Bookshelf.... 2.1

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I am interested in just a small 2.1 bookshelf system for my living room. I don't really want a whole 5.1 setup and no one else seems to care about it. The major reason for the 2.1 is mostly for movies/TV/sports/games....maybe 5% music. When I looked around, I liked the new Harmon Kardon HK3490 or whatever that does 120x2@8 ohms.

I am going to pair these bookshelves with a 18" Mach Audio with a 500w plate amp. So I want something that would cross with it well. I have been leaning toward the Klipsch Reference RB-81 or something similar although the RB-61s are more in my price range. My budget is around $5-600 for the speakers. I already have stands, which are kind of tall so I don't really want MTMs and they are too awkard.

As far as DIY, I think the occam kits are the extent of my building...which is essentially assembling the xover, speakers, and wood. I am not sure my capabilities are greater than that.

Thanks,

Josh

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i think u already know what u want ... and thats sure not 2.1 -----> 2.0(stereo) ...

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woah, you want to mix an 18 with bookshelves? are you expecting it to blend??

what is your budget?

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woah, you want to mix an 18 with bookshelves? are you expecting it to blend??

what is your budget?

I guess not...

Would a 12" be a better option? I was thinking the 18 for the impact, but I guessing I could design a 12" sub to blend better and still have an impact.

The budget is about $5-600.