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Recommend good satellite speakers?

Because of my living situation (efficiancy apartment, paper thin walls, lack of funds, etc.), I have been looking at some satellite speaker options. I really only need a pair for the time being. Something that will image well, and WON'T give me too much bass thump (the person living below me has already reported me for 8 noise violations in one month). Just something that will allow me to hear some nice detail on a wide variety of music, and will be able to handle other sources (PlayStation 2, digital cable, VCR, DVD, etc.) at least reasonably well. Now, I'm as anti-Bose as the next intelligent person, but I was wondering if there's something good along those same lines. Thanks in advance for your help.
thedautch
mg123
192 posts
 
You don't mention what price range you're willing to go, but some totally wonderful satellites are the Revel Gems. They are amazing. They will last you forever, just add a subwoofer when you finally move.
kinsekd
252 posts
 
I just recently put in a surround sound system for the den. I used the NHT SuperZeros. I have been very pleased with the result. They have no bass to speak of, but they have very nice midrange and highs. At around $100 apiece, they won't bust your budget either.
gthrush1
241 posts
 
Have you considered going the high-end headphone route? A nice pair of Sennheiser's and a Headroom amp might be your best bet in your living situation...
jbweaver
33 posts
 
Even before I got to the previous post, I too was thinking about headphones. I live in an apartment as well and my neighbors are not well insulated from the sound of my system. I find the circa 1990 set of Stax headphones I bought here exceptionally comfortable (both physically and in terms of listening fatigue) for late night listening sessions, television, movies, etc. Extension cords are avaiable. Much better on both counts than the Grado SR-325's I sometimes use in the office--though the source I have those hooked up to is not as good. The Grados do have better bass. --Scott
audiojerry
78 posts
 
I second Gtrush1's recommendation. I use the hd600 and grado rs-1 headphone amp. With a good digital or analog source, the sound is reference quality with excellent bass and you can play at head banging spl if you are so inclined. The only caveat is there is no soundstage. The imaging is great, but it's all between the ears - something you can get used to once you get involved in the great music being reproduced.
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