New system.

Mudbug844
Mudbug844 Posts: 16
edited December 2008 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hi. This is my first home system. Room is 10' by 15'. My system is:
Onkyo TX SR506
Polk Monitor 50's
Polk PSW 10 sub
Polk CS2 center
TS100 side speakers (or back).
Is this a fair set up for a starter? Using this system for movies and music. Also, considering picking up a 2nd PSW 10 sub. Will this be a added improvement or am I wasting the money. All advice would be greatly appreciated.
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited December 2008
    Congratulations on new system and welcome the Club Polk. You describe your system as a "starter" which suggests you'll fit right in here.

    You might try switching the TS100s and the Monitor 50s. TS is newer line therefore presumably in some sense, cosmetic if nothing else, better than the Monitors.
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited December 2008
    Oops --- I confused 100s and 300s. Ignore 2d paragraph previous post please.
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  • Mudbug844
    Mudbug844 Posts: 16
    edited December 2008
    I purchased the TS 100's because I couldn't find the monitor 30's. I was told that the TS 100's would be fine for the side/back speakers even though they are not the monitor series. Was I told wrong? What about running a 2nd sub? Thanks........
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  • rdb2001
    rdb2001 Posts: 791
    edited December 2008
    Mudbug844 wrote: »
    I purchased the TS 100's because I couldn't find the monitor 30's. I was told that the TS 100's would be fine for the side/back speakers even though they are not the monitor series. Was I told wrong? What about running a 2nd sub? Thanks........

    I asked Eric Wong from polk customer service about tsi and monitor series mis matching. He post on the forum here often and he said that they are similar in all categories and it should be fine. The tsi replaced the monitors anyways. I will find that thread and post that response, as far as a second sub, it was the best move I made. I dont have any dead spots in my room now and its great spl on movies. I think if you dont feel like you have enough right now a 2nd wouldnt hurt or maybe trying new placement areas for the one you do have right now IMO. Some might even say investing in a better sub. Others will chime in.
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  • Mudbug844
    Mudbug844 Posts: 16
    edited December 2008
    What about the over all system? Anyone want to voice there opinion? I can take criticism... What can to do better? Need input.........
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  • rdb2001
    rdb2001 Posts: 791
    edited December 2008
    Mudbug844 wrote: »
    What about the over all system? Anyone want to voice there opinion? I can take criticism... What can to do better? Need input.........

    I am running all monitor series and I love it. No its not the top of the line polk speakers but for the money, I think they are some of the best speakers in their price range especially at their price range now. I am running 50's fronts, 40's surrounds and 30's for rears. Now are there better speakers and equipment out there, of course. But at the end of the day I am satisfied because I bought the best my budget could afford. And thats what matters to me. Eventually I will move up but for now I am pleased with my sound. So I guess what I am trying to say, is that its all about whats best for u. Hope this helps.
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited December 2008
    I also run all Monitor's for my fronts and surround and couldn't be happier. For what I paid for them, I def. got my money's worth. Congrats on the system, and welcome to Club Polk.
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • Mudbug844
    Mudbug844 Posts: 16
    edited December 2008
    Ok, time for some bigger bass. The PSW 10 is just not enough. Been told about HSU subs. Would it be better to stay with Polk? What Polk sub would rattle the walls for music and theater in the 400-600 range? Mudbug
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  • Mudbug844
    Mudbug844 Posts: 16
    edited December 2008
    Maybe I should have posted this question in the sub section?
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2008
    Look at the Polk DSW series for your sub.

    Welcome to Club Polk.
    Mudbug844 wrote: »
    Ok, time for some bigger bass. The PSW 10 is just not enough. Been told about HSU subs. Would it be better to stay with Polk? What Polk sub would rattle the walls for music and theater in the 400-600 range? Mudbug
    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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