- Aug 10, 2019
- 2,556
- 5
- 0
Just ordered an Onkyo 705 to replace my ageing Sony AV receiver. I have a Sony satellites and sub package (5.1), a few years old, but still good IMO. Primarily I use it for DVD films (soon to be HD!) but I've never really been happy with rock/pop music.
The thought occurred that the 705 can do 7.1 (and matrix) so I could perhaps replace the front L/R speakers with floor standers and move the old satellite speakers back to make a 7.1 set-up (yes I know pure 7.1 is rare).
Being at work without access to the magazine
and knowing nothing of floor standers or their prices, I've just gone to a website and seen the Accoustic Energy AEGIS Neo 3 for around £300, I guess that's about what I would be prepared to pay.
Does this idea appear to be sensible? If so, anybody got alternative suggestions for floor standers?
The thought occurred that the 705 can do 7.1 (and matrix) so I could perhaps replace the front L/R speakers with floor standers and move the old satellite speakers back to make a 7.1 set-up (yes I know pure 7.1 is rare).
Being at work without access to the magazine

Does this idea appear to be sensible? If so, anybody got alternative suggestions for floor standers?