RM30 vs VM20 speakers...
Hello all. I'm looking to upgrade my front speakers and in doing my research I've gotten attracted to Polk speakers (thats how I found you guys). I'm limited in my selection because my HT is built around a bookcase so towers are out of the question for me. Also I want to get away from bookshelf speakers because thats what I currently have and I want to try something new.
I was able to check out Frye's over the weekend and I really liked the sound from the RM30's that were on display there...they were right around the price range I was looking at and it would also fill the need for the different direction I'm looking to go because I can mount these to the bookcase beside the tv. In doing further research though I also found the VM20's. Unfortunately for me they don't have those on display around here in San Diego for me to check out.
My question for the Polk experts out there is how are these 2 speakers compared to each other? I noticed the RM30's swivel on the mount but I did not see that option on the VM20's. Do they swivel also? 50 bucks more for the VM20's so just how much of a difference is the sound between the 2 speakers? The RM30's looked nice and, imo, sounded just as nice. Lastly, if I get these speakers here's what they would be matched up to:
Sony KDS60A2000
Pioneer Elite VSX84TXSi
Infinity Center & sub
Bose 301's for the mids
Pro AC's for the rears
I know, ideally, the fronts should match the center but like I said earlier the HT is built around the bookcase and the Infinity center is a perfect match for it...so I'm hoping I get a good match with the Polk's. If not I'll likely look for a Polk center in the near future. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
I was able to check out Frye's over the weekend and I really liked the sound from the RM30's that were on display there...they were right around the price range I was looking at and it would also fill the need for the different direction I'm looking to go because I can mount these to the bookcase beside the tv. In doing further research though I also found the VM20's. Unfortunately for me they don't have those on display around here in San Diego for me to check out.
My question for the Polk experts out there is how are these 2 speakers compared to each other? I noticed the RM30's swivel on the mount but I did not see that option on the VM20's. Do they swivel also? 50 bucks more for the VM20's so just how much of a difference is the sound between the 2 speakers? The RM30's looked nice and, imo, sounded just as nice. Lastly, if I get these speakers here's what they would be matched up to:
Sony KDS60A2000
Pioneer Elite VSX84TXSi
Infinity Center & sub
Bose 301's for the mids
Pro AC's for the rears
I know, ideally, the fronts should match the center but like I said earlier the HT is built around the bookcase and the Infinity center is a perfect match for it...so I'm hoping I get a good match with the Polk's. If not I'll likely look for a Polk center in the near future. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
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I'm really curious on this answer too... what's the consensus RM vs VM? -
I would also like to hear a response. I would like to hear more reviews regarding the VM series.
