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post #12001 of 19106
12/9/11 at 11:11am
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Originally Posted by overwilhelmed View Post

This goes against everything I have heard about the A4 vs. A6 comparison. From what I heard if you have the towers you need the A6 to keep up against them; conversely, if you are running the A1 or A3 up front than the A4 is the right speaker. Am I missing something?

edit: Hopefully, I will be getting the CSi A6 soon. Once I do, I will gladly post a comparison between the CSi A6 and CSi3 (A4).

I'm sorry, I was thinking of the RTi 6 versus the 4; not the CSi A6 versus A4. That'll teach me to read. Ignore my other comment.
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post #12002 of 19106
12/9/11 at 11:50am
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Originally Posted by jonnythan View Post

I'm sorry, I was thinking of the RTi 6 versus the 4; not the CSi A6 versus A4. That'll teach me to read. Ignore my other comment.

Ah, I thought I was about to make a poor investment. No worries.
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post #12003 of 19106
12/9/11 at 12:28pm
any good?
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post #12004 of 19106
12/9/11 at 1:12pm
Anybody have the new LSI M703 book shelf and or matching center?

Thanks
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post #12005 of 19106
12/9/11 at 3:16pm
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Originally Posted by domingos38 View Post

any good?

Yup, they sure are! Seeing them on sale for $149 makes me want to order yet another pair, maybe to use as surrounds... or maybe I need hi-def in the laundry room.... or in the garage
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post #12006 of 19106
12/10/11 at 5:06pm
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Originally Posted by robertw11 View Post

Got around to putting the tv on the wall, I think it looks much better than before.


The rears (sony bookshelves).

Nice setup Robert....
What surround speakers are you using?

edit: Nevermind..... I see the Sony picture tag now

DreamCatcher
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post #12007 of 19106
12/10/11 at 7:36pm
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Originally Posted by RobLee View Post

Yup, they sure are! Seeing them on sale for $149 makes me want to order yet another pair, maybe to use as surrounds... or maybe I need hi-def in the laundry room.... or in the garage

Which speaker is on sale for 149? Where?
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post #12008 of 19106
12/11/11 at 6:48am
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Originally Posted by slipfirep40 View Post

Which speaker is on sale for 149? Where?

Sorry - I should have quoted more in my reply.

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Originally Posted by domingos38 View Post

Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II ... any good?

That was a promo email from NewEgg last week.
I don't know if it's still on, and I've deleted the email.
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post #12009 of 19106
12/11/11 at 7:35am
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showpos...56&postcount=1

these be decent for a CSspeaker that sits under the tv, and rear surrounds?
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post #12010 of 19106
12/11/11 at 8:44am
Now that I got my rti12s and ill be getting the matching csi center channel from Polk eBay. How important is it to have The surrounds matching as well? Right now I have a pair of optimus pro lx lenium for the job.
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post #12011 of 19106
12/11/11 at 10:33am
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Originally Posted by Droozy View Post

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showpos...56&postcount=1

these be decent for a CSspeaker that sits under the tv, and rear surrounds?


Probably want to make sure your L/R are the same make and series speaker as the center your looking at.


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Originally Posted by curtiswhite View Post

Now that I got my rti12s and ill be getting the matching csi center channel from Polk eBay. How important is it to have The surrounds matching as well? Right now I have a pair of optimus pro lx lenium for the job.

Not important to have the surrounds match the L/C/R.
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post #12012 of 19106
12/11/11 at 7:34pm
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Originally Posted by EndersShadow View Post

Small with the crossover set to like 70 or 60 if you want. 80 is recommended per THX standards...

Cool, thanks. Set the crossover for the fronts L/R? Anything for the sub? it's just a cheapo 10" powered Sony, only has one connection on it.
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post #12013 of 19106
12/11/11 at 10:50pm
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Originally Posted by robertw11 View Post

Cool, thanks. Set the crossover for the fronts L/R? Anything for the sub? it's just a cheapo 10" powered Sony, only has one connection on it.

Set the sub to the same number you set the fronts to.
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post #12014 of 19106
12/12/11 at 8:43am
Did everything mentioned here, everything sounds much better. More clarity, and the I can make out finer details now with the fronts.

I was looking to replace my rears, right now I have some small Sony bookshelves. The rear left and right are larger, and the rear channels are a bit smaller. Anyways I was looking to pickup 4 monitor 30's to replace all the rear channels. I looked at 40's, but they seem to be on the larger side than what I'd like on my walls.

How do the 30's sound, anyone have any experience with those?
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post #12015 of 19106
12/12/11 at 9:42am
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Originally Posted by robertw11 View Post

How do the 30's sound, anyone have any experience with those?

I personally dont as I went with the 40's but wish I went with the 30's. Much easier to place and have a built in mount.

