Klipsch, boston acoustics, or athena

Question

I'm trying to decide which speakers to get, I think I am set on the pioneer elite vsx-92txh for $800, but I am not sure on which speakers any advice would be appreciated. I just want 5.1 for right now, and can upgrade later.

I am looking at the klipsch synergy III series. The F-3 floorstands, The C-3 center speaker, The S-3 surround, and the sub-12 for the subwoofer. Total $1750

Or Boston Acoustics HS-450 floorstands, MCS-130 surround, HPS 10HO subwwofer, and the HS-225 center, Total $1700

Last Athena Ls-500 floorstands, LSC-C100 center, LS-100 surround, Still need a subwoofer, but only $595.

If anyone knows something better feel free to suggest.

I am trying to stay under $2000

Answer 1

You've got some pretty good choices there. I might add searching for the Infinity Beta lineup, which is being discontinued for a newer product lineup from them. I have a system based on the 50 tower speakers, and the 10s as rears, and they sound *great*.

Their flagship center speaker in that line, the C360, is huge, and can be had for about $200, the 50s now will run you about $700 for a pair, including shipping, and their 20s as rears can be had for about $110 each.

So, $220 for 2, $440, for 4. They also have a couple of subs for around $500. In my set up, the 50s are so powerful in a smallish space, that I don't need one. All that should come in at just under 2 grand.