Polk speakers

JimFo
JimFo Posts: 17
edited November 2010 in Speakers
I am looking at buying some Polk speakers for my fronts. I was looking at the TSI300, but found some Monitor 70's for the same price. Looking for input as to which speakers to buy.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited November 2010
    If you don't mind the bigger towers, buy 'em! They'll be good for HT and music, too.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited November 2010
    Oh yeah, welcome to Club Polk! :smile:

    Also, tell us more about what else you have and what you intend to do.
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  • JimFo
    JimFo Posts: 17
    edited November 2010
    I'm looking at either an Onkyo TX-NR808 or 807. Was looking at a Pioneer VSX1120. Also looking at Polk CS10 center speaker.

    I'm using them with a pair of Kenwood JL-850W 3way tower speakers with 180 watt max for the rear speakers. Using as HT in 18x13 family room.

    Other equipment include: Sony blue ray player BDR-S350, KDL-52xBR6 tv, Sony 5 disk DVD/CD changer, Kenwood automatic turntable, and Dirctv.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited November 2010
    WELCOME TO CLUB POLK!!

    If you go with the M70s, do consider the larger CS2 center...it pairs up better with the larger towers. I also run M70s up front and the CS2 with an Onkyo TX-SR805--a bit beefier than 800s that followed (amp section is more like the Onkyo 100x series). What I would say is that both the 808/7 and the Pioneer are nice HT AVRs....the Pioneer might have the edge for 'music' but they're both great for Home Theater. Everything else will work with the above well enough.

    cnh
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,349
    edited November 2010
    My vote is for the M70's

    Enjoy and welcome!!!
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2010
    cnh wrote: »
    WELCOME TO CLUB POLK!!

    If you go with the M70s, do consider the larger CS2 center...it pairs up better with the larger towers. I also run M70s up front and the CS2 with an Onkyo TX-SR805--a bit beefier than 800s that followed (amp section is more like the Onkyo 100x series). What I would say is that both the 808/7 and the Pioneer are nice HT AVRs....the Pioneer might have the edge for 'music' but they're both great for Home Theater. Everything else will work with the above well enough.

    cnh
    Welcome to CP JimFo :smile:

    The M70s is IMHO a best bang for the buck when compared with the TSI300. If you go with cnh's advices you will not go wrong.

    Cheers!
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  • JimFo
    JimFo Posts: 17
    edited November 2010
    Thanks for everyone's input. I have ordered the Onkyo TX-NR808, Monitor 70 front speakers and CS20 center speakers. Will be glad when everything arrives and I get them hooked up.

    Other equipment include: Sony blue ray player BDR-S350, KDL-52xBR6 tv, Sony 5 disk DVD/CD changer, Kenwood automatic turntable, and Dirctv.
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  • angelsfann02
    angelsfann02 Posts: 589
    edited November 2010
    toolforlifefan wrote: »
    my vote is for the m70's

    enjoy and welcome!!!

    i agree.
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  • JimFo
    JimFo Posts: 17
    edited November 2010
    I received my new Monitor 70 speakers & have hooked them up to my old Kenwood amp until my new receiver comes. These speakers are awesome. Thanks to everyone for your recommendations. Can't wait until new Onyko receiver comes so I can try out my CS20 center speaker.
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