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HOZ
HOZ Posts: 10
edited November 2007 in Speakers
Hey all,
Newbie here and I wont bore you with all the details but........
Im about to purchase new speakers and this is my finalist list ( unless I'm convinced other wise)
POLK RTi 8 maybe 6's
POLK Monitor 60 or 70
KLIPSCH RF-62's
Paradigm Monitor 7's or 9's

This is for stereo only 2 channel maybe someday full HT
Budget $700 ish for the pair

I'm leaning to the Polk RTi 8's but the little woman thinks they are to big
(she'll either get over it or be mad for a long time)

Would a sub be recommended and what do ya all think????
am I smokin tweeds???:eek:
Thanks
HOZ
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  • G-2
    G-2 Posts: 533
    edited November 2007
    Welcome HOZ! What are you driving them with? Are you using a Stereo Receiver, a 2 channel Pre, an AVR? Amps or no amps? Need more info...
    Home Theater
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    Ultrasonic Amp Stand|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|

    2 - Channel
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  • HOZ
    HOZ Posts: 10
    edited November 2007
    G-2
    I currently have an Technics stereo receiver from the 80's that I also plan to update. Right know I dont have any speakers so Im starting there (wife hated the old ones, they didnt make the move to the new house)
    I'm not sure of the model put the specs says 115w per channel
    does this help?
    HOZ
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2007
    That technics should power the 8s just fine. You can add the sub later.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,782
    edited November 2007
    Have you listened to any of these speakers? That would be the best way to decide.
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  • HOZ
    HOZ Posts: 10
    edited November 2007
    I have listened to the Klipsch and Paradigm at the stereo shops locally, Ihave heard the polks at a friends house a few years ago, they were the monitors I believe. Tomorrow I am going to take a sick day and spend some more time in the stereo shop and see if I can try in home trial, They all sound good in the stereo shops.
    Would I need to update receivers if the Technics is fine??? Other than just wanting new stuff??? and how much difference does a sub make?????
    HOZ
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2007
    I always use my sub when listening to music. It makes a big difference to me. However, I am in the minority in this area. Most of these guys think that it's criminal to use a sub when listening in 2 channel.

    But to each their own. Get the speakers first, then think about the sub later on.
    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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