fxi a6 or energy cf-30 as surrounds?

abc5
abc5 Posts: 32
edited May 2010 in Speakers
i'm getting a c6 center, a pair of tsia500's, a sub from someone, and thinking what i should do for surrounds... it's for movies and audio cds, sacds etc...

looks like the energy cf-30s are on sale and could be cheaper for a pair than the fxi a6, and the frequency response and sensitivity are better for the cf-30s. should i go w/ energy for my surrounds?
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited May 2010
    Energy speakers specifications are horribly exaggerated so they seem better than they are .

    If you want a personal opinion then go with the fxi6
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited May 2010
    If you have the ability to demo in-store, I'd encourage that. Specs on speakers don't tell the whole story.

    Don't restrict yourself to surround-specific rears either. Directional monitors can create the same ambiance and sometimes are a better value.

    P.S. Welcome to ClubPolk!
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  • Todd Lee
    Todd Lee Posts: 73
    edited May 2010
    You might find it worth your while to look into Axiom.

    http://www.axiomaudio.com/qs4.html
    Pioneer 1018
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  • abc5
    abc5 Posts: 32
    edited May 2010
    thanks everyone, and happy memorial weekend to all...

    this morning I noticed the Klipsch RF-10 3-ways are going for $159 ea. and free shipping from amazon... I dont have anywhere that i could quickly 'demo' these and the energys... anyone have experience w/ the RF-10s, just for surround duty as I mentioned before.
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