Thursday, August 12, 2010

SpeakerCraft AIM7 Three 7" AIMABLE INCEILING SPEAKER (EACH) Top Quality


I have 4 of these installed in my living room along with 3 matching in-wall and a subwoofer. They sound great with 85 pure watts. The ability to aim the speakers gives you great sound in almost any room. I have tried them out without my subwoofer, and the bass is OK(good for in-ceiling). These are a great set of speakers that can be had without breaking the bank.Get more detail about SpeakerCraft AIM7 Three 7" AIMABLE INCEILING SPEAKER (EACH).

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Dual 5" Cinema Sound Series 2-WAY 150-WATT Center Channel Speaker This instant


So having the CST55's and a CSS55 for roughly two years using the TV as a center channel, I finally put the CSC55 in. I use the theater system only on my PS3 to game and watch movies in VIA the fiber optic cable.

In regards adding the matching center channel to the towers, I find that it really brings out the midrange more and fills the room with a more natural sound. Immediately I noticed with movies that voices were far clearer and balanced. For gaming, I can't believe I went so long without it as the power of sound that this speaker produces it unbelievable.

Visually, this unit as it is a very sleek and attractive. The only thing I didn't like about it is that it lacks and product documentation or hardware for wall mounting.Get more detail about Dual 5" Cinema Sound Series 2-WAY 150-WATT Center Channel Speaker.

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The sound space created by this design, coupled with the full range of these speakers is outstanding. They passed the "Mannheim Steamroller Fresh Aire 4" test with ease. I am very pleased. Get more detail about Definitive Technology BP7006 120v Tower Speaker (Single, Right Channel, Black).

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

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These were my first polk speakers. I use them as sides along with a csi3 center, fxi3 backs, and a velodyne sub. They're okay, but in a medium-sized room, they definitely need the help of a sub (and I'm not the type who needs wall-shaking sound). Otherwise, they don't produce much bass and the sound is kind of hollow. These aren't bad, but maybe my expectations were too high. Get more detail about Polk Audio RTi6 High Performance Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black).

JBL Venue Series Monitor 5-Inch 2-Way Speakers (Pair) Get it now!


I have listened and researched much audio equipment before I decided to buy these and I am impressed with these JBL's. They are only 2 way speakers but as rear surround speakers these will help develope the depth of surround sound that you are looking for. As front speakers, I would personally not use them. I am looking into JBL's 3 way - 6 inch drivers for the front speakers. All in All these are spectacular for the price, they look good, and are well built. Get more detail about JBL Venue Series Monitor 5-Inch 2-Way Speakers (Pair).

Monday, August 9, 2010

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These are good speakers if you are looking for something small. They are a little bassy at higher volumes.

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I wanted to get rid of my ancient Infinity surround speakers hanging out of the middle of my living room ceiling. The whole thinking about surround has also changed over the past decade and rear speakers are no longer looked at as low-powered speakers used to just round out the sound but rather as important components in faithfully reproducing the dedicated signals sent via today's 5.1/7.1 systems. In other words, 3-inch drivers with a peak of 75W was no longer acceptable.

I looked at a wide range of flush-mount speakers from the higher end on the money spectrum as far as my budget (Energy, Klipsch) to the low (AudioSource, Pyle) and everything in between. I had almost settled on some Polks when I saw a listing for these 6.5 inch Muros and did some research on them. The range on these BICs was better on the low end (down to 40Hz and opposed to 55Hz) and the power was slightly higher (125W to 100W). I've had a pair of bookshelf speakers from BIC for a long time that are still going strong so I decided to give these a shot; it was really a no-lose situation getting a $300 pair of speakers for such a low price. Also, the Florida sun beats down on our roof in the summer and the attic temperatures get amazingly hot to I figured going with a weather-resistant speaker wouldn't be a bad thing, either.

Very happy with these. I noticed as soon as they were delivered that they had a nice weight to them due to the substantial hardware and magnets. The posts are gold-plated and the cones are a tough polygraphite. Installing them couldn't have been easier - push one or two of the screws from behind to release the grill, cut a hole in the ceiling using the included template, attach the speaker wire, place the speaker into the hole and simply tighten the 4 screws. Done. Took all of 20 minutes. Another nice touch was the inclusion of two sets of grills - one paintable metal pair and another pair that is covered with white fabric. I went with the fabric but the metal looks fine as well.

I ran full stereo through them for a few days to break them in with some CDs and they really do sound wonderful. I didn't expect such a rich sound from 6.5s but, paired with a subwoofer, they are proving quite capable. Not audiophile by any means, but I'd say they sound just as good as the $400 Polks I tested. I wouldn't hesitate to use these outside on the deck or in the ceiling if wiring a different room in the house. As far as surround sound with DVDs, they reveal so much more than the small Infinity pair they replaced - much fuller spectrum, and the highs are clean with the tweeters aimed toward the couches in front of them.

