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Monolith by Monoprice Encore B6 Bookshelf Speaker $89.99 (Each)

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  • Color and Finish Black PVC
  • Woofer 1x 6.5" Long Fiber Pulp Cone with NBR Surround
  • Tweeter 1x 25mm Silk Dome with Waveguide
  • Enclosure Vented MDF cabinet with horizontal shelf bracing
  • Frequency Response 49Hz ~ 20kHz
  • Nominal Impedance 4 ohms
  • Sensitivity 85.0dB (2.83V@1m)
  • Crossover Frequencies Low: 1.2kHz @12dB/octave
  • High: 1.2kHz @18dB/octave
  • Recommended Amplifier Power 50 ~ 150 watts
  • Inputs 5‑way binding posts
  • Dimensions (LxWxH) 9.9" x 7.9" x 15.7" (251 x 201 x 400 mm)
  • Weight 15.4 lbs. (7.0 kg)

https://www.monoprice.com/product...aker_43150

https://www.newegg.com/monoprice-...00G7-006Y4
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DirtyEvilTwin
11-02-2023 at 07:36 PM.
11-02-2023 at 07:36 PM.
Hopefully these are great speakers. I bought two on the eBay store for the discount when you buy more than one.
Thought about buying 4 total for home theater surrounds to pair with my encore T6.
But I really have no clue what I'm doing. I'm just buying things that I can afford and hoping that they sound good.
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UniqueMustang8541
11-03-2023 at 05:34 AM.
11-03-2023 at 05:34 AM.
I'm seeing $180. Is there a code ?
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maxsnacks18
11-03-2023 at 08:13 AM.
11-03-2023 at 08:13 AM.
Quote from UniqueMustang8541 :
I'm seeing $180. Is there a code ?
It looks like the sale is over at Monopice, but I still see the sale price at Amazon and Target.
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maxsnacks18
11-03-2023 at 08:24 AM.
11-03-2023 at 08:24 AM.
Quote from Evilsock :
Hopefully these are great speakers. I bought two on the eBay store for the discount when you buy more than one.
Thought about buying 4 total for home theater surrounds to pair with my encore T6.
But I really have no clue what I'm doing. I'm just buying things that I can afford and hoping that they sound good.
I seen reviews say these are some of the best value for the money speakers and just ordered a pair myself. I'm still learning as well, from what I understand these are 4 Ohms and that draw more power, so you need decent amp to power em. One of the reviews I saw mentioned any above average receiver should be fine but I'll probably do more research today.
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tbob19
11-03-2023 at 03:07 PM.
11-03-2023 at 03:07 PM.
Quote from maxsnacks18 :
I seen reviews say these are some of the best value for the money speakers and just ordered a pair myself. I'm still learning as well, from what I understand these are 4 Ohms and that draw more power, so you need decent amp to power em. One of the reviews I saw mentioned any above average receiver should be fine but I'll probably do more research today.
Really can't go wrong with these from what I understand. Something is wrong with the link above - showing 180/ea. Newegg/amazon still have the discount

I picked up the Encore T5's and they definitely punch above their pricepoint when they were $90/each, they are a little hot in the treble so some mild tone control or eq is needed (I have them on an old but powerful Panasonic AVR, set -2 treble and -4 bass). They reach down really low - like 30-35hz with authority in room - almost like having a half decent 10" sub. I was pretty blown away with the dynamics at this price - they really crank if you give them some clean power.

