Calling all Polkies:Official Polk thread - Page 555

Finally rockin' a center channel (CSR). Definitely a big improvement in dialogue. Also had my TV calibrated today. Now I need to think about rears. So here's a question:

Should I get just a set of speakers for the rears, or dipoles? My couch is against the wall behind me, so there is no way to have speakers behind me, unless they're literally above the couch.

What I've done for now is I have a pair of cheap speakers on each side (total of 4 rear speakers), they are out as far as they can go and on the wall behind my couch. One speaker faces forward (toward the TV) and one faces the listening area (me). They are wired in parallel, but the speaker that faces the TV is wired in phase while the speaker that faces me is out of phase. This seems to make it much harder for my ear to know where there sound is coming from. When I had just one speaker on each side, I could tell and it was very distracting.

I hope this makes sense, I'll try to add a photo as well.

But yeah, what should I do about rears?

Unfortunately due to low funds I have wait a bit , but want have all the info when I'm ready

Thanks

That's all right. I think you are doing the right thing on looking for all information available/advice for your future speakers. So, when the time is right, you can make an informed purchase.

I'm kind in the same boat. I mean, hopefully in the near future I'll be able to upgrade my surround speakers.

Cheers!

I started with M50's and then upgraded to M60's and moved the 50's to surround. When I later upgraded to M70's I left the 50's at surround and was going to store the M60's in the basement. But then I figured I'd try the M60's at surround and WOW what a difference that made! Needless to say it's the M50's now in the basement.

When I later upgraded to Rti's I basically did the same thing all over again. Now with A9's up front and A7's at surround I have them all crossed at 40Hz and they deliver some nice punch on the low notes.

Can you pair a cs25 with m30s as fronts? A cs15? Both? Neither?

 Either one should be a good timbre match.

Free beer at my place tonight. Closing time in 5 minutes.

Save me one, haha!

 

Still on the prowl for speakers and AVR I see. So many choices.

yes, i wish that weren't the case though. Stu never got back to me with his LSiC so it brought me back to square 1. I am kind of looking at the def tech 8060st 5.1 system as you can see Unless you got a better 5.1 recommendation for 2k, lol. How has your weekend treated you so far?

The weekend has been good. Music, movies and an occasional beer. Helped my old employer get set up with a wireless router and a iPad. He's totally clueless about PC gear. Too bad about the CC. Crap happens. Just my opinion but I think you're headed down the wrong path with any speaker with a built in powered sub if planning to add a "real " sub. The Pioneer would not be my choice either. Already tried one and took it back. Something with Audyssey XT will be better with a sub. Take your time and decide for yourself of course. There are a zillion opinions in the forums.

Edited by XStanleyX - 1/26/13 at 10:25pm

Thanks, I saw that the 35b's are the same inside as the 30 ii's, figured the 15c is the same as a CS1. I was just worried a 25c would overwhelm the m30 fronts.

I dont think a powered sub is necessarily a bad idea provided you dont assume you dont need a REAL sub as well. I only mention that as I know a couple guys running the Def Tech's that are VERY happy with them both for HT and 2 channel music.

With that said I dont like the Polk LSi 25's at all, but how def tech utilizes the powered subs are better and would work quite well for him.

Getting the powered sub to augment in with the real sub isnt that hard either, as shown by the guys I know running them.

The main guy at the Polk forums doing it is currently running a SC-68 with his def techs and has never been happier... he used a SC-07 for a long time IIRC.

Shipping included?

If you go into the subwoofer forum you'll see it's recommended not to mix two different powered subs for the best results. I've tried it and it just does not work as well as two matched powered subs. I like MN and would just like to see him get the best results. Just a recommendation. We all row our own boat.
Edited by XStanleyX - 1/27/13 at 9:32am

Stanley and Enders you are both awesome! I really appreciate you looking out for my best interests! I am slightly bummed my LSi system is looking like it wont work out. I really wanted to be a part of the Polk community. However, this Def Tech deal seems like a pretty good one and they have gotten good reviews.

I hope you both are having good weekends so far. I haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet so swaying me, trying to get me to spend more, etc. is still on the table

You don't have to own Polk to hang with us. You're a very likeable guy and easy going. Don't take my recommendations like I'm telling you how to dress. After you make your choice I'm 100% with you whatever it is. Unless it's Bose.

I appreciate I can still be a part of the group and the support!! Bose, what is this Bose you speak of

Stanley it's all good. Different strokes for different folks. It only matters how it sounds to you in the end.

I wouldn't run those def techs full range either way but maybe cross em over at like 40hz or whatever the lowest the AVR he gets will go.

So to an extent we agree as how I would set them up DOESN'T include running the LFE to em, just the left and right channel audio.

At the end of the day MN will have to choose and hopefully he can get his ears on whatever he buys beforehand.

Either way as with all things audio YMMV.

I'm sort of set on the LSi-15's refurbed but there is a PSB image T6 that interests me a little.
I'm sort of set on the polk line & know I will enjoy talkking about how they sound,
with the new Emotiva stuff next to the denon & Alons I have now.

If you're set on getting the perfect center channel timbre match for the LSi's you're in for a tough time finding one. Something to consider.

I was about to say just that The matching center is going to be a tough one to find. All i have to say is if a guy name Stu in Polk forums tries to sell it to you, dont get your hopes up. He checks/answers his email once a month and I still am not convinced he really owns one, haha

I'm running the CS2 CC with my LSi15's and don't hear anything lacking when watching movies but having not heard the LSiC I don't know what I'm missing. So in my case ignorance is bliss so to speak.

2 channel stereo only! listen to music & ocassionally live from darlyls house.
Thanks to the folks here i have a new denon 1913 setup with cheap pioneers in a small room! thnks guys.
no center needed!

I'm interested in the LSi-15's?

That sure makes the choice easier. For what Polk ebay charges for the LSi15's it will be very tough to find a better speaker.

Sorry about the dead post bellafinis/& the thread, I'm a bit new to forums! can you help with the LSi-15's? Thanks!

I don't believe I asked you how they sound? I remember posting about the higher end but not settling on that one model!
I posted previously about having a small 3-way tower Alon1 & wanting a bigger speaker for my larger room?

If you want better sounding speakers you'll just have to spend more. It's all about your budget.

This is what I was questioning you on. Can you possibly tell me how the sound?
I've had Meitner mon-block 80wattper for so many years I got used to them, then a Cyrus 40wpcnl, then a new Denon! They sound so similar that I got a new DAC
& tube pre, & I think I've come as far as I can with these speakers which I'l say require no eq & are just a bit bright & forward.
Hopefully that will help you?