For $300/pair, these are very good speakers - every bit as good as the Polks, in my opinion and actually better going purely off the specs. But for $77/pair?!? You'd be crazy not to grab these. You'll be very satisfied. You could spend more, I guess, but I don't know why?!?Get more detail about Bic America Msrpro6 6.5-Inch Weather-Resistant Muro Ceiling Speakers.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Lowest Price MTX Monitor 5i 5-1/4" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair


These are decent little numbers that had put up with the abuse of being in a college apartment. I use them as my surrounds in a 5.1 channel system, and could not ask for much more! I probably would not use these as my primary L/R channels, but otherwise fine!Get more detail about MTX Monitor 5i 5-1/4" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Save Boston Acoustics DSi460 In-wall speakers


Great speakers, easy to install. Only thing I would say is that if you are going to paint the grilles to match your walls etc., be very careful not to use too much paint. I used the same latex paint I had used on my walls, thinned out a bit and even that was too much, as it clogged the speaker grilles holes. I had to completely redo, and went with a krylon spray can which worked excellent. Speakers sound as good as the free standing paradigms they replaced. Good productGet more detail about Boston Acoustics DSi460 In-wall speakers.

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I had this sub-woofer, and it is the best 10" around. It is great. Get one, if this is what you are looking for. I just use my pc now, but i had alot of fun, w/ the JBL 10" sub, and you can find them priced very, very low.Get more detail about JBL Northridge E150P 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer with 150-Watt Digital Amplifier, Single (Black Ash).

Thursday, August 5, 2010

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Quality and power. Just buy it! you won't regret it, but your neighbors will. Check the reviews on cnet.Get more detail about Outlaw Audio LFM-1 Compact.

Cheap Bose 901 Direct/Reflecting Speaker System - Walnut


I bought a pair of 901 Series VI back in 1990, from the PX on post in Bamberg, Germany. I didn't really know much about A/V equipment then, but I figured, Hey, they're expensive, they must be good. I was right on both counts. And 19 years later, they still sound as good as they did the day that I bought them. While I certainly haven't listened to every high end speaker out there, I don't think one can do much better. Yes, you have plenty of people out there that'll spout off the quip, No highs, no lows - must be Bose. I couldn't disagree more. Most of these people compared the 901s to the speakers they bought only at the store and never looked back. But at most A/V stores, A. the 901s usually aren't set up like they need to be for their optimum sound, and B. yeah, their speakers might have sounded pretty good directly in front and center of them - the proverbial sweet spot - but did they compare them from the back of the room? The corner of the room? Probably not. That's the first caveat, though. When you get your 901s, read the manual. Twice. And get out a measuring tape. 901s have to be placed fairly precisely to get the best sound from them. The absolute best bet is to suspend them from the ceiling. If not, really, spring for the floor stands that are made for them. If you're going to set them on top of an entertainment unit or on end tables, you probably shouldn't get them. Second caveat - 901s really are primarily for stereo music (they're a surround system in and of themselves). While it is technically possible to use them as part of a 5.1 or 7.1 system, it's a major pain to really connect the power equalizer that's an integral part of a 901 setup into a home theater. If you're looking for speakers for a 5.1 or 7.1 setup, Bose is still the way to go, but get yourself some 301s, or look around for some used 601s or 701s. Anyway, get your 901s set up correctly and prepare to be blown away. And your audiosnob friends will probably razz you about buying into the Bose marketing machine, but just challenge them to bring their speakers over, put on some Bach organ works, and let them go head to head, and see if they're still spouting this no highs and no lows, Bose-is-just-hype junk. Yes, I agree, if Bose didn't spend so much hawking their Wave radios (which I'll agree with you - a 350-500 clock radio???) they could probably sell their real speakers more cheaply. But IMHO, a pair of 901s is an investment you and your ears will never regret. I've loved mine for almost two decades now. Note: I have never received any money from Bose. Quite the opposite. And if anyone out there wants to call Bose's Wave radios, center channel speakers, or cube systems underwhelming, I will agree with you.Get more detail about Bose 901 Direct/Reflecting Speaker System - Walnut.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Buying Polk Audio TC265i Rectangular 6.5-Inch 3-Way In-Wall Loudspeaker (Single, White)


I have these speakers installed as the left, right and center channels in my home theater 7.1 setup. By no means am I an audiophile expert, so my review is highly subjective. Based on the role that these speakers play in my home theater, I can't think of any negatives associated with the sound quality.Get more detail about Polk Audio TC265i Rectangular 6.5-Inch 3-Way In-Wall Loudspeaker (Single, White).

