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tedro
03-09-2007, 02:52 PM
I have a small wall area that I would like to put my TV (Fujitsu Plasma 41") in the middle of the area, 1 center speaker on top of the TV, and 2 front speakers on both sides of the TV. Since the area is small, I only have 10" (width) on each side of the TV left for a speaker. So the size of the speaker shouldn't exceed 8" for a good look. That says the center speaker should match the side speakers as well. Can anyone please help me find a good decent set speakers that fit my need? I did some research but couldn't come up with a nice slim looking one. The Bose speakers is an option but I don't like the sound quality of the Bose at all. I am willing to spend in the range of $3000 for these 3 pieces. Please help.

Dusty Chalk
03-09-2007, 04:04 PM
Gallo?

superdougiefreshness
03-09-2007, 08:43 PM
I have a small wall area that I would like to put my TV (Fujitsu Plasma 41") in the middle of the area, 1 center speaker on top of the TV, and 2 front speakers on both sides of the TV. Since the area is small, I only have 10" (width) on each side of the TV left for a speaker. So the size of the speaker shouldn't exceed 8" for a good look. That says the center speaker should match the side speakers as well. Can anyone please help me find a good decent set speakers that fit my need? I did some research but couldn't come up with a nice slim looking one. The Bose speakers is an option but I don't like the sound quality of the Bose at all. I am willing to spend in the range of $3000 for these 3 pieces. Please help.

Thank God you have the sense to drop Bose off your list. And save the Queen for this forum and all the facinating people and topics; along with the wonderful suggestions and hints and tips we offer each other. Gallo was a very good reply and possibly may have saved you from making a huge mistake with another brand. If you audition the Gallo's let us know by posting back to here. I have always wanted to here the large pair of Gallo's that are strange shaped and have the base woofers placed sideways.
Also try the PMC "Professional Monitor Company" they offer a slim fit tower with smaller drivers and there unique cabinet that helps the drivers produce a deeper bass response with timing and distance, even the center channel has this feature. I found them very warm sounding and even off axis they sounded great.
Sorry to ramble away.............:ciappa:
Later Dudes
Doug

BISON OSUGI
04-03-2007, 11:33 AM
The little Gallos are good but even the Dues don't go down much below about 150 Hz in a room. Try instead the TBI Majestic Diamond II as they have a much fuller range and are quite musical.

tahoe joe
04-16-2007, 08:49 PM
If I were you, I would try the Totem Hawk (6.75" wide). Amazing full range floorstanders:
http://www.totemacoustic.com/english/products/floorStanding_hawk.htm

I was in the same boat as you, looking for some slim floorstanders, and the only reason I passed on the Totems is because they are not magentically shielded and, pathetically, I still have a tube TV. But you have a plasma so that will not be a problem.

I ended up with the Monitor Audio Silver rs6, and I couldn't be happier. Truly full range, I have no need for a sub or even a center for that matter. Clearly, the Totems are much better, but if you wanted to save some money, for around $1k you could pick the rs6's up. They are outstanding bang for the buck.
http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/product.php?range=2&product=4

flippo
04-16-2007, 10:42 PM
Mirage nanoset sysetm or omnisat v2 speakers with subwoofer of you rchoice. Both can be found at crutchfield. I have the omnisat satellite speakers and they sound great for the price with a large soundstage and excellent presence.

basite
04-17-2007, 09:13 AM
+1 for totem & monitor audio...

GMichael
04-17-2007, 09:18 AM
Another vote for the Totems here. They have excellent sound IMO.

L.J.
04-17-2007, 10:24 AM
Um...I think the OP skipped town. Still a nice little thread though.

jrhymeammo
04-17-2007, 03:27 PM
Silverline Prelude. But I have no idea what you will do about the center channel.

basite
04-18-2007, 03:09 AM
ooh, 'bout that,
Have you already got your new toys JRA? :)

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

jrhymeammo
04-18-2007, 08:36 AM
ooh, 'bout that,
Have you already got your new toys JRA? :)

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

Nope.

I was working around 60 hours that week, and wasnt checking my email. By the time I checked and replied to the seller, I was a day too late.

