speaker recommendations

[polk_audio_lsi]

Hey guys I know I post a lot of threads and I'm always changing my mind about speakers, but what really is the best pound for pound speaker out there? Keeping all 7 speakers the same and everything, and cost not an issue.

[ESAVINON]

Only your ears can determine what's best. You can figure this out by trial and error. Usually the best way to determine what's best is by placing the speakers in your listening room and listening.

[Zero]

Well, *technically* you could say that somewhere out there, there is *the best* speaker out there for X amount of dollars.

Final subjective opinion aside, somewhere out there hides a speaker that boasts the pound for pound best value. This simply translates to the best parts used for a given design with the best implementation possible at a given price point. Now I have no idea which of the *hundreds* of speakers at nearly every price point between 1g-20g that get top ranks.

Otherwise, you're going to get as many suggestions as there are people that respond. Until -everyone- locates and can agree that product X sports the best value globe over..... there is no "best".

Good luck.

[polk_audio_lsi]

What about this guys?

Crystal Acoustics full THX system:
Fronts - THX-T3
Center - THX-Center
Surround(s) - THX-Dipole
Subwoofer - THX-12SUB

[polk_audio_lsi]

Listen, I know y'all really hate THX but I'm telling you what I have THX fiber optic cables and I'm telling you what I really love them it just makes me wonder about THX speakers and THX processors and amps and receivers.

[Zero]

I am just curious - how old are you? I am not asking this to rag on you, and if you dont want to announce it publically (these people are the type to hold it against you).. feel free to PM. I am just curious. The answer may help determine what path you should (and should not) follow.

As for 'Crystal'.... hah, tell you what, I got something better for you; I will modify the "R" series from Polk and give you to them at a steal for a few grand!!! We square!?!? :p

And heres the skinny on 'THX'

THX certification is nothing more than something a manufactorer pays for that make people think a piece of equipment is kick-ass. The truth of the matter is, its a farce.

The only thing THX certification inherently means is that a product can play loud. For example, a receiver with a THX rating can fill an X (I think its 1500) sqft room at a certain volume... and so on and so forth.... It really doesnt mean much of anything, so pay it no mind.

[McLoki]

We would tell you, but would hate to be responsible for you having to change your logon/signature again.

Michael

(for my opinion,look at my signature. But then again - I definately had a budget)

[polk_audio_lsi]

Well I'm 22 years old and have been messing with home stereo for about 6 or 7 months now. But just cuz I'm young doesn't mean I don't know. I don't know much about Home Theater but I do have a very keen ear for what sounds clear, what sounds muddy, etc. from fine tuning top of the line Alpine, Kicker, MTX, Rockford Fosgate and Polk Audio car stereo's. I know what I want in a home theater I just don't know the Home Theater game.

[Dennis Gardner]

"Your ass" or a "THX hole in the ground"........I bet you can't tell the difference?;)

My advice to your endless barrage of fishing type posts:

Stop asking what we think, stop reading internet claims and reviews and go listen to as many different systems and you can until you find something you really like, then come back here and tell us what it was and why you liked it.

Or better yet, tell us why you are so unhappy with the nice setup you show in your signature? I'll bet you can't. You've got a serious case of the "gotta have something betters", that will never be solved until you start enjoying what you have at this moment. Good systems are meant to be listened to and enjoyed not bragged about on forums.

I really have a problem with "cost is not as issue" questions when it truely is an issue. No slam on you, I'm just tired of bench racing your dream systems...................