Ok need help finalizing my decisions.

AzN_plyR

Here's the start for my 5.1 setup!

I was gonna go with the Polk R30's as fronts for starters but decided against it since the sale price at outpost would still be a bummer for me.. (shipping + taxes) SOoooo

Also, this is just gonna be the start of the setup, Ill be finishing it later when I have the cash.

Bic DV62si pair as fronts, DV62CLR as mid. -first purchase. 226 shipped.
Use old Sharp 2way 4inch woofer/ tweeter for surrounds.
Dayton 12in subwoofer. -second purchase. 150 bucks.
Purchase another pair of DV62si to replace the old surrounds. -third purchase. 110 bucks shipped.

= 486 total.



Second system

Buy some Fluance 5.1 package right away.

Fronts are 3-way floorstanders. Mid is dual 4in midrange with tweeter.
surrounds are 4inch 2-way. -first purchase around 200 bucks shipped.

Dayton 12in. subwoofer -150 bucks

= 350 bucks total.

What do ya think?

AND please, recommend me anything else that is better and onmy FIRST PURCHASE, in the 220 bucks pricerange.

heiney9

................ :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: . How many times/ways in a one week period are you going to ask the same question? Even at the price you quoted the R30's are so much better than your other 2 choices. My strong suggestion (as it has been all along) is if you can't quite swing the R30's wait and save some more money. I must just be a complete glutton for punishment to even continue to answer your same questions over and over. You aren't on meds for A.D.D. are you? Geesh...............

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heiney9

AzN_plyR wrote:

AND please, recommend me anything else that is better and onmy FIRST PURCHASE, in the 220 bucks pricerange.

People already have answered this question in the other threads you started about this same topic........

ohskigod

start where you can with your budget. Ive heard BIC, and there listenable. if thats your budget, then your making alot of it. As I;ve allready said, I hear good things about those Dayton entry level subs. tons of performance for little cash.

start there and build up over time. its like a sickness

heiney9

Here's the other thread with the answers...just in case you forgot

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36767

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AzN_plyR

Well, last time I wasn't sure, I am so sorry, but this audio thing is killing me!!

I was 100% set on the R30's until the tax/shipping thing... BUT now I am set on these ones... but now I am thinking of throwing the Fluance out AGAIN. GRRRR ok nvm guys MODS shut this thread down! Ill go for the BICS and build up from there... that's it! tomorrow morning I am charging my credit card dammit!!

heiney9

AzN_plyR wrote:

Well, last time I wasn't sure, I am so sorry, but this audio thing is killing me!!

I was 100% set on the R30's until the tax/shipping thing... BUT now I am set on these ones... but now I am thinking of throwing the Fluance out AGAIN. GRRRR ok nvm guys MODS shut this thread down! Ill go for the BICS and build up from there... that's it! tomorrow morning I am charging my credit card dammit!!

I know your agony....but if you can hold out for the R30's I'm sure you won't regret it. Do what ya gotta do man......you'll sleep easier once you make a decision one way or the other.

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Joey_V

You dont have to build your entire system right now... I say go with the R30. I've never been a fan of BIC or Fluance.

That said, I know how you feel... how do you think I felt when I had to make a $5K call on which speaker to buy just a few weeks ago? Same feeling you're feeling pal.

BTW, I'm pinipig523 on [H]ardforum. Nice to see you here.

Go with the R30 and call it a day. Start with however many speakers you can afford and work on the remainder another day. No need to rush it.

danger boy

i agree with what Joey says... buy the best main front speakers you can afford... those are the most important in any system.. they are what put out the most sound.. whether in home theater or music listening.

then as cash comes in add the center, subwoofer and surround.. trying to buy all of those speakers at once isn't going to give you the satisfaction you're looking for. In the long run, would end up costing you more.. having to buy these speakers and say 6 months or a year down the road.. having to replace them with the ones you really want.

