polk audio monitor 70's

98thumpin

98thumpin wrote:

well i know how to bi wire now, do you know what the monitor 70's can handle continiously can they handle 200 rms

would it be safe to drive these with 200 wpc rms clean power?

Ern Dog

Not only is it safe, but they are going to be Rockin'. The specs for these speakers indicate a max of 275 watts.

98thumpin

ok thats awesome another question? polk audio uses a 8ohm speaker impedence, i was considering buying a onkyo TX-SR804 7.1 channel reciever but i found out the speaker impedence is only 6 ohms or 4 ohms can this run a set of monitor 40 bookshelfs and a monitor series center channel, or should i go with the rotel rsx-1067 surround sound a/v receiver which is rated at 8 ohms

98thumpin

polk audio uses a 8ohm speaker impedence, i was considering buying a onkyo TX-SR804 7.1 channel reciever but i found out the speaker impedence is only 6 ohms or 4 ohms can this run a set of monitor 40 bookshelfs and a monitor series center channel, or should i go with the rotel rsx-1067 surround sound a/v receiver which is rated at 8 ohms?

98thumpin

i need to know this can a reciever with the impedenace of 4 and 6 ohms drive a set of 8 ohm speakers?

zombie boy 2000

I think you're looking at it from the wrong angle..

An amp rated to drive 4 Ohm speaks can also drive speakers rated at 6 Ohms and 8 Ohms.

An amp or reciever rated to drive 8 Ohm speaks should only be used with 8 Ohm speakers.

98thumpin

which would be the better setup?

Ern Dog

Don't sweat the ohms stuff. Your Onkyo 804 will have no problem driving Polk speakers.

98thumpin

in someones opinion which is a better reciever the onkyo 804 or the rotel rsx 1067?

Ern Dog

Rotel

98thumpin

what makes the rotel the better choice?

Bill Ayotte

If you are still looking for an amp, look at a carver M400t or M1.0t. They are both 200w rms a channel at 8 ohms.

98thumpin

ok im probably going to go with a rotel amp

98thumpin

but im still looking for a high quality dvd/cd player

TennesseeOutlaw

I really like Outlaw Audio. They have great customer support, great equipment, and best of all great prices. Might be worth your time to check them out. This is an internet only based company, but you can return anything you dont like within 30 days of receiving the equipment. So, dont let that stray you away from them.

http://www.outlawaudio.com/index.html

Good luck.

TennesseeOutlaw

TennesseeOutlaw wrote:

I really like Outlaw Audio. They have great customer support, great equipment, and best of all great prices. Might be worth your time to check them out. This is an internet only based company, but you can return anything you dont like within 30 days of receiving the equipment. So, dont let that stray you away from them.

http://www.outlawaudio.com/index.html

Good luck.

This would be for a Pre/pro and amplifiers only.. They do make a great bass management system as well.. I think that may be in conjuction with SMS.

98thumpin

yeah i saw there bass managment system looked good to me

cambir

anybody know if the monitor 70s would sound terrible matched with a cs300 and R15? I know, different lines, drivers and tweeters, but how bad would it be?

98thumpin

im not sure i dont have that expertise

Poee7R

There dont seem to be many mon70 fans around. But i am/was. I needed something to put into my HT that would fit two bills.

One would be for HT for movies, the other which is my staple of enjoyment when it comes to entertainment are concerts on DVD. I auditioned the rti and monitor lines. If it came down to simply movies, i would of chose the rti's and not thought about it again. But as you will read here many people feel the rti's are a bit bright for music, and i came to the same conclusion.

The monitors were a bit more laid back to my ears, but still retained the detail i was looking for. Now they arent the perfect speakers for everything, but for my purposes i couldnt find better for the cost.

Ive recently sold my mon70's and upgraded to a pair of 2.3tl's. To be honest, im missing my 70's. Not that i prefer them over the 2.3's but just that they to me sounded great and really didnt leave me wanting. My only regret was selling them. Kinda wish i had just thrown em in the closet for a bit until i found another use for em.

But with that said, im obviously a fan. If you purchase a pair i would advise getting a decent amp to push em with. For reasons unknown to me i liked em better on my lil ole 545 than i do the 555's, so it would be easy to stay within a budget if you choose to.

One last thing, i initially ran them off an Integra DTR 7 which if you dont know is Onkyo. They sounded great. Its a funny mix Onkyo and Polk, they really seem to compliment eachother well. But enough of my blabbing, if you have any questions about the 70's let me know and ill relay my thoughts.

Dave

zombie boy 2000

I believe the Monitor 70's are grossly underrated...

98thumpin

i agree thats why im getting them i heard them and they sounded awesome

98thumpin

and at a price thats hard to beat

98thumpin

i finally decided on a system, monitor 70's for the fronts, monitor 40 bookshelfs for the rear, a cs2 for the center, all bi wired of course, a rotel reciever, and 2 channel power amp from rotel a monstor power power station to suppley the juice and for equipment protection, thinking about a oppo dvd/cd player

98thumpin

does anyone know anything about the monster power power station, is it worth the 600 dollars its cost's

98thumpin

if anyone can tell me anything about this piece of equipment id appreciate it and if you think it is worth the price?

ohskigod

different schools of thought. I have a monster HTS 3600 (bought it used for less than 200.00 I dont know if it made a sonic difference, since I hooked it up while changing amplification and whatnot

I will say I like having all my stuff going through some kind of power conditioning. I wouldnt want it just going into the wall

now, is it worth 600.00, I'd say nah. look used for the power conditioning.

98thumpin

well thats some good advice this is what i was considering buying from cc.

98thumpin

on sale for 300 dollars.

ez1dog2

Hello everybody.First post.hey I jus purchased the polk m70's refurb from polk audio.Anybody got these? Thanks in advance.