Hi everyone... 1st post!

I have been thinking of putting together a home system using pro-audio components. I have played in a band and have got used to the gear. With pro gear there is like zero hype, forget the fancy full-page ads, this stuff is taylored to musicians. Also I like the directivity and sound of compression drivers from pro-audio speakers. I had a pair of 15" 2 way Peavey Impulse 500's set up in my listening room for a while, but then ran out of $$ and sold them! So, back in business again.

This is what I am thinking: Somebody's 7.1 receiver. Somebody's pair of smaller size pro speakers, like EV's 2x10" or something. A QSC 1kw power amp and 18" commericial bandpass sub woofer. Then, some basic surround speakers to carry the rest of it. I would do the equivalent of "home" system components but have not found too much to my liking. I don't like the "Bose" sound - accurate I think, but too "soft" "muted" "muffled" "spacious" (or whatever).

I don't know if anyone knows what I am talking about like the technology behind "compression" drivers and why when you go to a concert or DJ event this is what they are using, not dome tweeters or ribbon, or whatever.

My goal is simply to replicate a live environment, I mean chest-pounding bass. I had a 15" Klipsch powered sub 240 watts cont.I think (home duty type) not bad, not bad, but not the level of solid thump I am looking to acheive. (I live out in the country - hahah!)

So this is what I am thinking. Any opinions are welcome!