Which is better? R15 or monitor 4

BullShifter
BullShifter Posts: 66
edited March 2006 in Speakers
I'm trying to decide if I should match the fronts & center using R15's or stick with the monitor 4's - http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/monitor4/
HK AVR 335
Polk R50 fronts
Polk CSi25 center
Polk R15 rear
2 Sony modded subs with 12" Daytons
32" Sharp Aquos
PS2
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  • FicmanS
    FicmanS Posts: 134
    edited March 2006
    I love my 40's for sure...
    Rockin' In My House :D


    Pioneer 50 inch Plasma TV
    Denon AVR-3806
    Denon DVD-1930ci
    Polk Montor 70's
    Polk PSW-12
    Polk CS2
    Polk Monitor 40's
    Sirius Satellite Radio, Monster 3500MKII
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  • *Seby*-Polk-
    *Seby*-Polk- Posts: 375
    edited March 2006
    I prefer the monitor 30 instead R15...

    Anyway...between R15 and Monitor 4...i choose a good pair of R15's
    My current new system (step by step :D)

    A/V Receiver: YAMAHA RX-V657
    DVD Player: YAMAHA DVD-S657
    Main Towers: polkaudio® Monitor 50
    Wiring: NeoTecH KS1007 OFC High Definition Speaker Cable ( 2 x 2.64 mm² )
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  • BullShifter
    BullShifter Posts: 66
    edited March 2006
    The speakers I'm talking about are older Monitor 4's not 40's.
    HK AVR 335
    Polk R50 fronts
    Polk CSi25 center
    Polk R15 rear
    2 Sony modded subs with 12" Daytons
    32" Sharp Aquos
    PS2
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  • Maestro
    Maestro Posts: 92
    edited March 2006
    R15s for sure...! Perfect match. Seamless with R50s and R30s...
    _________________________
    Main: Polk R50s
    Center: Polk CSi3
    Surround: Polk R30s
    Rear: Polk R15s
    Sub: Polk PSW12
    Cherry Wood Edition
    Whirlwind Cables/Connectors

    Harman/Kardon AVR635
    Harman/Kardon DVD 27
    Sony RDR-GX300 DVDR
    Sony Bravia 40" XBR1
    _________________________
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  • BullShifter
    BullShifter Posts: 66
    edited March 2006
    I haven't been able to hear any R15's in person, they will be used for surrounds. The M4's are 91dB with a 6.5" woofer while the R15's are 5.25" woofer at 89db. I guess I should just buy the R15's next time they are on sale for $40 or I could sell the M4's and buy 2 pairs of R15's for 7.1. Some M4's just sold on ebay for $92.00 + shipping. The cherry 15's look much better than the M4's.

    M4 - Overall Frequency Response 35Hz-25kHz 91dB
    R15 - Overall Frequency Response 60Hz - 24kHz 89dB
    HK AVR 335
    Polk R50 fronts
    Polk CSi25 center
    Polk R15 rear
    2 Sony modded subs with 12" Daytons
    32" Sharp Aquos
    PS2
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  • Maestro
    Maestro Posts: 92
    edited March 2006
    Uhmmm...it looks like the R15 and the R50 have the same tweeter type, my friend....

    R50: http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/specs/r50/
    R30: http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/specs/r15/

    Ergo, perfect match! I was referring to Bullshifters's set up - R50s.
    _________________________
    Main: Polk R50s
    Center: Polk CSi3
    Surround: Polk R30s
    Rear: Polk R15s
    Sub: Polk PSW12
    Cherry Wood Edition
    Whirlwind Cables/Connectors

    Harman/Kardon AVR635
    Harman/Kardon DVD 27
    Sony RDR-GX300 DVDR
    Sony Bravia 40" XBR1
    _________________________
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  • BullShifter
    BullShifter Posts: 66
    edited March 2006
    This is true the R's aren't the best but for what I spent it can't be beat. The R50's replaced 2 sets of speakers, old 12" pioneer and old 10" technics Center was 2 JBL sat 2's replaced with CSi25. I really haven't spent a $1.00 of my own money, old audio equip and other old stuff sold on ebay brought in the money for R50, CSi25, and HK AVR 335. I still have 3 subs, 3 receivers, 1 CD player, & 4 pairs of speakers to sell. A good DVD player is next on my list, right now I'm using PS2 and an old Pioneer 6 disc changer.
    HK AVR 335
    Polk R50 fronts
    Polk CSi25 center
    Polk R15 rear
    2 Sony modded subs with 12" Daytons
    32" Sharp Aquos
    PS2
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  • BullShifter
    BullShifter Posts: 66
    edited March 2006
    I just got a pair cheap on ebay, cheaper than Fry's sale. If I don't like them I can sell them and still make a few bucks. That means the sub is next!:D
    HK AVR 335
    Polk R50 fronts
    Polk CSi25 center
    Polk R15 rear
    2 Sony modded subs with 12" Daytons
    32" Sharp Aquos
    PS2
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  • Maestro
    Maestro Posts: 92
    edited March 2006
    For the price, you really can't go wrong with any of the R-Series. I still get the WOW factor when people hear my budget-bangin' system. Enjoy 'em! I sure do!!
    _________________________
    Main: Polk R50s
    Center: Polk CSi3
    Surround: Polk R30s
    Rear: Polk R15s
    Sub: Polk PSW12
    Cherry Wood Edition
    Whirlwind Cables/Connectors

    Harman/Kardon AVR635
    Harman/Kardon DVD 27
    Sony RDR-GX300 DVDR
    Sony Bravia 40" XBR1
    _________________________
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  • BullShifter
    BullShifter Posts: 66
    edited March 2006
    After having the R15's for a few days I'll say the R15's match the other speakers much better than the M4's. The M4's sound better for 2ch music. I paid a whopping $28.00 for these speakers. There was a receipt from Fry's in the box stating 3 pairs ordered at $39.99 each. With my shipping credit, $3.50 came out of my pocket for shipping.
    HK AVR 335
    Polk R50 fronts
    Polk CSi25 center
    Polk R15 rear
    2 Sony modded subs with 12" Daytons
    32" Sharp Aquos
    PS2
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  • Maestro
    Maestro Posts: 92
    edited March 2006
    Nice!:)
    _________________________
    Main: Polk R50s
    Center: Polk CSi3
    Surround: Polk R30s
    Rear: Polk R15s
    Sub: Polk PSW12
    Cherry Wood Edition
    Whirlwind Cables/Connectors

    Harman/Kardon AVR635
    Harman/Kardon DVD 27
    Sony RDR-GX300 DVDR
    Sony Bravia 40" XBR1
    _________________________
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