Front Channel and Center Channel advice - Newbie

bfulmerjr
bfulmerjr Posts: 4
edited December 2013 in Speakers
I am looking to get either a pair of Polk Monitor 45s or TSi200s to replace an old pair of Sony floor standing speakers(ss-mf400h). I have Monitor 30s for the rear surround and a Boston HPS10se sub. This setup was pieced together over a long time and I am looking to match them up now.

Most of the reviews show the two sets to be fairly equal in specifications and customer reviews. Do you have any additional thoughts on the pair of bookshelf speakers? I would lore fear together smaller speakers around the TV for the front channel, but I realize I will need together speaker stands. The tv is in a corner of the room with a fireplace adjacent.

If I get the bookshelf speakers, as opposed to pastor of Monitor 55s or older Monitor 60s, I may need to get a center channel (which I do not own currently). If so, would a slim profile TL2 center match well? Or are there fairly substantial differences in that line as compared to the Monitor series? I need a slim profile speaker to fit in the current opening under the tv or in the cabinet opening.

Thanks in advance for any feedback!
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited December 2013
    go for monitor 40's and a CS2 center, they match your 30's better, and being an old line, dont run as much anymore, check out fry's or newegg
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • bfulmerjr
    bfulmerjr Posts: 4
    edited December 2013
    As a follow-up question...any recommendations on quality stands for the monitor bookshelf line? I want to make sure I get a decent affordable stand that will stand up well on carpet.
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  • bfulmerjr
    bfulmerjr Posts: 4
    edited December 2013
    I looked at the CS2 center channel and it is going to be too tall for the cabinet opening. The cabinet opening just below the TV is 5 1/2 (h) by 18 3/4 (w). The full size cabinet openings are all behind a glass door.

    Any other thoughts? If not, thanks!
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited December 2013
    mount it above the tv?
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • bfulmerjr
    bfulmerjr Posts: 4
    edited December 2013
    Corner cabinet with TV sitting away from the wall...unfortunately.
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  • argylesox
    argylesox Posts: 48
    edited December 2013
    If you're interested I have a pair of Tsi200's in cherry and a black CS10 which in like new condition.
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  • BigDaveyL
    BigDaveyL Posts: 36
    edited December 2013
    You may want to try the CS1.

    It is a smaller, less powerful speaker, though.
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  • BigDaveyL
    BigDaveyL Posts: 36
    edited December 2013
    You may want to try the CS1.

    It is a smaller, less powerful speaker, though.
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  • willythekid
    willythekid Posts: 4
    edited December 2013
    I just got off the phone with Polk because I had the same problem with a center speaker. He said that the TL2 center will match up best with your speakers, while not ideal, should work just fine. He mentioned if you have a receiver with some kind of calibration system it should sound great. I should have my system up by the end of next weekend and will post an update on how it worked out... I will have a TL2 center with TSX220 fronts, TSX110 rears and a PSW10 sub being pushed by a Sony dh740.
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited December 2013
    argylesox wrote: »
    If you're interested I have a pair of Tsi200's in cherry and a black CS10 which in like new condition.
    Minimum 100 posts to buy or sell
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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