Thanks though

basite
04-18-2007, 09:12 AM
I'm sorry to hear that, well, there are aways other nice toys out there :)

and 60 hours are ALOT of hours :)

gjpham
04-18-2007, 10:12 AM
No, I thought this is a great oppotunity to give Bose's "double cube" a try. You'll get a sleek looking display with a decent MOVIE sounding. I'm personally against Bose mainly because it is over priced but because of 5" space on each side, Bose would be on top of the list to RESEARCH on. Other note: since your budget can stretch up to $3K, I'm not sure what I'd do. I personally wouldn't pay $3K for a full set up 7.1 or 5.1 from Bose.
How about some decent 6" or 8" in-wall speakers?

GMichael
04-18-2007, 11:02 AM
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHRRRRRGGGGG........
I go with these before I'd go Bose.

http://www.av123.com/products_product.php?section=speakers&product=80.1

Or these:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ATMICRA6

or these:

http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-bin/item/MORDGENIEPACKBLK

or these:

http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-bin/item/KEFKHT6000KIT

or any of these:

http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-bin/category/ValueSpeakers

Or almost anything else (baring Walmart specials)

enrique
04-19-2007, 02:21 AM
Take a look at system audio speakers.I have the sa-1750's and they are 41" tall but 5" wide.I upgrade to them from B&W 603s3's.Fantastic speakers.

muziekfreak
04-19-2007, 03:35 AM
Imho

Searching for a real nice monitor this is a real kick in the nuts (1400euros inc stands) but trust me a real high ender

http://hifiaudio.ru/images/sonusfaber/concertinohome.jpg

Sonus Faber Concertino, i own these just for the fun of it. A real nice WAF (Woman Acceptance Factor) approved speakersystem thats for sure walnutfinish.

Speaking of quality..dont want to give so much don't hesitate to score a set of these.
The truely underestimated Infinity QE (cheap secondhand) and trust me a great speaker.
You will not miss any bass with these babys and there really small.

http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/667/s80011425nn.jpg

And yes is own these to...

Regards and good luck!

Luvin Da Blues
04-25-2007, 05:11 PM
[QUOTE=ericajames]Infinity QE? interesting.

This is what I use


Your one F!!ckin sick dude

L.J.
04-25-2007, 05:24 PM
Your one F!!ckin sick dude

he/she/it paid us a little visit last week as well

Luvin Da Blues
04-25-2007, 05:30 PM
he/she/it paid us a little visit last week as well


Well, I for one am glad I missed that.


I don't have little ones around here but I'm sure a some of us do and could easily be around when that gets clicked on...

What a sorry pathetic little person

jrhymeammo
04-25-2007, 06:09 PM
I remember seeing that old man with a microphone in his hand.

Getting back to the topic.

How about Revolver Audio?

http://www.revolveraudio.co.uk/images/avsystem.gif

JRA

Rich-n-Texas
04-25-2007, 06:20 PM
[quote=ericajames]Infinity QE? interesting.

This is what I use

SPAMMER!!!

igneous
04-29-2007, 06:07 PM
10" wide ....way too much
get the boston acoustics 90x
or older 80x like I have if you can find them....
unbelievable sound out of such a small box

dingus
04-29-2007, 08:48 PM
i would consider Royd RR3. less than 10" wide and go down to a true 30hz.

topspeed
04-30-2007, 10:31 AM
Nothing to add to the thread (OP went Casper anyway), but a few of you guys are getting mighty brave with your avatars.

Just a thought.

GMichael
04-30-2007, 10:54 AM
A few of us?
Don't you mean, one of us?
But I don't mind.:ihih:

compaqguy
05-10-2007, 09:48 AM
I remember seeing that old man with a microphone in his hand.

JRA

I had to open that... should have known better. Why do posts like this keep occuring? I am in a public place, the middle of the Cafe in my college library. A little embaressing when that popped up. Although, I admit that I should have taken heed to the warning.

Curiosity got the better of me... unfortunatly people that want to view stuff like that on a daily basis must be sickos

jrhymeammo
05-10-2007, 08:25 PM
Curiosity got the better of me... unfortunatly people that want to view stuff like that on a daily basis must be sickos

then again, I dont consider myself a sicko for getting caught humping exotic gears at dealers. What? Dont tell me you dont do the same. geeezz....


JRA