Surround dilema

[markyd]

I am looking for a new pair of surround speakers and a subwoofer for my system.

Currently I am using B+W 805matrix L+R, a B+W LCR6 center and a Sony STR-930 amp. I am completely satisfied with the LCR performance, but wanted to suppplement them with a set of surrounds and a subwoofer.

I think I have decided to go for an B+W ASW610 sub as I have quite a large room, and feel it would probably integrate accoustically with the other units - but I really cant decide on the rears. I still have a set of B+W 601's that I used to use for surrounds, but in all honesty I cant see the point of having full size surround speakers as so little sound seems to come from them. Also I dont really want to see them.

I think ideally I would preffer something like the tiny Boston units that recently won the WHF group test, but they all seem to be sold as 5.1 packages, and I just need the 2.

Any suggestions?

 

[Pindi]

How about these:

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/Product_ID/4006

 

[professorhat]

B&W M-1s make perfect surround speakers in my opinion and should fit well in your system (I use them with 685 fronts, HTM62 centre and ASW610 sub).

 

[daveh75]

How about a pair of B&W M-1s?
http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/product_id/4348

 

[markyd]

Thanks for your replies,

I have considered the M-1s, but think they are too expensive and I'm not mad on thier looks even though they are obviously a quality item.

Not seen those Q wall mounters. Quite interested. Do they sound any good?

I think I would white speaker would blend in behind the sofa a lot more descretely

Mark

 

[Pindi]

markyd:
Thanks for your replies,

I have considered the M-1s, but think they are too expensive and I'm not mad on thier looks even though they are obviously a quality item.

Not seen those Q wall mounters. Quite interested. Do they sound any good?

I think I would white speaker would blend in behind the sofa a lot more descretely

Mark

I think the Q-AV rears sound and look great, you can't go wrong for that price.

 

[markyd]

Just got the Q-AV's. They are exactly what I was after.

They are much more suitable surrounds than the B+W 601's and I would say don't sound much different for the purpose

Descrete, good sound, great price.

Cheers Pindi

My only criticism was of Superfi, who's in-store return policy (on another product I purchased) was different to what they have displayed on their website. Dealing with customer service left a very bad taste in the mouth.