I know already that everyone has a subjective opinion on one brand versus another especially if they already own one or the other. However, that being said I am looking for experienced ears that may "hopefully" have heard these combinations to give me a better idea since I can't demo these combo's.
I currently have a new Yamaha RXV-863 main unit. I have Bose 301's in the front with an Infiniti Infintessimal 4 center channel and an Infiniti SW-10 Sub. I am looking to fullfill my newfound 7.1 abilities. We watch alot of blueray movies and a fair amount of classic rock and newer music.
I currently have some cheap Realistic rear in wall speakers (I know what you are thinking, I had a real tight budget several years ago when I put these into my 5.1 setup and would never buy them again) These I want to replace and I am going to add some side surrounds.
I have looked at several brands and I think I have it narrowed down to a couple of options. I am considering replacing the rear speakers with either the Polk RC85i In-wall with an 8" woofer and a low frequency of 30 Hz to gain some better "low end" from the rear. The Polks also have a db of 90. My second option is the Yamaha NS-IW660 with the 6.5 inch woofer with a little higher low frequency of 50 Hz and a db of 88. I had also looked at some Klipsch models but several other forums I had read people had mentioned they seemed WAY to bright with a Yamaha receiver.
For the side surrounds I am looking at the Yamaha NS-IW560 for the ceiling or the Polk RC80i. both are 8" two ways with directional tweeters.
I was hoping to acheive a nice balance front to rear. I know this a "long winded" question, but I hope I can get some good feedback from people that may have heard these speakers and possibly with a Yamaha receiver and could maybe give some pros/cons for either/both brands. Thanks in advance for all your help and opinions.
I currently have a new Yamaha RXV-863 main unit. I have Bose 301's in the front with an Infiniti Infintessimal 4 center channel and an Infiniti SW-10 Sub. I am looking to fullfill my newfound 7.1 abilities. We watch alot of blueray movies and a fair amount of classic rock and newer music.
I currently have some cheap Realistic rear in wall speakers (I know what you are thinking, I had a real tight budget several years ago when I put these into my 5.1 setup and would never buy them again) These I want to replace and I am going to add some side surrounds.
I have looked at several brands and I think I have it narrowed down to a couple of options. I am considering replacing the rear speakers with either the Polk RC85i In-wall with an 8" woofer and a low frequency of 30 Hz to gain some better "low end" from the rear. The Polks also have a db of 90. My second option is the Yamaha NS-IW660 with the 6.5 inch woofer with a little higher low frequency of 50 Hz and a db of 88. I had also looked at some Klipsch models but several other forums I had read people had mentioned they seemed WAY to bright with a Yamaha receiver.
For the side surrounds I am looking at the Yamaha NS-IW560 for the ceiling or the Polk RC80i. both are 8" two ways with directional tweeters.
I was hoping to acheive a nice balance front to rear. I know this a "long winded" question, but I hope I can get some good feedback from people that may have heard these speakers and possibly with a Yamaha receiver and could maybe give some pros/cons for either/both brands. Thanks in advance for all your help and opinions.