rx567 and m70 with cs2, now what?

conan
conan Posts: 3
edited May 2011 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I'm completely new to HT and just purchased the yamaha rx-v567bl receiver and polk audio monitor 70s with cs2. I hope I'll be glad w/ my purchase after a day of research. Now my questions is what's next?

1. fry's staff recommended the monster thx, is that good?
2. any sub for these? anything else?

Really appreciate any thoughts on this,

Conan
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited May 2011
    conan wrote: »
    I'm completely new to HT and just purchased the yamaha rx-v567bl receiver and polk audio monitor 70s with cs2. I hope I'll be glad w/ my purchase after a day of research. Now my questions is what's next?

    1. fry's staff recommended the monster thx, is that good?
    2. any sub for these? anything else?

    Really appreciate any thoughts on this,

    Conan

    1. NO. Monster is a bad word around here. Overpriced and low quality, IMO.

    2. I've had a PSW10 sub and didn't like it. Too much port noise. I upgraded to a BIC F12 and I love it. Can be had for just under 200 if you look. Try newegg.com or Amazon.

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  • djperez81
    djperez81 Posts: 388
    edited May 2011
    Welcome to CP.
    Looks like you have a good start so far. I would try and find some monitor 30's or 40's for some rears, and a decent sud and you should have yourself a decent 5.1 setup. Monster is somewhat overpriced, you can find comparable or even better products for the less money. Good luck.
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  • conan
    conan Posts: 3
    edited May 2011
    Thank you both for the replies. Any good wire I should consider? Still have to see how I'm gonna see my videos in my mac. currently I'm using dlna.
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  • djperez81
    djperez81 Posts: 388
    edited May 2011
    monoprice.com has is good place to to get good wires,etc.. How do you have your equipment hooked up exactly? how do you have you mac hooked up to your tv and audio? im not familiar wit mac but im sure someone else would have advice if you explained how you have your stuff wired?
    Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.
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  • conan
    conan Posts: 3
    edited May 2011
    djperez81 wrote: »
    monoprice.com has is good place to to get good wires,etc.. How do you have your equipment hooked up exactly? how do you have you mac hooked up to your tv and audio? im not familiar wit mac but im sure someone else would have advice if you explained how you have your stuff wired?

    Thanks, before I only have mac connected to my tv via WIFI using DLNA.
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