It took me nearly two years to get all my speakers bought to where they were all Polk Audio.. it takes time my friend..

AzN_plyR

Fine, I'll wait I guess.... my logitech's (Shrugs) should hold me over... or I can toss on my sennheiser's hehe.. BUT

Ill wait for outpost to make the R30's on sale...so here's my new plan..

R30's 40 bucks a piece... X2 = 80.

R15's 40 bucks a pair....X1=40

shipping is 55 bucks for the speakers...and umm 20 more bucks for tax? Does anyone know how much outpost charges for tax in California?

so should be under 200 bucks for a pair of surrounds and fronts R30's

adam2434

Regarding the BICs, did you consider the cost of
1) Stands, since they are bookshelf speakers. Maybe you don't need stands, but if you did, that could easily take the total cost over the R30s, even at $60 each plus shipping/tax.
2) Crossover mod - I'm sure you've read about the Ed Frias crossover mod that many folks have done to supposedly improve the sound (I think it's around $30/pr).

I helped set-up a BIC system for a friend, using the same speakers you're considering. Not bad for the money, even without the crossover mod. However, I personally find the Polk R series to be superior and an even better value, especially when the sales pop up. Sounds like you're leaning in that direction now.

Early B.

The BICs are awesome for the price. The $99 center channel is very highly regarded. I used to own an unmodded one and compared to the Csi40 that replaced it, the 40 was only slightly more detailed. So I'd choose BIC over R30.

Forget about the super cheap second system setup. Do one at a time. Put that money towards the first system.

halo

AzN_plyR wrote:

Fine, I'll wait I guess.... my logitech's (Shrugs) should hold me over... or I can toss on my sennheiser's hehe.. BUT

Ill wait for outpost to make the R30's on sale...so here's my new plan..

R30's 40 bucks a piece... X2 = 80.

R15's 40 bucks a pair....X1=40

shipping is 55 bucks for the speakers...and umm 20 more bucks for tax? Does anyone know how much outpost charges for tax in California?

so should be under 200 bucks for a pair of surrounds and fronts R30's

Don't forget to snag the CSi25 CC when outpost has 'em on sale. $69? $79?

bdaley6509

I have a solution...get a job.

AzN_plyR

bdaley6509 wrote:

I have a solution...get a job.

Psshh.... I do have a part time job at albertson's...and remember I am only a high schooler... and I just started the Job, and I would feel uneasy spending so much more than what I intended anyways.... 500 bucks for a whole system not including receiver... but it looks like the polks would be my choice now... seems really good..

bdaley6509

Then definately save up and go for the Polks. That's a no brainer. Good luck.

AzN_plyR

Just got back from circuitcity.... and auditioned the M20's.. which are remodeled R30's..... I turned all the subs and other speakers off and used them in stereo mode... and WOW!! I was blowned away!!! They sounded WAY WAY fuller sound than I thought! Definitely getting a pair of R30's... and Also, I auditioned the M10's ( R15's remodeled I am guessing? ) and some Monitor 30's... grr those Monitors 30's blew them away... they had a pair of open boxed of monitor 30's for 50 bucks a pice.. is that a good price?

zombie boy 2000

yup and yup...
as cc generallly sells them at $100 apiece new

heiney9

AzN_plyR wrote:

Just got back from circuitcity.... and auditioned the M20's.. which are remodeled R30's..... I turned all the subs and other speakers off and used them in stereo mode... and WOW!! I was blowned away!!! They sounded WAY WAY fuller sound than I thought! Definitely getting a pair of R30's... and Also, I auditioned the M10's ( R15's remodeled I am guessing? ) and some Monitor 30's... grr those Monitors 30's blew them away... they had a pair of open boxed of monitor 30's for 50 bucks a pice.. is that a good price?

If you got the cash..run back there and get those. You got to audition them, no shipping and nothing wrong with open box. $50 a piece, they are probably gone already. Skip class and get over there and get them

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