I’m having a difficult time deciding on a pair of bookshelf speakers for my system and hoping for a little bit of help. I plan on going to listen to any finalists in person but want to make sure I find a shop that has them before making a bunch of trips. My current system is:

• Bluesound Powernode n330 (gen 3)
• Elac Uni-Fi UB5 (on Solidsteel stands)
• SVS SB2000 Pro (crossover at 80db)
• Pro-ject Essential III w/ Ortofon OM10 (cheap Rolls pre-amp)
• Everything is connected with standard SVS cables

Primary use case is probably 50/50 TV/Music, so they need to handle dialogue well. I stream a lot of music from various sources, including Spotify, YouTube, Tidal, Amazon Music and locally stored files. Music genres are primarily electronic (house, deep house, progressive, techno, trance), pop, grunge, pop punk/emo, blues. Primary listening position is the couch, about 7ft from speakers to ears, speakers are are like 6-7ft apart and 10” or so from the wall with not a lot of flex to move them much (so front ported preferred) and soundstage is important even off-axis. Room is an open loft style with some echo (working on that).

Incoming upgrades include (likely): Technics SL-100C or 1500C w/ AT VM540ML through a Darlington Labs MM6B or MP7B. Given that, I really want some quality speakers to match, the Elacs were meant to be holdover. Budget is in the $1500 range but can stretch for better quality/value. Bookshelves only, must pass the girlfriend pretty looks test, and I tend to prefer a slightly warmer sound over super neutral/flat.

I’ve read loads of reviews and picked through threads here and on other AV/Hifi forums, which have left me a little stuck and confused. The current candidates are:

• Sonus Faber Lumina II - these have always drawn me in and were my top choice, they are beautiful but I want to be sure the cost is worth it, I’ve read some reviews (like audio science) that kind of trash them while others have praised them.
• Sonus Faber Lumina II Amator - are the improvements definitely worth the increase in cost? Looks-wise, I prefer the original, but that would be secondary to performance since they are so close
• Sonus Faber Sonetto I G2 - if I’m going to spend $1600 already, $2000 isn’t a big stretch, would these be a much better option over the Luminas above?
• Wharfedale Super Denton - I like the vintage styling of these, but most reviews I’ve read that compared them to SF said to go that direction instead; the Lintons would be too big
• Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G - these are usually highly recommended but are definitely bigger than the SFs and I really dislike the silver woofer with the wood, though I could live with that
• Also considering: Ascend Acoustics Sierra-LX, KEF LS50 Meta, Focal Aria Evo x No1

Anything else that I’m really missing? Anyone who has heard a few of these that can ease any of the concerns/confusion? I really appreciate any help. Thanks!

Hi!

I currently have a turntable running through a Denon AVR-S750H receiver hooked up to a Bose Acoustimass 5 with 2 cube array speakers. I use it to play vinyl and music from my phone but I've never gotten it to sync well with my TV projector because of significant delay / dyssynchrony.

I'm getting built-ins done along my entire living room wall with a mounted Samsung Frame TV and there really won't be a spot on the floor for a sub anymore.

Wondering what y'all would recommend under $1k USD or so (or maybe even less and can build on to it later) that could work with both my turntable and frame TV. Thinking a wireless system would be best? 2 bookshelf speakers (couldn't be taller than a vinyl record to fit in the shelves)? A wireless sub on the opposite side of the room? I am a bit weary of a sound bar because of asthetics, but open to suggestions!

"Thanks!" in advance!

I recently put to use a room of my house that was not getting any use. It is pretty wide open to the rest of the house, so it technically only has 3 walls, about 11' x 12' x 8' tall. The pre-requisites I have are that it be a very musical system; it pulls this off while being able to handle bass duties decently; it *looks* good (non-negotiable wife factor; the Revels pass her test).

So far, and keep in mind that for this to materialize, I would need to wait for an item to go back on sale again. I am not in a super rush, looking to get this by mid-year. This is what I put together:

• Revel F36s ($1400/pair on Crutchfield currently, though I'm not sure if that's going up soon)
• Yamaha R-N800A (I am counting on this going back to its 700 dollar price seen in multiple places a few days ago; again, I am patient)

I currently have Fluance RT85 so ideally the phono stage of the Yamaha is decent. I am in the USA (Florida, to be specific).

