Buy a sub or better satellite speakers?

Makeem
Makeem Posts: 9
edited February 2011 in Speakers
Howdy everyone, was just looking for some opinions on what to do next with my setup. I've had my polk setup for a little over a month and I'm fairly new to all this. Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions/information and I apologize for any ignorance on my part.

I use my system for everything but my only true concern is for music. I have a pair of Monitor70s hooked up to a Yamaha RX-V367 (100Wx5) and I have a couple random bookshelf speakers from a previous generic system hooked up as satellite speakers.

My room is about 15x20, current volume capabilities are more than adequate - Let it be noted that I live in the country and disturbing the neighbors is of no concern here. I've got what I'd consider good bass at the moment (shakes the room in songs with decent bass lines) but I think I'd like a little more depth to it. On the other hand, perhaps the bigger issue is a lack of distortion and maybe I should just keep playing with the EQ.

Anyhow, I'm debating between getting a polk sub or getting a couple more polk speakers to use as satellites. Or.... some other option that I haven't even considered. What say you?
Living Room - AKA The Temple of Sound

Receiver: Yamaha RX-V367
Sub: PSW505
Fronts: Monitor 70s
Center: CS2 Series II
Satellites: Monitor 40s
Experience: Awesome.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2011
    WELCOME TO CLUB POLK!

    Get yourself a CS2 Polk center and a SUB (maybe the PSW505 POLK) probably cost you 300 and some change on sale. You can keep the other speakers you have for now. You only need to match the M70s with the CS2 upfront. That will make a big difference on films because the center carries about 50 percent of the soundtrack info. And that Yamaha is not powerful enough to yield a lot more bass from the M70s. And frankly, they only go down to 40 hz on a GOOD DAY! With the PSW505 you'll be heading south to a 28hz low! And relieve your AVR of having to push the lows on the M70s, free it up to use more of its power for the mids and highs!

    Good Luck.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Makeem
    Makeem Posts: 9
    edited February 2011
    Thanks for the suggestion, much appreciated. Any other ideas out there or should I start looking for deals on a CS2 and a 505? Also, would there be much worth to getting a 110 instead of a 505 or is the 505 substantially better? Probably looking at ~$80 difference based on the prices I currently see.
    Living Room - AKA The Temple of Sound

    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V367
    Sub: PSW505
    Fronts: Monitor 70s
    Center: CS2 Series II
    Satellites: Monitor 40s
    Experience: Awesome.
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited February 2011
    The PSW 505 is a lot better than the 110. The 505 is at Rock Bottem Prices right now.
    Home Theatre.............

    Pioneer SC-35
    Polk RTi10's Fronts
    Polk CSiA6 Center
    RTi4 Surrounds
    SVS PB-12 Sub


    2 Channel.............................

    Yaqin MC-100B
    Energy RC-70 Speakers
    Arcam CD-192 Disc Player
    Van Den Hul Interconnects
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  • jhood2880
    jhood2880 Posts: 54
    edited February 2011
    Quick question. What do you mean by lack of distortion??

    Newegg.com has the Polk Audio PSW505 for $229 and free shipping. I would jump on that. I just ordered the monitor 70's and the monitor 40's. Once i recover from all the spending lately the PSW505 will be my next purchase! I hear nothing but good about it.
    Living Room
    TV - Sony 60" LED KDL-60EX700
    Receiver#1 - Sony STR-DN2010
    Receiver#2 - Pioneer VSX

    Front: Monitor 70II's
    Center: CS2II
    Rear: Monitor 40II's
    Sub: PSW505

    Master Bedroom
    TV - Sony 55"
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  • inthewoods
    inthewoods Posts: 54
    edited February 2011
    Do the CS2 and the 505.. I bought my set from newegg and couldn't be happier!
    Panasonic 58" Viera S2 Plasma | Onkyo TX-SR608 | Monitor 70 Series II | CS2 | PSW505 | RC60i
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  • wkdwarrior98
    wkdwarrior98 Posts: 49
    edited February 2011
    I am just a newbie myself and trying as we speak to get all my stuff in and hooked up. I bought the polk cs2 from polkaudio ebay refurbished store link follows and it came in today, looks great. It being refurbished by Polk you get a 2 yr warranty instead of 5 yr for new. Also Newegg has the Polk PSW505 for $229.00 + free shipping, I think a great price for this Sub.

