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Front L/R Makie HR824 + SVS Sub...what can I add to get me back to a 5.1 system

The DirtMerchant

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So...I had 4 HR824's and I bought a 5 HR824 to get myself to a 5.1 a year or two ago, but my son blew out the fronts.
I moved the Rears to the Front L/R and my younger son somewhat recently knocked over the Center and that no longer functions.
I'm sure I can find some beat up HR824's, but am going to start considering alternate possibilities to get back to a full 5.1 system...SO...

What's the most inexpensive but somewhat quality way any of you would find to get either...the Center and 2 Rears
or just all new 5 portion of the 5.1

I'd consider finding another HR824 to make the Center and then 2 others for the rear
or a HTiB set
or...whatever.

I want to start getting an idea of my options as I move down the line. I don't have a budget, but that doesn't mean no limit. It just means I don't know my options.
The finances probably dictate I keep it as cheap as I can.

Thoughts?...
 
I recently found myself in need of some studio monitors. I did not want to spend a lot but I also did not want something cheap just because it was inexpensive. I landed on Kali Audio and bought a pair of their 5" 3-way IN 5 monitors. I'm more than pleased as they've greatly exceeded my expectations. Absolutely zero regrets.

They're sold individually for about $450 but you can get a pair for $700. There is also an 8" version for $500/ea but I don't think I've seen pair anywhere for less than $1000. They're not quite as accurate as the Mackies as they need +/-3 dB to cover their frequency response whereas Mackies do so in +/- 1.5 dB. That may be splitting hairs though.

I'm not sure if this would make a difference for you but the ability to implement them horizontally was a selling point for me. With the lower center of gravity, there may be reduced risk of being toppled by a toddler.
 
I recently found myself in need of some studio monitors. I did not want to spend a lot but I also did not want something cheap just because it was inexpensive. I landed on Kali Audio and bought a pair of their 5" 3-way IN 5 monitors. I'm more than pleased as they've greatly exceeded my expectations. Absolutely zero regrets.

They're sold individually for about $450 but you can get a pair for $700. There is also an 8" version for $500/ea but I don't think I've seen pair anywhere for less than $1000. They're not quite as accurate as the Mackies as they need +/-3 dB to cover their frequency response whereas Mackies do so in +/- 1.5 dB. That may be splitting hairs though.

I'm not sure if this would make a difference for you but the ability to implement them horizontally was a selling point for me. With the lower center of gravity, there may be reduced risk of being toppled by a toddler.
I'll be keeping these in mind.
 
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