Reddit mentions of Klipsch RP-250F Floorstanding Speaker - Ebony (Each)

Maybe for $400.

I think Reference II was the previous version before Klipsch divided the Reference lineup to the better Reference Premiere line and the cheaper Reference line.

If you want Klipsch, try to get the newer better Reference Premiere if you can. The original Premiere line are on sale since a newer Premiere line just came out.

Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-250F $300 each

Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-260F $400 each

Or bookshelf:

Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-150M $290 pair, if those sell out, refurbished $280.

Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-160M $440 pair, refurbished $370.

There are also many good priced alternatives.

Internet Manufacturer Direct for a good bang for the buck with 30 day in home trials.

Or see AverageJoe's List, r/HTBuyingGuides Speaker Recs, Bill_Money's Speaker Recs

Yeah you would have to make a sacrifice somewhere but imo this is the most ideal setup. I'm using Klipsch RP-250F towers that measure just under 8 inches at the base, widest part, that look like they MIGHT fit there. The measurements on amazon are wrong for width, I just had to confirm just now.

almost everyone here is gonna tell you to go for a receiver + passive speakers. Unless you have a hearth or a very open floor plan it's generally pretty easy to run the cables along the edges of the room and tack them to the wall or carpet. It's not invisible but it looks okay.

You can easily do it under $800. first of all cop one of these av receivers. The speakers are tough to recommend, I personally use these, they look and sound gorgeous, and they have enough bass to do fine without a sub, but cost $600 so you would be stuck with 2.0 if you were to buy them with that budget.

I'm not sure $800 is enough budget for tower speakers unless you would buy Klipsch or Andrew Jones Pioneer. Most good tower speakers which wouldn't really need a sub and would be audiophile quality are something like $550 each.

I would get bookshelves and a subwoofer, and you can upgrade them in the future if you wish. For the bookshelves, do something like this:

KEF Q300B Bookshelf Loudspeakers - Black Ash (Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CE3LG9U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xwLDzbT9SB2WF

Or, slightly cheaper:

Klipsch RP-150M Bookshelf Speaker - Cherry (Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RXHEH8Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LHLDzb4SG7WJF

Wharfedale - Diamond 220 (Walnut) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P15KDCO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9RLDzbZ86871K

DALI - ZENSOR 1 - Bookshelf Speakers in Light Walnut (Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057X8796/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VSLDzbP0MK16M

And for the sub:

SVS SB-1000 – 12”, 300 Watt DSP Controlled, Sealed Box Subwoofer (Black Ash) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AF88C0M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LDLDzbRASPMQT

This puts you over budget by $100 if you go with the KEFs and $35 if you go Klipsch (which would be significantly louder, more V shaped sound (bass and treble, less mids), but less detailed). I haven't heard the wharfedales or dalis in person so I can't comment on their sound. So, I would start with just the speakers and then decide if you want a sub or not, if you do, continue saving.

Edit: some tower options that are less than $800:

Klipsch RP-250F Floorstanding Speaker - Ebony (Each) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S2N4BDO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.LLDzbFH56BVV

Monitor Audio Bronze Series 5 2 1/2 Way Floorstanding Speaker - Each - Black Oak https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XW22VY6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cQLDzb7WQ7KE9

ELAC - Debut F5 Tower Speakers (Each) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014GSEPY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TQLDzbEY4CHAQ

Hey, thanks for following up.

I don't have any experience with Klipsh but I see these recommended, and am considering these instead of the S60's. Thoughts?

I know my center would not be matched, so I could them upgrade later if needed.