NooB Looking to Upgrade Bose Accusimass 10

[Copper]

Thanks for the replies. In response to the Bose setup I have now, I have the Bose cubes modified with RCA connectors stripped to accept the in-wall speaker wiring. I have each speaker connected directly to the reciever with the low-pass going to the Yamaha subwoofer so I don't blow the cubes. The rather large Bose connection hub was also a subwoofer and I think a crossover. It is not a powered unit however. These speakers were purchased over 10 years ago and was one of the first Bose surround units on the market. I know that the newer setups now come with a powered subwoofer, but mine is not. The cube speakers by themselves are actually pretty decent with a powered subwoofer and the reciever correctly set up.

So, I think I'll start with an investment in the front (3) speakers, right front, left front and center. I was concerned about using a bookshelf speaker due to size and weight, but the brackets may be the way to go.

What about the Axiom in-wall speakers like the W22, W3 for fronts and the W-150 for center. I like the clean look of the in-wall install. Should I just stick with a bookshelf loudspeaker and mount it on the wall? Not the cleanest look, but it may do.

Also, my father-in-law has a pair or very large JBL floorspeakers, Model CF150. They are about 3 feet tall and at least 2 feet deep with large subs, mids, etc. He wants to give them to me since they are just too large for his dedicated dance/entertainment room. They are really huge! Worth the trouble or skip it? They have a 15" woofer, mid and tweeter with double fuses, crossovers all black. 325W capability. He said they are really loud which can mean anything and expensive a few years ago.


I'll take a look at the Denon unit and others. That will be the next upgrade.