New to Polk...could use some input

asah2135

Building home, will be putting in theater area in basement... Will be using projector and 7.1 with all Polk speakers.

Still piecing together speakers (trying to find some good prices online)... Only experience with home theater has been with Bose lifestyle systems.

Front speakers on wall: LC 65i
Rear surround in ceiling: LCI RTS 100

Deciding on side speakers, center, and subwoofer... Still need to purchase receiver.

I want the best quality sound, even at lower volumes. I will be using a company to pre wire basement area and assemble. Could use them to purchase the needed equpment, but figured i would get honest opinions here.

Will primarily use for tv and movies.

Suggestion on remainng equipment? Receiver? Do i need additional amps? As you can tell, I'm new to this... Any help/thoughts are appreciated!

Thank you.

asah2135

Forgot to add... Have a chance to buy an Onkyo TX-SR707 receiver for $300. Will this support this system?

And, in you're opinion, where should the money be invested in a system? Front speakers? Rear speakers? Sub, etc.

Thank you.

Geoff4rfc

For a seamless front stage, you'd want your L/C/F to be of the same series i.e; RTi or Monitor or LCi. If the 707 has pre-outs, then you could add external amplification for more power to run a 7.1.

Subs in my opinion would be more important than surrounds investment wise, yes, you'll need surrounds for a 7.1, but a good powerful sub will give you that "theater" feel.

dorokusai

You could just use LC65i's for the center and surrounds. Keep all the speakers the same.

Why 7.1? I'd just go 6.1 and put the extra money into a bigger AVR and a subwoofer like the DSW Pro600.

michael1947

I doubt the txsr 707 will properly run a theater all by itself. Used @ $300 may be a lot. It's difficult getting a htr receiver to actually power a system without an extra amp or two. If you do it will be expensive. My theory is to get a quality htr with all the latest hook-ups...usb, wifi, hdmi and ensure it has pre-outs for additional power.

cfrizz

Since you are getting the LCI's you will definately need separate amplification. Get a 7 channel amp of at least 200wpc @ 8ohms, that way it will have plenty of power to push the 4ohm speakers. That Onkyo does have preouts to add an amp.

asah2135

Thank you all for the feedback... Much appreciated and very helpful.

dorokusai

I wouldn't hesitate running a 6.1 on a higher model Onkyo but that's just me. And yes, I'm aware that they are 4ohm rated.