wanted to get some input on my setup.

mole'
mole' Posts: 3,160
edited October 2010 in Speakers
hello everyone, new to the site.

just wanted to get some input on my setup.

i have a Sony EX7/52 LED/LCD tv
just picked up a Denon 2311ci Receiver. replaced my OLD sony 5.1 unit.
For speakers i have a Polk RM7 center speaker, Monitor 50 for the fronts, Monitor 40 for the rear and a PSWi225 for my Sub.
i watch movies and play games (PS3)on this setup.

now with the new higher powered receiver i was thinking about getting some new bigger front speakers and usings the 50 for the rears and the 40 for the surround speakers for the 7.1.


open to all inputs.

Thanks


TV is mounted above my fireplace and the room size is 20x18
thinking about the TSi400 or TSi500 for the front
mole'
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited July 2010
    Welcome to the sight! I would love to see some pictures when you get a chance!

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
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    Sony SACD Player
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    thanks

    ill get some pics up once the Denon gets here
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    any other inputs?
    mole'
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2010
    A larger/matched center channel to keep up with your Monitor's :)

    Btw, welcome to CP!

    -Freddy
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    A larger/matched center channel to keep up with your Monitor's :)

    Btw, welcome to CP!

    -Freddy

    i might be picking up a set of USED Monitors 70 and a CS2 from grimmace19 on here.

    i have the small RM7cc cause i did not have the space from my fireplace to my TV. guess im gonna have to move it up some and make room for the CS2.

    Thanks!
    mole'
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  • BWilberg266
    BWilberg266 Posts: 191
    edited July 2010
    I have some monitor 70's and a cs20 I may be looking to part with within the week if things don't work out with Grimmace. It makes for a great front soundstage IMO
    Main Setup
    Fronts - Energy RC-50's
    Center - Energy RC-LCR
    Rear - Energy RC-R's
    Subs - Gone...
    AVR - Pioneer SC-37
    Blu-Ray - Sony BDP-S360
    TV - Vizio E550I-B2
    Media Server - Mac Mini
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    BWilberg266 wrote: »
    I have some monitor 70's and a cs20 I may be looking to part with within the week if things don't work out with Grimmace. It makes for a great front soundstage IMO

    i picked up the set from Grimmace. just waiting for them to show up. Thanks tho...
    mole'
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited July 2010
    Polk should make a center speaker that doubles as a log for a fireplace. Just for you.

    You're going to love your new front setup. Big, big difference.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    Loud & Clear wrote: »
    Polk should make a center speaker that doubles as a log for a fireplace. Just for you.

    You're going to love your new front setup. Big, big difference.

    i picked up a used CS2, gonna move the TV up a lil bit on the wall and see how it looks/fits.

    Monitor 70s for my fronts, Monitor 50 for my rear and the Monitor 40 or the OWM3s for my surrond. wanna mount them on the wall.

    picked up an Adcom GFA-545 MKII Amp to help with the new Monitor 70s.

    im thinking my lil sub (PSWi225) will need to get upgraded

    i still have to get some good ICs and power cords.
    mole'
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  • SivaNevets
    SivaNevets Posts: 303
    edited July 2010
    u should upgrad ur sub to..DSW PRO 600
    and becare abt ur surround, make sure they are placed symmetrical or ull be better without them...

    then the next step is to get RTIa9 for front and CSIa6 for centre since u already got a decent amp lol
    Front: Martinlogan ESL
    Center: Martinlogan Stage
    Rear: Martinlogan Motion 4
    Sub: Martinlogan Grotto-I
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC 1523K

    PC 2 Channel: Polk LSI7
    Headset: Grado RS2 + Grado RA1 amp
    Mic: Neumann KMS605

    Car Audio
    2002 MB C240 Sedan
    MM6501 components
    MM840 sub
    MB Quart Onyx 4.60 (1/2 to components, 3/4 bridged to sub)
    Pioneer 8200BT HU
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  • cheif pontiac
    cheif pontiac Posts: 138
    edited July 2010
    You can save a couple hundred bucks over the DSW600 buying a PSW505. You can still find them listed new in box. I paid $253 for mine shipped.
    System:
    Samsung LN46C630
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1
    DVD/Blu: Denon 2910/Playstation 3
    Front mains: RT16
    Front presence: F/X 500i
    Center: CS400
    Rear surrounds: RT1000p
    Rear center: RT7
    Subwoofer: PSW505 X 2

    2 Channel
    Marantz 2252B
    Technics SL-Q2 turntable
    Kef Q50
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    Welcome to CP mole' :) Carefull with some of these folks, they'll spend your money before you actually earn it :p

    Nice starter system, a few tweeks and you should definitely enjoy.
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    A larger/matched center channel to keep up with your Monitor's :)

    Btw, welcome to CP!