For this amount of money for a full system, do you think there's a pairing that could do better? Ideally I am looking at floor-standing speakers and also ideally the integrated amplifier has streaming built in. I think the budget is pretty set unless a very significant step up in quality can be found for up to $2500.

Im looking for some speakers that are as high quality as i can get for this price. Ive looked at a few including Yamaha NS-AP6500s (top contender due to low price), Paradigm 5semk3, Infinity Infinitessimals 0.1 Bookshelf. I dont really have any local shops. I'm using them almost exclusively for music in a dedicated stereo setup, but some movies mixed in. I'd prefer used as its usually much cheaper. I currently use Edifier r1850db (i know nowhere near audiophile). I also have a pair of Pioneer CS-K531 but i've never gotten an amp and dac for them. Are they worth keeping? i got them for free. I'd like to also have an amp and dac included in the $500 total. Thanks!

Hello everyone. I currently run an emotiva pt1 into an emotiva basx a2 amp. I love the sound that I get from the amp. I mostly listen to heavy metal, and country music. Sometimes, I'll dabble into some classical orchestral pieces of music. I currently have two sets of speakers. When I was younger, a friend of mine had a pair of definitive technology bipolar speakers. The BP8's I think they were, and I loved the way that they sounded. So, I bought a pair of Definitive Technology BP9060's, but I dont like the bass that I get out of them, so I went to a local HiFi store to listen to some subwoofers. I liked the way the klipsch r112sw 's sounded and how hard they hit, so I got a pair. After hooking them up to my system and unplugging the definitive built in subs, my system came to life. I wanted to experiment, so I bought a pair of Klipsch RB-81 mk ii. I loved the dynamics and smoothness of the treble, but I lost some detail. Now I am searching for a speaker that has the dynamics like a klipsch speaker, without the fatiguing qualities of klipsch, while retaining the detail that I get from my definitives. I do tend to listen loud, around 95+ db when I just want to jam out, but I mostly listen at 75-80 db. My room is 12ft wide 16 feet deep with 8 foot ceilings. What recommendations do you all have? Any help would be greatly appreciated . I live on the east coast of the US. Hifi stores in my area are gramophone, and just audio. I have a budget of 3000 dollars

Hello everyone. Seeking thoughts on what folks would recommend. Been a dabbler in watches and record collecting. But plan to move on from watches and flip a couple to get a bit more serious about enjoying my record collection by upgrading my current audio setup.

Location: Southwest USA

Budget: $10,000 to $12,000 USD

Room: Office doubles as my listening room and is 10.5w x 15d x 10h feet (3.2 x 4.6 meters). There is a desk, media console, record cabinet, office chair, and lounge chair. Believe the listening position would be roughly 6-8 feet (2-2.5 meters). Do intend on acoustically treating the room as needed.

Use: Music only setup suitable for primarily metal but also hip hop, classic rock, and a edm now and again.

Media: Playing vinyl will be the primary focus but do frequently stream and play a CD every now and then.

Current setup: Fluance RT85 record player with Nagaoka MP-300 cartridge, Yamaha A-S801 amp, Black Ice F-159 tube phono preamp, Black Ice Glass FX tub DAC, WiiM Pro, ELAC Uni-FI UB5 bookshelf speakers, and ELAC 3010 sub.

Been mostly seeking out speakers first to build around. Several that have caught my eye include KEF R3 Meta, ATC SCM 19 or 20, Fyne Audio F500SP, and Legacy Studio HD. Although, the money spent on bookshelf speakers and a sub like REL, I could opt for floorstanding if they’d work in my space.

Will likely add a Denon DP-3000NE record player and the Marantz Model 40n amp is an intriguing piece of gear.

Thanks all for the help!

I have a pair of m126Be speakers I'm looking to power in a nearfield desktop setting where I typically will be 4 feet from the speakers. These will be used with a computer for games and the internal streaming for music.

In a previous post the arcan SA30 was reccomended. It looks like a solid amp and the class g is nice. I'm worried about the interface and the lack of a sub out and how that can impact Dirac Live correction. I recently discovered the NAD M10 which looks like it could be perfect. It is a class D compared to the SA30 class g though. How do these two compare? I'd like to stay around $1,500 which should be enough for a used variant of either of these amps. If spending more would give me significant improvement to sound quality please let me know.

