Ufdah Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 I'm building a new house this summer and have the opportunity to go to a 7.1 speaker setup in a 14'x19' room and would like some advice on what to do with my speakers. This is a theater only setup, little to no music listening will go on in this room. I currently have: Center: KSC-C1 Mains: KSB-1.1 Surrounds: KSB-1.1 x4 Sub: DIY Adire Audio Tempest I only have about $300 to upgrade speakers which I know is very limited but it's all I've got. Would I be better off keeping all the same speakers as I have (perfectly matched), or go to KSB-3.1's for the mains? Will it make a difference for movies or just music? I recognize that most of you would recommend I save my pennies and upgrade to the reference series a piece at a time but my wife doesn't understand the NEED for good sound and therefore has put a ban on system upgrades for the next couple years (at least 5). Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 Ufdah, If you go on Ebay, you can get a good set of SB-3 for 200 to 300.... I would up grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ufdah Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 Does anyone else have an opinion on whether I'd be better off with all the same speakers or larger mains? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor2 Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 I use KG3.1's in my bedroom and they do an excellent job. I would upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabulousfrankie Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 ---------------- On 12/3/2003 3:59:25 PM Ufdah wrote: I'm building a new house this summer and have the opportunity to go to a 7.1 speaker setup in a 14'x19' room and would like some advice on what to do with my speakers. This is a theater only setup, little to no music listening will go on in this room. I currently have: Center: KSC-C1 Mains: KSB-1.1 Surrounds: KSB-1.1 x4 Sub: DIY Adire Audio Tempest I only have about $300 to upgrade speakers which I know is very limited but it's all I've got. Would I be better off keeping all the same speakers as I have (perfectly matched), or go to KSB-3.1's for the mains? Will it make a difference for movies or just music? I recognize that most of you would recommend I save my pennies and upgrade to the reference series a piece at a time but my wife doesn't understand the NEED for good sound and therefore has put a ban on system upgrades for the next couple years (at least 5). Thanks for the input. ---------------- I think you have the right idea, try to look for some KSB3.1's. I think they are one of the most underrated Klipsch speakers made, and they can be found cheap. It is a worthy upgrade over the KSB1.1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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