Monitor70's Very surprised!

psomers
psomers Posts: 37
edited February 2011 in Speakers
Well i hooked up a friend who is setting up his first system yesterday. His prior was a a cheapie HTB Samsung setup. I had him pick up a set of Monitor 70's from Newegg. They had them for $179 apiece. Boy did my eyes open when I heard them for the first time. Set flat, they totally rocked. Surprisingly, bass was tight. Jim could not get the smile off his face. I loaned him a cheap Sony 2 channel receiver. If they sounded that good on that piece of junk, I can't wait till he picks up his Onkyo 707. I have heard Monitors in the past, but not the 70's. You can't bet them for $350 a pair. I also had him pick up a CSi3. Crutchfield had them for $129. I think I have created another Polkie.
:)
Paul
Onkyo 805
(3) Outlaw Audio 2200 Monoblocks
Fronts: Polk RTi10's
Center Polk CSi5
Surrounds Polk FXi3's
Rears Polk FXi30's
Sub Polk PSW125
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  • m1aman
    m1aman Posts: 143
    edited February 2011
    One of the best speakers made for the money. Look good too!
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  • boomerfss
    boomerfss Posts: 125
    edited February 2011
    Definitely a good value. They sound better with time as well.
    Onkyo HTRC 180
    Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
    Polk CSi A6 Center
    Polk PSW505 Sub Woofer
    Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
    Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
    PS3 Xbox
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  • pdxfj
    pdxfj Posts: 376
    edited February 2011
    I am also very impressed and happy with the M70's. Just picked up the 70's and a CS2 in perfect condition off Craigslist for $300. When I saw the posting my jaw hit the desk.

    Quite an upgrade from my rather old RT400 mains and CS245 center. Running everything with an Onkyo SR-608 and have a new BIC PL200 sub on order.

    I see many happy years of music and movies with these speakers. Have loved Polk speakers since I first heard them in high school.
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  • ShadowTowel
    ShadowTowel Posts: 89
    edited February 2011
    That PL-200 will make you smile often. I love mine!!
    Polk Audio RTi A3 (mains)
    Polk Audio CSi A4 (center)
    Polk Audio RC60i (rears)
    BIC Acoustech PL-200 (sub)
    Denon AVR-590 (receiver)
    Samsung LN46B550 (LCD)
    Sharp BD HP22U (Blu-ray player)
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