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

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

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

what is your budget?

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.