Buy Mirage Nanosat Prestige Single satellite speaker with high-gloss finish Black


I bought these for dual purposes; to improve audibility in my home theater setup, and to allow me to listen to music through that setup without being frustrated by the typical home theater's audio quality. These are superb for both uses. They give an open, clear, balanced sound no matter where you sit. They give excellent audio detail. You hear things in the music you did not know were there. They have a 'precise' sound. My main speakers are Mirage OM-9's, they were 3K and the top of their line when I got them. These speakers with my home theater subwoofer are quite close and I don't lose much except a bit of base tightness when I move from one system to another. If you're looking for clean, detailed, precise sound, I recommend these very highly.Get more detail about Mirage Nanosat Prestige Single satellite speaker with high-gloss finish Black.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Purchase Polk Audio RTI A7 Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black)


These are some really wonderful speakers. I auditioned literally dozens of speakers from Polk, Klipsh, Energy, B&O etc. Some of the ones I tested were 10 times the price of these Polks and even excluding price considerations, these were the best I heard (I even enjoyed them more than the more expensive Polk LSi Series).

In the past, I would have said that I prefer loudspeakers with a more rounded, mellow, laid-back sound as opposed to ones that are a bit more forward and precise, but the RTi A7s changed my mind. They are not at all harsh or bright, and while they are very precise, they're not at all fatiguing to the ear. To my ear, these speakers offer a fantastic listening experience for both music and home theatre. And, while you're not buying speakers to look at them, you'll be happy with the real wood finish and superb craftsmanship of the cabinets as well.

Of course, sound quality is somewhat subjective, so you should listen for yourself if you can. However, there's a good reason why these speakers are sold out and back-ordered all across the country: they're really that good. If you can actually get your hands on them, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Just for reference: I use these about 70/30 for music/TV. I have an Onkyo 876 powering these speakers and have them paired with the Polk MicroPro 1000 Sub, Polk CSi A4 Center and a set of Polk RTi A3s for the surrounds. You don't have to source all your speakers from one manufacturer or series, but the Polks are all "timbre-matched" to ensure seamless sound. (Speakers have "accents" and in some cases--particularly with the fronts and the center channel--mix-and-match speakers can sound harsh). Hope this is helpful.Get more detail about Polk Audio RTI A7 Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black).

Order KEF iQ90DA Floor Standing Speaker (Single, Dark Apple)


They don't sound as good as my XQs but they basically have the exactly the same driver for a lot less money. Go to the KEF site for the Specs. After owning these for a few months I am very happy with them for the price I paid. They look like real wood. I crank up very high "VERY HIGH" and hear very little distortion to none at extreme levels. I like KEF's for many reasons. They are well engineered, well designed, and should give you quality sound for years to come. I am using these in a 7.1 Home theater/ media-room setting along with 2-Kef's down-firing subs, 1-center XQ-50, 2-XQ-20's front 2-Kef's DIPOLE sides 4-3005 Satellites rear and these on front along with the XQ's. I know you shouldn't mix and match speakers but it still sounds great to me. I am using along with a Denon AV/receiver.Wither your listening to music or movies it is a good performer.Get more detail about KEF iQ90DA Floor Standing Speaker (Single, Dark Apple).

Monday, August 2, 2010

Where To Buy Boston Acoustics HS 40MDNT Midnight (Ea) Horizon Series 2-Way Loudspeaker


my old BA's blew a woofer (after over 15 years!) and I finally replaced them and remembered why I ditched TV - man they fill the room sweetly with music. I wish I'd had replaced them earlier. Note they they are sold as single speakers, not in pairs - that was weird - wish I'd have known when I ordered - made a sucky christmas present and I had to go back and order another. The first vendor didn't have anymore so I ordered the 2nd from another vendor and they lied about it being new - but it still sounds delicious.Get more detail about Boston Acoustics HS 40MDNT Midnight (Ea) Horizon Series 2-Way Loudspeaker.

Shop For Polk Audio TC65i Rectangular 2-way In-Wall Loudspeaker (Single)


I bought 5 of these for my home theater system and I'm reasonably satisfied with them. If you turn off the high-frequency enhancer on the front of the speaker, they're a much flatter speaker, which is good. My one complaint is that they seem to drop off around 200Hz, which leaves an annoying hole in the sound between the bottom range of these speakers and the top range of where your subwoofer kicks in. I guess that's pretty common amongst consumer level speaker systems in general. Bose systems are way worse in this regard, which seem to have the entire midrange scooped out. Still, if you can get past this and supplement with a high quality sub with your crossover point set to the top of the capable range, it should sound pretty rich.

I'm a professional movie mixer and I work daily on speaker systems that cost more than a nice house, so I have high standards, but for a modest, low-profile home theater setup these sound pretty good. Get more detail about Polk Audio TC65i Rectangular 2-way In-Wall Loudspeaker (Single).

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Saturday, July 31, 2010

M3ti Bookshelf Speaker - Boston Cherry Top Quality


In my pursuit of audiophile quality nirvana, after going through many name brand speakers over the years, the Axioms have hit the mark ! Here are the reasons, and not just technical ones.

