New Speaker Requirements

[blackraven]

I bought a pair of the Primus 160's for my daughter. They are good for a cheap budget system or HT but if you are wanting quality sound, look elsewhere. It is the only speaker that I have when hooked to my reference system where the sound only mildly improved. I would rather have a pair of the well regarded cheap Pioneer bookshelfs.

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Go with the Focal's or the Monitor Audio's and be done with it. Music Direct and Audio Advisor have 30 day return policy's.

[Billiam62]

I was just curious. I recall hearing Infinity in the 80's and thought they sounded too much like Klipsch speakers. Most likely it will be the Focal or possibly the MA's.

[blackraven]

Infinity use to make great speakers in the 70's and early 80's. Eventually the Harmon group bought them and now they make low end speakers.

[Billiam62]

Infinity use to make great speakers in the 70's and early 80's. Eventually the Harmon group bought them and now they make low end speakers.

Never heard of Harmon. I recall hearing Infinity speakers in the late 80's and they reminded me of Klipsch at least where the sound of their high end was concerned. On that subject. I wonder if Klipsch will now run Jamo into the ground or turn them into a second rate speaker company. They wiped out Mirage which made excellent speakers until a decade ago or about the time Klipsch bought them.

Probably the only way I won't buy either the Focal or MA speakers is if I can find a cost effective way to put a large book case with wooden doors into the recessed area of the living room. If I do that, then I will look at rear ported speakers again since I have some great options available including Jamo's Concert series speakers or Dali Zensor 1's at reasonable prices.

[JohnMichael]

Never heard of Harmon. I recall hearing Infinity speakers in the late 80's and they reminded me of Klipsch at least where the sound of their high end was concerned. On that subject. I wonder if Klipsch will now run Jamo into the ground or turn them into a second rate speaker company. They wiped out Mirage which made excellent speakers until a decade ago or about the time Klipsch bought them.

Probably the only way I won't buy either the Focal or MA speakers is if I can find a cost effective way to put a large book case with wooden doors into the recessed area of the living room. If I do that, then I will look at rear ported speakers again since I have some great options available including Jamo's Concert series speakers or Dali Zensor 1's at reasonable prices.

If you want a great rear ported speaker check out the JBL Studio 530's. As far as Harman Int. they are the parent company of Revel, Infinity, JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark levinson and AKG.

The MA's will not give you the midrange warmth that the Focal's will.

The Studio 530's are currently on sale through JBL fro $479 a pair.

[Billiam62]

If you want a great rear ported speaker check out the JBL Studio 530's. As far as Harman Int. they are the parent company of Revel, Infinity, JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark levinson and AKG.

The MA's will not give you the midrange warmth that the Focal's will.

The Studio 530's are currently on sale through JBL fro $479 a pair.

Thanks. Yes, I gave thought to the 530's a while back but shelved the idea of buying any speakers until I had a better idea of what would work in the living room in my new home. I know that you think very highly of them and mentioned despite having a horn tweeter, it is not a bright speaker. Will keep these in mind again if I can find a way to block the recessed area with a good sized book case with doors.

I really like the Jamo speakers and know I will like the Dali's as well. If the JBL's are anything like them I will probably want to buy them. Would probably be easier than finding the Concert Series by Jamo these days.

[Billiam62]

The following is a great speaker. Auditioned it while at Parts Express a few weeks ago. Unfortunately they are only suited for a small room up to 150 square feet and my room being large with high ceilings won't lend itself well to the use of this speaker. If anyone is in the market for a great speaker for a small room give this one a look.

Dayton Audio RS621CK Speaker Kit Pair Cherry | 302-962