View Full Version : Help choosing some speakers...


mmminez
03-05-09, 02:40 PM
I just got my Onkyo SR806 (Overkill for my 10x12 room, but future proofing my setup)...

I originally purchased the Klipsch Quintet III System (4 satellites and a center channel) with the intention of moving the front satellites to the surround back position when I decided on a nice pair of fronts.

I used the Klipsch for a few days and realized that they will not be good enough for me. They sound very "tin can" sounding for me.

I went out and picked up a Polk CS10 Center Channel, and WOW, night and day difference. (As it should be with a wider range and bigger speakers)

Now I am on the hunt for 4 good satellites, or 2 satellites and 2 fronts.

I wouldn't mind to keep the system all Polk (or even returning the Polk Center, and getting a setup that is all the same brand).

I am looking to spend about $100 per speaker if they are all satellites. But a retail chain here had the Polk TSi300 for $67 each, but they were only in Cherry, and I want them black. That was tempting.

Any ideas for about $400 for 4 speakers that don't sound like a tin can?

Thanks!

m_vanmeter
03-05-09, 03:21 PM
two Polks to consider for the fronts to go with your existing Polk center
T90e (european version of Monitor 60) http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10425&cs_id=1042505&p_id=4006&seq=1&format=2 or
Monitor 60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290017
or Monitor 50's
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290013

surrounds
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290095

good luck

Mikeb53
03-05-09, 11:36 PM
You have the Polk center and like it. Go with what vanmeter says, you'll love the Polks.