Kmcconn9 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I am looking to purchase a new home theater system very soon (next week). But I am looking fir some opinions on my current home theater selection. F-3, C-2, Onkyo txsr806, and Jbl 1000 12" sub. My question is on the combination of these components, and whether I should go with the b-2s or the s-1s for the rear surrounds? The reason I am leaning towards the s1s over the s2s is because thats all my local store has, and I can get them for really cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcconn9 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 I looked around my local store and found that they have some cheap s1s. Would I be better off going with the s1s with my speaker combination over the b2s? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcconn9 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 The s1s or the b2s will be used as a surround in my 5.1 setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Definitely go with the S1. Only use bookshelves as rear surrounds in a 7.1 setup............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcconn9 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Yea, that's what I was thinking. My main conern was the output level from the s1compared to my c2 and f3s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Not an issue. I've had my system VERY loud to show friends/family, and the S1's did a great job. And it was louder than I would ever want to watch a movie.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronex Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Not an issue. I've had my system VERY loud to show friends/family, and the S1's did a great job. And it was louder than I would ever want to watch a movie.......... I agree with tommy. I have F3's, C2, and S1's in my setup and I really love it! They all sound great together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Not to say that surrounds aren't important, but they're the "least" important in a HT setup because they get the least amount of action/sound. I couldn't even imagine driving the S1's to the point of distortion. It would be too loud to enjoy the movie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hey Pronex, what receiver/amp are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronex Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hey Pronex, what receiver/amp are you using? It's a yamaha htr-5940 . Nothing special. I purchased it well before I even thought about buying klipsch. It was powering my much much lower end speakers. It's amazing how well the klipsch speakers still sound even with this weaker receiver. This is going to be my next upgrade. Any suggestions? Im thinking of spending about 500-600 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank1938 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hey Pronex, what receiver/amp are you using? It's a yamaha htr-5940 . Nothing special. I purchased it well before I even thought about buying klipsch. It was powering my much much lower end speakers. It's amazing how well the klipsch speakers still sound even with this weaker receiver. This is going to be my next upgrade. Any suggestions? Im thinking of spending about 500-600 for it. Depending on the size of your room, check out the HK 254 or 354. Great sounding receiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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