Calling all Polkies:Official Polk thread - Page 52

Originally Posted by eXcelon969

i got lucky when i walked in to frys and the rti12's were 349 each. the computer listed the CSi5 at 105$ !!! but they were discontinued and had none left

remember frys online is not the same as frys in-store. and each frys store is different. best bet is to just walk in and get lucky with a sale.

to another poster: i just got my CSi5 off amazon for 305. crutchfield has it for 5$ less but i think amazon will be more likely to refund me if their price drops within 30 days. (i saw it there for 225 a week ago when ******* had them in stock...)

Originally Posted by eXcelon969

i got lucky when i walked in to frys and the rti12's were 349 each. the computer listed the CSi5 at 105$ !!! but they were discontinued and had none left

remember frys online is not the same as frys in-store. and each frys store is different. best bet is to just walk in and get lucky with a sale.

to another poster: i just got my CSi5 off amazon for 305. crutchfield has it for 5$ less but i think amazon will be more likely to refund me if their price drops within 30 days. (i saw it there for 225 a week ago when ******* had them in stock...)

Originally Posted by jonnythan

I wouldn't shove the R300s into a HTiB to replace the mains, even if the others are Polks.

Originally Posted by jonnythan

I never think it's a good idea to throw speakers with totally different drivers and characteristics together in a system. I'd either build a system using R-series speakers or stick with the RM HTiB.

Originally Posted by jonnythan

I wouldn't shove the R300s into a HTiB to replace the mains, even if the others are Polks.

Originally Posted by jonnythan

A compact system that includes 5 small satellite speakers and a powered sub in one box for a few hundred bucks counts as a HTiB to me. Doesn't matter though.

Anyway, I haven't heard the 6750 but a 50-watt 8" sub isn't really going to do much, especially if your room is larger than 10'x10'.

Originally Posted by jonnythan

I'd personally reconsider the whole setup. What's your budget?

Originally Posted by jonnythan

Well you can be confident that these speakers will sound better than anything Bose has put out recently

Sounds like you got a good deal too. Probably the best set you could have gotten for that amount of money.

See if the sub works for you. Your room is fairly small. Should be easy to upgrade later if it's not enough.

Originally Posted by gixxerjoe

Hello all, I've been trolling around here for a bit and I think I figured out what HT system to go with my 2500 sq ft room based from what I read off this cool forum.

Polk Audio
L/R: RTi8
Center: CSi3
Rear: FXi3

Sub: eD A5-350
Receiver Onkyo SR-705 (Over kill? should I go 605 instead)?

I have the 46" Sony XBR3, and PS3 for DVD/Blu-ray.

Anyone have this system set-up, and what speaker stands would you recommend for my rears, they are kind of an odd shape.

Thanks

Originally Posted by bilbo3660

The only difference between our systems is a CSi5 and eD A2-300. You can put the FXi3's on anything. I have three on sofa tables and the fourth on a decorative stand. The 705 gives a nice upgrade path.

Originally Posted by gixxerjoe

Cool, how do you like your system? Any regrets, should of and would of? You think my woofer is over kill for my room size?

Thanks

Originally Posted by bilbo3660

I've only had my system for two months so I'm still in the honeymoon stage. Seriously, I couldn't be happier. I did a lot of research, got a lot of help from the forums and listened to as many speakers as I could.

You show a 2500sq ft room. That's a big humpin' room! Did you mean 250 sq ft? Anyway, my familyroom is 25' x 15' = 375 sq ft, has a cathedral ceiling so I guess that means 750 cu ft...and opens to the kitchen yet my eD A2-300 gives me all the rumble I need for sports and movies. I sit ~10' from my TV and front sound stage. Many audiophiles would recommend a much more powerful SW than I have, even two SW, but again I'm happy with what I have.

Originally Posted by gixxerjoe

My bad, I meant 2500 cubic ft, something along H8'XW17'xL18'. I sit the same 10' away from my screen, and it's pretty closed up with a door to the kitchen.

I hope my center speaker is strong enough. I wanted the CSi5 like you but I didn't want to spend double what I paid for the CSi3. However, I'm willing to spend $600 on the SW...go figure I like the bass!

Originally Posted by capitan100

My current set-up

Polk SDA 2B - Fronts
Polk CS400 - Center
Polk RT1000 - Rear surrounds
a/d/s ms3/u - subwoofer
Hitachi 62VS69 - HD television
Sony V555ES - HT Receiver
Sony SACD/DVD player

Originally Posted by gspin2k1

So I'm trying my absolute best to stay around $1500 or less (although I could go more if it really warranted it). I have a small 11'x13'x7' room, but I may eventually move into something bigger. Anyway here's a set up i'm looking at wanted to know what people thought:
RTi10 - 750/pr
CSi5 - 305
FXi3 -250/pr
PSW404 -250

Total: $1555

Although i'm really debating the RTi8s for $490/pr bringing my total to: $1295, not sure if the RTi10s are really worth the extra $250. This is pricing I found on Amazon (which offers free shipping too), better sites anyone recommends with good pricing?

~G

Originally Posted by gspin2k1

So I'm trying my absolute best to stay around $1500 or less (although I could go more if it really warranted it). I have a small 11'x13'x7' room, but I may eventually move into something bigger. Anyway here's a set up i'm looking at wanted to know what people thought:
RTi10 - 750/pr
CSi5 - 305
FXi3 -250/pr
PSW404 -250

Total: $1555

Although i'm really debating the RTi8s for $490/pr bringing my total to: $1295, not sure if the RTi10s are really worth the extra $250. This is pricing I found on Amazon (which offers free shipping too), better sites anyone recommends with good pricing?

~G

Originally Posted by gspin2k1

Yeah i'm doing price searching as we speak, crutchfield appears to have some scratch&dent prices...but then again you never know just how BAD the scratches & dents will be. Anyway, what sub would you pair with the system? I'm thinking a 10" would be appropriate...or do u think i should go with a 12? I'm looking at HSU right now...but damn it's pricey.
~G

Originally Posted by gspin2k1

Oh i forgot to mention I run an Onkyo605. You think it'll have any problems running these speakers?
~G