Help me match these speakers (looking for rear speakers)

[swbsam]

http://www.audioreview.com/cat...RD_124259_1594crx.aspx

I picked up those speakers years ago and I love them, but I've had a hard time finding a good match for rear (5.1) speakers. I'll admit that I've taken the cheap route, opting for $40 sets from names such as KLH and .. gulp.. optimus.

Suggestions?

 

[MustISO]

A used pair of the IL10's would be a good match.

 

[swbsam]

Originally posted by: MustISO
A used pair of the IL10's would be a good match.

Indeed, but any suggestion for speakers available in the retail channel?

 

[PurdueRy]

Unless your playing 5.1 audio, matching front/center to rear really doesn't matter all that much. Surround speakers(which is what I assume you mean by "rear") are just for ambient and the occasional "special" effect.

 

[swbsam]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Unless your playing 5.1 audio, matching front/center to rear really doesn't matter all that much. Surround speakers(which is what I assume you mean by "rear") are just for ambient and the occasional "special" effect.

Then do you recommend a good surround speaker? My experiments in the value bin have resulted in very mediocre sound stages. i.e. the rears effects always sounded tinny/face compared to the rich, full sound from the tower speakers /sub up front

And it is for a 5.1 system, fyi

 

[PurdueRy]

Perhaps you can "splurge" up to this level?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...oduct&id=1138085354138

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Aud...&qid=1233155877&sr=8-1

 

[BassBomb]

If you want to stick with Infinity look for Infinity P142, P152, P162

 

[erwos]

I'm using a pair of Polk RT10s for my rear surrounds, and I've been quite happy with them. Probably anything from the entry line of a good speaker manufacturer will do the job - emphasis here is on "good speaker manufacturer". The Polk R150s that PurdueRy suggested are probably a good idea.

 

[swbsam]

Thanks for the suggestions - any recommendations with built in mounts?

 

[erwos]

Originally posted by: swbsam
Thanks for the suggestions - any recommendations with built in mounts?

I don't think you'll find any with built-in mounts, but you very well might find some with keyhole mounting holes.

 

[BassBomb]

Originally posted by: erwos

Originally posted by: swbsam
Thanks for the suggestions - any recommendations with built in mounts?

I don't think you'll find any with built-in mounts, but you very well might find some with keyhole mounting holes.

P142 and P152 have the screw mounting hook/hole thing like erwos mentioned

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Polk Monitor 30s and Monitor 40s are both pretty damn nice as surrounds. (And cheap, for the value) I use them. Not voice matched certainly, but anything but tinny.

I also have some Onkyo speakers with dual 5.25" drivers I am trying to sell. PM me if you have any interest.

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: swbsam
http://www.audioreview.com/cat...RD_124259_1594crx.aspx

I picked up those speakers years ago and I love them, but I've had a hard time finding a good match for rear (5.1) speakers. I'll admit that I've taken the cheap route, opting for $40 sets from names such as KLH and .. gulp.. optimus.

Suggestions?

I have those same speakers! They're kickass. I have a set of Bose 301s as my rear speakers. Its not a perfect match, but I got them for free, and they do the job well enough.

 

[Oyeve]

I have those speakers and still use them. I match them with Infinity ref. 2001.3 for rears and sides. They are hard to find but I got them years ago. Very powerful unassuming speakers. Maybe ebay has some. I have a couple of pairs of the ref. 2001.1 in storage that also worked great. I use 2 for my center and have them bridged together.

I think they are called RS3. They are these or very simular

 

[herm0016]

infinitys primus line is probably your best bet. looks like the same cone material.