twwesn
05-02-2004, 08:25 PM
After reading numerous reviews on this website and Ecoustics.com I have narrowed my search for a new HT system to the following (prices listed).
Ascend - $808
Fronts: CBM-170
Center: CBM-340C
Rears: HT-200
Axiom - $930
Fronts: M22ti
Center: VP100
Rears: QS4
Used M&K - $1000
Fronts and Center: 750 THX
Rears: 550's
I plan on purchasing a Velodyne CHT-12 to go with whatever system I choose. I have a 3 year old Onkyo receiver so the speakers should be fairly easy to drive (a concern with the M&K). I have an inexpensive pair of bipole surround speakers (Wharfedale WH-2) right now so I could save a little and not get the rears immediately. So which system should I get and should I use my existing rears or bite the bullet and get the matching rears for whichever system you choose.
Ascend - $808
Fronts: CBM-170
Center: CBM-340C
Rears: HT-200
Axiom - $930
Fronts: M22ti
Center: VP100
Rears: QS4
Used M&K - $1000
Fronts and Center: 750 THX
Rears: 550's
I plan on purchasing a Velodyne CHT-12 to go with whatever system I choose. I have a 3 year old Onkyo receiver so the speakers should be fairly easy to drive (a concern with the M&K). I have an inexpensive pair of bipole surround speakers (Wharfedale WH-2) right now so I could save a little and not get the rears immediately. So which system should I get and should I use my existing rears or bite the bullet and get the matching rears for whichever system you choose.