Need help with new speakers for my home theater

[bmoney]

Are you saying that the drivers themselves come from China or just the components of the crossovers and amplifiers? I would be surprised if the drivers are made in China.

Cabinet amp and crossover. Not sure about the drivers. 

[Paul Heroy]

The reality today is that unless you're doing DIY most of the "bang for the buck" type stuff is going to be at least partially coming from China if not fully assembled there. I went through this in evaluating a recent security camera setup, using Chinese vs non Chinese cameras. The cost for other stuff was way higher, like 3-5x in that case. I totally get and sympathize with anyone wanting to avoid the China sourced stuff, though.

[bmoney]

I can’t recommend diy enough. We are talking performers 4-5x their cost. Of course time is a big factor. 

[AVSCraig]

I can’t recommend diy enough. We are talking performers 4-5x their cost. Of course time is a big factor.

These days I have more money than time. Besides, where can you go audition DIY speakers before going down that rabbit hole? 

[bmoney]

These days I have more money than time. Besides, where can you go audition DIY speakers before going down that rabbit hole?

Only in house demos are worth anything anyhow. I just trust what I read. And the reviews have never disappointed 

[bmoney]

Let’s not forget how much of a nay sayer you were about having a NAS. Now you don’t stop talking about how awesome it is. Don’t be afraid to try what you think isn’t great (but I fully understand the time component)

[AVSCraig]

Let’s not forget how much of a nay sayer you were about having a NAS. Now you don’t stop talking about how awesome it is. Don’t be afraid to try what you think isn’t great (but I fully understand the time component)

I only got the NAS as part of a complete turn key system, which made it easy. It wasn't a DIY NAS. 

Some DIY speakers are way more expensive than my Martin Logan Motion 40's - just looking quickly via Google. 

[bmoney]

my DIYsoundgroup 1099's were $300 ea.  and would rival anything under 10k easily

i know about the NAS i was just taking a fun poke at you  since you complained "how hard is it to put in a disc and take it out" haha now you LOVE it

[AVSCraig]

my DIYsoundgroup 1099's were $300 ea.  and would rival anything under 10k easily

i know about the NAS i was just taking a fun poke at you since you complained "how hard is it to put in a disc and take it out" haha now you LOVE it

I found this DIY speaker for $4K - Satori SBA 951 Speaker Kit by Peter Noerbaek - Pair (madisoundspeakerstore.com)

[bmoney]

Diy sound group.com are where the bang for the buck are

[AVSCraig]

Diy sound group.com are where the bang for the buck are

Not a lot of choices there for surround speakers etc., but the 1099's got good reviews. 

[bmoney]

Not a lot of choices there for surround speakers etc., but the 1099's got good reviews.

There are plenty of choices
 Just have to pick what suits you. They all have great reviews. I use 8 volt 6’s for my bed layer and ceiling speakers.