Is this upgrade worth it?
Going from Monitor 40's to Monitor 60's? Would I notice a fairly large difference or would the difference be so slight I would have to listen really hard to notice? They would be powered by HK 147. Thanks.
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I would say that it would be a pretty substantial jump. Do you have a sub currently?Front - RTiA5's
Rear - RTiA3's
Center - CSiA4
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The 40s and 50s will sound almost alike, going from the 40s to 60s would be a very noticeable improvement. Stepping up to the 70s would be the best bang for your buck imho. The monitor 70s are almost in a class all their own when compared to the rest of the monitor line. If you are seriously considering the 60s then you are already okay with towers so why not dive into the deep end of the pool and get the 70s....
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Going from Monitor 40's to Monitor 60's?
Two sizes up? Heck yeah!! Higher sensitivity, higher power rating, one extra driver. Yes, on paper, I'd call it a substantial jump.
Don't have the experience with the 60's but own both the 70's and 40's, big difference. 60's should be right there close behind the 70's.Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2
Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)
EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
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Thanks for replies. Yes I have a sub, Bic Acoustech H-100.
I think the 70's would be too much for my receiver, wouldn't they??
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I don't think you need to make that jump. I think the 40s should pair just fine. If your going to floor stander I'd go to the 70s. Not because they would sound any better but because their resell value will probably be significantly higher if you decide to move on.
The 50s will give you a jump but mostly likely only in volume.Music
LR: Polk Monitor 70 (willing to sell if interested)
C: Cerwin Vega E-75C
Sub: HSU VTF-2 MK3
AVR: Sony STR-DE835
AMP:
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5.1: Paradigm CT110
AVR: Integra DTR-4.6
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I went from the 50's to the 70's and it was a huge jump. Go with the 70's now, if you feel the receiver isn't enough then add an external amp.Receiver: ONKYO 709
Amplifier: Acurus A200x3
Front: EmpTek E55Ti
Center: EmpTek E56Ci
Surround: EmpTek E5Bi
Sub: Elemental Designs A5-350
TV: LG 55"
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If music matters, the 70s are probably the way to go. But if HT is your thing, then I would definitely you make sure to buy a sub if you don't have one.MAIN: Polk Lsi9s; Polk PSW505; Lsic (in box); Onkyo SR-875; Parasound 2250; Cambridge Audio 740C; LG BD370
OFFICE: Polk Lsi7; REL T3; HK 3490; CA 840W; Onkyo C-S5VL
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Thanks for replies. Yes I have a sub, Bic Acoustech H-100.
I think the 70's would be too much for my receiver, wouldn't they??
Planning on a new receiver but may be a year or two down the road.
The 70's are rated from 20 - 275 watts. If your receiver can push at least 20 watts per channel with all channels driven, you'd have enough power. Granted, more power would make them more dynamic, but there's you answer.
I love all the extra advice that's thrown your way.
Best-O-luck with your HT efforts.Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2
Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)
EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman -
Thanks for replies. Yes I have a sub, Bic Acoustech H-100.
I think the 70's would be too much for my receiver, wouldn't they??
Planning on a new receiver but may be a year or two down the road.
im running the 70s my receiver claims to put out 75 watts per channel...which is actually less with all channels driven. The 70s are fine. More power would make them more dynamic, but really they are fine....im runnin 60s too. -
I would go with the Monitor 70's. They are by far the best new monitors by Polk you can buy. Every other week they are on sale at Newegg for 179.00 a piece w free shipping. This is for a speaker that was around 450.00 a pop when it first came out. . Good luck,DarrylMIT Magnum MH-750, Monster HTS 5100MKII, Sony 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED,PS4, Def Tech 15” sub,LSIM 706c, Sunfire Signature Grand 425 x 4,Parasound hca 120, LSiM 702 x 4, Oppo 103D, SDA SRS 1.2, Pioneer Elite SC63 , Pioneer Elite BDP-05 “Why did you get married if you wanted big speakers?”
