Laura, Polk has a forum: http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/ Tell them marker sent you. There are a few jerks there, but all in all, by far most are very helpful.
I'd definitely get the 12s over the 10s for mains if I could swing the $$$ difference. They need a lot of power if driven full range (or large), but even if you have a great sub for movies like a SVS and have the 12s crossed-over at 80 hz, they will still have better mid range dynamics than either the 10s or 8s, not to mention MUCH better bass.
As for surrounds, check out the following article: http://www.hometheatermag.com/loudsp.../25/index.html
Notice how bipole/dipoles were the overwhelming choice by the panel of 4 people for surrounds, both side AND back for movies. However, for SACD/DVD Audio, direct radiating monopoles like the RTi6s would be better than bipole/dipoles like the FXi3/5s.
I'd definitely get the 12s over the 10s for mains if I could swing the $$$ difference. They need a lot of power if driven full range (or large), but even if you have a great sub for movies like a SVS and have the 12s crossed-over at 80 hz, they will still have better mid range dynamics than either the 10s or 8s, not to mention MUCH better bass.
As for surrounds, check out the following article: http://www.hometheatermag.com/loudsp.../25/index.html
Notice how bipole/dipoles were the overwhelming choice by the panel of 4 people for surrounds, both side AND back for movies. However, for SACD/DVD Audio, direct radiating monopoles like the RTi6s would be better than bipole/dipoles like the FXi3/5s.