Dunlavy SC IIs

Go with t he IIIs. the foot print isn't all that large and you'll get used to the height. Dunlavy;s tend to be able to be placed close to the wall but they really need a long wall placement with 3 to 4 ft to the side walls if possible and about 10 ft between the speakers to sound their best.

What is the size of your room? I have two pairs of SC-IV's; one in my Living room (25x15) with the speakers set at six feet from the side wall and three feet from the back wall, the other pair are in use in the theater (26x17) with the speakers set at three feet from the side wall and two feet in front of the back wall. I am awaiting delivery of SC-IAV's for the side/back channel. The IV's are big and it is a consideration. As to the price, I paid $3000 for a pair of IV's in Teak finish in 9+ condition and $1950 for a pair of IV's in Black Oak finish in 7 condition. So, how big's the room?

25 X 15. OK, ok, I'll consider the IIIs (at the risk of potential eviction!) IF I come across a pair for 2.5K. Hey, wait, I still have to LISTEN to the speakers (!). All indications are that they are right "up my alley." (along the LONG wall, of course ;-) . Looks like the closest to me (Indianapolis) is Chi-town. Thanks again for the input. -John

Musikdok, I second (actually, more about seventh) the recommendation for the SC IIIs; the extra bass they provide ameliorates the complaint some people have about a lightweight tonal balance on the IIs. I'd be careful about IVs, though--although I like them better, when you start getting into the lower hertz that they can give you, you start running into room problems trying to control that bass. The IIIs offer a good compromise, and as one poster mentioned, you could use a subwoofer down the road if funds and room allow. Good luck!

I support the III or IV suggestion, if you get the IVs (size problem, II and III are manageable) in your price range.I have V's for main and II's foe rear surround, IAV for center. I hooked II's with my amp for well set-up 2 channels. The result was astounding. If you locate the IIs near wall the base could be enhanced. The only different between V and II was about last 30 HZ. Rest spectrum pretty close. Definitely go with Dunlavy. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.