....from Klipsch
my story - I once had Klipschorns, but was forced to sell them over 6 years ago, along with tube monoblocks, a McIntosh SS amp, a Thorens turntable w/SME Series III tonearm, etc... (all very sad, trust me, I know) anyways....
Currently I have a cheapie Onkyo HT receiver and a mainstream Inifinity HT speaker setup, currently setup in a 2.1.
I miss the dynamics and accuracy of Klipsch speakers!
Technical stuff: Room specs 14x22x8, speakers on short wall, listening position 12' , I mostly listen to rock and jazz/blues, some classical, I prefer live performances. I don't crank the tunes anymore like in my youth, so 110+db sound level is not a requirement.
My post has two parts: 1) speakers 2) electronics
1) I am thinking of setting up a 2.1 system for about 70%/30% movies/music. The way the room is layed out, I am limited to having bookshelf-sized speakers in corners mounted about 5 feet from floor level and I was thinking of the RB-81 II speakers with a subwoofer. I've never heard the 81's, So...
a) how will the 81's fare with movies (w/subwoofer of course)
with music, will the 81's give me the dynamics and accuracy that Klipsch is known for
c) how will the 81's work in corners (the whole room should act like the horn, right
d) I know the little bookshelfs won't compare to K-horns, but for their size, will they perform within reasonable expectations?
d) any other ideas/comments?
2) Electronics - my only requirements were 4 line level inputs, remote and subwoofer/preamp out and preferably, an MP3 input, I was thinking of these:
a) Roksan kandy
Musical Fidelity A5
c) NAD M3 -I think this is the most expensive on the list
d) Outlaw RR2150 - a receiver and the cheapest
e) Jolida JD1501 BRC
Any experience/comments good/bad on any of the above - any other ideas?
thanks!