Monitor 70 over the TSi500 (Don't like the highs)

mrviper100

I currently have Vintage Monitor 7c's with a PSW 111 sub. I love the Monitor 7's, but went to look at new speakers yesterday. I listened to the Monitor 60 (they didn't have the 70's) and compared them to the TSi500's. I did not care for the highs on the Monitor 60's and liked the TSi500's much better.

Do they use the same tweeters?
Anyone else do a similar comparison?
Should I find a place that has both the 70's and 500's to compare? (I think the tweeter are the same in the 60's and 70's)

Thanks,
Pat in Chicago Land

Main's - Monitor 7c
Sub - PSW 111
Center - CS2
Sides and rear - RM101's

cnh

Yes they use they same tweeters but the crossovers in the M70s are SIGNIFICANTLY different from the M60s and that does make a difference.

However if you like the TSI-500s just go with them...this is a VERY SUBJECTIVE call...it depends on the person, and the gear, etc.. To give an example, I run a Denon 1000 plus dollar AVR with an Adcom power amp of 200w/channel to the fronts....I've hooked up TSI-300s and M70s to it and I prefer the top end of the M70s! Go figure! And yes the TSI series all have the same tweeter. And though all TSIs are crossed over at 2500khz; the M-series are not standardized in this way.

cnh

wutadumsn23

I have both the Monitor 70's and the TSi 500's, and as cnh stated, it is a very subjective matter as to which one sounds better. I personally like the 70's better and that is why my 500's are pulling surround duty. Not to say the 500's aren't good, because they are, I just prefer my 70's. Also, since you already have the CS2 center I would go with the 70's for that reason as well, I had the 500's up front for a while and I did not care for the way my 500's and CS2 did not play well together. The most important part of course is cost, the 70's can be had for $439.98 a pair at Newegg, while the TSi 500's will runn you $798 a pair at Neweeg. For the prices the 70's can be had for these days, they are hard to beat, IMHO. Welcome to Club Polk, and good luck.

-Jeff