POLK RM10 - Excellent!

Mr. Mojo
Mr. Mojo Posts: 53
edited December 2007 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I bought a set of these before they were cleared out.
GREAT sound for movies.
I added an Infinity PS210 sub and that goes well with them.
Get a set of the RM10s at a great price before they are discontinued.
I think Amazon still has them.
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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited December 2007
    Glad to hear you are enjoying the new Polksies!

    What receiver / amps do you have them paired with? How big is your room?
    My HT
    HDTV: Panasonic PT-61LCX65 61" Rear Proj. LCD
    AVR: Harman Kardon AVR 235
    Video: 80GB PS3, Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD
    Fronts: Polk Audio RTi8
    Center: Polk Audio CSi3
    Amp: Emotiva LPA-1
    Surrounds: Polk Audio R150
    Sub: HSU STF-3

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2007
    Hey Mojo, do Polk a favor and add some comments to the product page for that model. That would be much appreciated :D
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2007
    I had the RM10 setup and was NOT disapointed AT ALL! Especially the sub! The only reason I traded up was because I discovered I liked music more than movies.
    I think that set up-for the money- kicked Bose's ****!
    Welcome to the forum, and enjoy!
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • Mr. Mojo
    Mr. Mojo Posts: 53
    edited December 2007
    jwhitakr wrote: »
    Glad to hear you are enjoying the new Polksies!

    What receiver / amps do you have them paired with? How big is your room?

    Fairly small room - 12 x 15
    Onkyo TX-SR605 is the receiver.
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  • Mr. Mojo
    Mr. Mojo Posts: 53
    edited December 2007
    jwhitakr wrote: »
    Glad to hear you are enjoying the new Polksies!

    What receiver / amps do you have them paired with? How big is your room?

    Oops - replied twice, not sure how to delete.
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  • Mr. Mojo
    Mr. Mojo Posts: 53
    edited December 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Hey Mojo, do Polk a favor and add some comments to the product page for that model. That would be much appreciated :D

    Done
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  • jjohnston2004
    jjohnston2004 Posts: 7
    edited December 2007
    I had a question about the RM10's..

    I am considering buying the RM10 5 Peice Speaker set and a PSW505 Subwoofer.

    My Room is 19' x 13'.

    From the TV to the seating positions it's about 11'...

    My Intention for this system is merely Television Viewing, HD-DVD Viewing and Gaming on a rare occasion.

    My Question is for this setup am i right in choosing the RM10's?

    Thanks
    -jj
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2007
    You should be just fine.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited December 2007
    I'll second that motion. The Polk RM series is simply unmatched in the current market, at the pricepoint. It will be a stellar home theater and gaming experience.

    Be sure to check the Polk Direct eBay store -> http://stores.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-Direct frequently for closeout, factory direct bargains.

    Welcome to the boards, and thanks for considering Polk Audio!

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • jjohnston2004
    jjohnston2004 Posts: 7
    edited December 2007
    WOW...i'm impressed with the responses...i'm used to waiting a week for responses on some boards...

    Thanks for the closeout tip also..

    Time to make this forum a favorite :)

    thanks again!
    -jj
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited December 2007
    Awesome.

    This is SO much more than your typical audio board - it's more like a brotherhood, and we'd love to welcome you to the family. Consider it part of the bennies package you get with your Polk speakers. ;)

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2007
    jjohnston2004 wrote: »
    WOW...i'm impressed with the responses...i'm used to waiting a week for responses on some boards...

    Thanks for the closeout tip also..

    Time to make this forum a favorite :)

    thanks again!
    -jj

    I agree with my cohort and I apologize in advance. Just making sure I cover all my bases.

    Thanks Mojo! :D
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • jjohnston2004
    jjohnston2004 Posts: 7
    edited December 2007
    One other question i had...though off topic to this particular thread..

    How does the PSW125 compare to the 505 Subwoofer?

    Based on posts and reviews I've seen people clearly support the 505 but i really haven't seen anything on the 125.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks
    -jj
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2007
    Th RM10 didn't come w/ Sub?? Mine did. I bought mine at Tweeter 2 yrs. ago. If there is a Tweeter near you, check to see if they have a matching sub for that system. It'll probably be a close out/ Floor stock.
    If no Tweeter, then???? I'm sure someone will pipe up with a recommendation here shortly. Just give it time.LOL
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • Mr. Mojo
    Mr. Mojo Posts: 53
    edited December 2007
    jjohnston2004 wrote: »
    One other question i had...though off topic to this particular thread..

    How does the PSW125 compare to the 505 Subwoofer?

    Based on posts and reviews I've seen people clearly support the 505 but i really haven't seen anything on the 125.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks
    -jj
    The 505 goes down to the lower frequencies - 23Hz. The 125 doesn't go as low (I think it goes down to 32Hz).
    Based upon the size of your room, the 404 seems like a good match - the 505 is huge!
    I also recommend the Infinity PS212 for consideration.
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  • jjohnston2004
    jjohnston2004 Posts: 7
    edited December 2007
    I asked if the 404 would be cheaper than the 505.

    It will be by 50 dollars....(the 505 is coming with free shipping) i don't know if that is enough to sway that decision.

    I would think having more power than less would be what would be desired.

    If its suitable for the room than i'll get the 404...but i definitely don't want to choose a weaker sub just for cost concerns.

    I've seen the 505 in person it looks about the same size as my previous sub it just looks deep...

    What do you think?

    -jj
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,724
    edited December 2007
    jjohnston2004 wrote: »
    WOW...i'm impressed with the responses...i'm used to waiting a week for responses on some boards...
    Thanks for the closeout tip also..

    Time to make this forum a favorite :)

    thanks again!
    -jj


    You'll find that you never have to wait for a quick and informed response on this board and that the opinions expressed on here are honest, real word opinions.
    No shills here.

    And in the event you need help from Polk, there's

    NOBODY


    that does customer service better.

    Spread the word.

    :)

    P.S. Good choice in speakers.
    Sal Palooza
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2007
    Polk's business practice is topshelf sound at affordable $.
    IMHO, they friggin' NAILED IT!!!
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • jjohnston2004
    jjohnston2004 Posts: 7
    edited December 2007
    I ALMOST bought the Klipsch quartet speakers today... I got that good of a deal on them...I think it was $320, something along those lines.

    But Decided that the support that i got here overrode that deal.

    And EVERYONE i speak to has nothing but nice things to say about polk's products.

    I will get a polk at the end of the day.

    Thanks Again,

    -jj
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  • Mr. Mojo
    Mr. Mojo Posts: 53
    edited December 2007
    Mr. Mojo wrote: »
    The 505 goes down to the lower frequencies - 23Hz. The 125 doesn't go as low (I think it goes down to 32Hz).
    Based upon the size of your room, the 404 seems like a good match - the 505 is huge!
    I also recommend the Infinity PS212 for consideration.

    If you've got a good place in your room for the 505 - go for it!
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2007
    jjohnston2004 wrote: »
    I ALMOST bought the Klipsch quartet speakers today...

    And EVERYONE i speak to has nothing but nice things to say about polk's products.

    I will get a polk at the end of the day.

    Thanks Again,

    -jj
    **EDITED**
    Whew, that was close. You really are better off here.... Our 'Kool-Aid' taste better too:D
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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