    -Freddy
    +1, definitely a must!
    mole' wrote: »
    i might be picking up a set of USED Monitors 70 and a CS2 from grimmace19 on here.
    i have the small RM7cc cause i did not have the space from my fireplace to my TV. guess im gonna have to move it up some and make room for the CS2.

    Thanks!
    Great! Here is a possible option for the CS2; if you don't want to move your TV, you might consider installing the CS2 above your TV angled toward your listening position. You might fine that it looks good and does the job properly just FFT?
    mole' wrote: »
    i picked up a used CS2, gonna move the TV up a lil bit on the wall and see how it looks/fits.

    Monitor 70s for my fronts, Monitor 50 for my rear and the Monitor 40 or the OWM3s for my surrond. wanna mount them on the wall.

    picked up an Adcom GFA-545 MKII Amp to help with the new Monitor 70s.

    im thinking my lil sub (PSWi225) will need to get upgraded

    i still have to get some good ICs and power cords.
    The monitor 40 would be a better match foryour surrounds.
    cheif pontiac wrote: »
    You can save a couple hundred bucks over the DSW600 buying a PSW505. You can still find them listed new in box. I paid $253 for mine shipped.
    The 505 sub is not bad musically but not the best for HT purpose (port problems, check CP's discussions on the matter)

    Cheers!
    TK
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  • Bobsama
    Bobsama Posts: 526
    edited July 2010
    Perhaps a Velodyne DLS sub?
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    Bobsama wrote: »
    Perhaps a Velodyne DLS sub?
    ...or maybe one of them... http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104305 :cool:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    i picked up the set from Grimmace. just waiting for them to show up. Thanks tho...

    GOOD MOVE.....the center is crucial. And the M70s will fill up your room and make the M50s sound like a good pair of satellites! The Adcom will definitely help the M70s up front, especially in 2 channel, better imaging, tighter bass, more oooomph in general--you'll love it!

    Enjoy.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    SivaNevets wrote: »
    u should upgrad ur sub to..DSW PRO 600
    and becare abt ur surround, make sure they are placed symmetrical or ull be better without them...

    then the next step is to get RTIa9 for front and CSIa6 for centre since u already got a decent amp lol

    im looking at some SDAs from a local. them and a set of Acoustic Research AR-3 High Resolution Speakers. but i know nothing about the AR-3s
    cheif pontiac wrote: »
    You can save a couple hundred bucks over the DSW600 buying a PSW505. You can still find them listed new in box. I paid $253 for mine shipped.

    i was looking at the Polk Audio DSW microPRO 2000 8". do you think this would be too much?
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    Welcome to CP mole' :) Carefull with some of these folks, they'll spend your money before you actually earn it :p

    Nice starter system, a few tweeks and you should definitely enjoy.

    +1, definitely a must!

    Great! Here is a possible option for the CS2; if you don't want to move your TV, you might consider installing the CS2 above your TV angled toward your listening position. You might fine that it looks good and does the job properly just FFT?

    The monitor 40 would be a better match foryour surrounds.

    The 505 sub is not bad musically but not the best for HT purpose (port problems, check CP's discussions on the matter)

    Cheers!
    TK

    i have spent waaaaaay moooooorrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeee that i had every planned on spending on my system since i joined this forums. IM HOOKED!!!!

    great idea about the CS2 above the TV. i shall try that.


    OWM3 shall go in the bedroom then.

    thanks!!!
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    Bobsama wrote: »
    Perhaps a Velodyne DLS sub?

    not sure which one that is, but ill check it out
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    ...or maybe one of them... http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104305 :cool:

    LOL, i just posted in that thread asking for a price shipped. Thx
    cnh wrote: »
    GOOD MOVE.....the center is crucial. And the M70s will fill up your room and make the M50s sound like a good pair of satellites! The Adcom will definitely help the M70s up front, especially in 2 channel, better imaging, tighter bass, more oooomph in general--you'll love it!

    Enjoy.

    cnh

    i just picked up my Adcom GFA-545 MKII Amp today. just gotta figure out how to hook the darn thing up now. is there a How-To on how to hook up older Amps to newer AVRs?
    mole'
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    i just picked up my Adcom GFA-545 MKII Amp today. just gotta figure out how to hook the darn thing up now. is there a How-To on how to hook up older Amps to newer AVRs?

