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tashidondrup
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Hello guys
I need your help
I want to build a 5.1 speaker system
I have a JBL 400W subwoofer
2 polks R150 bookshelfs
2 Sony SS-B3000 large speakers
And an Infinity SM 175W center
All this powered by a Sony STR 820 receiver
Originally the Sony’s were meant to be the fronts but the sound was not as promised by getting 5stars in Amazon and now they are my rears.
I love the sound of the rest of the system but the thing is I want to change to towers for the front.
I have some questions.
1. Do you think is better to buy a whole new 5.1 system?
2. Do you think getting the polks T50 for the fronts and sending the R150to the rears its a good idea? I love the sound of the R150
3. Does the T50 match the R150?
4. Is the T50 a good option or there is a better tower below 300$ a pair?
5. What do you think of the Polk TL3 for my rears instead of the R150?
Basically I am happy now with the sound but I need towers in the front (bought a 82” TV) and I need smalls for the back preferably in a stand
What would you recommend?
I need your help
I want to build a 5.1 speaker system
I have a JBL 400W subwoofer
2 polks R150 bookshelfs
2 Sony SS-B3000 large speakers
And an Infinity SM 175W center
All this powered by a Sony STR 820 receiver
Originally the Sony’s were meant to be the fronts but the sound was not as promised by getting 5stars in Amazon and now they are my rears.
I love the sound of the rest of the system but the thing is I want to change to towers for the front.
I have some questions.
1. Do you think is better to buy a whole new 5.1 system?
2. Do you think getting the polks T50 for the fronts and sending the R150to the rears its a good idea? I love the sound of the R150
3. Does the T50 match the R150?
4. Is the T50 a good option or there is a better tower below 300$ a pair?
5. What do you think of the Polk TL3 for my rears instead of the R150?
Basically I am happy now with the sound but I need towers in the front (bought a 82” TV) and I need smalls for the back preferably in a stand
What would you recommend?
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I wouldn’t recommend this: https://slickdeals.net/f/10729027-polk-signature-speakers-open-box-s50-s35-s15-549-s60-s35-s20-799-s60-s35-s20-yamaha-rx-v683-1199-free-shipping?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1
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1. How much money you got?
2. Can we spend it?
3. Are there any women in your life who can/will harm you/us if we proceed with #2?I disabled signatures. -
1. How much money you got?
2. Can we spend it?
3. Are there any women in your life who can/will harm you/us if we proceed with #2?
The problem here is never passing 50 dB lol
But she lets me buy mancave toys
The budget is below 750$ for the whole system
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tashidondrup wrote: »
Does that budget take selling your old gear after buying one of the above combo's into account??? It should, those are great deals. Woman love a good sale.
"Make a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Light
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Well didn’t take that in consideration I guess I can get around 350$ for everythingtashidondrup wrote: »
Does that budget take selling your old gear after buying one of the above combo's into account??? It should, those are great deals. Woman love a good sale.
So let’s say 1k$
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tashidondrup wrote: »Well didn’t take that in consideration I guess I can get around 350$ for everything
So let’s say 1k$
I'd shoot for this combo.
"Make a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Light
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^^^^^ That IS a great deal !!!
People are loving the Polk Signature speaker line !
And the Yamaha is getting great reviews too I believe.
You'd be set for 5 years or more. Enjoy that MONSTER TV you're got !
Must be nice.
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Subwoofer, Subwoofer, Subwoofer, let's not forget about Subwoofer
https://www.svsound.com/pages/subwoofers?trk_msg=DN35NO67U36K5AT8GSV4IO7D4K&trk_contact=TQGRBGFM4CKHIR8QO28UEUOD20&trk_sid=HLNSD29R7JIGFHPBKTCMJ52NRC&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https://www.svsound.com/pages/subwoofers#nsd-series&utm_campaign=Scorching+SVS+Black+Friday+Event:+SB12-NSD+&+PB12-NSD+Subwoofers+at+All-Time+Low+Price!#nsd-seriesWhen I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
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Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music -
do you think my current subwoofer will do the job?