    Ebay link. http://cgi.ebay.com/CS2-CHERRY-Center-Channel-Speaker-Polk-Audio-/360337838853?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item53e5cf1305

    Hope this helps.

    My setup:
    Onkyo TX-SR608 (receiver)
    Polk Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Monitor 40's (rears)
    Polk CS2 (center)
    PSW 505 (sub)

    Can hardly wait for it all to come in and hook it up.
    H/T Set-up

    Sony Bravia 55" LCD
    Onkyo TX-SR608
    Polk Audio Monitor 60's (fronts)
    Polk Audio Monitor 40's (surrounds)
    Polk Audio CS2 (center)
    Polk Audio PSW505 (subwoofer)

    Zone 2
    Polk Audio Atrium 25
    (perfect speakers by the pool)
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  • Makeem
    Makeem Posts: 9
    edited February 2011
    Really liking the input guys but damn, you're all horrible influences =/ Here I felt bad about buying a receiver and my monitor70s, and now you're tempting me to dump another $400 into the mix...oh the temptations....oh how I love my music... Well, time to read up on hooking up a sub and buying some more wire
    Living Room - AKA The Temple of Sound

    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V367
    Sub: PSW505
    Fronts: Monitor 70s
    Center: CS2 Series II
    Satellites: Monitor 40s
    Experience: Awesome.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited February 2011
    Makeem wrote: »
    Really liking the input guys but damn, you're all horrible influences =/ Here I felt bad about buying a receiver and my monitor70s, and now you're tempting me to dump another $400 into the mix...oh the temptations....oh how I love my music... Well, time to read up on hooking up a sub and buying some more wire

    Just wait, you'll end up with amps, interconnects, power conditioners, speaker cables etc. I found this place a few months ago because I had a pair of rt800's I got on craigslist and just needed to know what to cross them over at...:biggrin:
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  • Makeem
    Makeem Posts: 9
    edited February 2011
    Hahaha. As a young gentleman with no wife or children to be paycheck vampires, and jobs/classes that zap pretty much all of my free time for other hobbies... I see a bunch of stuff I don't "need" in my living room's future. For instance, I should probably buy a new TV and a new entertainment center along with this sub because I 'slightly broke' my current TV with my monitor70s. Apparently, much like a baby, my flat screen does not appreciate being violently shaken every day.
    Living Room - AKA The Temple of Sound

    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V367
    Sub: PSW505
    Fronts: Monitor 70s
    Center: CS2 Series II
    Satellites: Monitor 40s
    Experience: Awesome.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited February 2011
    Nice. I'm 24 and all I have to do is buy the wife a new purse or something every now and then and I can buy whatever I want, pretty good system haha.
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  • Makeem
    Makeem Posts: 9
    edited February 2011
    Get a vasectomy. Do it now. Think of it as speaker insurance...not only will children leach money away from speaker funds, they are also liable to break the ones you do buy.
    Living Room - AKA The Temple of Sound

    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V367
    Sub: PSW505
    Fronts: Monitor 70s
    Center: CS2 Series II
    Satellites: Monitor 40s
    Experience: Awesome.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited February 2011
    Haha the best "audio" advice i've gotten on here yet!
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited February 2011
    makeem wrote: »
    get a vasectomy. Do it now. Think of it as speaker insurance...not only will children leach money away from speaker funds, they are also liable to break the ones you do buy.

    love it!
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  • over50
    over50 Posts: 201
    edited February 2011
    Same here. The Egg can't be beat. Bought my cs2 & 505. Very happy with both.
    Marantz SR 7007
    polkaudio RTi10
    polkaudio CSi A6
    polkaudio RTiA3
    B&K ST.3140 Power Amplifier
    HSU Research VTF2 MK3
    Vizio P65-C1
    Panasonic 605 blu ray
    Onkyo DS-A4 i-pod Dock
    Universal Remote
    BDI Icon 9429 TV Stand
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  • Makeem
    Makeem Posts: 9
    edited February 2011
    hahahahah PROCRASTINATION PAYS OFF AGAIN

    "$30 off w/ promo code EMCKHKB29, ends 2/14" yay 505 for $200

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290130&cm_sp=MyNewegg-_-Recmd-_-Pst03Descrip

    Suggestions for cables? Will Belkin do ok?
    Living Room - AKA The Temple of Sound

    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V367
    Sub: PSW505
    Fronts: Monitor 70s
    Center: CS2 Series II
    Satellites: Monitor 40s
    Experience: Awesome.
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