Alternatives to Bose AM5

[square_wave]

Hi all,
I have this situation wherein I need to go for a 2 channel sub / sat system for my home theatre/gaming rig. I want to avoid the Bose AM5 which is an option.

What are the alternatives available?

- Need to be compact. The sub should not be more than 12 inches in size.
- I need satellites (not bookshelf speakers). Cannot have speaker stands in the room.
- Should look nice
- Cost- approx 20 - 25k.
- Only two channel
Square.

 

[square_wave]

Has anyone heard this slim floorstnader from Monitor audio ?

R270 | Radius | Monitor Audio

Just 4.5 inches in width !

 

[reignofchaos]

Buy the Aktimate mini. Should be around 30k. This monitor audio was there at ARN earlier. It sounds nothing great.

 

[square_wave]

Hey ROC,

The sound should be decent. Intelligible and coherent for movie dialogues. Need to be able to handle decent amount of bass and sound smooth in the mids and highs.
I am more of a content guy when it comes to movies. Not looking for great sound at all !

 

[square_wave]

The sib and cub from focal looks nice.

Focal Sib & Co compact loudspeakers for Stereo Hifi et Home Theater (Sib & Sib XL)

Anyone heard these ? Who deals in focal in India ?

 

[rallynut]

@ square_wave,

Was good to have met you, finally. Small world, this !!!

The Aktimate Mini does looks very promising, havent heard them tho.

Cheers

 

[square_wave]

@ square_wave,

Was good to have met you, finally. Small world, this !!!

The Aktimate Mini does looks very promising, havent heard them tho.

Cheers

The aktimate mini is an option but I guess that speaker is more of a simplistic 2-channel music setup. Not sure if it will handle any of the bass in typical movies.

Yup..it was great meeting you. The music system in your car is outstanding !

 

[jaudere]

can logitech z2300 or similar models from altec lansing be options? Your budget is better but why not audition these and get it if you like? . You may save money.

 

[square_wave]

can logitech z2300 or similar models from altec lansing be options? Your budget is better but why not audition these and get it if you like? . You may save money.

I have heard a few of them. I prefer something more sturdy

 

[reignofchaos]

You could also look at Audioengine A5 + AS8. However it would exceed your budget a bit.

 

[Kittu]

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[ssf]

How about something from KEF. Don't know the price of a 2.1 package though.

Profx - Advanced Audio Solutions

KEF T105 review from the experts at whathifi.com

 

[square_wave]

Amazon.com: Onkyo HTX-22HDX Ultra-Compact HD Home Theater System (Black): Electronics

Amazon.com: Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System (Black): Electronics

Amazon.com: Focal XS Satellite Speakers with Dock for iPod and MP3 Players: Electronics

Guys,

I forgot to mention that I already have a Yamaha stereo amp. So I am looking for passive sub/satalite systems. And it needs to be 2.1 only.

Wish stuff like these were available in India:

http://www.orbaudio.com/classiconestereospeakersystem.aspx

 

[jaudere]

Guys,

I forgot to mention that I already have a Yamaha stereo amp. So I am looking for passive sub/satalite systems. And it needs to be 2.1 only.

Wish stuff like these were available in India:

http://www.orbaudio.com/classiconestereospeakersystem.aspx

I dont understand how will you use passive sub with stereo amp (exception is the bose that you mention). You can connect sub in parallel to the sat. But you will be putting unequal load on 2 channels unless you use 2 subs.
Secondly you will be restricted to 8 ohm if you plan to do what i have described above to keep final load in acceptable range.

However, check Telome & dnm Sites. They have stuff which you may consider. Cant provide link as i am on mobile.