The B6/T6 seem to have a bit more balanced treble so EQ is not needed as much.
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tbob19
11-03-2023 at 05:12 PM.
11-03-2023 at 05:12 PM.
Ended up grabbing a pair for my garage. I currently have a pair of SSCS5's in there and I've just never really been happy with them - a lot of cabinet resonance and quite bright. At the price I paid ($70 for the pair) decided to keep them and had been looking at subs. Maybe these will have enough extension to not need a sub as much and hopefully a more neutral sound.
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CalmMitten9192
11-04-2023 at 09:12 AM.
11-04-2023 at 09:12 AM.
Quote from Evilsock :
Hopefully these are great speakers. I bought two on the eBay store for the discount when you buy more than one.
Thought about buying 4 total for home theater surrounds to pair with my encore T6.
But I really have no clue what I'm doing. I'm just buying things that I can afford and hoping that they sound good.
You are off to a good start. Do you have a center yet? If not look for a good deal on the THX-365C. Should pair well with the T6 and B6 you have and is a step up over the C6 (which is solid). Grab a decent sub and you have one heck of a value system.
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DirtyEvilTwin
11-04-2023 at 02:08 PM.
11-04-2023 at 02:08 PM.
Quote from CalmMitten9192 :
You are off to a good start. Do you have a center yet? If not look for a good deal on the THX-365C. Should pair well with the T6 and B6 you have and is a step up over the C6 (which is solid). Grab a decent sub and you have one heck of a value system.
Thanks.
So far I have two t6 , two b6 , two Jbl 550p.
No center or atoms heights yet.

I keep reading that the Center channel is one of the most important speakers but I really don't want to drop $400+ on one speaker.
And yes, I know that $400 is not a lot of money in the audio world.
All this is powered by x4800h.
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CalmMitten9192
11-04-2023 at 06:06 PM.
11-04-2023 at 06:06 PM.
Quote from Evilsock :
Thanks.
So far I have two t6 , two b6 , two Jbl 550p.
No center or atoms heights yet.

I keep reading that the Center channel is one of the most important speakers but I really don't want to drop $400+ on one speaker.
And yes, I know that $400 is not a lot of money in the audio world.
All this is powered by x4800h.
Nice receiver! I hear you. It's a really good speaker though. I scored an open box one for 195 shipped but it's worth the 400 TBH. Like you alluded to it's the most important speaker in a HT setup so maybe it makes sense to patiently wait for a good deal. Money spent on good speakers is never wasted and they last almost forever. Better than saving a couple bills and then wanting to upgrade almost immediately IMO. Buy once, cry once.
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11-04-2023 at 07:10 PM.
11-04-2023 at 07:10 PM.
I have no clue why people buy speakers and mix brands. Keep it the same. It sounds like crap trying to level out two different speaker brands.

Just buy 4 of these, a center speaker, and a sub and you have a decent starting HT.
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DirtyEvilTwin
11-04-2023 at 11:10 PM.
11-04-2023 at 11:10 PM.
Quote from TheBanditKing :
I have no clue why people buy speakers and mix brands. Keep it the same. It sounds like crap trying to level out two different speaker brands.

Just buy 4 of these, a center speaker, and a sub and you have a decent starting HT.
I know this much " " about audio equipment but won't auto eq like Dirac and Audrey help with that.
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tbob19
11-05-2023 at 02:59 PM.
11-05-2023 at 02:59 PM.
The B6's arrived. They sound pretty good but they cannot come even close to the dynamics of the T5's. I feel like the port may be a bit undersized and it chuffs pretty badly when pushed.

Plugging the port helps but the woofer can only go so far. I'd say the tweeter does sound a bit nicer overall but the T5's hit you in the chest a bit while the B6's just don't have that kind of output in a moderate size room (~1700 cu ft).

They definitely sound better than the SSCS5's. I have some Wharfedale 9.2's which have similar extension but have front firing ports so the bass doesn't sound as bloated when up against a wall. For the price I think they are good but I feel T5's are the better value especially if you aren't pairing them with a sub.
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11-06-2023 at 02:03 PM.
11-06-2023 at 02:03 PM.
Well the B6's are going to go back. The T6's are $118 right now so I'll make the T5's work in the garage somehow and put the T6's in the living room.
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11-07-2023 at 05:34 PM.
11-07-2023 at 05:34 PM.
Quote from tbob19 :
Well the B6's are going to go back. The T6's are $118 right now so I'll make the T5's work in the garage somehow and put the T6's in the living room.
What do you think about the T6's vs the T5's?
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