Best and least expensive (entry level?) bipolar, dipolar, omnidirectional towers?

c_corie
c_corie Posts: 138
edited September 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
I bought the Polk monitor 11s, and 10s, so now I'm pretty satisfied with 2 channel regular speakers- should hold me over for a while (haha.)

What about bipolar, dipolar, omnidirectional speakers, for one who uses them in 2 channel music systems and where are the "bargains" at, in terms of quality, price, and even size?
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited September 2008
    Try some SDA's.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • c_corie
    c_corie Posts: 138
    edited September 2008
    Are those considered that? I thought they just made it sound more "stereo."
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2008
    What kind of sound are you looking for exactly?

    How much do you want to spend?

    If you want wall to wall sound, try SDAs or some kind of dual concentric such as Tannoy or KEF.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • c_corie
    c_corie Posts: 138
    edited September 2008
    I guess that, while i'm quite happy with the monitor 11s, and 10s especially for the price i paid, one day i want something that has more depth.

    I have no idea if you're familiar with it or not, but Blurs selftitled CD has a great "natural" sound too it, and while it sounds great on almost any speakers, I'm wondering if there is a speaker that will create more "space." I guess what I'm looking for is a 901 that doesnt suck, haha.

    Just kind of wondering, I have no money at the moment, just like discussing speakers. One day I'd like to get a set that looks great, and sound very...room filling i guess.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    SDA's
    Where are you located?
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • c_corie
    c_corie Posts: 138
    edited September 2008
    In Cheshire CT, I've almost wanted to go find a place with Mirage speakers, but idk any one that carries them.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited September 2008
    budget? New or used?

    Sounds like Def-Tech may be the cheap route into bi-polar, but if you don't have the right room or setup for them, they may not sound that great.....

    If all you are looking for is a wider soundstage than what your monitor 10's are giving you - that is a different question.....
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2008
    McLoki wrote: »
    If all you are looking for is a wider soundstage than what your monitor 10's are giving you - that is a different question.....
    If that's the case, get rid of those bloated M10's and pick up a set of Monitor 7's.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • c_corie
    c_corie Posts: 138
    edited September 2008
    I'm looking to get rid of the 10s i just picked up, but i really like the Monitor 11s I have, and will keep those for a while, but i still feel there is something missing depth wise.
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  • ajanzalone
    ajanzalone Posts: 128
    edited September 2008
    Face wrote: »
    If that's the case, get rid of those bloated M10's and pick up a set of Monitor 7's.

    :eek:


    My 10's are not bloated......
    I only feed them "Organic and Free Ranged ..... Audio".......:D

    Tony
    Audio Research SP5 Preamp
    Quad 405 Amp
    Pioneer Elite DV-48AV -
    Outlaw 950 preamp/processor
    Polk Monitor 10's
    Velodyne VRP 1200 Sub Woofer

    Success is having what you want ... but Happiness is wanting what you have!
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited September 2008
    You should look for some pre owned Ohm Walsh series.

    They need some room to breathe, but are a different design. They have this way of maintain a decent sonic image wherever you are in the room. It is pretty neat.

    I have a set of Walsh 2's I was using in the GAYrage. Filled the space and sounded damnn good.

    I won't say they are THE best, but they do their job pretty darn well. Just something different, a change of pace...
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  • c_corie
    c_corie Posts: 138
    edited September 2008
    Once i have money for fun stuff again, it'll still prob be sub $700ish. I just guess would like some speakers that are just.....big sounding. Like I'm a big fan of quality and detail and all, but I want something that sounds **** huge, but would prefer it not to actually be crazy big.
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