Soundmatters MainstageHD

[rarhead]

http://www.soundmatters.com/mainstagehd.html

Anyone had any experience with one of these? I was thinking of getting one for a small den area. Thanks for your help.

 

[charper1]

No, but it sure bears a very strong resemblance to the Bose Wave IMHO. Are you sure you want to go with simulated surround?

 

[rarhead]

Well I have a 6.1 Onkyo setup in the Living room. My Den is small with a 32 inch lcd that does not have very good built in sound. I was trying to keep from getting another receiver. I had heard about the Yamaha YSP-800 and checked it out but the price seemed too high. I am very open to other suggestions.

 

[charper1]

My son's "mini-H/T" sports a display smaller than that and we use the A/V receiver and true multi-channel solution in a room no bigger than 12x14. They are more than responsive enough for at least double that size.

For sure these would not be in my main den H/T where I run the Yamaha RX-Z9 with the 106" FPTV, but I went with these $126 speakers & sub for his mini-setup and they sound great: http://www.sherwoodusa.com/am_cat_sps.html
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000246TZ4/interactiveda288-20

Along with a small A/V receiver like maybe this or along those lines with the brand of your choice. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bm8PF2aXXmU/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=10420&I=257RXD206B

Thats only $310 for a true multi-channel mini-setup that you would likely be more satisfied with the usefulness, sound quality and expandability. IMHO. (vs the above @ $400 for simulated)

Maybe look at this speaker system (lacks sub) that these board members are touting: http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?p=796467#post796467

 

[rarhead]

Wow! Thanks for the info and the links.

 

[charper1]

No problem and good luck on your setup. Be sure to come back, post some pics, and tell us about your experiences.

 

[Digital Dude]

Alsi's has a Sony receiver/dvd player with 5 speaker surround for $99