Machwon

Thanks nixon. I may be looking at selling this 247 and trying to pick something up with a little more power. What's the concensus on hdmi? I see a lot of people not using newer receivers/amps, so they must not feel that hdmi is a big enough increase in quality to change over. I've got a line on a Yamaha receiver that was $1,300 when new, 6.1, with 120 watts/ch and the guy will take $250 for it. No hdmi capabilities though.

Also, would like to throw the Paradigm 11se MK II into the mix. There's a pair for sale about 2 hours from me for $250.

Thanks guys. I'll see if I can pick them up this weekend. nixonrsx: what kind of power are you running to them? What genres of music to you listen to?

I currently own a pair of the KSF8.5's in great condition. A pair of Athena AS-F2's popped up on CL just down the road from where I work (Houston). They are supposed to be mint with minimal use, selling due to having a new-born, and he wants $175. I currently have a HK AVR-247, but am only using 2 fronts and a center for watching movies, and just the two 8.5's for music. I am looking at picking up an older amp (60-100 watt adcom or rotel, nothing crazy) to drive my fronts with more power, using the HK as a pre-amp so I can keep my HDMI setup. Having said this, should I keep the Klipsch's or pick up the Athena's? Since it may be a few months before I spring for an amp, I was thinking I may pick up the Athenas and just see which I like better. The problem is, since Athena is not well known, I'm sure I'd be holding on to them for a long time if I decided to sell. Thoughts? Anyone have experience with both speakers? edit: Paradigm 11se MK II now also an option.