Which HT speakers... or even Bookshelf vs floorstanding

[brw01162]

I am starting to turn my basement into a full blown home theater (projection screen, 2 level seating, acoustic panels, etc.). Right now I have a living room set up of RF-63 RC-64 RS-52s and a sub-12. My living room is fairly big. However... my basement is smaller and I think the living room set up is a bit much for the basement. I really enjoy a good surround sound experience and not a whole lot of music will be played on the new setup. I'd like to keep the budget well below the living room setup. Any suggestions?

Thanks All!

[derrickdj1]

Some RB 81's across the front and some RS speakers with a couple of subs. Give us a dollar amount since we don't know what the RF 63 system cost.

[brw01162]

It would be nice to keep the system under $2,000 but not sure if it's possible.

[brw01162]

I could always go ahead and move my current system downstairs... then my question would be how much do I lose replacing the floor standing speakers with bookshelf?

[Scrappydue]

What kind of screen are you doing? If you are doing an acoustically transparent one three towers would be perfect up front. I think three rf-62's would be perfect! Couple rs-42's and a little better sub. That would be an awesome home theater.

[wizop]

You could drop down to the Synergy line and meet that budget. there is a 5.1 system on eBay with F-3 fronts, a C-2 center and a pair of S-2 rears with a sub thrown in for under $1700. I have a similar system with F-2's instead of 3's and a pair of ceiling speakers in the middle to make it 7.1 and I'm very happy.