This is obviously my 1st post here, so I will start off by just saying Hello to you all.
I frequent alot of forums, for all kinds of stuff around the net, I came here because I am upgrading my speakers soon, and well, Ascends seem to have ALOT of folks raving about them.
First off:
I am NOT rich, so Quality, at a reasonable price is paramount.
I have other HT stuff I WTB (good DLP FP for one lol), so COST is very important(see the NOT rich part above LOL).
The banks that hold my Mortgage and car still want to get paid EVERY MONTH!!
Arrrrrrrrgh, I've asked them for a 10 year hiatus, but they aren't having it!!
So with that out of the way.......
I own a BA setup, that sounds pretty good, but it wasn't what I really wanted, at the time I bought this setup, I wanted the VRM60 mains, a VR920 Center, and VRM50's for the rears...
That was ALOT of sctratch for me at that time, so alas I REALLY had to drop expectations quite a bit, I ended up with a halfway decent setup( this is 90% HT based ), not audiophile quality, but good enough for me to get into HT.
The gear I bought ( try not to laugh- it was all I could afford LOL):
I WAS trying to buy a VR12 center and some VRM60 mains, but I've given up trying to piece together a SS system based on BA, because they seem to refuse to sell NEW CC's that will do what I want, not to mention these are getting harder and harder to come by, if something happens to them... well, you know how that go's...
TOO BAD!!
So here I am!!
I am thinking about the 340SE's across the front(3- 1 the modified 340SE CC), I REALLY like the idea of having the EXACT same speakers across the front, and I WAS gonna move my CR75's to surround duty...
As stated above, COST is something I HAVE to keep reasonable, so I am CONSIDERING:
4- B Stock 170's
1-340SE CC
I've read some of the threads here regarding these 170's, and they seem to be regarded very highly.
The questions I have:
1 How much will I lose by going with the 170 MAINS vs the 340SE mains?
The size difference is substantial(obviously 2 drivers heheheh).
2170's overkill for surrounds?
3 timbre-SE with the 170's?
4I'm wondering if running the 340se's across the front, and just using my CR75's as the surrounds would be better than 4-170s and 1- 340se.
Money has always been an issue,but as I've gotten older, I've tended to buy the BETTER Quality things in the 1st place, instead of buying something, and then having to upgrade/replace not long after(within REASON of course), hence the questions put forth.
I'm sorry for the long winded post, I just wanted to get all the info I could out there in the 1st post, so there isn't misunderstandings/reposts regarding what I already own.
Well, I think I'm just gonna get a pair of 170's- B Stock NOW ( while they still have some at that price!!), and a 340SE center, and maybe later move the 170's to the rears and replace with 340's.
Move my CR75's to surround duty(getting rid of the Micro90's), and maybe my CRC for rear center(matrixed- I'll check it out)
Moneywise, that seems like the smart move.
I just don't want to miss out on the 170 deal.......
i own the 170 se's and 340c se across the front. its quite an impressive combo. those b-stock 170s are a steal. congrats.
what size room will you set these up in? and im curious what sub you have. if ur interested in upgrading you sub hsu reasearch has the stf-2 ($319) and stf-3 ($479) models on sale. i own a stf-2 myself. heres the link if ur interested
My room is kinda weird actually, it's a 2/3 finished basement.
I attached a Word Jpg to illustrate the shape etc...
I have a BA PV600 sub right now, it will have to do for the time being, it actually sounds OK, as I don't push it hard, I use it for FILL, not to dominate like some folks do. It is PLENTY big enough for my "seating" area.
Thx for the info on the HSU.
I know I'm a hack with word drawing, but hey, it's hard to explain the shape.
New member here- Hello!!
How much will I lose by going with the 170 MAINS vs the 340SE mains?