Hello, I am looking for purchasing advice on speakers. I have a monitor that doesn't output any audio but has a 3.5mm jack. So I am looking for any speaker that cost less than 100$ cad, sound clear. Will be used everyday and for almost everything from games/videos/movies/music. I prefer if they have a power cable so I don't need to turn on the computer or PlayStation to use them. Also would prefer if they were smaller in size. Speaker must have a aux cable (3.5mm). I don't want Bluetooth/wireless, I don't want them to be powered through usb. They don't have to sound great for everything just mainly for gaming (I don't mean gaming in the footsteps and directionality but as in gunshots explosions and sound effects are clear and distinct from each other) Any advice is greatly appreciated !thanks

Hey all,

I'm looking some advice.

I listen primarily to Spotify or Tidal.

I have a budget of roughly 3000 to spend.

Currently I have a McIntosh 7270 amp, Cambridge Audio CXN v1, Paradigm Studio 100's V5 and a Paradigm Seismic 110 sub.

I have been using the cxn as my digital preamp/d'ac/streamer. I'm ready to part ways with it and upgrade. The reason for this is I find I do not have enough control over the sound. I have a very oddly shaped room and find the the highs are not coming thru enough, and I'd like my flexibility over the lows.

To be honest I also just like to play around with new equipment from time to time. See how I can constantly improve the sound.

I would love a all in one solution if possible but I'm not opposed to a seperate preamp with a good DAC and have the streamer plugged in.

I love purchasing stuff on the used market as I find I get better value that way.

What kind of suggestions would you all have for me.

I listen primarily to things like light hip hop, pop, jazz and rock.

I have no idea where to even begin.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Just bought a beautiful home with my partner. We would like to place my system in the living room. However, the speakers are a bit too .... big.

I have a set of Tekton Lores along with a Willsenton R8.

Ideally I'd like to get a set of replacement speakers that are physically smaller (maybe 50% of the size) but that sound similar. Ideally sub 1000$ for the speakers (the new house wasn't cheap!)

We play Vinyl and Tidal mostly.

I still debating if I should buy a chord mojo 2 (so I also can use it on the road/work) or buy a geshelli labs JNOG3 (J3) but almost stock.

These I would mainly use at home. But if I get the mojo 2 I prob will also bring it to my office.

Does anybody have them both or can tell me anything/give me advice.

I’m located in eu so I would end up paying around the same price of 500euro

Hello, noob here from Italy, first Hi-Fi system in new home. I would appreciate some advice from more experienced enjoyers about this configuration. My music taste spans from progressive metal to ambient/nature music and traditional world music, basically all kind of rock/hard rock, a generous amount of music scores (movies and videogames), a side portion of classical and a good sprinkle of jazz and acoustic music in general. I wounder if the system listed below would serve me well. Basically from Gojira through Nick Cave to Stephen Micus.

Budget: unclear, but the system I'm considering is listed at follows:

• KLIPSCH speakers 2x RP-5000F II are listed on Amazon.it at 715€ each so 1430€ total
• Marantz 60N integrated amp 1500€
• Marantz CD6007 cd-player 410€

for a total of: 3340€ or 3400$ circa.

Why these particular pieces you ask? I like the Klipsch's look a lot, and they seem to be well regarded among the community. Marantz also is a staple of the industry, and the 60N integrated earned a good amount of enthusiastic reviews on YT.

Usage: mainly for music listening, will be surely updated/integrated for home theater/gaming 2.1 system (I don't "care" about surroud audio, and for gaming I use headphones for spatial audio experience)

New or used: not that really matters, frankly: I'm leaning towards new, but far from me refusing a good used deal on any of these pieces.

Past gear experience: none. I play electric guitar so I got a very basic understanding of wattage and ohms but I am no expert: my favourite approch is set it once and forget it forever.

Room treatment: the room is 4x4 meters so not big by any means; 3 walls are filled with bookshelves and books. I fear the RP-5000F would be too much, considering that the listening seat would also be pretty close to the source and TV, since behind the sofa I must leave room for walk in and my desk with guitars/PC. Yes, the room will result quite cramped and full of stuff. Should I valuate smaller speakers, like KLIPSCH R-50M bookshelf speaker? (which are a bit cheaper at 700€ for the pair, but I fear those would lack low frequiences which I consider key for music I enjoy, "forcing" me to add a woofer on the floor).

Thanks in advance for all your contribution, cheers.

How old is too old ?

