new CC with vintage speakers for HT?

tx_polkhead
tx_polkhead Posts: 248
edited February 2008 in Vintage Speakers
OK here is the situation, I am using RTA-12c's for mains, the surrounds will soon be Monitor 7c's and the current CC is an 'Infinity Sterling'. The question how would a modern Polk Audio CSi3 play with the vintage speakers? They are $99 on Amazon right now and that sounds like a bargain. The other option was to wait and find another set of Monitor7c's and look into making it video shielded and using one as a CC. Any thoughts? Anyone using a 'vintage speaker' as a CC?
Thanks,
Abel
Polk Audio RTA 12c's, Monitor 7c, Monitor 5JR+, SDA CRS+
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  • Boywonder
    Boywonder Posts: 225
    edited February 2008
    I have not done it, but the Monitor 7 for a center seems like the best solution IMHO, since the tweeters and Mid woofs will be the same (assuming SL-2000 or RD-0194). Someone needs to score a pr and sell the other in the FM. Also, you only need to shield if you are using a CRT. No need near plasma, LCD, etc.

    I am also using my RTA-12C's for HT fronts presently with a B&W CC (600 series 2 I think), and I've decided that the B&W center is not for me, sound-wise.
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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited February 2008
    No need to use a shielded speaker if you place it on top of a CRT. I've used a Monitor 4 and an S8 for a center with no problems.

    cubdog
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