vm30s in front...RM705 to complete 7.1?

ivanejackson
ivanejackson Posts: 7
edited November 2009 in Speakers
I just bought a pair of VM30s for a great price from newegg and I'm trying to figure out houw to complete the 7.1. I know the suggested path is vm20/vm10s/DSW600 but the prices for these items are really high compared to the price paid for the vm30s. I saw the RM705 surround system which has the speakers finished in piano black (like the vm30s) so that would help with the WAF but I'm concerned about the sound. I'd use the VM30s for the front L&R and the rm705 combo for the center, sides, rear and sub. Would this be satisfactory or a complete mess? This system would primarily be used for home theater but I'd like it to sound good for music as well. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,826
    edited November 2009
    look at Polks direct store for the VM10s... they've been selling them for a pretty good price per pair. They're refurbs but many people on the boards have not been able to tell the difference between brand new and Polks refurbs.
    Main 2ch -
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    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

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  • blockatvalpo
    blockatvalpo Posts: 87
    edited November 2009
    I received my VM20 on Saturday and finished hooking up everything yesterday. Here's my set-up:

    VM30's = front L/R
    VM20 = Center
    RM6751 x4 = surround sounds

    My RM6750's are not as good as the RM705's and they pair nicely with the VM30's. The RM705's should sound and look great. You might be able to get 4 refurbished VM10's from Polk Audio for the same price. I bought my VM20 from the polk audio store and it looks great.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited November 2009
    I would think the most important thing would be to get the matching center channel from the VM line. The surrounds can be a bit different because timbre matching the rear speakers isn't as important, although is ideal.
    2 Channel/HT:
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    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
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    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • ivanejackson
    ivanejackson Posts: 7
    edited November 2009
    coolsax wrote: »
    look at Polks direct store for the VM10s... they've been selling them for a pretty good price per pair. They're refurbs but many people on the boards have not been able to tell the difference between brand new and Polks refurbs.

    Thanks coolsax! I checked the ebay store and it looks like all they have are silver ones listed. I'll emauil them to see if they have any black!
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  • ivanejackson
    ivanejackson Posts: 7
    edited November 2009
    blockatvalpo wrote: »
    I received my VM20 on Saturday and finished hooking up everything yesterday. Here's my set-up:

    VM30's = front L/R
    VM20 = Center
    RM6751 x4 = surround sounds

    My RM6750's are not as good as the RM705's and they pair nicely with the VM30's. The RM705's should sound and look great. You might be able to get 4 refurbished VM10's from Polk Audio for the same price. I bought my VM20 from the polk audio store and it looks great.

    Are you using the sub that comes with the RM6750 package? If so, do you find that sufficient?
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  • blockatvalpo
    blockatvalpo Posts: 87
    edited November 2009
    Call 800-3777-7655 and go to the sales department. When you get someone, ask for Jessica. She's their ebay listing agent and she's great.
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  • ivanejackson
    ivanejackson Posts: 7
    edited November 2009
    blockatvalpo wrote: »
    Call 800-3777-7655 and go to the sales department. When you get someone, ask for Jessica. She's their ebay listing agent and she's great.

    Great tip, I'll give her a ring this morning. What sub are you using in your setuP?
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  • blockatvalpo
    blockatvalpo Posts: 87
    edited November 2009
    I'm running a 250 watt kenwood sub right now. As soon as the wife gives me permission to buy a new one, I'll order the PSW505 from newegg.
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  • lumpy
    lumpy Posts: 113
    edited November 2009
    polk direct has a psw 505 on it now
    pop

    media room: Lsi25 mains driven by an audiosource amp300, LSi9's driven by another amp300, LsiC drivin by an audiosourcAmp200, Lsi7 rear channels driven by receiver - Yamaha 863, Panamax 5300, epson 6100 w/ 106" elite cinatension2 screen, HPz555 media center, oppo 980, techniques SLbd3 turntable,xbox and ps3,

    living room: VM30 mains driven by a niles 2125, VM20 center and VM10 surrounds, velodyne dsp10, yamaha rxv661, cambridge audio dvd89, panamax5300, philips 42" plasma
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2009
    ivanejackson wrote: »
    Thanks coolsax! I checked the ebay store and it looks like all they have are silver ones listed. I'll emauil them to see if they have any black!
    That is your best bet... As far as I am concerned, you need at least a VM20 as center for a good match with your V30s. If you are budget concerned, I'd suggest you get 2 pairs of VM20s and go with a 6.1 set-up; use 1 VM20 as front center, 2 VM20s as rear (or VM10s if you prefer) and the other VM20 as a rear center. You can add on later as budget permits. http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/vm/index.php?s=vm20#vm20
    Use it as a center channel horizontally, put it on the wall vertically as a surround, or use it as the main L and R speakers. It works equally well in all configurations. Use it as the centerpiece with VM30 main speakers...
    ivanejackson wrote: »
    Great tip, I'll give her a ring this morning. What sub are you using in your setuP?
    As far as subwoofer, the size of your room will determine what you need. If you can't get the 505 refurb at a good deal from Polk direct you should be in business otherwise a smaller sub should do fine to (you don't want to overpower those small VMs, that would be useless ;) )


    Cheers!
    TK
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