View Full Version : onkyo SKM-100 OR Polk R15 for rear surrounds?


gus738
07-26-08, 02:41 AM
hey guys well i dont know where to post this but what do you guys think is better for my rear surround?

a pair polk R15 bookshelf or onkyo Skm-100?

all other speakers in my current system are onkyo so i think it makes sense to get onkyo all around

HOWEVER the polk is physically bigger and deeper hevier

so which matters more?

same brand same model ? or physical size and weight of speaker?

polk R15 specs

Dimensions (In.) 10-5/8" x 6-1/2" x 7-1/4" (26.99 x 16.51 x 18.41cm) H/W/D
Magnetically Shielded
Frequency Response 65-20,000 Hz
Peak Power Output 100 Watts
Woofer Size (In.) 5.25 In.
Tweeter Size 3/4 In.
RMS Power Output (Watts) 10 Watts


Features of Polk Audio R15:



Exclusive Dynamic Balance Drivers & Tweeters For Wide Response w/ Low Distortion
Durable Rubber Driver Construction Surrounds For A Lifetime Of Reliable High Performance
Wide Dispersion Drivers & Tweeters Deliver A More Open, “Box-Less,” Three-Dimensional Sound
Front Mounted Bass Port Is Designed To Produce Deep, Punchy Bass For Music & Movies
High Efficiency Design To Be Easily Driven By Standard Amplifiers & Receivers
Magnetically Shielded For Safe Placement Near TVs & Other A/V Equipment
5-Way Binding Posts Provide A Wide Array Of Secure Wire-Hook Up Options
Built-In Keyhole Slot For Quick & Easy Wall Mounting w/ “Industrial Strength” Durability
Video-shielded
Bass-reflex
Frequency response 65-20,000 Hz (-3dB)
8-ohm impedance
Sensitivity 89 dB
Handles up to 100 watts
Black vinyl finish
5-way binding posts
Warranty: 5 years
Dimensions: 10-5/8" x 6-1/2" x 7-1/4" (26.99 x 16.51 x 18.41cm) H/W/D


and the only info i got on the onkyo rear surround is that they are 100 watts

oh and the rest of my setup is onkyo tx-sr600 or a panasonic SA-he200 and onkyo SKC-100 (center) SKW (sub woffer) SKF-100 (fronts)

each speaker is rated at 8ohms and i belive is 100

the surround rear would be skm-100 or polk R15 ???

please help thanks, mods please feel free to move this somewhere else if in wrong place thanks again.

gus738
07-27-08, 01:01 AM
more then 25 viewers and no comments ? anythoughts? TIA