First,let me say that Axiom is an audiophile speaker manufacturing company based in Canada that has been in the business for a little over 20 years(they are definitely not a generic no-name brand to Canadians and those of us in America who are able to obtain these wonderful speakers).Their well designed and thought out website is rich in product visuals, technical and ordering information. While you will NOT see or be able to hear any Axiom speakers at your local home electronic big box retailers here in the U.S. the only thing you can do is look for reviews on the internet;reviews from top audio critics and purchasers praising the high end quality of these babies! Axiom's customer service offers a wonderful 30 day try-it-and -return-it-if-you-don't-like-it policy (of course sans shipping cost). Their customer service is excellent and extremely knowledgeable in any questions or concerns you may have from purchasing to technical inquiries(you're not communicating with sales reps just out to make a fast buck or commission---you are treated like a person)! Their sales and service dept. staff keep you immediately informed of when your order has shipped out as well as online tracking information. If you have any problems or concerns they can also be reached via toll free number.You also receive a friendly e-mail acknowledgement that receipt of your order shipment/arrival is completed.

The next remarkable aspect of the Axiom family of speakers are the audiophile budget minded prices. The old cliche "bang for the buck" is tried and true with Axiom.There are no hidden additional handling costs or inflated prices to give that "air" of elite snootiness ("Hey, if I spend thousands of dollars on these speakers, I must be getting what I paid for and that makes me special...").Their prices all across the board, from their entry level speakers to their tower speaker line, are very reasonable if not surprisingly inexpensive!

Now, how do the M3ti Axioms perform? Without getting too technical, they are musical sounding when they should be and can also reproduce dvd surround sound effects with astounding accuracy, realism and ease.I have used both analog and digital sources and have found the clarity and detail to be very satisfactory and even surprising at times. What's amazing is the size of the cabinet enclosures.As Yoda would probably say,"Size matters not !"---and he's right.However, laws of physics and sound dictate that in order to really get the most out of the listening experience is to mate these with a subwoofer. On their own, they still reveal remarkable highs and mids and an acceptable level of bass.With or without a sub, the real test is to just close your eyes and LISTEN ! The stereo imaging is impeccable.The mids and highs are smooth, but not too neutral or warm, or dull sounding.The titanium tweeters offer a silky rich characteristic but nothing to give you ear fatigue. The midrange is a bit punchy(but by no means artificial or overemphasized) and well pronounced (at times I felt like I was listening to a 3-way speaker system)! When placed on a pair of speaker stands, the music floats in the air and never is there any hint that the sound is coming from a pair of small boxes; due to the special wedge-shaped design this practically eliminates that "boxy" cabinet resonating sound found in cheaper made speakers.The sub I am currently using is a Velodyne CHT8. All three speaker units integrate seamlessly. I often forget I'm listening to a couple of shelf speakers and a sub. The sound quality is more like a couple of mid sized floor units!There is no sonic strain that I could detect when playing them loud. One must also keep in mind that loud is not necessarily a trait of audiophile quality; they must also be able to reproduce the most subtle and minute nuances as well with great clarity and detail. The M3ti's accomplish this very well indeed.I can leave the room and walk into the kitchen or another adjacent room and the clarity can be heard versus a muffled sound from other lesser speakers. There is no colored or saturated sound as many other speaker companies try to introduce into their bookshelves to make them sing like tower speakers---those often end up having a very "phony" sonic quality. With the Axiom M3ti's,classical guitar strings have that natural and crisp "plucking" and airy characteristic along with the proper acoustical characteristics that emanate from such an instrument (same for a harp). Bongos and congas present themselves with such vividness (you can almost see the peformer tapping or pounding on them and hear their finger tips and palms striking the skins). Female vocals are very natural and soothing(I could hear words pronounced so crytal clear , even ending consonants on words that with my old speakers used to roll off or just cut off and disappear). I'm hearing details I never heard before.Period. Male vocals may have a little thinness to them but not enough to make a major difference or to detract from the overall grand musical presentaion.

