Is this thing on? Noob w/Sooo many questions..
c_loud76
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I'm new to forums. Rather new to Polk as well.
I've been gleaning as much as I can from this forum since my queries stumbled me here. There's just so much I don't know and alot I haven't heard. So I figured I'd jump in with what my world looks like first before being a stranger randomly asking questions.
Sooo
I was gifted a pair of Mint LS70's awhile back. Fell in love. Decided to use them to upgrade my HT from a logitech system and THAT led me down a rabbit hole.
I found a PSW350, I'm running w/Definitive pro sub 300 that works for now.
But I have old Aiwa shelf speakers for surrounds which I think I should change.
I had a Definitive Pro Center 1000 but recently swapped it out for a Polk CS-10.
I've read the 350ls sounds great with the ls70's
Now I'm hunting for a CS-350ls which I found rather elusive. Although I found one across the country, can be delivered for $165.
Also have a line on two pair of LsFx but not sure if I want those. $130 and $50
And a two pair of LS50s. $100 and $50.
So far I have only invested $70 altogether including new wires.
The point is... any and all HELP or words of wisdom appreciated.
I'm now lost in addiction and need guidance from the experienced.
Are the aforementioned worth it? Is the cs350 as good as I've read it is?
Am I ridiculous? Should I go back to the logitech and run?
I've been gleaning as much as I can from this forum since my queries stumbled me here. There's just so much I don't know and alot I haven't heard. So I figured I'd jump in with what my world looks like first before being a stranger randomly asking questions.
Sooo
I was gifted a pair of Mint LS70's awhile back. Fell in love. Decided to use them to upgrade my HT from a logitech system and THAT led me down a rabbit hole.
I found a PSW350, I'm running w/Definitive pro sub 300 that works for now.
But I have old Aiwa shelf speakers for surrounds which I think I should change.
I had a Definitive Pro Center 1000 but recently swapped it out for a Polk CS-10.
I've read the 350ls sounds great with the ls70's
Now I'm hunting for a CS-350ls which I found rather elusive. Although I found one across the country, can be delivered for $165.
Also have a line on two pair of LsFx but not sure if I want those. $130 and $50
And a two pair of LS50s. $100 and $50.
So far I have only invested $70 altogether including new wires.
The point is... any and all HELP or words of wisdom appreciated.
I'm now lost in addiction and need guidance from the experienced.
Are the aforementioned worth it? Is the cs350 as good as I've read it is?
Am I ridiculous? Should I go back to the logitech and run?
Answers
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IMO the center channel is a big deal in your HT, since much audio comes from the center, including dialogue. What AVR or processor are you using?
Also, do you plan on using this system for music listening also?
One last thought....stay away from ultra cheapo cables such as Monoprice or the stuff you see on Amazon. You cant go wrong with Audioquest lower level cables for HT. Blue Jeans makes some decent cables including speaker and HDMI also. Lastly, experiment with speaker placement before you start bolting them to walls or investing in stands. Every room is different....enjoy! -
I don't know much of anything about HT setups, cause I'm strictly 2 channel, but when somebody posts models I sometimes look them up and I couldn't find a Definitive Pro Sub 300, only an 800 that happens to be 300W. Is this the one? Seems like a quality mfg. but what the heck is up with posting frequency response with no +/- dB qualifiers. A pet peeve of mine and something that even seems to be done by "high end" mfg's.George / NJ
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