7.1 Help Needed please!

peekobi
peekobi Posts: 58
edited December 2005 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I just upgraded my Kenwood 6.1 to a Onkyo 7.1 (TX-SR 603X)
I also purchased a CS1 Polk that I figured that I would use as a rear center. All of the new setup diagrams are showing Surround Backs (2) and Surrounds (2) plus the Sub, Fronts (2) and Center. That makes for 8 total speakers and not 7. Do I need to buy another CS1 or return the one I purchased and buy two speakers to match my two rear RT25i's. I'm confused in Cincinnati. Can someone give me the basic 101 on 7.1?
Reciever Onkyo TX-SR708

Center - polkaudio CS245I
Mains -- polkaudio RT600I's
Sides -- polkaudio RT35's
Rears -- polkaudio RT25I's
Sub ---- polkaudio PSW-350

TV: Panasonic TC-P50GT30 HDTV
Blu-Ray Player Panasonic DMP-BDT215

Common sense ain't that common!:loneranger:
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  • labrat
    labrat Posts: 120
    edited December 2005
    Peekobi,

    In order to do 7.1 you do need 7 "full range" speakers plus a sub (the .1) for a total of 8. You probably can use the center you have with the AVR you have for 6.1 OR you can get rid of the rear center and get a matched pair if you want to try 7.1.

    Good luck in your audio quest,

    Scott
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  • peekobi
    peekobi Posts: 58
    edited December 2005
    thanks Scott! Would I be better off keeping the CS245I or the CS1? Is either a better match for the 600's up front? I would then get two others for the back. I'd like to give the 7.1 a try.
    DS
    Reciever Onkyo TX-SR708

    Center - polkaudio CS245I
    Mains -- polkaudio RT600I's
    Sides -- polkaudio RT35's
    Rears -- polkaudio RT25I's
    Sub ---- polkaudio PSW-350

    TV: Panasonic TC-P50GT30 HDTV
    Blu-Ray Player Panasonic DMP-BDT215

    Common sense ain't that common!:loneranger:
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited December 2005
    peekobi wrote:
    thanks Scott! Would I be better off keeping the CS245I or the CS1? Is either a better match for the 600's up front? I would then get two others for the back. I'd like to give the 7.1 a try.
    DS

    sell the cs1. look for rt25i's on the bay. Good luck.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • peekobi
    peekobi Posts: 58
    edited December 2005
    I cannot find the RT25's on ebay but did find a set of RT35's for $130/pair. What do you think?
    Reciever Onkyo TX-SR708

    Center - polkaudio CS245I
    Mains -- polkaudio RT600I's
    Sides -- polkaudio RT35's
    Rears -- polkaudio RT25I's
    Sub ---- polkaudio PSW-350

    TV: Panasonic TC-P50GT30 HDTV
    Blu-Ray Player Panasonic DMP-BDT215

    Common sense ain't that common!:loneranger:
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  • peekobi
    peekobi Posts: 58
    edited December 2005
    Can anyone tell me how a pair of 4 year old RT35's would stack up against a brand new pair of Monitor 30's. Can't decide not knowing too much about either?
    Thanks!
    Reciever Onkyo TX-SR708

    Center - polkaudio CS245I
    Mains -- polkaudio RT600I's
    Sides -- polkaudio RT35's
    Rears -- polkaudio RT25I's
    Sub ---- polkaudio PSW-350

    TV: Panasonic TC-P50GT30 HDTV
    Blu-Ray Player Panasonic DMP-BDT215

    Common sense ain't that common!:loneranger:
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited December 2005
    rt35's are a much better speaker than the monitor 30's imo.
    they're basically the older version of the current rti lineup.

    If they're in good cosmetic and working condition, $130 is a good deal.

    35's for the sides. move the 25i's to the back.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2005
    I agree with aaharvel..
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  • peekobi
    peekobi Posts: 58
    edited December 2005
    Thanks guys!
    Reciever Onkyo TX-SR708

    Center - polkaudio CS245I
    Mains -- polkaudio RT600I's
    Sides -- polkaudio RT35's
    Rears -- polkaudio RT25I's
    Sub ---- polkaudio PSW-350

    TV: Panasonic TC-P50GT30 HDTV
    Blu-Ray Player Panasonic DMP-BDT215

    Common sense ain't that common!:loneranger:
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited December 2005
    Peekobi, i just looked up your rt35's on e-bay. Damage on the sides of 1speaker but "not too bad" ?

    Where's the damage? Why doesn't the camera pic show it. Might want to hold off on that one or better yet ask the seller wtf is going on.
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • peekobi
    peekobi Posts: 58
    edited December 2005
    I bought them this morning. We e-mailed back & forth and he said it was minimal and cosmetic. I figured I can't go wrong for $130
    Reciever Onkyo TX-SR708

    Center - polkaudio CS245I
    Mains -- polkaudio RT600I's
    Sides -- polkaudio RT35's
    Rears -- polkaudio RT25I's
    Sub ---- polkaudio PSW-350

    TV: Panasonic TC-P50GT30 HDTV
    Blu-Ray Player Panasonic DMP-BDT215

    Common sense ain't that common!:loneranger:
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