iXtreme Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I have the Sony ES 3200 receiver and want to pair it up with the following speakers for 5.1 home theater. I have picked the synergy line because it's in my price range. I'd love to hear some opinions on how you think this will sound?! A set of SB3's for fronts... and a second set of SB3's for the "b" channel while in stereo mode A set of SB2's for my surrounds 2 of the synergy sub 12" powered subs because I am set up to run two SC3 center channel for the center.... of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damonrpayne Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Why do you need a second set of front speakers for stereo mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I've never heard the Synergies paired with a Sony receiver, but the speaker choice looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Are you playing them now? If so I can't hear anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iXtreme Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 No, right now I am using all Cerwin Vega but want to upgrade to these. Not sure if it'll be an upgrade though so I thought I'd ask. I use a second set of fronts for my "b" channel on the receiver which is actually in the back of the room. It filles the room a little more than just two and the subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 If it were me and money was an issue, I would go with Floorstanding Speakers for the front and do away with the second subwoofer. In fact for the money you would be saving with not buying a second sub you could upgrade to the middle of the line Reference series and imo be slightly more happy. If money isn't an issue I would consider what I suggest and go ahead and purchase that other Subwoofer. [Y] Of course this is my opinion and YMMV. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyT Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 I would pass on the 2nd set of SB3s and the 2nd sub. Either get the top Synergy floorstander or as mentioned put the money into the Ref line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Definitely invest in reference stuff, even if only bookshelves. Or, you can look into some smaller RF floor standers like the 15s or 52s and the bass can EASILY be augmented with a good subwoofer. If it can be done, i would recommend an all Reference setup. Besides the subwoofer doesn't have to be Klipsch but maybe HSU... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surround me with sound Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I too looked at the synergy speakers but after hearing the reference line, I decided to go reference. It took me 10 months to build the system because of the cost, including a yamaha rx-v1600. Now that I have the full 7.1 surround reference system, I am sooooooo glad I was patient. They sound incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Instead of running a second pair of mains off the B channel, you could go 7.2 with your system and then listen to music in Dolby Prologic or DTS: Neo6. They are surround sound extraction algorithms designed specifically for music for the express purpose of filling the room better. They're really cool because they minmize comb-filtering issues by having multiple speakers playing the exact same things. There should also be some settings in your receiver to manipulate how the sound is spread around all of the channels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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