The looks (from four wood veneer colors to choose from to special color customization), the sound quality all speak in volumes (no pun intended) of the technological thought, design, detail, and craftsmanship that has gone into the Axioms.I personally chose the Mansfield Beech with black grills; I love the black and light wood contrast;it blends in very well with my surrounding rustic furniture.I really deliberated for awhile between the Beech veneer and the Boston Cherry (the BC has a very elegant and expensive look, but nothing I have furniture or decor-wise would match).There is a much lighter wood color, I believe maple, but it reminded me of a piece of furniture that still needs to be stained and worked on---it just looked "unfinished" to me.Anybody who appreciates high end sound but says they don't care what the speakers look like is lying; Once you look at the complete Axiom line, they have a very classy and appealing look that should suit and satisfy anyone's home furnishings and decor. There's an overall contemporary elegance to their cabinet designs.Again, The prices are affordable. This is an awesome message that conveys to people desiring a step up into the world of audiophile quality speakers that you don't have to break the piggy bank or dip into the kids' college fund. Shipping is via Fed Ex to most states and is very fast---my speakers arrived from Canada to Arizona in 2-3 days tops ! These have definitely more than just wet my appetite; In time, I will also look forward to purchasing their tower speakers as well. I went out on a limb and solely ordered these based on glowing reviews from both sound critics and customer reviews praising the Axioms and am not at all disappointed.Buying the Axiom M3ti speakers is a win-win situation !
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After careful review(s) of Consumer Reports, CNET and several other sites; I elected to buy the Infinity's. Dollar for dollar it's a great choice if your on a budget. Great for a smaller room, big sound, discrete
speakers that blend in.Get more detail about Infinity Total Solutions TSS-450 - 5.1-channel home theater speaker system - charcoal.

Friday, July 30, 2010

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If you're looking for compact, attractive speakers that sound great, it's hard to do better than the Mirage OS3. (The OS3 series are the third generation of Mirage's well known Omnisat speaker.) They are very clear and open, without any of the boxiness or dull sound that conventional compact speakers often have.

The OS3s are an especially good choice if you're looking for speakers for a room that isn't a dedicated home theater with the recommended layout. That is, if you have an irregular room, multiple seating areas, or a room you use for more than just watching movies and listening to music, the OS3s do an amazing job of filling the room with nice sound. Many conventional speakers are directional, so they only sound best at one "sweet spot" in the room. Omnidirectional speakers such as these, on the other hand, spread sound into a large area (or in technical terms, they have very wide dispersion). That's part of how these little speakers fill the room with sound.

You can use these in any speaker position (front, left, center, surrounds), or combine them with the matching Mirage OS3-FS floor-standing speakers and Mirage OS3-CC Center channel speaker in any combination.

With 8 ohms impedance, they are compatible with any receiver/amplifier. The 89db sensitivity means they will be easy to drive - they don't need an excessive amount of power to produce sound. But with power handling of up to 150 watts, they can produce a lot of sound.

The changes from the V2 version are mostly cosmetic - Mirage knew they could sell a lot more of these if they offered a gloss black or white finish. There are a few small technical changes as well - ribbed surrounds, and some other small changes in the drivers. (The floorstanding versions have a few more changes.)

A couple things to note in thinking about whether they are right for you:

- The OS3s are very small for the sound they produce, but they aren't tiny speakers at 5-1/4"W x 8-1/4"H x 6-1/8"D. Look at the dimensions, and find something about that size at home to give you an idea of how they'll fit in. (Mirage does make the smaller Mirage Nanosat Prestige satellite speakers (in black, white, or rosewood) and Mirage MX satellite speakers (black only). While they're nice, they don't quite have the performance the OS3s have. But they are very popular due to their size.)

- Alternatively, if you have space, use these just as satellites and get the FS (floorstanding) and center speaker that perfectly match these.

- If you have a room with lots of very hard surfaces (all glass and walls, not much drapery and carpets) there may be a lot of sound reflections in the high end from these omnidirectional speakers, so they may sound "bright" or a bit harsh in your room. Getting them placed right (away from walls and windows) might help reduce that, but they still might not be the best choice in such a room.

- Despite their amazing ability to fill a room, as with all speakers placement relative to where you're listening from is essential to getting the best sound. You need to be able to look into the speaker from where you're sitting for it to sound best.

There are quite a few audio magazine reviews of Mirage speakers if you Google on Mirage Omnisat review. Also, there is more info and high resolution photos at the Mirage speakers website.Get more detail about Mirage OS3-SAT Single satellite speaker High-gloss white.

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I've got 1 in the back of my SUV. Sealed enclosure powered by a Phoenix Gold 600x1 amp and a 1 farad Phoenix Gold capacitor. Sounds AWESOME!!! Very tight and controlled from 100hz to waaaay waaaay low. JL Audio makes the best subs. 1 of these is all you need!Get more detail about JL AUDIO 12W6v2 - Car subwoofer driver - 12".

Thursday, July 29, 2010

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Unbelievable and incredible are just two of the words that can only begin to describe the superb clarity, depth and range of sound the Bose Acoustimass 10 Series III Home Theater Speaker System delivers to your home theater! For years now, I've been using Bose 401's, 301's and the VCS-30 Series II Home Theater Surround set to bring that theater feeling into my home and have been proud and satisfied with the performance of these speakers but, after installing the Bose Acoustimass I had absolutely no idea what I was missing.

As part of the VCS-30 Series II Home Theater Surround set, the VCS10 Center Channel speaker provides a great addition to the home theater in so much as bringing voices out to the listener but it doesn't even come close to the clarity delivered by the center channel portion of the Bose Acoustimass 10 Series III. With this system, for the first time, I was able to hear everything that was being said on the screen without having to either roll back the DVD a bit or turn on the text function, making this purchase all that much more worth the price.

