The Take 5.2 system was at the top of the list for my den ht w/flatscreen until I discovered Ascend Acoustics. I purchased 5 of their HTM-200s for around the same price as the Take 5.2 system sans sub. The HTM-200s are sealed 6"d x 6.5"w x 11"h units with two 4.25" drivers and fabric dome tweeter, and are designed for wall mounting, or close to wall positioning. They only come in black matted vinyl, but are solidly built. With two 4.25" drivers vs a single ~3.5" driver in the Take 5.2 you get more mid range grunt and a more seamless transition to the subwoofer.
What small HT speakers to buy?
Currently own PSB Image outfit for my home theater system. But I am reconfiguring my video and will be going with plasma in a week or two, will like “matching” speakers that can be mounted on the wall to save space and be more kids friendly.
I am a 2-ch guy with $50k+ invested in my system, so most of the small “satellite” speakers with sub just do not cut it even in home theater application. I don’t expect any small speakers to rival the PSB Image, but they should at least not have a big suck out in lower midrange where most of the music and dialogs are happening. I don’t want to spend over $1000 (with sub) since I rather spend the money on my 2-ch system, but I do want them to be able to play loud to fill a 13x19 room.
Suggestions are appreciated, as I really don’t know much about HT speakers in the mass market.
Thanks,
David
I am a 2-ch guy with $50k+ invested in my system, so most of the small “satellite” speakers with sub just do not cut it even in home theater application. I don’t expect any small speakers to rival the PSB Image, but they should at least not have a big suck out in lower midrange where most of the music and dialogs are happening. I don’t want to spend over $1000 (with sub) since I rather spend the money on my 2-ch system, but I do want them to be able to play loud to fill a 13x19 room.
Suggestions are appreciated, as I really don’t know much about HT speakers in the mass market.
Thanks,
David