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I would look at the Polks or Klipsch. I have Klipsch RF-7's and they sound great. Any of the RF series should do nicely and at 8 ohms and 96+ db 1w/1meter output they will knock you clean into next week as far as loud is concerned.
 
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A speaker with an 8 Ohm nominal rating is probably the best way to go considering what you'll be driving them with. Even then, auditioning them with the gear you'll be using is highly desirable.

I try to stay away from suggesting specific speakers because it's the ear of the buyer that matters.

Auditioning as many brands and models as possible including ones well above the budget is the only way to make an informed decision.

If you're auditioning speakers at an audio store, the ones that stand out the most are probably not the ones you want to take home. A speaker that does that will usually get on your nerves over the long run.
 
JoeESP9 said:
If you're auditioning speakers at an audio store, the ones that stand out the most are probably not the ones you want to take home. A speaker that does that will usually get on your nerves over the long run.
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I had some computer speakers I bought that were that way. Yes they were Bose PC Companions (gen 1 wedge shape with 2" speakers). I remember I was at a big box store and I tried out Logitech, Creative and others. I had a Sony MiniDisc player with me at the time to jack them in and listen to them. I remember the Bose sounding the best of them.

Problem was, they had a lot of "full" sound for just a 2" single speaker. Fine for portables or straight-jack from a computer, but horrible if you wanted to drive them from a receiver. They had a built in EQ (pushed the bass up) and made everything all muddy when you drove them too hard (which wasn't a lot, maybe 10watts). I eventually gave them to a friend (too bad since they were $200 at the time). Again, not discrediting Bose, they just didn't work for my needs.
 
Okay, here's what's been going on we are in the middle of a Kitchen remodel :thmbsp: my Old Lady finally got her Dream SubZero~Wolf Kitchen Appliances I just have to redo the floors/walls/cabinet and install everything :banana:

I picked up the Ohm Walsh 2's couldn't pass up on the Crazy Larry Sale cause the price was so low it was Insane :banana: :smoke:

I have three sets of speakers outputs on my SX~1280 so I'll be doing a side by side comparison with my 901's/501's/Ohm Walsh 2's

Oh' when I said in the OP "studio speakers/monitors" I was meaning a basic/standard style front firing speaker a non-reflected style of speaker.

Thanks for all your advice and comments :thmbsp: :scratch2:

If anybody can think of any other types of speakers that can fill the room with sound and possibly have an all around stereo sound let me know Please.
 
Congrats on the Ohms - should sound more refined that is non-fatiguing on a long listening session.

I don't know about spreading sound to all corners of the room, but try to listen to the paradigm studio 100 model.

It is a very well regarded speakers - a bit pricey - but you can find them used for well less than 1k - I don't know your budget...

It sounds exciting that you are trying new speakers - that's great to be open minded like you - opens up new horizons.

I would keep your Pioneer and Thorens for a long time to come though - those are good pieces...
 
70'sAudio said:
Okay, here's what's been going on we are in the middle of a Kitchen remodel :thmbsp: my Old Lady finally got her Dream SubZero~Wolf Kitchen Appliances I just have to redo the floors/walls/cabinet and install everything :banana:

I picked up the Ohm Walsh 2's couldn't pass up on the Crazy Larry Sale cause the price was so low it was Insane :banana: :smoke:

I have three sets of speakers outputs on my SX~1280 so I'll be doing a side by side comparison with my 901's/501's/Ohm Walsh 2's

Oh' when I said in the OP "studio speakers/monitors" I was meaning a basic/standard style front firing speaker a non-reflected style of speaker.

Thanks for all your advice and comments :thmbsp: :scratch2:

If anybody can think of any other types of speakers that can fill the room with sound and possibly have an all around stereo sound let me know Please.
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Ahh okay I see what you're getting after.

What you need to spend some more time doing is playing around with the positioning of the speaker, as well as the listening spot. Set up in the right spot, the speakers will disappear and fill the whole room with sound, making it seem like you aren't even in a room anymore :thmbsp:

Those Ohms should do the trick if set up right. They're a great speaker. Just take the time to play around with the positioning of them, it will make a big difference.
 
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I hope you don't play all 3 sets at the same time . That could be trouble for your receiver .
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I didn't think you could play all three at the same time. I think there are some receivers (the few that even offer 3 speakers) that force you to choose A+B, B+C, or A+C with a pot/knob instead of push buttons?
 
I once hooked up 8 speakers to a NAD receiver and it drove them (I was just a kid back then) - not recommended though...hehe :)
 
SX-1280 manual says: A,B,C / A+B / B+C / C+A can play any two sets at a time if all three are used no sound :no:

When I do my speaker demo I will be playing one set at a time with different speaker placements I will also play two sets of speakers at a time with different speaker placements. I always have another SX-1250 and an SX-1080 if I ever want to listen to more then two sets of speakers.

