+ year member]

ugh, i dislike Klipsch quite a bit. they are examples of poorly done pa speakers. I've auditioned them over the past 20 years and they only seem to get worse. Course, they are usually side-by-side witih B&W, Paradigm, Kef, Definitive Technology, PSB, etc. and Klipsch is always the worst in the group.
If you want an example of horns done right - look at Avant Garde.

Hornlautsprecher - Avantgarde Acoustic

Paradigm is my go-to tower for under a grand per pair. the Monitor series, 7, 9, or 11.

You can get a pair of Monitor 7 towers and an Onkyo receiver in your budget and have a good starting point. New or used.

Those avantgarde horns look amazing! I don't know anything about home audio but I want these... lol

I can only imagine how amazing they'd sound