Howdy! I'm new to hifi, wanna get my first proper standing speakers. Looking to buy used but don't know a damn thing. Is there an expiration date on speakers? A buddy said speakers haven't changed much so don't matter how old, is this true ?

Audio physics Virgo 2: 700$ (8500nok) Seems Abit old but was top of the line.

Bowers and wilkons 603: 800$ (9500nok) Sold for 17k nok in stores in 2019, seems like a pretty great deal.

System audio 60 : 1100usd (12000 nok) these sold for 15k nok. Seems like a bad deal but these 3 seems like they are from a 3 seperate eras. When is it too old I wonder.

My current system consists of a pair of B&W CDM1’s (+ definitive technology subwoofer) purchased ~20 years ago and a Onkyo NR-575 AVR circa 2018.  All equipment in good working order. Things sound pretty good to my ear but I have the itch to upgrade. 

Conventional wisdom says to update speakers first to get the most bang for your buck, and I recognize that speaker technology has likely come a long way in 20 years. That said, would I expect any quality improvement if I swapped out my current AVR to a dedicated 2 channel amp?  I have been eyeballing amps under $1K USD… leaning towards a Yamaha A-S801.  When/if I go to upgrade my speakers I am budgeting ~$2K USD and favor bookshelf speakers, but was wondering if spending less initially (ie on the amp) would make a difference.

Location: US

Room Size: ~12’x12’

Other: Pro-Ject Carbon EVO/Sumiko Olympia, Schiit Mani2, WIIM Pro, CD

Hey all, I’m an audio technician for my day job and a producer / artist in my free time, based out of US Indiana. I’m turning my basement into a recording / mixing studio, and I’ve been mixing with IEMs and headphones with the clients I have.

With a gear upgrade much needed, I want to get a set of good reference monitors that pair with my laptop and digital interface (Focusrite 18i20 4th gen). My goal is to keep it all below $2500 with reference speakers (6-8” mid cones and tweeters), power amp (~150-200W if needed), and iso stands. I already have a pair of old enclosed passive 12” monitors that I could use for LF but I’m on the fence about them if I can get powered monitors to fill my needs.

I’ve been looking at the Kali V2s, Yamaha HS8s, and Focal Alpha 65. I’m looking for recommendations so I can have a list of things to audition when I go to sweetwater (a huge audio equipment store in my area). I’m shooting for flat clarity and precision all across the board with the potential to get up to ~110 db.

Thanks for any input, and I’m happy to give any other info!

P.S. I will be doing my best to treat the basement and minimize unwanted reflections. I’ve heard half the battle is room acoustics.

Hi everyone!

I just purchased the turntable I mentioned in the title and I want to upgrade my speakers to get the most out of it. I want to spend 500 usd max but if there are some very good speakers for a little bit more I may consider them.

Right now I own a pair of technics SB-LX70 speakers and an onkyo tx-930 amp. From what I’ve read online my amp is good even though it’s a little bit old but the speakers aren’t great, that’s why I’m asking for your advice. What are the best speakers I could get? Should I change my amp as well?

Thanks a lot in advance 😄

Edit:

• ⁠I live in Mexico City

• My room has a space of like 8 meters for my set and I will be at a distance of like 2 to 5 meters from the speakers

• ⁠The budget for an amp if you think I need one is of 200 usd max. The music sources I need are phono, tape, cd and maybe BT

Hey everyone, I’m looking to build my first HiFi setup and would love some advice.

Budget & Location:

• Budget: 5000 AED (~1500 USD) (can stretch slightly if there's a significant improvement).
• Location: UAE – Open to both new and used gear. If you have suggestions for good places to buy locally or online, that would be great!

Current Setup & Use Case:

• Display: MSI URX321 monitor
• Sources: PS5, Nokia Streaming Box
• Primary Use: Music, movies, and gaming (balanced usage).
• Listening Distance: Mostly mid-field (~6-10 feet from speakers).

What I’m Looking For:

• Initially considered a Sonos Arc or Klipsch Flexus Core soundbar (due to eARC connectivity), but I’d prefer to start with a proper HiFi setup instead.
• Open to passive or active speakers, AV receivers (if necessary), or integrated amps with good connectivity.
• Would like something that allows for easy expansion in the future.

Additional Notes:

• I primarily stream music, so a good DAC or streaming support is a plus.
• Open to used gear if it offers great value.
• Looking for suggestions on where to buy in the UAE (local classifieds, stores, or trusted online retailers).

