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HELP I need Speaker Recommendation? w/set up

"Newbi Here" Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone out there can help me with some speaker recommendations, and the set up situation. I would prefer to mount speakers on the wall, but if it is going to jeopardize the sound, and not get the most out of my equipment, I would rather stay with speakers (on stand). I am setting up a Hair Studio, so with that in mind, thinking about foot traffic and aesthetics of the place. Just trying to bring me and my clients the most pleasant sound possible, and trying to go about it in the best and smartest way i can (on a small budget). The Pre-Amp i am using is an Adcom GFP 565 with Two Rotel RB 980BX, I am also using Transparent Interconnects and thinking about going with Transparent inwall Cable. The Space will be about 800 to 1200 sq ft.
I THANK YOU ALL ahead of time for Recommendations and Feedback and also your help on this situation!
Stay Well, and Good Listening!
think1james.
think1james
mdhoover
695 posts
 
I would look thru some of the budget virtual systems where people have employed brainpower over wallet power to come up with winning sound combos. I'm not saying that it's bad to have wallet power or that big ticket systems are bad. The only point is that it's very, VERY cool (for me at least) to see what can be accomplished on a relative budget.

Along those lines, there's a very nice--and recent--review about a Polk loudspeaker listed on this site. Go to "Product Reviews" under "Speakers" and enter "Polk" as the search keyword, and that should find it pretty fast.
reubent
6,956 posts
 
Considering it is a business and will have foot traffic, I would suggest you get a speaker that can be wall mounted. Many bookshelf type speakers are made to have mounting hardware attached to the back, so you could go that route. Or you could go with something like this:

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1149350445

I haven't heard this and I don't know the seller, but I like the concept.

Edit: They only go down to 80HZ, so they likey would need a sub-woofer to fill in the bottom end...

Enjoy,

TIC
markphd
667 posts
 
I think that it is quite admirable that you are doing this for your customers.

Given the application of the speakers you are looking to purchase, I would highly recommend that you find a Mirage dealer and audition their Omnisat or Omnisat Micro speakers. Omnipolar speakers are a particular strength of Mirage, as you may know. Omnipolars allow you to be pretty well anywhere in a room. You are not tied down to a sweet spot as you are with many other types of speakers. In a commercial setting where you are not always able to be in the sweet spot, omnipolars make a lot of sense. Unlike the big Mirage speakers, the Omnisats are small and intended to be wall mounted. There is even an in-ceiling version called the Omnican. It's sort of like a pot light. I've heard the Omnisats at my local Mirage dealer. I was quite impressed with how the sound was consistent, even if you were walking around the room. You can get further information about them at the Mirage website, www.miragespeakers.com
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