In wall setup
freddybeach123
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Hi everyone! I am in need of some help. I am building a new house and have decided to build a inwall home theatre system that is multi zoned. The area that I really need some help in is the home theatre area. I purchased a pair of rc85i's for my front L and R. I am looking at doing a 7.1 setup. Do I have to have a matching center channel and rears or can I match them up with the sc series. This is what I am thinking R85i's front L and R (purchased) SC-C for centre channel and 4 in ceiling sc80-ipr for the rears. I just purchased an pioneer av receiver 9.2. I am getting a Velodyne EQ-Max 8 subwoofer. Will this work? My main concern is having rc85 model that will not match up with the sc's in the rest of the system. The other question is the sc-s supposed to be used as a centre channel? The last question is do I need 4 rears or will 2 cut it. 5.1 vs 7.1 I don't mind the added cost if 4 are better.
Thanks in advance for any and all your help. Can't wait to get my new POLK system going.
Thanks in advance for any and all your help. Can't wait to get my new POLK system going.
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The RCi series and the SC series are not a timbre match. You want at least the front 3 to match. Either go all RCi or return the RCi's and go all SC.The other question is the sc-s supposed to be used as a centre channel?
Yes, the SC-C is a dedicated center channel speaker.The last question is do I need 4 rears or will 2 cut it.
Personal choice.Political Correctness'.........defined
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If i go all rc will it sound ok or should i go sc? I would hate to put the system together as rc to find out it doesnt sound good. If i do go rc what inwall centre should i pair up with? Thanks for your help.
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I believe the RCi series is the better of the two. You would use another RCi 85 as the center channel.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Would Polk Audio 255C-RT match up ok with rc85i's ? Would like to have a true center channel.
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It uses a different tweeter and driver. You're much better off using the RCi 85 as it will work perfectly as a center giving you a seemless front.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Cool! Looks Like I will have an extra speaker if one fails. Do I run the speaker under the tv vertically or horizontaly? Thanks for all your help.
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Whatever position keeps the tweeter as close to ear level as possible.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk
