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Thread: Speakers with my new HK AVR 445 ? |
    
New member Username: Ssin680
Post Number: 8
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 11:31 am: |
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Hi,
As you probably know, I just bought a Harman Kardon AVR 445 A/V Receiver.
I'm now looking for new speakers and the following are available :
Klipsch / Paradigm / Polk / Athena / Bose
Again my room is 12X18 and I'll mainly use the system for Home theater (85%).
What power range should i look for ?
Thanks in advance !
Charles |
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New member Username: Ssin680
Post Number: 9
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 11:34 am: |
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I forgot,
JBL would also be available.
Charles |
Platinum Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 12937
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 11:41 am: |
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Unless you are enamored by the sound of Bose, I would take it out of the equation. Have you listened to any of these speakers?
Klipsch, Polk and Athena play very well with HK. Paradigms are excellent speakers, I just do not prefer them paired with HK.
What is your budget?
I wouldn't worry too much about power range, the speakers you mentioned above can handle the HK. |
New member Username: Ssin680
Post Number: 10
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 11:58 am: |
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Hi,
My budget would be around 1500$ - 2000$ CAN $ so between 1300 and 1700$ US.
I was offered a Polk package (RM20). This is a 5.1 set so i could add a pair of speakers in front or as surround speakers to get my 7.1
I could also go with the Cinema CT 110 Paradigms and either add a pair of surrounds or upgrade the Center/Left/Right to Cinema 220 ?
Or I could take a look at Klipsch or Athena to see what they offer in this price range.
Charles |
Platinum Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 12984
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 01:46 pm: |
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Polks play well with HK. |
Gold Member Username: Hawk
Highlands Ranch,
CO
USA
Post Number: 1181
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 01:41 am: |
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Charles:
Check for an Athena dealer near you--it is a Canadian company, so I have a hard time believeing that you can't find a dealer. Athenas would be the best match followed closely by Klipsch.
Here is the Athena Dealer locator page for your use:
http://www.athenaspeakers.com/v2/dealers.php?ident=Dealer+Locator |
Bronze Member Username: Ssin680
Post Number: 14
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 10:45 am: |
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Hi,
It's a done deal !! I listened to a few ones and I went with Klipsch 
RB61
RC52
RS42
RPW10
Since i did not receive my Hk receiver (should be monday) I just replaced the old Denon ones on my Denon Receiver and what a huge difference already !!!
Thank you
Charles |
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