Confused about Polk brands?

kcrossley

I've decided to purchase a set of Polk in-wall speakers for my home theatre system, but I'm a little confused about the various brands they offer. Unfortunately, there isn't a local distributor who has them setup, so I kinda need to go with the advice of others that may have heard them.

With that said, is there a discernible difference between the Polk RC, SC, TC and LC series? Which series is preferred most by audiophiles and why?

Also, what subwoofer should I pair with a Polk system?

Thanks,
Kelly

ben62670

Welcome to Club Polk Kelly. I don't have any experience with in walls, but I am sure someone will chime in with some good advice. They will probably ask what your listening preference is(music or HT), and what you are driving them with. The size of your room. That info would be helpful to answer your questions.

Again Welcome
Ben

okiepolkie

RC-Entry level speakers. Sound good for the money
SC-Custom Installation series(available through specialty shops and custom installers). Share many of the same characteristics as the TC series. This series is voice matched to the RTi series, which are good for home theater environments. Sound even better for the money.
TC: Mid-level in-wall series. Again, comparable to the RTi series.
LC: Higher end sound, comparable to the LSi's. There is dramatic difference in sound from the other series. Overall, they are much better speakers, and sound good for music and movies.

F1nut

The LCi series are impressive. You'd be hard pressed to tell that they are in-walls. I understand the LCi-RTS are even better.

kcrossley

Are all of the Polk in-wall speakers sold in pairs or individually? The reason I ask is that amazon.com appears to sell some in pairs and some individually. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-1943472-6650266?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=polk+tC65i&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go

kcrossley

Here are some more details about my situation.

I'm considering some Polk In-Wall speakers for a home theater located in a finished attic that's already pre-wired. The room is approximately 16' wide x 23' long and will have a 96" fixed screen mounted on the 16' wall and a Sanyo PLV-Z5 projector which will mount on the ceiling approximately 15' away.

Here are the speakers I'm considering:
Front: Polk RC85i
Rear: Polk RC80i (ceiling) or Polk RC65i (rear sides)

Both rear or ceiling speakers will be positioned approximately 16' away from the screen, which is where the seating will be. I'm not sure what to use for the center speaker. My audio installer is recommending that I simply use another RC85i, which would be cost effective, but I see that Polk now makes an LCi-C center speaker.

Is this speaker setup a good choice for my home theater? If so, which rear and center speakers should I go with?

Thanks,
Kelly

ben62670

What are you going to power them with? I think most people here would recommend getting floor standing speakers, and maybe a nice center speaker. As for a sub the most popular by far is an SVS. Budget is really a factor here.

Ben

ViperZ

Gotta correct Ben on this one. SVS is the most popular sub on this forum (I think, HSU is #2 here). You go to any audio forum - club polk, audio circle, audiogon, etc etc., and it seems every forum has its own favourite brand for speakers, subs, amps, etc.

ben62670

ViperZ wrote: »

Gotta correct Ben on this one. SVS is the most popular sub on this forum (I think, HSU is #2 here). You go to any audio forum - club polk, audio circle, audiogon, etc etc., and it seems every forum has its own favourite brand for speakers, subs, amps, etc.

Yes I stand corrected. The SVS is the most popular sub on this forum. Which says something about the SVS subs. Most of us love Polk speakers yet point to another company for subs. I have had some Polk subs in my vehicles, and they are nice, tight, musical subs.;)

kcrossley

What's an SVS?

cfrizz

Subwoofer!

Although Polk is coming out with several different new subs later on this year that might be worth looking at.

kcrossley

Where can you buy one online?

amulford

You can get them off of their website SV Sound subwoofers