Would love to hear your recommendations—thanks in advance!

Floor standing tower speakers recommendations

I’m in the market for new Tower speakers. I’ve tested the Focal Vestias, but they didn’t really stick out for me. Primary usage would be for mostly EDM music, I think I prefer tower speakers that produce better miss and highs. Price cap would be under 1500 each. I would pair these with a 10’ subwoofer for a 25’ by 25’ room. Current amp is NAD C399 amp. Anyone gone through the listening iterations and come up with a set of speakers that they are totally in love with in this price range? Would love your suggestions.

Currently looking at the JBL HDI-3600’s. They’re currently 50% off online. Thoughts?

Hi everyone,

I would like to replace my Marantz NR1606 AVR with a dedicated power amp to drive my Elac Vela FS407 (4 Ohm) speakers (which are at a VERY different quality and price point than the AVR).

I only listen to stereo, and am looking for a better sound quality. I plan on using the Wiim Ultra as input to the amp.

Any suggetions in the range below 1000 EUR. I am considering getting a used NAD C 275BEE for 600 EUR, which seems like a good deal. Or a new NAD C 268 for 800 EUR. Any opinion on these?
I just started looking so I'm also completely open to other suggestions.

Thanks a lot, any help is appreciated!

Hi guys, I am think of entering into an audiphile world in the upcoming months and I want to buy my first streamer (probably evo 150) paired with good speakers. As of now I am considering two :

1. sonus faber lumina II vs.

2. SVS Ultra bookshelf.

I have read some reviews and sonus faber lumina II were very much praised. But SVS has a larger frequency rate. Which one are better? do you have exprience with any of these?

My budget is around 1000€ for both speakers, room is 25m2. Locatio : slovakia. Music source: stresming/vinyl.

I’d like to add a pair of 2.0 bookshelf style speakers to my office TV setup with space constraints. The budget is 250-350 eur.

One of my biggest requirements is excellent voice clarity and being decently good for music. Much of my content involves a lot of speaking. Unfortunately I rarely seem to find any review focusing on the voice clarity aspect.

The budget audiophile sub often recommends Edifiers, however I’ve read that a common complaint is that voices sound muddy, this absolutely would not work for me.

The country is NL so ordering from Europe is fine. The room is roughly 20m2

Edit: Currently I’m thinking about getting a pair of ADAM T7V for 380 eur total. Ceiling mounting them to point inwards to the room. My desk is in the back of the rectangle room and the tv / sofa is in the front where the ceiling mount will be.

Tips for wall or ceiling mounting (active speakers) are also very welcome

Hello Guys

Ive been using my Logitech Z333 for a long time now and i want to upgrade them. l used them as desktop speakers.

Ive been looking around and the Kanto Ora and the Kali Lp-UNF both seem to be quite popular and are around the same pricepoint.

Which one would you guys recommend for gaming and casual music/movie enjoyment.

Many thanks in advance

My setup currently consists of: 2 quadral shogun mk5 speakers 1 Nad c268 amplifier

I’m using this setup for playing records through a mixer (which functions as a pre-amp) and it sounds really good. However my girlfriend only really uses Spotify, so I’m looking into buying a hifi streamer.

However, I’m getting lost in all the options. HDM eArc would be a great input possibility since it is compatible with my tv. Therefore I was looking into the bluesound N130 or bluesound N132. A quick search on the internet shows that reviews on sound quality vary from good to bad.

Does anybody has experience with the bluesound N130 or N132? Or is it better to get rid of the Nad c268 amplifier and get something like a Sonus Amp or Bluesound powernode n330?

I am not really up to date with streamers and digital amplifiers, so all advice is more than welcome :)!

My budget for the streamer alone would preferably be on the lower side (up to 500€) but willing to spend more if it is really worth it in terms of audio. I’m located in the Netherlands and the room where the speakers are situated is approx 5x5x3m, sitting distance 2m.

Hello everyone! This is my first post here as I am new to audio in general. I have recently bought a set of kanto yu passive 5.25 but I am struggling to find a good amp to pair them with.

My intended use would be mostly nearfield at my desk, but I would like the chance to listen to music relatively far from my desk. Also, it would be preferable if it was small in size, but not mandatory.

Thanks in advance to you all

PS: budget is around 400 euros (Italy)

Hey everyone, I am completely new in this and I just got a Dual 1229 turntable and a Kenwood KR-4070 receiver. Now I’m looking for speakers with a budget of 200 EUR, but I have no clue what to look for.

