Buying Bookshelf speakers - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

the420star · 08-18-2003, 05:51 PM

I am looking to buy a new set of front R&L for my 450 watt surround sound reciver. it has the mini type speakers right now, and i would like a little more punch from the stereo as a whole when i play music, hence wanting the bigger speakers. My ? is can anyone tell me what brands i should look at, and anything else that would be useful in my quest. as a side note i would like to mention i am in college. so nothing to extravagent. thanks for all your help

to update... the amp produces 80 watts max per channel at 8 ohms. also does anyone know how i can up grade all my wires inexpensivly?

docbungle · 08-18-2003, 06:41 PM

How many watts will be going to each speaker? At how many ohms?

Cerwin Vega have excellent sound quality.

wondash · 08-19-2003, 04:09 AM

When it comes to speakers, size doesn't always matter. Maybe you just need a good sub. I'd go to any audio/electronics store with sound rooms and just listen to all the different speakers. Then buy what you like!

jbrooks544 · 08-19-2003, 06:58 AM

I go to cambridge soundworks for everything. I love their speakers. Real value for the money. Only other option I would do is Best Buy, but I would have to do som much research, etc. Camb. SW has a limited number of components and their own brand of speaks and I have learned to trust them and have been rewarded with a great sounding stereo for a decent price.

I just have the ensemble II which is only $200 now. Not a powered sub but sounds great. I would suggest you go to their site at
http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com and type in "ensemble" and look at those choices as a starting point. THere might be a store or reseller near you - you can look up locations on their site.

Me So Horny · 08-22-2003, 09:16 PM

I second the vote for cambridge soundworks at hifi.com. I have the new ensemble II's from six years ago when they used to cost a bit more, but they were a steal when Best Buy was dropping the brand. They had some pretty good reviews at the time.

08-18-2003, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
the420star Psycho Location: Cow Country, CT	Buying Bookshelf speakers I am looking to buy a new set of front R&L for my 450 watt surround sound reciver. it has the mini type speakers right now, and i would like a little more punch from the stereo as a whole when i play music, hence wanting the bigger speakers. My ? is can anyone tell me what brands i should look at, and anything else that would be useful in my quest. as a side note i would like to mention i am in college. so nothing to extravagent. thanks for all your help to update... the amp produces 80 watts max per channel at 8 ohms. also does anyone know how i can up grade all my wires inexpensivly? __________________ No, they arnt breasts, they are personalities, because its ok to like a girl for her personalities. Last edited by the420star; 08-19-2003 at 02:31 AM..

08-18-2003, 06:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
docbungle It's all downhill from here Location: Denver	How many watts will be going to each speaker? At how many ohms? Cerwin Vega have excellent sound quality. __________________ Bad Luck City

08-19-2003, 04:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
wondash Psycho	When it comes to speakers, size doesn't always matter. Maybe you just need a good sub. I'd go to any audio/electronics store with sound rooms and just listen to all the different speakers. Then buy what you like!

08-19-2003, 06:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
jbrooks544 Addict	I go to cambridge soundworks for everything. I love their speakers. Real value for the money. Only other option I would do is Best Buy, but I would have to do som much research, etc. Camb. SW has a limited number of components and their own brand of speaks and I have learned to trust them and have been rewarded with a great sounding stereo for a decent price. I just have the ensemble II which is only $200 now. Not a powered sub but sounds great. I would suggest you go to their site at http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com and type in "ensemble" and look at those choices as a starting point. THere might be a store or reseller near you - you can look up locations on their site.

08-22-2003, 09:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Me So Horny Tilted	I second the vote for cambridge soundworks at hifi.com. I have the new ensemble II's from six years ago when they used to cost a bit more, but they were a steal when Best Buy was dropping the brand. They had some pretty good reviews at the time.