Bookshelves for Onkyo 609

[vraned]

Just acquired a new Onkyo NR609 and looking for matching bookshelves. The options I am looking at are the Focal Chorus 706v, Kef Q300 and the B&W 685. I don't see a lot of reviews on the focal speakers although they are considered legendary. In fact, whathifi ranks the KEF above the 706v.

I currently have a Yamaha 5.1 satellite speaker set (which came packaged with my Yamaha amp in 2003). I plan to replace the front speakers with one of the above bookshelf options (I will retain the centre and surround for now). The main goal is to listen to music (2.1) and movies (5.1).

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[spirovious]

You can try Tannoy,Q acoustic,Paradigm with Onkyo.
How much did you pay?Where?

 

[Kittu]

Audition the PSB image B5 and B6 bookshelf speakers along with the others mentioned above.

 

[vraned]

Thanks. Who are the dealers in Bangalore for these brands?

I paid Rs.45K for the 609 from modern radio in Bangalore.

 

[vraned]

Who deals in PSB, Paradigm in Bangalore? Can I audition there?

Thanks

Audition the PSB image B5 and B6 bookshelf speakers along with the others mentioned above.

 

[Kittu]

PSB speakers - Final Touch - Akash 99451 56563
Paradigm - Htstore.in - Lokesh 9845545429

 

[Flash]

I quite like the B&W 685. I do feel they are overpriced in India. But thats the same old story with all electronics in India