There are two things I am trying to accomplish. Also, I prefer to try to find a good deal on used speakers (say up to 8 years old???) on Ebay or Craig's list to get much more quality for the buck. So recommending models that may be a few years old is a BIG plus.
1) Replace fronts: Klipcsh Cornwall L/R (to overpowering) & small center (too weak) with a decent quality matched 3 piece set. I kind of lean towards a used Klipsch set but it's not mandatory.
2) Add 2 Rear/Rears: I have a new Denon AVR-1909 (7.1) coming to replace my old 5.1 AVR, so I figure I will add the 7.1 Rear/rears. (Rear wall is 16' behind listening position).
Constraints for Rear/rears:
Must match current surround rears, which are a pair of In-Wall WG150W speakers.
M&S Systems - Product Description
Specs: 8" Kevlar cone woofer, 1" aluminum dome tweeter, 150watts Max/peak, 35Hz-20kHz, no sensitivity listed
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These In-Walls are mounted directly to the side and 3' higher than the listening position. For obvious reasons, I do not plan on changing these.
I have read it's most important to match the tweeter. How important is it that R/R's have 8"woofers as well. 8" woofer R/R's would be rather bulky looking to mount near ceiling on the back wall, ( I know my wife will think so) but not out of the question.
Could I go smaller (than 8" woofer) for the R/R's? If so, what if any are the trade offs as I'd drop to 6" or 4" R/R woofers? Not a big deal, but for continuity, it would be nice for the R/R's to be the same brand as the Front 3 set.
The only constraint on the CENTER speaker are the height (max 8")and width (max 26 1/2") dimensions.
(I think that...) I am OK with monitoring sites if the used speakers are not readily available. I am looking to spend $300-$700 on a L/C/R set depending on quality level of used used speakers found.
On Rear/rears, if smaller speakers are OK, <$100 used would be nice. If R/R's are important, I would spend more ($200? used).
I've had my Cornwall's since '83, so whatever I get, I want it to satisfy me for a long time.
Thanks a great deal for any insights.
Dave
PS. 1909 due Friday
1) Replace fronts: Klipcsh Cornwall L/R (to overpowering) & small center (too weak) with a decent quality matched 3 piece set. I kind of lean towards a used Klipsch set but it's not mandatory.
2) Add 2 Rear/Rears: I have a new Denon AVR-1909 (7.1) coming to replace my old 5.1 AVR, so I figure I will add the 7.1 Rear/rears. (Rear wall is 16' behind listening position).
Constraints for Rear/rears:
Must match current surround rears, which are a pair of In-Wall WG150W speakers.
M&S Systems - Product Description
Specs: 8" Kevlar cone woofer, 1" aluminum dome tweeter, 150watts Max/peak, 35Hz-20kHz, no sensitivity listed
(.These In-Walls are mounted directly to the side and 3' higher than the listening position. For obvious reasons, I do not plan on changing these.
I have read it's most important to match the tweeter. How important is it that R/R's have 8"woofers as well. 8" woofer R/R's would be rather bulky looking to mount near ceiling on the back wall, ( I know my wife will think so
) but not out of the question. Could I go smaller (than 8" woofer) for the R/R's? If so, what if any are the trade offs as I'd drop to 6" or 4" R/R woofers? Not a big deal, but for continuity, it would be nice for the R/R's to be the same brand as the Front 3 set.
The only constraint on the CENTER speaker are the height (max 8")and width (max 26 1/2") dimensions.
(I think that...
) I am OK with monitoring sites if the used speakers are not readily available. I am looking to spend $300-$700 on a L/C/R set depending on quality level of used used speakers found.On Rear/rears, if smaller speakers are OK, <$100 used would be nice. If R/R's are important, I would spend more ($200? used).
I've had my Cornwall's since '83, so whatever I get, I want it to satisfy me for a long time.
Thanks a great deal for any insights.
Dave
PS. 1909 due Friday
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