FXi5 vs. FXi3 performance

vonnie123
vonnie123 Posts: 326
edited October 2007 in Speakers
I am looking to replace some old Mirage FRX-R surrounds with the Polk Audio FXi line surround speaker. Has anyone done a side by side on these two surround speakers who would be able to articulate a difference in the performance. In looking at the specs, it appears the 5 will reach a lower tonal frequency, but was hoping to hear thoughts and/or comments about how these speakers will perform by some current users. Thanks in advance for any input provided.
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  • Onac
    Onac Posts: 36
    edited October 2007
    I listened to both at a Fry's and went with the FXi3s. I didn't hear a big deifference between then and decided on the cheaper and smaller pair. I have had the 3s now for a couple of months in a 5.1 setup and I love them.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2007
    There isn't a big difference. Buy the model you have the space/wallet for.
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  • vonnie123
    vonnie123 Posts: 326
    edited October 2007
    Thanks for the input. I appreciate the information. Best regards, vonnie
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    I've also found no benefit in the FXi5 vs the FXi3. It's a solid surround loudspeaker.
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  • AdamRagland
    AdamRagland Posts: 521
    edited October 2007
    Also, just so you know Crutchfield has them for $250 right now (cant find them cheaper even on the bay right now) im picking up a pair right now:)
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited October 2007
    Great question. I was pondering the same thing. Sounds like a pair of 3's might be heading my way soon (if I can sneak em past the better half...)
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited October 2007
    fxi3's are great speakers for their design purpose.,
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  • vonnie123
    vonnie123 Posts: 326
    edited October 2007
    I installed the set of FXi3s tonite which I picked up at Crutchfield for $250. Best price I could find, like noted by Adam above, even cheaper than ebay. Happy so far, and looking forward to breaking them in along with the new pair of RTi6s I picked up a couple of weeks ago from Fry's who had those clearanced for under $200. The new Polk 2008 A series has helped drive the prices down, but the old RTi series speakers and surrounds still sound really good to me. Good quick service by Crutchfield made it easy. Thanks to everyone who responded to the original thread. :)
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2007
    fxi3s all the way although fxi5s being phased out, I still cant find a place online to check out prices.
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited October 2007
    i got an new set of 3's (opened only for shipping inspection) ill do 225 + shipping if anyone is interested...
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited October 2007
    bruss wrote: »
    i got an new set of 3's (opened only for shipping inspection) ill do 225 + shipping if anyone is interested...

    Why?
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited October 2007
    cause i dont need them.. And i only paid 225 for them from one call.. I origianlly bought 2 sets and only ended up using 1 set.. Gonna go 7.1 with an in-ceiling someday..

    If I have to sit on them oh well... Im sure ill put them to use someday
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