TSI400 vs. Monitor 65

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Jimbo18
Jimbo18 Posts: 2,351
edited March 2013 in Speakers
Are these pretty similar? Local BB has some on clearance for $199 each but Newegg has Monitor 65 for as low as $149 each in cherry with free shipping.

also, is an Onkyo TX NR809 a good choice to go with these as part of a home theater system? Or something in that same price range from Acc4less.
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  • @arbiter
    @arbiter Posts: 10
    edited March 2013
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    the 65's are a great price. if you can swing it i would get the 75's @ $199 though. much better front l/r setup and would complement a nice sub better. get the 818 if you can afford it. it is beefier and would power the 65's nicely and the 75's adequately. if you can swing it, get an on onkyo xx09 if you can still find it, or an xx10 series AVR.
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  • crcostel
    crcostel Posts: 13
    edited March 2013
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    I'd recommend a refurb 2113 or 2313 direct from Denon for 399 or 499 respectively.

    http://usa.denon.com/us/product/pages/refurbishedproducts.aspx?catid=refurbishedprocat(denonna)&catalog=denonna_us
    Current Setup
    AV: Onkyo TX-NR709
    Front: Polk TSi300
    Center: Polk Monitor CS20
    Front Wide: Polk Monitor 30ii
    Surround: Mordaunt Short Carnival 1
    Subwoofer: Mordaunt Short Carnival 9
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,351
    edited March 2013
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    I was thinking of the 65's because I read they are easier to drive than the 75's. It's actually for a friend and I don't know that he wants to get a power amp right away, so I thought the smaller speakers might be better.
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