    Preamp outputs from your receiver to the inputs on your amp, enjoy :)

    (You'll see preamp outputs for multiple channels, just make sure you utilize the correct preamp outputs and run them to your amps inputs).

    Afterward, disconnect the speakers from the receiver that you wish to run with the amp and hook them up to your amp.

    -Freddy
    Truck setup
    Alpine 9856
    Phoenix Gold RSD65CS

    For Sale
    Polk SR6500
    Polk SR5250
    Polk SR104


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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Preamp outputs from your receiver to the inputs on your amp, enjoy :)

    (You'll see preamp outputs for multiple channels, just make sure you utilize the correct preamp outputs and run them to your amps inputs).

    Afterward, disconnect the speakers from the receiver that you wish to run with the amp and hook them up to your amp.

    -Freddy

    i have the Denon 2311ci

    the only Pre-outs i see are for the SW.

    http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/5335.asp#
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/details/538816938/denon-avr2311ci
    mole'
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited July 2010
    no pre-outs....it doesn't have them
    Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
    Receiver: HK AVR445
    Source: OPPO BDP-93
    HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
    2Ch system: MC2105, AR-XA, AR-2A, AR9, BX-300, OPPO BDP-83
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  • helipilotdoug
    helipilotdoug Posts: 1,229
    edited July 2010
    Sounds like you will need to get a preamp to go with your amp. Each channel on the preamp will have a out rca connection, and you will use a audio interconnect to go from the preamp out to the amp. in connection. Each channel will have it's own connection.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    any input on good Preamps?
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    found a PSW505 for $280 shipped new

    found a Polk Audio DSW microPRO 2000 8" for $350
    mole'
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  • rnzinser
    rnzinser Posts: 6
    edited July 2010
    I am probably committing heresy for this, but if you are looking for a sub in that price range, the BIC PL-200 is a good HT sub, and the HSU STF-1 is a great choice for music. Just giving you some additional options.
    HT: Panasonic TC-P42X1 | Yamaha RX-V665 | Infinity 2000.4, SM Video, RS2 | BIC F-12
    PC: Yamaha RX-V495 | Polk Monitor 30, PSW10
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    rnzinser wrote: »
    I am probably committing heresy for this, but if you are looking for a sub in that price range, the BIC PL-200 is a good HT sub, and the HSU STF-1 is a great choice for music. Just giving you some additional options.

    $330 with free shipping

    http://cgi.ebay.com/BIC-Acoustech-PL-200-12-1000-Watt-Powered-Subwoofer-/220607896821?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item335d415cf5

    i myself like polk
    how does this Sub compare to the 505 microPRO 2000? all 3 are around the same price for the ones i found
    mole'
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  • rnzinser
    rnzinser Posts: 6
    edited July 2010
    The MicroPRO 2000 is a smaller subwoofer, you won't get the same kind of output from a 8" driver as you would a 12". The BIC is a fantastic HT sub, it has a high sensitivity, plenty of power, and at 52lbs, its cabinet is sturdy.

    Is that price of the MicroPRO 2000 used? I see it on Amazon for $600, and for $600 you should be looking at the likes of HSU, eD, Epik, and SVS for subs.

    My vote is on the BIC, great value there.
    HT: Panasonic TC-P42X1 | Yamaha RX-V665 | Infinity 2000.4, SM Video, RS2 | BIC F-12
    PC: Yamaha RX-V495 | Polk Monitor 30, PSW10
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited July 2010
    rnzinser wrote: »
    The MicroPRO 2000 is a smaller subwoofer, you won't get the same kind of output from a 8" driver as you would a 12". The BIC is a fantastic HT sub, it has a high sensitivity, plenty of power, and at 52lbs, its cabinet is sturdy.

    Is that price of the MicroPRO 2000 used? I see it on Amazon for $600, and for $600 you should be looking at the likes of HSU, eD, Epik, and SVS for subs.

    My vote is on the BIC, great value there.

    the microPRO is a refurb.
    mole'
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    i have spent waaaaaay moooooorrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeee that i had every planned on spending on my system since i joined this forums. IM HOOKED!!!!

    great idea about the CS2 above the TV. i shall try that.


    OWM3 shall go in the bedroom then.

    thanks!!!
    If I dind't say it yet or even repeating my self, "Welcome to CP" :p Didn"t I tell you not to let some of these folks to not spend your money before you earned it ;) ?
    mole' wrote: »
    found a PSW505 for $280 shipped new

    found a Polk Audio DSW microPRO 2000 8" for $350
    505 is too expensive, been at 249$ for a long time, even lower than that lately... you have to keep in mind this is an obsolete Polk product, part of their vintage product.
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