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great polk deal?

post #1 of 15
9/19/10 at 8:03am
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Newegg currently has has many Polk speakers around 1/3 of the normal price. I have been wanting to upgrade from my Logitech Z-5500 system which is predominately used for movies. I have been quite happy with it but am looking for a "bigger" sound. I am no audiophile but prefer DTS over DD when my friends can tell no difference. I currently have my PC, DVD and cable box connected and will be adding bluray.


Here's the set up i was thinking of:
CS20 center x1
PSW10 sub x1
Monitor40 Series II bookshelf x3pairs

adding a $300-400 receiver puts this system in the range of the Onkyo HT-S9300THX or HT-S9100THX i was considering.

Is it a good time to jump on this deal? Please throw any thoughts, opinions or ideas at me and thanks in advance for your help!





---this seemed like the best sub-forum to put this in...if not sorry
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post #2 of 15
9/19/10 at 8:17am
Get a better sub, those are worthless
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post #3 of 15
9/19/10 at 8:21am
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Originally Posted by elminster79 View Post

Get a better sub, those are worthless

that was the weak point i had noticed and was going to look for other options

thanks!
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post #4 of 15
9/19/10 at 8:32am
Try and compare the sound of the Polks and the equivalent Infinity Primus P152 or P162 speakers and decide what you like better. Also look for a better sub. I'd check with Hsu Research and Elemental Designs but keep in mind that eD usually builds to order and you could spend a few weeks waiting for delivery so always call and get an ETA before ordering.
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post #5 of 15
9/19/10 at 9:57am
I recently went with a HSU VTF-2 and it made an immediate difference in my room. I recommend not going cheap with the sub.
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post #6 of 15
9/19/10 at 2:42pm
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thanks for the sub ideas but they are a bit out of mu price range....looking to spend around $1000 for the system
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post #7 of 15
9/19/10 at 4:15pm
So how much can you spend on a sub, $200 or so? I'm not going to bother figuring out your totals, that's your job.

If you have $200 left look at the BIC F12 subwoofer. Its actually in stock right now with free shipping.
http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bin/shop/...er_id=!ORDERID!
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post #8 of 15
9/19/10 at 5:50pm
Personally I would rather spend my money on Monitor 60's for the front and then Monitor 30's for the surrounds and then add a Bic f12 subwoofer
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post #9 of 15
9/19/10 at 10:05pm
Spend a little less on the receiver and buy more sub or speakers - or both. The Denon 589 is available from DakMart for under $200. It isn't anything fancy but it'll work.
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post #10 of 15
9/19/10 at 11:12pm
I have just completed my setup.

Samsung PN63C8000
Monitor 60 Series II fronts
Monitor CS2 Series II center
Proficient C660 surrounds (in-wall)
Bic America F12 sub
Denon AVR-791

I have also built a custom Media console to fit the setup. I liked some of the BDI stands but had trouble finding something long/tall enough for the wall and tv. I will try to post pictures soon. So far everything sounds/looks amazing!
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post #11 of 15
9/20/10 at 12:14am
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Originally Posted by Bravenuts View Post

I have just completed my setup.

Samsung PN63C8000
Monitor 60 Series II fronts
Monitor CS2 Series II center
Proficient C660 surrounds (in-wall)
Bic America F12 sub
Denon AVR-791

I have also built a custom Media console to fit the setup. I liked some of the BDI stands but had trouble finding something long/tall enough for the wall and tv. I will try to post pictures soon. So far everything sounds/looks amazing!

i think you crossed ur budget...though its a very nice combination...have fun
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post #12 of 15
9/20/10 at 5:30am
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Originally Posted by Knucklehead90 View Post

Spend a little less on the receiver and buy more sub or speakers - or both. The Denon 589 is available from DakMart for under $200. It isn't anything fancy but it'll work.

The Denon AVR-589 have and accept HDMI audio? I think a refurbished AVR-590 would be a better choice
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post #13 of 15
9/20/10 at 8:31am
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The Denon AVR-589 have and accept HDMI audio? I think a refurbished AVR-590 would be a better choice

Absolutely it would - no argument there - but the 589 is a great choice for budget systems. It's far from perfect but the under $200 allows budget minded buyers to spend a little more on speakers - which we all know will make more impact than spending another $100+ on an AVR. The 589 does not play hdmi audio.
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post #14 of 15
9/20/10 at 10:10am
I would get the Denon 1610/590 as a minimum.
http://www.electronics-expo.com/inde...1610&x=21&y=11

You'll want the HDMI audio and TrueHD, DTS-MA decoding from Blu Ray. Plus you'll be able to input any of your old devices and then output thru HDMI to the TV.

Has the OP ever posted a total budget? Or did I miss it?
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post #15 of 15
9/20/10 at 10:45am
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Originally Posted by dreadmuppet View Post

thanks for the sub ideas but they are a bit out of mu price range....looking to spend around $1000 for the system

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Originally Posted by afrogt View Post

I would get the Denon 1610/590 as a minimum.
http://www.electronics-expo.com/inde...1610&x=21&y=11

You'll want the HDMI audio and TrueHD, DTS-MA decoding from Blu Ray. Plus you'll be able to input any of your old devices and then output thru HDMI to the TV.

Has the OP ever posted a total budget? Or did I miss it?

Yes.
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