Me-262 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I'll start off with my current setup: Yamaha HTR 5760 7.1 reciever Front speakers Klipsch SF-3 Center Klipsch SC-1 (soon to be replaced by something larger) Surrounds Klipsch SS-3 Sub Harmon Kardon 10" self powered Currently the rear surrounds are on stands which are about 36 inches off the floor. I want to mount them on the walls however a) My wife hates them (says they're too big) The pillar on one side were I would mount the Right SS-3 is just a bid narrower than the SS-3 so it will stick out. Did I mention my wife hates them ? Her compromise: I can mount smaller speakers on the wall. My compromise: I'll take her compromise into consideration as I do a little research. So, my question is: What would make a good set of replacement speakers for the SS-3's that would also match the rest of my system and not break the bank ? I would sell the SS-3's to generate some of the $$$. Would bookshelf type speakers suffice or should I stick with a HT style surround speaker with angled horns like the SS-3 ? Something tall and thin would appease my better half. I'll say in advance , the primary function of this system is watching movies in a 14x17 room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Welcome to the forum Me-262. I would stick with the ss-3's because Imo, you aren't going to find better sound in a smaller speaker unless you decide to go Bookshelf--but the size and mounting would still be a deterrent. Imo, a smaller bookshelf would not be comparable to what you have. Good luck with your decision and the WAF factor. [8] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastlane Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 How about getting some white ss-3's and mounting them a little higher and on the wall? They will blend in to the decor better, and not get in the way (or knocked over) when walking around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I've looked alot at surround speakers and cannot recal seeing white SS-3s, but ok. Are you sure some reference surrounds won't work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me-262 Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 Its pretty tough to find white surrounds period. If I were to use bookshelf speakers how much of a difference in sound would it make ? I do have a set of RB-5's I am not using. How important is it that I stay with a 6.5 woofer for the surrounds ? Would dropping down to a 5 or 4 inch really make a significant difference ? The Reference surrounds are nice but very pricely. I'd rather not drop another $500 for a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastlane Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I would try the rb-5's. They would look better on stands, hopefully keeping the wife happy. The woofer size would not be that big a deal. Set your receiver surround speaker settings to small, so the lows can be handled by the sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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