Home theater for $800 or less

slam2900
slam2900 Posts: 41
edited September 2009 in Forum Testing Area
Hey everyone I'm new to home theater systems and I was considering buying speakers and a sub from polk. I don't know how to tell if speakers will work/soon good with each other. I'm looking for a system that will last me at least 5-10 years. My room isn't that big(around 120 square ft) but I plan to use these in a larger room in the future. I already have the PSW110 sub picked out, could you help me with the rest? I was considering the TSI100s for either my front or surround speakers. Thanks!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited August 2009
    Welcome to Club Polk slam2900!
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited August 2009
    Look in the flea market.... used is the way to go imho
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited August 2009
    Yes, used will get you the biggest bang for the buck. Thy either the for sale forum here, or your local craigslist (even cheaper, no shipping).
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited August 2009
    Craigslist +1

    That's where i got all my newest toys. My RT8s came from there ($50).

    My 4 Klipsch KG 3.5's came from there ($100 total)

    Honestly, new is overrated in my book. I used to only believe in new too.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited August 2009
    Yep, what they said...You would be surprised the deals you can find their.

    Example: I bought my R50's for $95.00 & MY FX500I'S FOR $55.00 ETC....Welcome to CP!
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2009
    RTI a5's in the for sale section for $325, and I think there's a csia4 center and rti a1 for the rear. All can be had for under your $800 budget, and will sound great for your HT room.

    Where are you located?
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  • slam2900
    slam2900 Posts: 41
    edited August 2009
    Ok i will check it out. I never thought of looking for used. Thanks everyone!
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  • slam2900
    slam2900 Posts: 41
    edited August 2009
    Ok i found a deal at Best buy. I have picked out the PSW110, one set of TSI100s, a set of T15s and the CS10 for $786 with tax. Would the T15s sound okay with the TSI's? I would prefer to use the T15s for surround but am not sure if they are capable of doing it. help please! I plan on using an old Sony 5.1ch receiver for now until I upgrade to a 7.1 receiver. This older receiver is a Sony STR-DE845 and I think it puts out 100w a channel. Would this blow my speakers since the watt per channel range on most of my speakers ends at 100w?
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  • raidersrule76
    raidersrule76 Posts: 471
    edited August 2009
    No it will not blow them, but just so you know even tho it says 100w per channel it is not putting out that much per channel tests have shown. They just state that to get you to think that they are putting out that much power when really it might only be 40w per channel all channels driven. So you could do more damage with not enough power compared to too much power. So good luck with everything and let us know how things sound once you get everything hooked up.

    Best regards
    mark
    Sig to be updated after dealing with the insurance company:(:(:(
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited August 2009
    I'm telling you, I'd buy used before I'd buy new. You'll just want to upgrade in a month when you start reading all the stuff we write on here.... Buying used gets more bang for your buck, and usually it's already broken in for you. For 800 you can much higher than the TSi series used.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • slam2900
    slam2900 Posts: 41
    edited August 2009
    The only thing I'm worried about with buying it used is I don't know what condition it's in and how long it will last. I checked out the for sale section on here and it seems like it would be even harder to tell which speakers would match together the best.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2009
    slam2900 wrote: »
    The only thing I'm worried about with buying it used is I don't know what condition it's in and how long it will last. I checked out the for sale section on here and it seems like it would be even harder to tell which speakers would match together the best.

    The Polk forum is a great place to buy used gear. Very honest and reliable people.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited August 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    The Polk forum is a great place to buy used gear. Very honest and reliable people.

    +1 never had a problem here.
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • slam2900
    slam2900 Posts: 41
    edited August 2009
    Thanks for the in-depth answer keiko! Just the answer I wanted. I will check both places out.
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  • spoonkerve
    spoonkerve Posts: 11
    edited August 2009
    hey just joined, see ya guys around
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited August 2009
    How do these ^^^ compare to the RT2000Ps and a CS350LS?
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited August 2009
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    Good question, the RT2000P's and CS350 look very nice!
    http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/recent/rt2000p/
    http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/recent/cs350/

    How are they?

    They are awesome. Thanks for the links.
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  • mshan242700
    mshan242700 Posts: 823
    edited August 2009
    http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=67&threadid=2099593&enterthread=y

    :)
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  • husker43
    husker43 Posts: 16
    edited September 2009
    i would look at nht classics. best for the money IMHO.
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