Speaker help

[saltynay]

I have decided to scrap my computer 5.1 system which currently makes up my 7.1 and start getting some "Quality" speakers to complement my soundcards power. I am going to keep the front stereo speakers which are Lars and Ivan bobo speakers:
Lars & Ivan

I have no idea what I am doing btw so any advice will be very much appreciated, i am reading all sorts of articles but tbh half of it I can't remember as there is a lot of info to cram in .

So for the centre:
Mordaunt short genie 404C MORDAUNT SHORT GENIE 404C CENTRE SPEAKER - available from Superfi UK Visit http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/product_id/4302 for details
Or
Linn komponent 106 TANNOY REVOLUTION DC4LCR SPEAKER (SINGLE) - available from Superfi UK Visit http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo.cfm/product_id/4757 for details

Subwoofer:
Mordaunt short Alumni 9 Mordaunt-Short Alumni 9 Absolute Sound And Vision
Or
Kef kube 1 KEF - Innovators in Sound - SUBWOOFERS - KUBE - KUBE-1

Amplifier
Yamaha DSP-AX750SE Titanium http://www.superfi.co.uk/extras/Yamaha/DSPAX750SE_brochure.pdf

btw my soundcard is the asus xonar d2x

 

[thirdshiftdj]

I've used Tannoy monitors and they are great. What about Wharfedale? I've only heard good about them. Good bang for your buck.

 

[saltynay]

I am very aesthetics minded lol I like Tannoys subs the rest look a bit weird to me, although reviews say they are good. Wharfedale, what an arse it is to navigate there sight for any true appearance of the speaker or specifics! They seem to make only full packages and a few bookshelf speakers.

 

[Crysalis]

http://www.techist.com/forums/f12/sound-101-a-169733/

 

[KSoD]

http://www.techist.com/forums/f12/sound-101-a-169733/

I know that thread. It is in this thread:

http://www.techist.com/forums/f12/read-first-audio-multimedia-important-topics-181425/

 

[saltynay]

I have read those before starting looking for exact models and details possible compatibility issues etc.

What are peoples thoughts on using the monitor audio r225 as a centre? Been offered one for £100 incl delivery which is 2 years old..

Monitor Audio - R225HD - Specification

 

[Pinscher]

I would look for a velodyne servo sub if you can. Those are really nice. They can be pricey though. I don't know how much you are looking to spend here.

I also noticed those center speakers you put up have a pretty low sensitivity. It will take a lot more power to get them really loud than if you got a speaker with a sensitivity around 95 or higher

 

[thirdshiftdj]

What about Dynaudio?