Polk 5.0 speakers for $800 to $1000
What can I get for this amount of $$? I have been looking at the Axiom bookshelves (2-M22, 2-QS4 and the VP100), but I cannot listen to them. I want bookshelves and for right now I want just the center, 2 fronts and 2 rears. I will use my existing sub for the time being.
Need opinions on a comparable system from Polk.
Need opinions on a comparable system from Polk.
Onkyo TX-NR709 A/V Receiver
Polk RTi8's Front
In-Walls for Rears
CSi5 Center
SVS 20-39PCI Subwoofer
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RTi4, CSi3, and RTi4 or FX surrounds will get you well within that budget.
depending on what prices you get, RTi6, CSi5, RTi4 or fx surrounds could be doable too. might be a bit over, but worth it.
Rti line are great performers, especially for home theaterLiving Room 2 Channel -
Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.
Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.
Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites -
The combination of Rti6 (front), Rti4 (rear) and the CSi3 is what I started to get. Then was concerned that the fronts was not big enough. The speakers that have 2 woofers is that mainly for if you do not have a sub? Have tried several places to listen to them with no luck.
Onkyo TX-NR709 A/V Receiver
Polk RTi8's Front
In-Walls for Rears
CSi5 Center
SVS 20-39PCI Subwoofer -
wouldnt worry to much about the 2 woofer thing, thats why god invented the sub in the first place. a second woofer in a bookshelf wont take away the need for a sub. I would imagine this is the reasin you dont see as many bookshelves with 2 6 1/2" or bigger drivers anymore.Living Room 2 Channel -
Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.
Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.
Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites -
Which speakers would be the best for the rears in a 5.1 system. The Rti4's or the Fxi3's?
Onkyo TX-NR709 A/V Receiver
Polk RTi8's Front
In-Walls for Rears
CSi5 Center
SVS 20-39PCI Subwoofer -
I prefer the FXi for HT, but if you are into that whole multichanel music thing, the RTi would be better for surrounds.Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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Being the FXi3 is more than the RTi6 how would it work if I had a 4 speakers the RTi6's?
Onkyo TX-NR709 A/V Receiver
Polk RTi8's Front
In-Walls for Rears
CSi5 Center
SVS 20-39PCI Subwoofer -
i got my front, center and side surrounds for under $600 total. well within your budget and the results are outstanding: even with a 60hz. crossover.
