Matching Center Channel?

kadrek

I have the Polk Monitor 60 Series II speakers: https://amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Monitor-Floorstanding-Speaker/dp/B006QL0XXQ

I've always used them in 2 channel with a HK 3480 but want to start using them as theater speakers, so I need to get a center channel. Is the CS1 or CS10 meant to be used with the monitor 60's? Or is there something else I can get that would look okay and sound decent for less money?

I'll also need to get a 5.1 or similar receiver, any suggestions for under $200? I don't need it to sound great, just better than built in TV speakers.

Thanks!

dromunds

If you can swing it, I'd consider picking up the LSim-704 for $199 right now at Adorama, as mentioned in another thread. CS1 and CS10 aren't in the same ballpark. I've heard others with Monitor 70's say the 704 sounded great with them.

Jimbo18

Your best bet, if that's all you can spend at this time, is to check your local Craigslist for a receiver. In this area, for instance, a fairly nice Yamaha can be had for about $100.

Or for a little more than $200, you can get a Denon from Accessories4less.

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs730h/denon-avr-s730h-7.2-ch-x-75-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html

I don't think you will find anything cheaper than the CS1 or CS10 that will match your M60's. Again, maybe you could find something on Craigslist, or FB marketplace.

kadrek

dromunds wrote: »

If you can swing it, I'd consider picking up the LSim-704 for $199 right now at Adorama, as mentioned in another thread. CS1 and CS10 aren't in the same ballpark. I've heard others with Monitor 70's say the 704 sounded great with them.

Hmm, that is tempting haha. I've never bought anything from Adorama. I'm guessing the "E" "E-" and "V"'s are condition ratings? Excellent, very good etc...

If I decide not to go with the LSim, the CS1 is supposedly better matched to the M60's, right?

kadrek

Jimbo18 wrote: »

Your best bet, if that's all you can spend at this time, is to check your local Craigslist for a receiver. In this area, for instance, a fairly nice Yamaha can be had for about $100.

Or for a little more than $200, you can get a Denon from Accessories4less.

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs730h/denon-avr-s730h-7.2-ch-x-75-watts-a/v-receiver-w/heos/1.html

I don't think you will find anything cheaper than the CS1 or CS10 that will match your M60's. Again, maybe you could find something on Craigslist, or FB marketplace.

My local Craigslist is barren lol. That Denon looks nice, do you know if they have a cheaper model that is only 5.1? I'll never need the 7.1.

Edit: It looks like the S730 is worth the extra over the S540, thoughts? https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavrs540bt/denon-avr-s540bt-5.2-ch-x-70-watts-bluetooth-a/v-receiver/1.html

Jimbo18

I didn't see this before. I would definitely consider the Pioneer Elite.

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/pionvsxlx102/pioneer-elite-vsx-lx102-7.2-ch-x-80-watts-a/v-receiver/1.html

kadrek

Jimbo18 wrote: »

I didn't see this before. I would definitely consider the Pioneer Elite.

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/pionvsxlx102/pioneer-elite-vsx-lx102-7.2-ch-x-80-watts-a/v-receiver/1.html

What makes this better than the Denon? I don't know much about receivers.

Jimbo18

It's an Elite, that's the higher end of the Pioneer line. Granted for this price, it's not much different than the Denon, but I would still go with it.

And retail price isn't always a perfect determination of value, but the Pioneer retail list price is $599.

rooftop59

I would rather have the denon. The newer pioneer stuff does not seem to be in the same ballpark as the older stuff...

cfrizz

I personally would get the 730 over the 540, but it's your wallet, pick whichever one floats your boat the most.

kadrek

I ended up going with an AVR-S930H.

Jimbo18

kadrek wrote: »

I ended up going with an AVR-S930H.

Looks like a good choice. Good luck with it. Hang around, lots of people here will be glad to help you............spend your money.