Best surround speakers

rlewis52
rlewis52 Posts: 10
edited May 2009 in Speakers
I`am trying to put together a 7.1 system, so far I picked up a pair of RT55 for fronts, a csi3 for center and PSW450 for the SW. Now I trying to pick up some surrounds for my system. What would be the best ones for this setup? Thanks
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited May 2009
    Here's what Polk recommends: http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/recent/rt55i/


    Front - Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center - Polk Audio CS2
    Rear - Polk Audio TSi 100
    Sub - Klipsch rw-10d
    AVR - Onkyo ht-rc180
    Main Amp- Parasound HCA-2003
    Surround Amp- Sonance Sonamp 260
    Tuner- Parasound tdq-1600
    Turntable- Pro-ject Debut III USB w/upgraded platter
    IPod dock - Pure i20
    TV - Panasonic Viera tc-p46g10
    Sony Playstation 3(250GB)
    Nintendo Wii
    Power Conditioner- Panamax 5100

    Not in use-
    Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Polk Audio PSW10
    Parasound p/sp-1000
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,366
    edited May 2009
    You could also use the RT35i RT25i FXi3. there are a few others but these 3 would work. you could also use 2 more CSi3's if you wanted to. With the what you have any of these and what Rodeo posted will work just fine.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,366
    edited May 2009
    Also if you could find 2 pair of the FXi3's you would be set with the RT55's.

    Polk Audio Direct has a few white ones on ebay if the color is no big deal to you.
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  • rlewis52
    rlewis52 Posts: 10
    edited May 2009
    Thanks guys. These Rt55 are the old ones without the i. Will the surrounds with the i in it work? Thanks
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,366
    edited May 2009
    Yes they will work just fine. What are you powering them with?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,366
    edited May 2009
    By the way welcome to club polk.
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  • rlewis52
    rlewis52 Posts: 10
    edited May 2009
    Thanks .I`am using STR-DG720 Sony. I know its not the top of line but it works very nice for me.
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  • rallyshark
    rallyshark Posts: 417
    edited May 2009
    Does that receiver provide full bandwith power to all channels? If it doesn't, then that could also be a factor in speaker selection. I found this out the hard way with a Sony I had before, but I'm not that familiar with their more current receivers:confused:
    Sony 40" LCD
    Sony DVPCX995V
    Sony PS3(games/media server)
    Sony PS2
    WD TV Live with 3TB
    Sanyo VCR
    Marantz SR6003
    Polk 11T(xover/RDO)
    RM20 5 pack
    OWM 5
    DUAL Micro Pro 1000
    Combastard Cable
    Harmony One
    When rapture comes, can I have your car?
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  • rlewis52
    rlewis52 Posts: 10
    edited May 2009
    I think it does it says 105w x 7. But I`am not sure.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2009
    Fx1000's, Fx500's, fx300's, RT38's, RT35, more RT55's. You could use the "i" variants, also...

    Try to find ones with the same trilam tweeters, Better blending
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  • rallyshark
    rallyshark Posts: 417
    edited May 2009
    I checked the specs on Sony's site, and it is full bandwidth, so that's a plus. The realistic power rating is 95watts two channels driven at .09 THD. The ratings that are on the box, and advertised are at a higher distortion, which would be undesirable. It should be fine with all the speakers suggested from what I can tell. I would definitely consider the efficiency of the speakers you purchase, the higher the better with that receiver. It should be fine for now, but I would suggest the next upgrade after the speakers be the receiver though. Just my 2 cents. Good luck:)
    Sony 40" LCD
    Sony DVPCX995V
    Sony PS3(games/media server)
    Sony PS2
    WD TV Live with 3TB
    Sanyo VCR
    Marantz SR6003
    Polk 11T(xover/RDO)
    RM20 5 pack
    OWM 5
    DUAL Micro Pro 1000
    Combastard Cable
    Harmony One
    When rapture comes, can I have your car?
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  • Emmanuel
    Emmanuel Posts: 4
    edited May 2009
    A friend of mine told me that floor stander speakers are the idea speakers for surround channel. I just want to know what the pros and cons having floor stander as surround speaker. Actually have anyone here try these.
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  • rlewis52
    rlewis52 Posts: 10
    edited May 2009
    Thanks rallyshark very good infro. as you can tell I`am new at trying to get a good system together!!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,366
    edited May 2009
    I had the RT55i's for the fronts RT35i's for my side's and the FXi3's for the rears with good results on my old system. anything you do as mentioned above will work great. if you can pull off any of the FX series surround speakers that would even be more ideal.

    Good Luck..
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  • rallyshark
    rallyshark Posts: 417
    edited May 2009
    I feel your pain my friend:D This forum is an awesome group of people with alot of useful information. I've learned more in my short time as a member than with all the other forums combined. You will find that not only are the people very helpful and understanding of our ignorance, but Polk has one of the most helpful, and knowledgeble CS departments out there, especially for the coin. ALL HAIL CLUB POLK!:D:D Seriously though, I started with a Sony HTIB for GOD(and or satan)'s sake! I have move lightyears ahead in just a few short months. It all started with an insignificant purchase on CL, and now this forum is on my daily checklist. ENJOY!
    Sony 40" LCD
    Sony DVPCX995V
    Sony PS3(games/media server)
    Sony PS2
    WD TV Live with 3TB
    Sanyo VCR
    Marantz SR6003
    Polk 11T(xover/RDO)
    RM20 5 pack
    OWM 5
    DUAL Micro Pro 1000
    Combastard Cable
    Harmony One
    When rapture comes, can I have your car?
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited May 2009
    Emmanuel wrote: »
    A friend of mine told me that floor stander speakers are the idea speakers for surround channel. I just want to know what the pros and cons having floor stander as surround speaker. Actually have anyone here try these.
    ___________________________________________________________
    Best Medicine for Acne Scars
    mighty milk

    You really went through some trouble to get your links in here.
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