What's more incredible about this system is that despite the speakers being mounted on the wall several feet above the television set, the voices coming from the center channel sound as if they're coming directly from the television set.

The bass module, where everything connects to prior to connecting to your receiver, is a true wonder, in and of itself, delivering true bass and "feeling" to watching a movie! What's more incredible about this bass module is that you can place it just about anywhere and the bass that is delivered doesn't even sound as if it's coming from the module but from the many speakers.

Another important aspect to this system is the ease of installation. I found it quite simple to install this system in conjunction with the Bose UB-20W Wall/Ceiling Speaker Brackets to get those beautiful speakers up on the wall where they could do their job best; delivering exceptional sound.

If you do not wish to install wall/ceiling mounts, fear not, Bose has already considered this. All of the speakers are magnetically shielded so you can just about place them anywhere you wish. Bose also manufactures floor speaker stands for a modest price and they even have the UTS-20 Universal Table Stands that are quite reasonably priced as well.

In short, this system is truly wonderful and I would highly recommend it to anybody that is looking for a superior home theater speaker system without wishing to spend in excess of a thousand dollars! Once you've made the decision to purchase and install this system, be prepared to be blown away by the superior quality of the beautiful sound. This system is a true investment that will easily defray the initial costs. {ssintrepid}Get more detail about Bose AM10III-WH Home Theater Speaker System.

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My wife sent me on a mission, a mission to purchase a subwoofer to replace the monlith subwoofer that was in our 20x15 Living room/Dining room. Went by the local CC and picked up the Lolita. I have it placed on top of a 6 foot entertainment center and my wife has covered it with appropriate decor. You really have to look for it. I have people try to find it when I they come over. As for the performace of the speaker, the bass is more than enough for easy to medium level music and works perfectly enough for movies. Yea, it's not a 12", but for what it is designed for, it is a 5 star product. If you want a subwoofer that is easy to hide and will fill out the lower spectrum of whatever you are listening to, this is the product.Get more detail about MTX Lolita - Subwoofer - 100 Watt.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

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I am very pleased with imaging and depth of sound. I combined Mythos 1 and 6 for front, Mythos 5s and Mission omnipolars for rear. Adcom amp for front, Hafler for the rear. Previous speakers were Infinity Kappas. The Mythos are asethetic and sound musical. Also great for cinema. No complaints. Worth the price.Get more detail about Definitive Technology VDCB Mythos 8 Speaker(Single, Black).

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I just bought these Pyle speakers, but they come with no brackets. ¿How can I do to fix them to the wall? I found no information about how to find these brackets. To me this is a major problem!!Get more detail about Pyle Home PDWR68W 500-Watt 3-Way Indoor/Outdoor Waterproof Center-Channel Speaker (White).

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

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You read a lot of technical jargon in these things. Listen, if you want a good stereo sound at a decent price - these SOUND good. They are full and responsive to almost every type of music you play through them. If you are looking for super Bass response you need a subwoofer but these suffice fine without one. Cheap but sound awesome. 301s are even better and 501s are better yet but these are great. Get more detail about Bose 201 Series IV - Speaker - 60 Watt - 2-way.

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These speakers have a great crisp sound with significant bass. Although you won't be rattling any books off the shelf with the bass on these, the speakers do have a very "full" sound. Crisp and clean. The speakers are a bit on the bulky side, but the mounts give you plenty of mounting options (should you wish to mount them in a corner, or against a wall, or between the wall and ceiling...). I actually had another pair of samsung outdoor speakers and ended up returning them. I wanted good sound (that's why we listen right), so I decided to go with these and I am happy wit these, especially for the price. One other component that I loved about these, is the speaker has a quick connect wire terminal that is high quality. This makes the installation (in a tight spot) easy. Nice little touch.Get more detail about Phoenix Gold IHS5W 5.25-Inch Optimized 2-Way Indoor Outdoor Speakers (White).

Monday, July 26, 2010

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I was really impressed with the output from this subwoofer. The base is clean and tight; no muddy or distorted sound -- even at high volume. If you are looking for a compact sub, this is the one to try... you won't be sorry. It really packs an amazing wallop in a small package.Get more detail about Mirage MM-6 - Subwoofer - 200 Watt - high-gloss black.

