[Cipher13]

Ok call me indecisive, but I'm torn between the Boston Acoustics BA635 3 piece (two satellites and a sub) speaker setup, and the Altec Lansing 5 piece (four satellites and a sub)...
Dammit I have to decide quickly, so your opinions are much much much appreciated!
I can get the BA635 for $195AUS and the Altecs for $198AUS...
By the way, please don't suggest anything but those two, and tell me which ones you have experience with...
TIA

Cipher13

[Fredo]

Cipher,
Both are respected companies in the audio world. Altec Lansing is somewhat older than Boston Acoustics. If I remember correctly, Altec Lansing designs are mostly "ported," whereas Boston Acoustics are "bass reflex," or "sealed." If this is the case, the Altec Lansings will achieve a higher volume for the same RMS input. (I think they call this "sensitivity"). On the other hand, a 5 speaker setup is harder to integrate seamlessly than a 3. Why not listen to both setups and choose which sounds best to you?

[Fredo]

Also, if you get 5 speakers for the same cost as 3, logic would dictate that the 3 would be of higher quality. No?

[exa]

Go with the BA, altec lansing only makes a few good speaker systems such as their THX rated system and one of their three pieces...

[Cipher13]

Ok, thanks y'all, I went for the BA's...
The sound they make is really incredible, especially for their size...
Even though the 5 piece Altecs were $50 cheaper than they normally are, they just didn't sound/seem/feel... good, if you know what I mean...
Thanks

Cipher13