whats the difference

Splif
Splif Posts: 114
edited August 2011 in Speakers
can someone please tell me the difference in these two speakers:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290206

and

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Monitor-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B0002Z2416
Pn51D550
Panasonic DMP-BDt110
Onkyo HT-RC360
Polk Monitor 60's L/R
Polk CS2 C
Polk Monitor 30's SL/SR
BIC F12
XBOX 360 COD:MW2 250g edition
Logitech Harmony One
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited August 2011
    Same speaker... The one on Newegg has a different front and is the "newer" design. Really depends on what your preference is. But the guts, from what I know, are exactly the same.

    Don
    Living Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)

    Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)

    Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2011
    I don't know the technicals, but I assume the Series II on the NewEgg site are better.
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    edited August 2011
    From what I have seen, the Series II monitors are just a black paint on the fronts of the speaker and feet...

    The rest is the same.
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  • Splif
    Splif Posts: 114
    edited August 2011
    dcmartinpc wrote: »
    Same speaker... The one on Newegg has a different front and is the "newer" design. Really depends on what your preference is. But the guts, from what I know, are exactly the same.

    Don

    That's what I was thinking, I just wantesd to make sure. I have M40's, M30's and CS2 all from newegg. So Ill also assume they're all the "newer" design.

    I'm wanting to upgrade from the 40's to the 60's for my fronts. Just need them to go on sale like the cherry ones were this week.:mad: So they will all match.

    Thanks all for quick responses.
    Pn51D550
    Panasonic DMP-BDt110
    Onkyo HT-RC360
    Polk Monitor 60's L/R
    Polk CS2 C
    Polk Monitor 30's SL/SR
    BIC F12
    XBOX 360 COD:MW2 250g edition
    Logitech Harmony One
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited August 2011
    Splif wrote: »
    That's what I was thinking, I just wantesd to make sure. I have M40's, M30's and CS2 all from newegg. So Ill also assume they're all the "newer" design.

    I'm wanting to upgrade from the 40's to the 60's for my fronts. Just need them to go on sale like the cherry ones were this week.:mad: So they will all match.

    Thanks all for quick responses.

    No problem!!! Stick around, there are some great guys here and a wealth of information!

    Don
    Living Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)

    Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)

    Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9
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  • GoBigBlue
    GoBigBlue Posts: 212
    edited August 2011
    I have the series II 60s from Newegg. I think the differences are purely cosmetic. If you wait, they usually go on sale for around $114 per speaker on Newegg.
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  • Splif
    Splif Posts: 114
    edited August 2011
    dcmartinpc wrote: »
    No problem!!! Stick around, there are some great guys here and a wealth of information!

    Don

    Oh, I've been around, lurking in the shadows. Trying to read and learn as much as possible. All my equipment is less than a month old minus the 360.

    This is my first real leap into the world of non-htiab-home theater. So pelase bear with me as I may seem a little unsure of myself.
    Pn51D550
    Panasonic DMP-BDt110
    Onkyo HT-RC360
    Polk Monitor 60's L/R
    Polk CS2 C
    Polk Monitor 30's SL/SR
    BIC F12
    XBOX 360 COD:MW2 250g edition
    Logitech Harmony One
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  • Splif
    Splif Posts: 114
    edited August 2011
    GoBigBlue wrote: »
    I have the series II 60s from Newegg. I think the differences are purely cosmetic. If you wait, they usually go on sale for around $114 per speaker on Newegg.

    That's exactly what I'm doing. The cherry veneer was on sale all last week for $109. Once the black ones go below $120 I'll more than likely jump right on them.
    Pn51D550
    Panasonic DMP-BDt110
    Onkyo HT-RC360
    Polk Monitor 60's L/R
    Polk CS2 C
    Polk Monitor 30's SL/SR
    BIC F12
    XBOX 360 COD:MW2 250g edition
    Logitech Harmony One
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited August 2011
    I think I've seen the Monitor 60 drop as low as $99 per speaker. I could be thinking of the 50, though.
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited August 2011
    Splif wrote: »
    Oh, I've been around, lurking in the shadows. Trying to read and learn as much as possible. All my equipment is less than a month old minus the 360.

    This is my first real leap into the world of non-htiab-home theater. So pelase bear with me as I may seem a little unsure of myself.

    Don't even think about it!!! We all started somewhere and pretty much everyone here has an innate ability to get everyone else's wallets to part with large quantities of cash, so guard your wallet!!!! :eek: Welcome to club polk and good luck on your audio journey!


    Don
    Living Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)

    Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)

    Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9
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  • GoBigBlue
    GoBigBlue Posts: 212
    edited August 2011
    I've seen the 60s for $99 from Newegg because that's what I paid for them :)
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited August 2011
    There is a thread about it somewhere, but the regular and the series II are basically just different colored bezels, and grills. The regular have grey grills where the series II have black, and the bezel is different colored too. But yeah - same speakers, just different parts.
    65" Sony X900 (XBR-65X900E)
    Pioneer Elite SC-37
    Polk Monitor 70's (2)
    Polk Monitor 40's (4)
    Polk Monitor CS2
    Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    Oppo BDP-93
    Squeezebox Duet
    Belkin PureAV PF60
    Dish Network "The Hoppa"
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  • Ronster267
    Ronster267 Posts: 60
    edited August 2011
    Either choice is a bargain, the only difference is purely cosmetic. The Monitor series offers a level without equal in IMHO for the price. Kind of like computers, yesterdays wizbang top of the line is tomorrow's bargain. My new setup is Polk a CS20 center speaker, with Monitor 70's in the front along with a Polk PSW 505 Sub... and although I HATE to cop to it a pair of Bose 161 rear speakers. I am no audiophile, but I really enjoy Home Theater and the Polk's absolutely DO NOT dissapoint. After getting the 505, it was an EASY choice to get the M70's and CS20. The CS20 is freaking HUGE, so I had to wall mount the flat screen. The whole setup just sounds awesome.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    It's the same speaker inside.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Splif
    Splif Posts: 114
    edited August 2011
    well newegg must have heard my post, as the M60's are now at 119/each (shoulda said when they drop below 110, lol)

    I guess I'd like a little reassurance that by adding this I will notice a marked improvement from what I'm getting now. And also because if I do grab these it will be my last expense on HT for a bit as I have promised the "better half" that I will cool it for a while.

    So if I should maybe move in a different direction, or I'm over looking something please point it out to this novice.

    Thanks again guys. As always, can't wait to hear the responses.
    Pn51D550
    Panasonic DMP-BDt110
    Onkyo HT-RC360
    Polk Monitor 60's L/R
    Polk CS2 C
    Polk Monitor 30's SL/SR
    BIC F12
    XBOX 360 COD:MW2 250g edition
    Logitech Harmony One
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