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These speakers were recommended to me by my home theater installer and they have lived up to the hype! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for great sound at a reasonable price.Get more detail about Proficient Audio Systems IW525 5.25-Inch Graphite LCR In-Wall Speaker.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

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First off, let me comment on the incredible service of Amazon, and Crutchfield, the company I bought this sub from. The subwoofer arrived defective, and Crutchfield took it back and credited my account within 1 day of receiving the item back. Absolutely first rate service.
Now about the subwoofer. I originally wanted the Mirage S-12 subwoofer, but that has been discontinued (I have since found one). The reviews I read of the S10 stated that it was big enough for most rooms. This may be true, but Mirage itself states that its a great sub for "small to medium sized rooms". Please go with this. I have a large room (maybe 20x20), and although the S10 sounded excellent, it just couldn't handle the large open-ended room that I have sufficiently. That said - the S10 is one of the best subs I've ever heard. Its clean, undistorted, and gets deep. Again, for a small to medium-sized room, this will be all the sub you need. The controls are conveniently located on the front of the unit so you don't have to keep getting behind it to tweak it, but you have to remove the grill cover to access them. This is a very small factor (just leave it off until you are done tweaking). The unit itself is classy looking. Instead of the usual black gloss look, it comes with a nice black ash wood grain. Mirage stands for class so don't worry here.
As of now, this is the biggest sub that Mirage makes - and its a shame because as I said, the S12 is absolutely amazing as is the S10.
The sub performs incredibly well on both music and movies, but after repeated testing, I'd say that it excels in the home theater aspect (there is more bass in movies than in music). Do not fear as it makes your musical system come alive as well. I have heard things now that I've never heard before, and I am actually replacing a Mirage sub (BPS-150) with this one. Incredible clarity, classy looks, and the Mirage name make this sub a winner in every way. Get more detail about Mirage OMNI S10 Powered subwoofer.

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I got a good deal I couldnt pass up on 4 Mythos STS's a center channel Mythos ten 2 Mythos gem xl's a supercube reference subwoofer along with a denon 4308ci. It was time for a overhaul on my last HT/Music system. These speakers are unbelivable. The bass the STS's put out is powerfull so good I really have no need to turn on my sub, Voice quality is very well also. All around these are very strong speakers I have no complaints.Get more detail about Definitive Technology Mythos STS 120v Supertower Speaker (Single, Silver).

Saturday, July 24, 2010

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product arrived quickly. but when i opened the package i noticed that they were 4 ohm. i needed 8 ohm like the ad said. so i returned them. return process was easy and i was refunded promptly.Get more detail about Pyle Home PWRC61 6.5-Inch 2-Way In-Ceiling Weather Proof Stereo Speaker.

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I, Like another reviewer was a little worried that what I was considering to purchase may not be worth the money. Well was I wrong and happily so. These speakers sound great and the quality of the speaker cabinets is more than you`d expect at this price. These are not cheaply assembled nor do they sound cheap. The sound carries in my living room just like I was in a theater. I hooked this system up to a Yamaha A/V receiver that I bought off Ebay. The combination of all these speakers and the subwoofer and the Yamaha receiver is perfect. Like I said, the sound is theater quality and for this price you cannot go wrong. Hooking it up is very straight forward. I would definitely buy these again and I`d recommend them to anyone that is shopping for their first surround system or a replacement. The seller had these to me within just a few days after I made payment and they were well packaged also. Can`t go wrong with these !!!Get more detail about T-Rex Raptor Cherry Five (5) Speakers Home theatre 5.1 Speaker System.

Friday, July 23, 2010

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I have this series of Icon speakers in the five speaker set-up. There is a matching center speaker which was not offered on Amazon.com. Bestbuy[..]has the center speaker. The center speaker is sold as a single boxed speaker. Enjoy.Get more detail about Klipsch Icon Series XB-10 - Left / right channel speakers - 50 Watt - 2-way - black.

Purchase MartinLogan Ticket In-Wall Compact Speaker (Single)


Hello, I hope this review can help... I have several sets of Tickets in my house and they are each set up with a Martin Logan Dynmo sub. Running off a mere 50 watts. One is a sonos amp and the other Niles multi room amp. Both sets up are a hoot... Having been in to Hi Fi for most of my life.. I often have a hard time explaining martin logans.. this case is no different... I feel the Tickets have such a natural sound to them.. that frankly they are hard to describe.. other than natural or smooth.. I really like them so much i have since added many Martin Logan systems around the house... yes.. even the master bath. the kitchen has the big brother to the tickets... the Passages... even with no sub.. they sound great...

The install is very easy (so long as you remove any foil backed insulation:) the templete was right on.. and the instructions were great.

There are some that have paintable grills and some are cloth so be carefull whick ones you pick.

Ask me if i would buy again??? well i did... and again and again... if you saw my house you would think my last name was Martin or Logan... well its not.... I have found that I was able to get some Polks for the kids room that for the money sound very very good... But if you are Mommy or Daddy... get the Martin Logans... I would be shocked if you regret it.

I hope to add a video showing them in the wall... but really would would that do? you need to hear them... sorry no you cant come over.... ;)

Dont bother shopping for price too hard... ML is very price fixed.. that would normally bother me (apple bose etc) but this product will overcome that very easily. Get more detail about MartinLogan Ticket In-Wall Compact Speaker (Single).

