help requested for final speaker decision

[jammer4444]

Gentlemen: I would appreciate your expertise.....currently building dedicated HT in basement 17x26 with no windows and 7ft ceilings. Main use will be for movies/gaming.
After researching/reading (overload) I have decided to purchase the following:(with modest budget). However before i do, I would like to get your 2cents worth. thx.

center: CSiA6
sides: FXiA6
rears: FXiA6
fronts: older Sony 3way towers (to be replaced in future but still sound good)
receiver: looking at the Marantz SR5002
sub: unknown at this time. budget is around $500 for this option however it has been suggested that it will not be enough $ to get the desired effect for a large room.....
currently have Mitsubishi HC4900 and an Elite Cinetension electric screen.

Any suggestions on changes/comments
How are the FXi's. My local stereo store did not have them so i was unable to hear them personally.
thx, any advice would be appreciated.

[cantzme78]

Gentlemen: I would appreciate your expertise.....currently building dedicated HT in basement 17x26 with no windows and 7ft ceilings. Main use will be for movies/gaming.
After researching/reading (overload) I have decided to purchase the following:(with modest budget). However before i do, I would like to get your 2cents worth. thx.

center: CSiA6
sides: FXiA6
rears: FXiA6
fronts: older Sony 3way towers (to be replaced in future but still sound good)
receiver: looking at the Marantz SR5002
sub: unknown at this time. budget is around $500 for this option however it has been suggested that it will not be enough $ to get the desired effect for a large room.....
currently have Mitsubishi HC4900 and an Elite Cinetension electric screen.

Any suggestions on changes/comments
How are the FXi's. My local stereo store did not have them so i was unable to hear them personally.
thx, any advice would be appreciated.

From what I can see is that you have a good start. I would re-look a few things.... First instead of 2 sets of FXi A6's go with the A4's and only one set. Then research and find a nice deal on some RTi8's or 10's. Followed by a HSU sub in your price range! All this and stay with your which is excellent and you should come close to what you are looking at spending but instead of a half built system, you will be complete!:D

[jammer4444]

thx, makes sense.....proper floors are obviously more important at this point and I can always pick up sides in the future.
what brand is HSU?

[DaveMuell]

http://www.hsuresearch.com/

I have a VTF-2 MK2 and recommend it. The VTF-2 MK3 should be about right for that room and is $499 new.

[clubvikram]

i would say
center: CSiA6
sides: FXiA6
rears: FXiA6
fronts: older Sony 3way towers (to be replaced in future but still sound good)
receiver: looking at the Marantz SR5002
is a perfect setup

[maximillian]

From older threads, many people have recommended one set of bipoles for sides and RTi4/6's for rears.