It is a 400w 12” cone
And has a lot of power
Too big for me but gets the job done
It is the JBL ESP250pSubwoofer, Subwoofer, Subwoofer, let's not forget about Subwoofer
https://www.svsound.com/pages/subwoofers?trk_msg=DN35NO67U36K5AT8GSV4IO7D4K&trk_contact=TQGRBGFM4CKHIR8QO28UEUOD20&trk_sid=HLNSD29R7JIGFHPBKTCMJ52NRC&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https://www.svsound.com/pages/subwoofers#nsd-series&utm_campaign=Scorching+SVS+Black+Friday+Event:+SB12-NSD+&+PB12-NSD+Subwoofers+at+All-Time+Low+Price!#nsd-series
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I'm unfamiliar with your sub but it would be last on my upgrade list. By the specs sheet it looks to be decent https://www.jbl.com/ES250P.html. Maybe next year go for an HSU or SVS. one or two of the bigger ones that shake the house. Another option would be to try to find a great deal on a used JBL ESP250P.
Speakers would be first and top priority, Signatures are a very nice speakers. The package deals from Adorama are all great, get which ever one fits your budget. I got my S60 package from there without any problems.
2nd would be upgrading the AVR to a mid range Denon/Marantz or Yamaha. Sony's are OK for movies and good on music. Their ES line is costly but are built like tanks.When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music -
I've had a few JBL subs and heard one other model like yours at a friends.
I think your sub will be fine .
I also think that loooong Signature center would look great under that 82" TV.Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
I will go with the polks S60 combo
Now
What about the receiver?
Which one do you recommend?
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That one Polk Audio S60 combo comes with a Yamaha receiver. RX-V683 7.2.
That should be nice and with your JBL sub.... Not to shabby at all !Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
Bought the combo of the Yamaha receiver and the Polks S60 S35 and S20 thanks to everyone
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tashidondrup wrote: »Bought the combo of the Yamaha receiver and the Polks S60 S35 and S20 thanks to everyone
That will be a nice setup.When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music -
Does any one recommends a stand for the S20?
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Where are you putting the S20s, and do you know how high you want them? That'll affect the stand selection/availability.I disabled signatures.
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Behind the couch of the living
What about the amazon ones?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VRREPG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A1YX7EB80E4EIU&psc=1Where are you putting the S20s, and do you know how high you want them? That'll affect the stand selection/availability. -
Hey guys thanks for everything
My new system is installed
I have some comments.
1. someone said this system does not need a subwoofer. My system improved a lot connecting the subwoofer.
2. I think you need certain volume for the sweet spot. That volume is not low.
3. This speakers are clear and crisp.
4. I think my old infinity center (much bigger) was better than this one.
5. The system in general is awesome. Delivers perfection.
6. The only problem with this system is that the car stereo from now on will sound ****.
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Your set up has a number of issues. The center is half buried behind the TV and your mains need to be pulled out more and toed in.
If you are running the center and mains large, change that to small. Set the cross over to the sub at 80Hz.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Great looking set up. Congrats.Living Room
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Pull all of those chairs back a few feet and Dynamat that coffee table.
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If you could find something sort of inconspicuous to put under the "feet" of the TV, you may be able to get it high enough so that the center speaker clears it's bottom. (Can I say "bottom"?)
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F1nutF1nut Posts: 38,403
January 4 edited January 4
Your set up has a number of issues. The center is half buried behind the TV and your mains need to be pulled out more and toed in.
I'll second this suggestion.HT SYSTEM-
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Space is kind of a problem it’s a rather small apartment
I started playing with the Yamaha eq settings and went up with the highs and lows 2db
Anyone has experience with a good set up for this speakers and a Yamaha receiver ?
The center kind of clears the tv. It is the S35
I guess that’s why is so slim
Thanks for the help -
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Yeah, on closer inspection, I can see things are pretty tight. Especially in the corner by the window.tashidondrup wrote: »Space is kind of a problem it’s a rather small apartment
I started playing with the Yamaha eq settings and went up with the highs and lows 2db
Anyone has experience with a good set up for this speakers and a Yamaha receiver ?
The center kind of clears the tv. It is the S35
I guess that’s why is so slim
Thanks for the help
Perhaps you could move that ficus tree a little closer to the window. That might allow you to do what F1nut suggested as far as moving the mains out and toeing them in more. (Which would "kick" the backs of the speakers a little more outward.)
Try to put the inside front of the left speaker as close to the front corner of the TV "stand", angling as much as space allows. Then just set the other side to match. It might not be the most ideal sound-wise, but it should be a definite improvement over how things are now.
I would like to say "Put the tree ON the subwoofer so it isn't in front of the left tweeter", but I don't want to start any trouble.
