Funky surround sound speakers

[Cactussed]

Chaps

I'd like to get a basic surround sound system set up in my lounge. Wall mount speakers and a sub which I can fence off from mini-me. I'd also like them to look good (I know, audiophiles shoot me now).

I've seen these which I like but would like to know if there are any alternatives you can recommend?
http://www.orbaudio.com/

Will be hooked up to a Marantz SR6005 and hopefully a new 55in LED TV (prob LG or Samsung).

Thanks muchly in advance.

[Steve Campbell]

You don't mention a budget. I love my Kef's

http://www.audioaffair.co.uk/KEF-KHT-3005-SE-5.1-A...

[Zero7]

I've got Orbs, they are very good for the money and the quality is very high.

[VEX]

Monitor Audio Radius Series, Apex or their MASS range.

http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/radius/
http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/apex/
http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/mass/

All available from a local, friendly PH dealer

V.

[chockymonster]

Steve Campbell said:

You don't mention a budget. I love my Kef's

http://www.audioaffair.co.uk/KEF-KHT-3005-SE-5.1-A...

+1 to these

[conkerman]

anonymous said:

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I have had the B&W's since 2005 (but not with the PV-1). They are fantastic, more than pleased with them. Been using them with Denon and Yamaha amps and they work extremely well. I didn't get on to well with the KEF sound when I tried them out.

Monitor audio products are generally very good. Not heard the Radius for a long time but was quite impressed, not as good as the B&W though.

Edited by conkerman on Wednesday 6th November 13:35

[Andehh]

I bought my Mordaunt Short Alumni 5.1 4 years ago second hand, for £250 (£500) new and I utterly adore them, combined with a Sony Dg-820 they can rattle the neighbours windows on the other side of their house or I can have them turn down low and still have an impressive soundstage!

Second hand the above package will set you back £400 max, and will give most budget-mid spec systems a run for their money.

[Cactussed]

Point taken on board WRT the sound of the orbs and Anthony Gallo.

The B&W looks v nice. Sadly I am limited to a fiarly tight budget, so second hand looks like it may be my best route.

Anywhere other than ebay I should look?

[league67]

Cactussed said:

Point taken on board WRT the sound of the orbs and Anthony Gallo.

The B&W looks v nice. Sadly I am limited to a fiarly tight budget, so second hand looks like it may be my best route.

Anywhere other than ebay I should look?

I'd agree with VEX. MA all the way. But then again I'm biased. As for second hand/end of line I'd make friends with local Richers Sounds.

HTH

[marctwo]

VEX said:

Monitor Audio Radius Series, Apex or their MASS range.

http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/radius/
http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/apex/
http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk/products/mass/

All available from a local, friendly PH dealer

V.

I got a set of MA Radius HD from VEX and am very happy with them.

[Output Flange]

anonymous said:

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You must have some strange sounding blackboards!

Drew, you're welcome to come listen to the Gallos. For price vs performance vs looks, they're great.

[Cactussed]

I've been meaning to pop round anyway! Just finding time to do anything at all is a nightmare right now. Seriously.

[Output Flange]

Well, as of next week I'm not burdened by having to go to work, so I'm free whenever

[Cactussed]

Good, fancy coming round and doing some DIY?