Been away for awhile and need some help


Hello guys. I've been out of audio and HT for a couple of years. During this time I've relocated from Texas to Virgina and am in the process of closing on a new house with most of my stuff currently in storage.

My speakers (in storage) are a pair of Klipsch Cornwall III's, Klipsch KLF-C7 and a SVS sub. Big speakers and big sub. Problem is they're too big for our new home. I plan to install in-walls for surrounds, but we have built in shelving in the front so I will be limited to book shelve speakers for mains. Something that will fit between the bottom of the TV and the top of the fire place mantle for a center and between shelves for mains.

I don't have exact measurements yet, but I know I'll be limited to about 20" width for the mains (shelves are adjustable so height will not be an issue).

My SVS is one of the big cylinder units and I'm going to have to do something different here as well. The bottom of the cabinet is enclosed with doors. Do you guys think I can install something here that will work with the doors closed or am I going to have to up them up whenever I use the sub?

So with these limitations I wanted to get some suggestions for three good front speakers, two in-wall surrounds and a sub. I'm not shooting for really high end stuff, but for something that leans more toward the HT requirements that will also have good audio performance. Been an Audiophile for too long to totally give it up. :-)

Like I said, it's been awhile so I was hoping you guys can give me a starting point. BTW, I don't really have a firm budget in mind, but I'll probably have to get rid of my Klipsch and sub which will finance the new speakers.

Thanks so much.
jack_dotson
musicdirect sells some focals i think. at least last year they had some specials.
I sent you an email with some dealer information plus a few additional thoughts.

I have not heard the Martin Logan Motions so I can't comment on them.

I did an in-home demo with the Focal Dome subwoofer and was very impressed (my wife thought it looked like a trash can) and it really didn't go as deep as I was looking for. It did, however, blend seamlessly with my Focal 836v speakers and really sounded excellent. Very impressive for it's specs. The dealer I recommended to you via email might give you a great deal on one, I was offered one at a great price. I've heard the entire Dome system a few times and have been impressed, but the price tag is a bit steep. If I was looking for that type of speaker setup I'd probably find a way to justify it based on what I've heard. The little Domes are solid and appear to be excellent quality. The Sib & Cub system isn't nearly as dynamic and, I believe, is the only Focal speakers not made in France.
I made the plunge and ordered the Focal 706V's with matching center and surrounds. I really wanted to get the in-walls for my rears, but they're not sold in pairs and one was almost as expensive as a set of the on-wall's.

Any of you guys own the 700V center? The specs have it listed at 9" deep and I'm hoping this includes the front cover. Mine will have to set on my fireplace mantle which is only 8" deep.

My wife is going to have a fit when she finds out I didn't get in-wall's, but otherwise I'm looking forward to hearing these speakers. Hopefully they live up to the reviews.