Vladi Posted July 26, 2002 Share Posted July 26, 2002 Hi, My first post here! I bought a new system, that I also want to use for music. It consists of (only the audio equipment): Quintets - 4 satellite and 1 center $374 KSW-12 - $449 Sony STR-DE975 - $337 It is very good for movies, but I was so disappointed for music, that I immediately went back and bought 2 front SB-2 speakers. So now I have: SB-2 - front speakers Quntet center Quintet rear surround My dillema is: 1) Keep the Quintets, and use the 2 additional in the other room. 2) Return the Quintets. Get SC.5 for center $170, and get 2 quintets online for about $90. This way I save about $110, but have no speakers for the other room . Please advise me on: - How much better sounds SC.5 compared to the quintet center? So far i have noticed that the Quintet center is a bit weak on the lower-mids and the sound is a bit metallic/boxy (as was the case with the satelites when I used them for fronts) I definitely don't want to go with SS.5, compared to the quintets they are bulky and I have no place for them. The quintets will do just fine for the rear surrounds. I am renting, so in-wall is not an option. Thanks in advance, Vladi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladi Posted July 26, 2002 Author Share Posted July 26, 2002 I have also heard that it is possible to route the center to the front left and right. How is this done, is it thru wiring, or is it a feature in the receiver (I am still learning my new receiver functions). Also, is it a good idea to route the center to the L&R? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDC Posted July 26, 2002 Share Posted July 26, 2002 Center channel is usually a receiver setting. Set your receiver's speaker setting to no center speaker and give it a listen. The effect is not bad--but will not replace a good center speaker--my 2 pennies worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted July 26, 2002 Share Posted July 26, 2002 Return the 5 Quintets and buy just a pair on-line. You won't want to use them for music in "the other room." Then, use the "savings" to get the SC-1 for the center versus the SC-.5. With any savings that are left, put it towards a pair of KSB-1.1s, which you can find all over Ebay. Those will be fine as a pair of "remote" speakers for another room, IMHO. Doug ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladi Posted July 26, 2002 Author Share Posted July 26, 2002 Thanks to Doug and LDC for the excellent advise. I was kinda leading myself towards the same decision as Doug. I will return the Quintet, get the SC1 and whenever I have the money get some speakers for the bedroom. I just came back from my local Good Guys and they had an open box SC1 for $178. I also listened to the setup without a center chanel, I found the setting on my receiver. It sounded much better than with the Quintet center. However, it was awkward in a way that diaologue was sounding surround like, and wasn't bound to the screen. I am all excited about my new HT! Vladi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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