Floorstanders

Psymonkee · 01-09-2009, 00:07

Really shouldn't be considering this as it's a bad idea but hey ho

(lets go!)

Currently have z-5500's (Logitech) and wouldn't mind something a bit beefier. However given the layout of the room I don't think I can get away with more than a pair of floorstanders either side of the screen.

Whats good in floorstanders? Could I hook them up to the Z-5500's before I get a decent amp?

Recommend away

Kreeeee · 01-09-2009, 00:44

What are you using them for? For gaming the Z5500's won't be topped without spending a lot more but for music and films they're pretty poor and it won't cost much to beat them.

Psymonkee · 01-09-2009, 00:52

Bit of everything tbh

Ideally I want to go louder without too much bass power

Kreeeee · 01-09-2009, 00:57

Well the very first thing you should have done with the 5500's is block the port on the sub, so the bass is less muddy.

leowyatt · 01-09-2009, 06:25

Well how much have you got to spend? You'll be wanting an amp to go with the floor standers so I'm sure we can figure something out.

Psymonkee · 01-09-2009, 08:57

An unspecified budget but tbh I probably can't afford it right now

Still interested in suggestions though

leowyatt · 01-09-2009, 09:20

You planning on replacing the 5500 speakers with floorstanders?

Psymonkee · 01-09-2009, 09:25

Eventually

Problem is I know nothing about speakers bar 'this one goes to 11'

leowyatt · 01-09-2009, 09:35

I don't think you can do that mate, you'll need an amp to drive the speakers.

Richer sounds do hifi packages for £129 but they include bookshelf speakers. To get yourself some floorstanders and an ok amp I'd say you need between £200-300

01-09-2009, 00:07	#1
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	Floorstanders Really shouldn't be considering this as it's a bad idea but hey ho (lets go!) Currently have z-5500's (Logitech) and wouldn't mind something a bit beefier. However given the layout of the room I don't think I can get away with more than a pair of floorstanders either side of the screen. Whats good in floorstanders? Could I hook them up to the Z-5500's before I get a decent amp? Recommend away __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

01-09-2009, 00:44	#2
Kreeeee Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 278	What are you using them for? For gaming the Z5500's won't be topped without spending a lot more but for music and films they're pretty poor and it won't cost much to beat them. __________________

01-09-2009, 00:52	#3
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	Bit of everything tbh Ideally I want to go louder without too much bass power __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

01-09-2009, 00:57	#4
Kreeeee Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 278	Well the very first thing you should have done with the 5500's is block the port on the sub, so the bass is less muddy. __________________

01-09-2009, 06:25	#5
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Well how much have you got to spend? You'll be wanting an amp to go with the floor standers so I'm sure we can figure something out. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

01-09-2009, 08:57	#6
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	An unspecified budget but tbh I probably can't afford it right now Still interested in suggestions though __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

01-09-2009, 09:20	#7
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	You planning on replacing the 5500 speakers with floorstanders? __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

01-09-2009, 09:25	#8
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	Eventually Problem is I know nothing about speakers bar 'this one goes to 11' __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

01-09-2009, 09:35	#9
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	I don't think you can do that mate, you'll need an amp to drive the speakers. Richer sounds do hifi packages for £129 but they include bookshelf speakers. To get yourself some floorstanders and an ok amp I'd say you need between £200-300 __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"