Should I go for new ones (like Edifiers) or vintage 70s speakers? Any recommendations for vintage models? I’m in Europe, and the options here seem a bit limited.

Thanks for the help!

Hi. I currently have an iLoud Micro on my computer desk and would like to upgrade to something (also near field) a couple levels higher and preferably with a subwoofer output so I can add one if needed but they don't have to be much bigger in size (my max is something like EVE Audio SC203 or so). Basically I need the speakers for gaming 70%, music 20% and YouTube 10%, meaning I don't plan on watching movies or mixing on them and I don't care about bluetooth. Below I will list a couple of my options but these are just examples I want to get your opinion as well:

1. Kali Audio IN-UNF - the subwoofer is already included but I want to hear your advice on its location because I have no room for it under my desk and the only option at the moment is to put it to the left of my chair against the wall is it normal or is it much better to place it exactly opposite myself?
2. Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2 - very strange choice haha but they look great and have an A/B class amp and subwoofer output but I am very confused that there is so little information about them.
3. iLoud MTM - big brother of my current Micro with Arc a million positive reviews and the room correction might be useful to me but I'm not sure if it will be a strong step up from the Micro and not just a 30% upgrade especially since it doesn't have a subwoofer output but I think its bass is enough for me.
4. KEF LSX II - a bit bigger than I need but in theory they will fit right in, however due to the location of the desk against the wall I highly doubt their rationality.
5. Many other options like the same EVE Audio SC203 or Adam Audio D3V and others that I can't remember.... but I stopped focusing on them because of contradictory reviews some say that SC203 is worse than Micro and some refuse D3V in favor of Micro ... sound is too subjective yes.

I am also willing to consider passive speaker options but since desk space is limited if I choose this option then only with small amps.

My budget is ~$1000 but if I see a very interesting option a bit more expensive I will consider it and I am in Europe but can order from any other country. I want exactly a big upgrade in sound quality if you think that with my budget and limited space there is no much better option than iLoud Micro I would probably keep.... them share your experience.

P.S I listen at low to medium volume and I have an “untreated” normal living room with a table against the wall.

Never owned a system and wanted to "create" one. I'll probably buy a Denon Dcd/Pma 600ne and i have no idea which speakers to pair with them (also i don't know if i need something else so in case inform me please). Location: Italy Budget: €350 Room: 5m/16ft x 3m/9ft

I'm open to suggestions for other cd players and amplifiers. I'd like to spend €1000 max (so about 300 for the player, 300 the amplifier and 300 the speakers)

Currently, I own a pair of Emotiva XPA-DR1 Differential Reference Monoblocks and I’m looking to take the next step to what will likely be my endgame amplifiers.

Looking to spend $10-12k. What are some pros and cons of these two sets? Is there another set of monoblocks I should be considering within this price range?

SYSTEM/ROOM DETAILS

Speakers: Aperion Audio Verus III Concerto V8T Towers

Amplifiers: 2x Emotiva DR-1 Differential Monoblocks class A/B

Preamplifier/Processor: Emotiva XMC-1

DAC: Denafrips Ares II R2R

Streamer: Bluesound Node 2i

Cabling: DH Labs Silversonic Q10 spades (speaker), Mogami Gold Series XLR (preamplifier to DAC), AudioQuest Cinnamon Digital Coax (DAC to streamer)

Room dimensions: 20’ x 12’, with the shorter end having the speakers and the longer end having seating. I sit about 10ft back from the speakers.

hey i wanna upgrade my setup, i already have genelecs 8020D monitors and 7040D sub im using minifuse 1, any suggestions for how to make it better? Budget and location - my budget is about 2k$ usd im located in israel so it must be shipped or bought here. im mainly using it to listen to rock trance and pop music new or used : i would only buy new equipment.

I'm looking to set up a speaker system for my medium-sized living room. I have an old receiver, a Pioneer VSX-832, that I'd like to use, and I want it to connect to my LG TV's ARC port. Also, the idea of not having to use an AVR sounds awesome, and is why I am looking at The Fives. I value ease of use and would like to control the speakers with my TV remote. My budget is around $600, and I prefer new equipment. The system will primarily be used for watching TV and listening to music. For sizing, I'd prefer a bookshelf speaker that can fill a living room. Thank you for your help!