I love a Live concert sound an all over all around sound. :smoke:

Nothing beats Live Sound I took my Boys(11yrs. & 13yrs.) to their first concert to see Rush at Orlando Amway Center the sound was amazing. :smoke:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKo4w8gRzrs

The last concert I went to was a few years ago the Wife and I saw Joe Satriani at the House of Blues the sound was amazing there as well. :yes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOsgv_X_cV8
 
70'sAudio said:
Okay, here's what's been going on we are in the middle of a Kitchen remodel :thmbsp: my Old Lady finally got her Dream SubZero~Wolf Kitchen Appliances I just have to redo the floors/walls/cabinet and install everything :banana:

I picked up the Ohm Walsh 2's couldn't pass up on the Crazy Larry Sale cause the price was so low it was Insane :banana: :smoke:

I have three sets of speakers outputs on my SX~1280 so I'll be doing a side by side comparison with my 901's/501's/Ohm Walsh 2's

Oh' when I said in the OP "studio speakers/monitors" I was meaning a basic/standard style front firing speaker a non-reflected style of speaker.

Thanks for all your advice and comments :thmbsp: :scratch2:

If anybody can think of any other types of speakers that can fill the room with sound and possibly have an all around stereo sound let me know Please.
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Gee, no mucking around with you! Want new speakers, gets new speakers :thmbsp:

I will be curious to read your take on the Ohm's compared to the 501 & 901.

Regarding other speakers with an all around sound, the only ones that spring to mind might be the AR LST and AR LST2. I don't know anything about them, but could be worth some research, others here will know more if they are a 'all around' sounding speaker.

However, if you buy another pair of speakers you will most likely need a another amp and source - it is a slippery slope, if you take the plunge I am sure you will love it.

Glad everything worked out for you :yes:
 
70'sAudio said:
I would really like to stay with a vintage setup........growing up in the 70's Klipsch were liked by many sorry to say I've never had the pleasure of listening to a set of klipsch :sigh:
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I'm currently in Jacksonville. If you'd like to hear a pair of some of the larger offerings from Klipsch, you are more than welcome to stop by. I also have a pair of Danley DTS-10 subwoofers however, I'm still waiting for the return of one of my active crossovers so I can plug them in.
 
NavinJohnson said:
nice score on the onkyo stack.

hook it up to the bose's and tell us if you hear any differences in the sound.
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I just hooked up the Onkyo M-5140 Amp with a P-3160 preamp today the sound is not bad at all I'm using them on my 501's rightnow seems like a Great time to try out an EQ with this Onkyo setup. :thmbsp:


I will update everyone when I set up the Ohm Walsh 2's :smoke:

~Mike
 
70'sAudio said:
I just hooked up the Onkyo M-5140 Amp with a P-3160 preamp today the sound is not bad at all I'm using them on my 501's rightnow seems like a Great time to try out an EQ with this Onkyo setup. :thmbsp:


I will update everyone when I set up the Ohm Walsh 2's :smoke:

~Mike
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Sounds like you are having lots of fun . Good for you .
 
Well, I'm amazed at something I did tonight......I found a vintage Pioneer SG-540 EQ I had boxed away......I hooked it up to the Onkyo amp/preamp system I've been playing with and I hooked up the Bose 901's too not using the Bose EQ this time only the pioneer EQ DAMN what a difference it made.......I Loved the way my 901's sounded before but they really came to life tonight pushing close to 100wpc clear and crisp just amazing.........Really looking forward to hooking up the Ohm Walsh 2's with and without the 901's :scratch2: I think between the 901's and the Ohm Walsh 2's this will just be what the doctor ordered :smoke:

~Mike
 
Whoo-hoo. It does sound like you're having fun. I luv tinkering with my systems and finding that sweet spot, audio nirvana. :banana:
 
70'sAudio said:
Well, I'm amazed at something I did tonight......I found a vintage Pioneer SG-540 EQ I had boxed away......I hooked it up to the Onkyo amp/preamp system I've been playing with and I hooked up the Bose 901's too not using the Bose EQ this time only the pioneer EQ DAMN what a difference it made.......I Loved the way my 901's sounded before but they really came to life tonight pushing close to 100wpc clear and crisp just amazing.........Really looking forward to hooking up the Ohm Walsh 2's with and without the 901's :scratch2: I think between the 901's and the Ohm Walsh 2's this will just be what the doctor ordered :smoke:

~Mike
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Have your 901 Eq's been recapped?
 
70'sAudio said:
Well, I'm amazed at something I did tonight......I found a vintage Pioneer SG-540 EQ I had boxed away......I hooked it up to the Onkyo amp/preamp system I've been playing with and I hooked up the Bose 901's too not using the Bose EQ this time only the pioneer EQ DAMN what a difference it made.......I Loved the way my 901's sounded before but they really came to life tonight pushing close to 100wpc clear and crisp just amazing.........Really looking forward to hooking up the Ohm Walsh 2's with and without the 901's :scratch2: I think between the 901's and the Ohm Walsh 2's this will just be what the doctor ordered :smoke:

~Mike
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If the Pioneer EQ sounds better than the one specifically designed for 901s it may be in need of some maintenance. A re-capping may be in order.
 
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