Re post.....In-Ceiling/Wall Speaker System

sschmidt5
sschmidt5 Posts: 5
edited January 2009 in Speakers
Hello...first time to this site.

I am finishing my basement and decided to go with in/wall and in/ceiling speakers. I want to use as a dual stereo/surround system.

I have decided to go with Polk rc85i for the front wall speakers and Polk rc80i for the rear speakers. I am going to go with the Polk psw111 for a sub.

My question is what is acceptable for a center speaker? I am on a budget and will not spend $650 for the Polk lci-c. Can I just get another rc85i and use as a center? Also, would these sound matched as all the same brand?

Any help would be appreciated as this will be the first stereo system that I have purchased? Perhaps, I am going down the wrong path with in ceiling/wall speakers but I really like the look.

Thanks.....
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited January 2009
    sschmidt5 wrote: »
    ... My question is what is acceptable for a center speaker? I am on a budget and will not spend $650 for the Polk lci-c. Can I just get another rc85i and use as a center? Also, would these sound matched as all the same brand? ...
    Absolutely, IMO! Center speakers were invented, AFIK, to deal with the problem which most people had with placing a third "normal" speaker under, or above their TV. It either didn't fit at all, or it didn't look right. You could not lie them on their sides because of the incorrect positioning of the tweeter vs. the drivers, so the center speaker came to be. It is a compromise, I think, and a third identical speaker to the front L and R is actually preferable, and perfectly matched too.

    I am hoping to do the same thing myself at some point in 2009 (delayed because of market losses in 2008), and had expected to use the same solution.

    Oh ... and welcome to Club Polk!
    Alea jacta est!
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  • Montoya
    Montoya Posts: 506
    edited January 2009
    Your best bet would be to get a cs2 or another rc85i you really are going to like the rc series my brother-inlaw went with these and loves em. I wouldn't get an lci series center it wouldn't be a good match.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited January 2009
    Montoya wrote: »
    Your best bet would be to get a cs2 or another rc85i you really are going to like the rc series my brother-inlaw went with these and loves em. I wouldn't get an lci series center it wouldn't be a good match.
    Correct, on the LCi not matching: not a good option.
    Alea jacta est!
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  • dfranks
    dfranks Posts: 207
    edited January 2009
    I have had my RC85I's for a few months now and they are awesome. Even for music if you are listening to 5.1 vs 2 channel. They are quite warm sounding with very crisp highs. You will appreciate the directional tweeters.
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  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited January 2009
    Correct, third RC85i is the best choice.
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
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  • sschmidt5
    sschmidt5 Posts: 5
    edited January 2009
    Thanks for all of the quick and excellent replies. I am going to purchase another rc85i for the center per your suggestions.

    I truly appreciate the feedback.
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