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Order Boston Acoustics Horizon Series HPS-8Wi 8" 150-Watt Wireless Powered Subwoofer (White)


Product arrived promptly. Wireing was missing that attaches the transmitter to the TV. Once that was acquired, I had a professional from the Big Screen Store come out to my house. The brand new TV worked great but the Subwoofer DID NOT. We are now trying to find out why but so far no luck. Not happy.Get more detail about Boston Acoustics Horizon Series HPS-8Wi 8" 150-Watt Wireless Powered Subwoofer (White).

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I had this product when i try to install cd to my vista 64 bit it gave error. i called to tripp lite they told me its not for vista 64 bit. and i have to return it.is it diffucult for them to update their drivers?
i dont recomment this item to anybody because of their disinterested behaivour....Get more detail about Tripp Lite SP5000USB Notebook/Laptop Portable Theater USB Speakers 3D 7.1 Surround Sound.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

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I have listened to a lot of high-end systems. For my money, the best value is a pair of these speakers with an equivalently priced clean 2-channel amp, cd player, and your other favorite audio equipment. The clarity and fidelity out of these speakers is totally incredible. I have yet to hear another system that I felt got more for the money... sure, some more expensive speakers sound better, but how much better? Not enough for me for it to be worth it. When I have the money to get a high-end stereo, I will be purchasing a pair of these.Get more detail about NHT Classic Four 4-Way Tower Speaker Left (Black).

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This speaker installs easily and sounds great. It is also able to get much louder than one would think for a speaker of its size. Very good spatial imaging too.Get more detail about InfinityTSS-3IN1CHR 3 in 1 Soundbar Total Speaker Solution.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Wharfedale WH-2BLK Center-Channel Speaker (Black) Review


I didn't really like this speaker until I listened to Big Wars. The sounds of Big Wars were unbelieveable. If you like this speaker, you'll love Big Wars.Get more detail about Wharfedale WH-2BLK Center-Channel Speaker (Black).

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Monday, July 19, 2010

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I've been using a pair of these for nearly a year, in combination with an Onkyo 805 receiver. Excellent sound -- decent lows and crisp highs. I kind of wish the cats wouldn't sleep on top of them, but what can you do.Get more detail about Boston Acoustics CS226B Classic Series Floorstanding Speaker (Black).

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I just purchased these from a store that was going out of business for $200, new, sealed in box. The one concern I had was about the sub. From other reviews I read I wasn't sure if it was going to meet my expectations but for what I paid I decided to give it a shot. There is no doubt these speakers are beautiful. Overall I am very impressed with the sound and was actually a little surprised how the sub performed. You can't crank the sub way up but it does a sufficient job and the fact that it's separate means I can always upgrade. I am very pleased with this set. Get more detail about Yamaha NS-SP7800PN 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker Package (Piano Black).

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Pure Resonance Audio PRS-CC555 In Wall Center Channel Speaker 150W 3" Mid Range Dual Tweeters Single Speaker Best Quality


I normally don't take the time to write a review but because of the lack of content on this particular product and even its manufacturer, i find it almost necessary to help people who might have considered this as a choice for their setup but don't want to risk buying a lemon. Well, it's not....in fact, it's a very good speaker at a very reasonable price. I had almost shelled out over [...] bucks for the polk in wall center channel for the simple reason that polk is a trusted name in speakers, but i couldn't justify spending that much on one speaker and i'm glad i came to that conclusion. I saved mucho dinero and i probably wouldn't have noticed much of a difference in sound quality between the two. This speaker performs well no matter what content you're playing. I've listened to music in a variety of genres, watched tv, movies, and PS3 games and it all sounds great. I'm no audiophile expert, but i think the average joe would be impressed. I matched it up w/ a pair of Pure Resonance Audio PRS-IW650HT Home Theater In Wall LCR Speakers which also sound great (expect a separate review on those soon) and Polk Audio's RC65i In-Wall Speakers as my rear surrounds. Quite an upgrade from the old sony htib (home theater in a box) speakers i had and my wife is thrilled she finally gets her mantle space back she lost a few years ago. I love my new home theater setup and it sounds fantastic thanks to amazon and pro acoustics who unbelievably shipped the same day i ordered.Get more detail about Pure Resonance Audio PRS-CC555 In Wall Center Channel Speaker 150W 3" Mid Range Dual Tweeters Single Speaker.

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We were in the market for some quality outdoor speakers and after reviewing my options we chose JBL for price and quality. We live in Phoenix and had the speakers installed on our patio near the pool over three years ago and have not had a single issue since installing them. The speakers are less expensive than Bose and really deliver a quality sound. I would buy the S36AWII again.
Get more detail about JBL Studio S36AW II 3-Way 6-Inch Weather-Resistant Mirror-Image Horizontal/Vertical Bookshelf Speakers, Pair (Off-White).