OK I am still trying to determine what I want to do here. I had made three SE-1 (in Purpleheart and black) and was using them quite happily for my 3 front channels (LCR) for video, and 2 channel for audio. I also have a quite potent DIYSUB system, so I did not rely on them for home theater, or loud rock bass. Although for moderately heavy / loud audio I would run them full frequency. I use them about 50 50 video/audio these days. everything from the terminator to taj mahal to metallica. I currently use my Marantz SR-18 to power them, but I also have a parasound HCA1500A that I could use.
Then I had a flood that destroyed the cabinets on 2 SE-1. Its possible that some of the drivers lived, and I think the x-overs will be fine.
I guess my choices include
1) rebuild replace the SE-1's. then I will have a sound I know and enjoy, and will have perfect balance in my front 3 channels. might be able to salvage some parts, but insurance is likly to pay for new ones anyway. downside, nothing new or fun here.
2) buy/build a pair of SE-2's. cost is similar to option 1, slightly higher. I would expect that with the additional midwoof that I could push them a little harder/safer than SE-1's. I might be able to salvage some x-over parts/drivers from my damaged se-1's. I would expect that an SE-1 would make a great center channel for a pair of SE-2's, but I am not sure here.
3) buy a pair of Kellin. Are Kellins as rugged and versitile as SE-1's? and how would they work with my SE-1 center.
please give me any thought you might have on how these 3 compare in my situation and also how they compare regardless of my situation.
TIA!