Yes I agree with Elevick. I have B&W 600 series loudspeakers for the front mains and center and had the M-1 mini-theaters for the surrounds. But I just didn't care for their sterile metal sound. I sold them and went with a pair of Monitor Audio Bronze BR-1 reference monitors with that warmer timber sound. These two little guys never cease to amaze me. I'm driving them with 120 watts of pure Rotel power each even though they're rated at 70 watts max input RMS but no problem. They can handle it easily and the details these two speakers produce for either music or theater is nothing short of amazing. They are in your face speakers and the mid-range definition is outstanding. They look great in oak and built well.
Opinion on 5 vs 7 channel and mixing brand speaker
Hi all. First of all, thanks for all previous advice. Finally got my amps in. MC205 and pair of MC601 and a used marantz av8801 processor. Need your option on the speakers set.
1. 7 vs 5 channel. Does it make lot of difference. I am currently having 5 channel (PSB image t tower, center and bookshelf) powered by MC205.
2. Mixing high end brand and entry level brand speakers for theatre? Any opinion on this?
I am debating if I want to make it 7 channel, the main speaker will be Wilson Sasha 2 and rest PSB. Or upgrade the 5 speakers and keep 5.1 while Wilson Sasha will be dedicated for stereo.
I enjoy both stereo and movie. But I spend just a little more time listening than watching.
Thanks for opinion.
1. 7 vs 5 channel. Does it make lot of difference. I am currently having 5 channel (PSB image t tower, center and bookshelf) powered by MC205.
2. Mixing high end brand and entry level brand speakers for theatre? Any opinion on this?
I am debating if I want to make it 7 channel, the main speaker will be Wilson Sasha 2 and rest PSB. Or upgrade the 5 speakers and keep 5.1 while Wilson Sasha will be dedicated for stereo.
I enjoy both stereo and movie. But I spend just a little more time listening than watching.
Thanks for opinion.