Klipsch S-20 or Polk A4

rogerd
rogerd Posts: 63
edited December 2010 in Speakers
I'm looking for new surround rear speakers; I’m using Polk Tsi 100 right now in 5.1 mode. But seeing how my AVR is a 7.1. I thought it was a good excuse to get a couple of more speakers. So I’m down to the Polk A-4 on sale for $400.00 or Klipsch S-20 on sale for $229.00 if it was about cash it’s a no brainer.
The rest of my speakers are Polk and I read lots about timbre on this forum and I know the rears are not as crucial as the fronts so are the Klipsch a good choice or should I stick with Polk?
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited December 2010
    Timber won't matter for rears. Klipsch are usually horn loaded however, so they'll be very forward, from behind....teeheehee
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited December 2010
    nguyen is correct that timbre matching is less important for rears, I really think those Klipsch are going to stand out like a sore thumb in that set up.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • rogerd
    rogerd Posts: 63
    edited December 2010
    Well I went with the Klipsch S-20 got im hooked up made some level adjustments got then dial in and they sound great.The wife even made a nice comment about the system after watching Star Trek on BR great movie great 5.1 affects.
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