What speakers for under 700? Please help!

[turbochad]

Ok guys, I got a bunch of great info on here to make my decision on the receiver and bass speaker that I bought. Now I need help with the speakers. I bought a Yamaha RX V661 receiver and Klipsch 10" bass speaker and got them both at an incredible deal. I had originally set out to spend no more than 750 on the complete set-up, but soon found out I would be forced into a HT in a box. Now I have raised my limit, but have no more than $700 for speakers!

I listened to the Klipsch - Quintet SL 5's and the Klipsch - Synergy Series Quintet III's today and to me they both sounded awesome. They were hooked up to my exact receiver and bass speaker which was a plus too. My question is, are these quality speakers or should I look into something else? The 3's can be bought for 420 and the 5's for 670. Someone suggested the Polk Audio R150's which got great reviews, but at $50 for a pair are they really going to be that good? I want something that is super clean and clear, not necessarily super loud. Thanks again!

[brent_s]

You've completely changed the rules by essentially doubling your budget. The possibilities are nearly endless at this pricepoint...time to start going store to store for demos.

Without thinking though, for $700 or less you could do worse for 5.1/7.1 using SVS's bookshelves or AV123's X-series.

The Polk RTi line has been clearance priced for a few months to make room for the RTiA series. Pretty much any combination of RTi4, 6, 8 should fit in your budget.

Expect many others to chime in with suggestions...there is no single right answer.

-Brent

[turbochad]

So are the Polk R150's going to be near as good as the Klipsch speakers I mentioned?

[turbochad]

Thanks for the help guys and especially Sonnie. My HT will soon be complete!

[jackfish]

Fronts - Infinity Primus P252 $300/pair
Surrounds - Infinity Primus P152 $140/pair
Center - Infinity Primus PC250 $140
TOTAL $580

I prefer the sound of the Infinity Primus to the Polk RTi and they certainly are far better than the Polk R150s and Klipsch packages.

[turbochad]

Thanks guys, I am going to buy the Boston Acoustics set that Sonnie has.

[jackfish]

That's a good deal, congrats!

[Sonnie]

Yep... I made him a deal he couldn't refuse... $700 shipped.