Polk 5 jr for rears

NeilGabriel
NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
edited September 2010 in Speakers
Anyone using Polk 5 jrs for rears in HT? Center? Not enough bass end?

thanks
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited September 2010
    What are you using for fronts? I think Monitor 5JR's would make fine surrounds for a vintage Polk HT. They have more bass than you would think.
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited September 2010
    I have used a pair for my Rears, especially with Mon 10's as Fronts.
    Definitely have more base than the Mon 30's I tried, for a while.....
    (misconception that I needed 'newer speakers"...wrong..LOL)
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited September 2010
    domflane wrote: »
    What are you using for fronts? I think Monitor 5JR's would make fine surrounds for a vintage Polk HT. They have more bass than you would think.

    I am trying to put small system together for kids who have small apt (daughter and so-in-law). They have 5's for fronts right now and no rears..
    This is a first system that cant be cranked...

    thx
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited September 2010
    With Monitor 5's for fronts, 5jr's would be fine for rears. They're pretty large for surround duty, but if the size is okay, then I say go for it.
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • tx_polkhead
    tx_polkhead Posts: 248
    edited September 2010
    Go for it. I have two sets of Monitor 5JR+ series II doing duty as side and rear surrounds in a 7.1 system. I think they have plenty of body to fill the space with surround sound that will make you flinch from time to time. I have mine mounted using tilt and swing LCD monitor brackets I bought from Monoprice for about $15! You can see pictures here:
    http://picasaweb.google.com/aas.sanchez/LivingroomAudio?feat=directlink
    Polk Audio RTA 12c's, Monitor 7c, Monitor 5JR+, SDA CRS+
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