Polk RM510 vs Martin Logan MLT-1

AudioMancer
AudioMancer Posts: 21
edited August 2011 in Speakers
Hey guys (and any gals out there :wink:),

I'm looking for a decent 5.1 speaker set for my gaming room. Not looking for anything high-end, just something better than some cheapy Logitech speakers. :tongue:

I have a decent Dennon receiver laying around (upgraded to separates) and decided to put it to use for gaming in 5.1.

Newegg has the RM510 and MLT-1 sets for almost the exact same price.

Any preferences/observations on these 2 sets?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290174
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882981012

Love Polk, but I'm leaning slighly towards the MLT-1.
A/V Proc: UMC-1
AMP......: XPA-5
Speakers: Polk LCi-RTS100 x 5
Sub.......: Velodyne SPL-1200R

Bluray....: Pioneer BDP320
HD DVD..: Toshiba HD-A30
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited August 2011
    I would go for the polk

    You could do alot better than the mlt if you went for used ML encores etc..
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited August 2011
    I would go for the Polks but the TL1600 before the RM series.
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited August 2011
    AudioMancer wrote: »
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    Newegg has the RM510 and MLT-1 sets for almost the exact same price...

    MLT-1 is 2x the price of RM510 right now, so you might have missed the boat if there was a larger sale a couple of hours ago, or Polks have just become THAT much more attractive.

    Do check out TL1600 or TL250 (bigger, better) for the same price w/o a sub if you have your own.
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  • AudioMancer
    AudioMancer Posts: 21
    edited August 2011
    VSchneider wrote: »
    MLT-1 is 2x the price of RM510 right now, so you might have missed the boat if there was a larger sale a couple of hours ago, or Polks have just become THAT much more attractive.

    Do check out TL1600 or TL250 (bigger, better) for the same price w/o a sub if you have your own.

    I have a $220 promo code to use on the MLs. :biggrin:


    I really appreciate all the suggestions. I know you guys are just looking out for me, but like I said, this is just for gaming. I'm pretty much set one one of these two. My original budget was $300, and before this sale, I was looking at some really inferior speakers. But I got the promo email last night from Newegg and decided I couldn't do much better for a 5.1 at the price. Don't want to spend much more, especially for an added sub.

    If you guys have any other 5.1 set-ups (I would consider a used set) for <$300, I'd welcome those suggestions.

    Appreciate the help.
    A/V Proc: UMC-1
    AMP......: XPA-5
    Speakers: Polk LCi-RTS100 x 5
    Sub.......: Velodyne SPL-1200R

    Bluray....: Pioneer BDP320
    HD DVD..: Toshiba HD-A30
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