They will work perfect for surround duties. Pick up 2 sets and call it a day.

P.S. you might want to cross them over at around 80 hz or more......
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post #12016 of 19106
12/12/11 at 4:05pm
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Originally Posted by EndersShadow View Post


I personally dont as I went with the 40's but wish I went with the 30's. Much easier to place and have a built in mount.

They will work perfect for surround duties. Pick up 2 sets and call it a day.

P.S. you might want to cross them over at around 80 hz or more......

+1

I got 30's as surrounds and very happy!
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post #12017 of 19106
12/12/11 at 10:10pm
Where can I find the measurements of the following speakers as they are not listed on Newegg's site:

M70
M60
M30
CS2
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post #12018 of 19106
12/12/11 at 10:18pm
Try going here........ http://www.polkaudio.com/search/older-models.php

Just scroll down
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post #12019 of 19106
12/12/11 at 11:20pm
I reviewed the material on Polk's site but I was not sure if the dimensions of the new monitors were identical to the originals. Can someone confirm that this is the case.
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post #12020 of 19106
12/13/11 at 4:58am
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Originally Posted by var1abl3 View Post

I reviewed the material on Polk's site but I was not sure if the dimensions of the new monitors were identical to the originals. Can someone confirm that this is the case.

They should be close if not identical.
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post #12021 of 19106
12/13/11 at 8:31am
Random question, does anyone know where you can get speaker screens for Polk Monitor7s made in the 1970s? My dad has a pair and the screens got broken while my brother used them in college. Speakers still sound amazing though. I am hoping to kind of "restore" them. Thanks.
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post #12022 of 19106
12/13/11 at 8:36am
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Originally Posted by overwilhelmed View Post

Random question, does anyone know where you can get speaker screens for Polk Monitor7s made in the 1970s? My dad has a pair and the screens got broken while my brother used them in college. Speakers still sound amazing though. I am hoping to kind of "restore" them. Thanks.

I know Polk supplies grills for some of their OOP models. Give em a call, they might have some.
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post #12023 of 19106
12/14/11 at 6:14pm
I'm having polk monitor 70's and 30's delivered later this week along with a Yamaha A3000 receiver. I had a few questions. Do you guys feel that the 70's should be bi-amped to properly power them? I had intended in doing a standard 5.1 setup with front presence speakers making it 7.1. Which would prevent me from bi-amping. My next question if the 70's don't require me to bi-amp, would the 30's be best served as presence speakers or as the surrounds? The other pair of speakers I'm using are the RM6751. Thanks for any suggestions.
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post #12024 of 19106
12/14/11 at 11:16pm
I think your Yam puts out around 140wpc for two channels driven, which would be pretty decent for the 70's. Running a 5.1 or 7.1, the sound will still be pretty good, but having an additional power amp for the 70's would be better. The 30's make great surrounds.
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post #12025 of 19106
12/15/11 at 10:04am
hey guys... what is an awesome price for a set of Polk Audio Monitor70s?
I'm looking for like a Black Friday price, like something that can not be beat...

I need something to pair with my Pioneer VSX-1121 and Polk PSW505
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post #12026 of 19106
12/15/11 at 10:08am
i guess i just missed them at 150 each
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290208
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post #12027 of 19106
12/15/11 at 11:10am
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Originally Posted by Kini62 View Post

Anybody have the new LSI M703 book shelf and or matching center?

Thanks

Have the 703. Will be getting the smaller center as my budget, and the right deal, permits.
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post #12028 of 19106
12/15/11 at 5:18pm
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Originally Posted by Durzil View Post

I'm having polk monitor 70's and 30's delivered later this week along with a Yamaha A3000 receiver. I had a few questions. Do you guys feel that the 70's should be bi-amped to properly power them? I had intended in doing a standard 5.1 setup with front presence speakers making it 7.1. Which would prevent me from bi-amping. My next question if the 70's don't require me to bi-amp, would the 30's be best served as presence speakers or as the surrounds? The other pair of speakers I'm using are the RM6751. Thanks for any suggestions.

Just broke down and Ordered the CS2 as well. Im worried about my CS1 being over powered as most have suggested would happen. Thanks for all the help this thread has provided.
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post #12029 of 19106
12/15/11 at 6:20pm
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Originally Posted by vath View Post

i guess i just missed them at 150 each
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290208

If you were in the phx area I'd be glad to sell you mine

Or anyone in the phx area for that matter
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post #12030 of 19106
12/16/11 at 9:06am
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Have the 703. Will be getting the smaller center as my budget, and the right deal, permits.

Care to give us a review of the speakers? There does not seem to be too many people in this thread that have the new LSiM speakers so the reviews have been sparse.
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