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Which speakers would fit this home entertainment system?

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Which speakers would fit this home entertainment system?

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You will be able to find boxes that have two speakers and a sub, but these are to be avoided. Go to a stereo shop. Not Best Buy, not Circuit City. Someplace that carries some of the brands above, or Paradigm, Energy, PSB, B&W, or other well-regarded brands. There will be a dude there that you can talk to. Tell him: (1) How much you want to spend on two speakers and a sub, or two full-range mains. (2) What you’re going to listen to. Not “movies” or “movies and music,” but “jazz and classical, some regular tv, and quiet movies” or “rock and roll and movies with asplosions.” (3) What kind of receiver you have. Listen to what he has to say. Listen to the speakers he suggests and see which you seem to like best. If anything seems hinky or you get pressured to buy more than you want, you can always just thank the nice man and go somewhere else.

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Just an idea to consider: Once you learn about different types of speakers, and reputable brands, you might do well to visit a few second-hand shops. I’ve noticed a fair amount of high-quality used speakers for sale in such places. So many people are “upgrading” to surround sound systems, that they are ditching their old speaker pairs. A good bet can also be garage sales in affluent neighborhoods, where people are likely to upgrade their toys often. I bought a pair of Allison Six speakers in perfect condition for under $20 at a charity shop. They are 25 years old, but sound fantastic. It’s kind of a long-shot, but if you have a little knowledge, and the time to look, it might be worthwhile.

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