M20 vs. R50

topaz420
topaz420 Posts: 3
edited May 2007 in Speakers
Hello Polkies.

I bought a pair of M20's at Circuit City for $120 each and I am very happy with them. (Matching a CSM Center).

Now the R50's are on sale at Fry's again for $60 each. Are these better (2 woofers vs. 1 on the M20) ?

If so, should I graduate them to fronts and bring the M20's to surround (to replace HTIB rears)

Thanks for any information y'all can provide.
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  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited May 2007
    hello topaz,

    Yes, get the r50s, you will be much happier with them(as long as you can still return the m20s)...
    AVR: H/K AVR240
    Fronts: Monitor 50s
    Center: CSI3
    surrounds: R15s
    Sub:Velodyne DPS10
    Dvd/Cd: Samsung HD upconverter (for now)
    TV: 50" Sammy Plasma
    game hardware: 360 and gcn.
    Gamertag: kovster27
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2007
    Welcome Topaz.

    Tommy, he is going to put the m20's in the rear so no need to return them.

    Once you get them Topaz, let us know how you like them.

    BTW, what is the rest of your system?
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • topaz420
    topaz420 Posts: 3
    edited May 2007
    Thanks for the replies guys!

    I have the BIC H-100 12" Subwoofer which I just love

    The weak spot in my system without a doubt is my receiver which is the
    awful Kenwood HTIB VR505 (I believe) which is like 0.8 THD.... you read that right, POINT EIGHT!

    I look forward to a nice Onkyo 7.1 as soon as the wallet allows.
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