polk fxi a6..how would u rate them

socal swagger
socal swagger Posts: 22
edited January 2014 in Speakers
deciding between from the a3 or fxia6
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2014
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?131661-FXiA6-First-impressions-mini-review-comparison
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
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  • snake1
    snake1 Posts: 567
    edited January 2014
    Love my 6s! Spectacular even on my floors.
    AVR - Onkyo NR809
    500gb HD for MP3 and FLAC files
    Amp - Parasound 2250 - FOR SALE BTW!! PM me if interested!
    Mains - Polk RTi12 towers
    Center - CSi5
    Surround - FXiA6's
    Sub - psw505
    Movies and games - PS3
    TV - Toshiba 52" HD

    Every vehicle has one good nuetral drop in it
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    edited January 2014
    For HT surround, they're excellent for the price.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2014
    Thorton wrote: »
    For HT surround, they're excellent for the price.

    For the price? IMO, they're excellent period!!

    My plan was to expand my 7.2 to a 9.2 adding another pair of RTiA9's in rear surround duty (currently using A9's for SB and doing a fine job), but, instead, I'll add another pair of FXiA6's to do the job instead. When that happens, the rear A9's will move back up to wide channel.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    edited January 2014
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    For the price? IMO, they're excellent period!!

    My plan was to expand my 7.2 to a 9.2 adding another pair of RTiA9's in rear surround duty (currently using A9's for SB and doing a fine job), but, instead, I'll add another pair of FXiA6's to do the job instead. When that happens, the rear A9's will move back up to wide channel.

    Sounds like it's time for a single A9 for the center channel!

    Back on topic, have the FxiA6's, seem to do their job just fine. :)

    The ability to switch dipole/bipole is nice if you want to play with the spaciousness of the surround channels.
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  • socal swagger
    socal swagger Posts: 22
    edited January 2014
    ok so when used in the rear the fxia6 should be placed in bipole mode correct?

    when used as sides they should be placed in dipole right?


    Am i correct ?
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    edited January 2014
    The Fxi's are awesome speakers.

    I only have the FXi3's and I have zero plan on them going anywhere any time soon.


    Correct, Dipole for side placement and Bipole for rear placement.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2014
    socal swagger wrote: »
    ok so when used in the rear the fxia6 should be placed in bipole mode correct?

    when used as sides they should be placed in dipole right?


    Am i correct ?

    As Upstate stated, you are correct however, you can experiment with both settings to see which setting you prefer. This link should give you a better understanding, it even has pictures :cheesygrin:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/polk-university/technology/bipole-dipole-surround-sound-control
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • fun_dador
    fun_dador Posts: 28
    edited January 2014
    Bigger is better only problem is how big your front and center are, 6 is the way to go if you got big setup...you are correct on your question but I really depends on you...
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  • PolishDude
    PolishDude Posts: 58
    edited January 2014
    I was trying to decide between the same two speakers, most people recommended the A6s to me, that is what I currently have...in a box
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited January 2014
    Get'em out of the box and put them to use"
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited January 2014
    I really loved my fxi3's, especially with video games that had surround like killzone. You cannot beat those speakers in HT for the money!!
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  • socal swagger
    socal swagger Posts: 22
    edited January 2014
    kool deal now i just got to see where to buy them at here. On POLK they run about 499 and amazon the price can vary
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2014
    socal swagger wrote: »
    kool deal now i just got to see where to buy them at here. On POLK they run about 499 and amazon the price can vary

    You can find them on Polk ebay occasionally for less. Plus, you can call them to ask about availability on refurbished that aren't listed.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • socal swagger
    socal swagger Posts: 22
    edited January 2014
    Anyone ever purchased off Polk/eBay refurbs? Any regrets or issues?
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  • snake1
    snake1 Posts: 567
    edited January 2014
    Purchased by 12s off of Polk refurbished and couldn't be happier! They could have been sold as new and I would never have questioned it they looked so clean! Buy with confidence from them!
    AVR - Onkyo NR809
    500gb HD for MP3 and FLAC files
    Amp - Parasound 2250 - FOR SALE BTW!! PM me if interested!
    Mains - Polk RTi12 towers
    Center - CSi5
    Surround - FXiA6's
    Sub - psw505
    Movies and games - PS3
    TV - Toshiba 52" HD

    Every vehicle has one good nuetral drop in it
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,146
    edited January 2014
    Yes purchased lsi line from there and they are mint. Note not all of the speakers are refurb, some are new.
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  • socal swagger
    socal swagger Posts: 22
    edited January 2014
    good to hear i have been visiting the site waiting for a set or 2 of the fxia6
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2014
    socal swagger wrote: »
    good to hear i have been visiting the site waiting for a set or 2 of the fxia6

    I'll remind you, if you're ready to purchase, you can call them as they sometimes have the stock and is not listed.
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

    EXPERIENCE: next to nothing, but I sure enjoy audio and video MY OPINION OF THIS HOBBY: I may not be a smart man, but I know what quicksand is.
    When I was young, I was Superman but now that old age has gotten the best of me I'm only Batman
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  • Tungx2
    Tungx2 Posts: 58
    edited January 2014
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    For the price? IMO, they're excellent period!!

    My plan was to expand my 7.2 to a 9.2 adding another pair of RTiA9's in rear surround duty (currently using A9's for SB and doing a fine job), but, instead, I'll add another pair of FXiA6's to do the job instead. When that happens, the rear A9's will move back up to wide channel.

    I wish i saw your post a week ago. You're the person who i need to ask!

    I've had a9 fronts and surrounds as 5.1 system. Since i have a narrow and longer living room. After I placed the A9 on the sides, there's only like 1.5 feet to walk by on each side. This is why I was thinking about the Fxi A6 to replace them.
    I've had them on craigslist for a month. I Finally sold them.

    My question is you, is that would a9 be better and create a better sound field compared to fxi a6????

    to me, because the speakers are too close, you really can't hear the "left" surround speaker if someone is sitting on my "left" side on the couch. It's that bad~
    TV.......................Samsung 46" LCD LN46A550
    A/V Receiver.........Yamaha RX-V3900
    Amplifier.............. Emotiva XPA-1 Gen 2 for fronts, XPA-3 Gen 2 for center and Surrounds.
    BluRay Player.........Sony PS3
    Fronts...................RTia9 (modded)
    Center.............. ...CSiA6 (modded)
    Surrounds.............Empty for now. But waiting for a Fxi A6 deal on polk ebay.
    Rear Surrounds.... Deciding if front presence is the way to go instead.
    Sub..................... SVS PB12-plus/2
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