first post..my intro

ibewbrother
ibewbrother Posts: 186
edited February 2010 in The Clubhouse
Hello all,

I have had a set of polks for years now, but I am now upgrading.....I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on a set up with an onkyo tx-sr806, polk monitor 60's in front. polk cs2 center, and polk monitor 30's in back. I am going to bi-amp the 60's so it will be a 5.1 set-up.
I am also just going to use my old polk psw300 for a sub.

tell me what you think




Brother..
"Making life enjoyable through expensive electronics." BillD

Pioneer Elite SC-57
M70 series 2 mains
CS2 center
M40 surround
M30 front height
SVS PB 12 NSD

Carver TFM-45 (mains)
Carver A753x (center, surround)

320GB PS3, 42" Panasonic G10,

M60's as a Zone 2 off of the Pioneer in the living room

R.I.P. Onkyo TX-NR807
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited February 2010
    Sounds good brother...

    Welcome.

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,994
    edited February 2010
    I can't really help you out, as I am a 2-channel guy but I can welcome you to the forum.

    Welcome to Club Polk.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited February 2010
    Run!! These people are crazy!! Welcome brother, have fun!

    Another 2-channel fan

    Craig
    Thorens TD125MKII, SME3009,Shure V15/ Teac V-8000S, Denon DN-790R cass, Teac 3340 RtR decks, Onix CD2...Sumo Electra Plus pre>SAE A1001 amp>Martin Logan Summit's
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,242
    edited February 2010
    Sounds like an excellent START. Keep your hand on your wallet, or we'll help you spend all your money. ;)

    Welcome to the club!
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • ibewbrother
    ibewbrother Posts: 186
    edited February 2010
    Thanks for all of the welcomes. I should start by saying that I have been a polk and onkyo guy for a while. My new stuff includes a panasonic g1042 plasma along with the onkyo 806.....i purchased everything online and it is all going to be installed in what was a spare bedroom for the last 30 years. I like to think I am building a good system....well it is good enough for a 12*16 room.

    brother...
    "Making life enjoyable through expensive electronics." BillD

    Pioneer Elite SC-57
    M70 series 2 mains
    CS2 center
    M40 surround
    M30 front height
    SVS PB 12 NSD

    Carver TFM-45 (mains)
    Carver A753x (center, surround)

    320GB PS3, 42" Panasonic G10,

    M60's as a Zone 2 off of the Pioneer in the living room

    R.I.P. Onkyo TX-NR807
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2010
    Welcome to Club Polk Bro!
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Welcome to CP !

    I take it ibew is international brotherhood electrical workers ?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • jacob.simpson
    jacob.simpson Posts: 481
    edited February 2010
    ibewbrother wrote: »
    Hello all,

    I have had a set of polks for years now, but I am now upgrading.....I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on a set up with an onkyo tx-sr806, polk monitor 60's in front. polk cs2 center, and polk monitor 30's in back. I am going to bi-amp the 60's so it will be a 5.1 set-up.
    I am also just going to use my old polk psw300 for a sub.

    tell me what you think

    welcome to the club, the set up is perfect except that bi amp is not worth the effort and money.
    just browse or search in the forum for greater debate on this.
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited February 2010
    welcome to the club brother!
    panasonic th-50pz85u
    pioneer elite vsx-92txh
    pioneer elite bdp-05fd
    emotiva xpa-3
    monster power hdp 2550
    sa 8300 hd dvr
    sda 2b's
    fronts - rti a9's
    center - csi a6
    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
    harmony one
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited February 2010
    Welcome to CP :)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited February 2010
    Welcome to Club Polk :)



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • raidersrule76
    raidersrule76 Posts: 471
    edited February 2010
    Welcome to the club!! Don't mind me asking what have you had for polks in the past?


    Mark
    Sig to be updated after dealing with the insurance company:(:(:(
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  • ibewbrother
    ibewbrother Posts: 186
    edited February 2010
    @raider....I had a onkyo and polk setup that I bought from circuit city,,,,The sub is still very good..PSW300...the package was crap.....the satellites are blown...there is a good reason for me to buy new stuff
    "Making life enjoyable through expensive electronics." BillD

    Pioneer Elite SC-57
    M70 series 2 mains
    CS2 center
    M40 surround
    M30 front height
    SVS PB 12 NSD

    Carver TFM-45 (mains)
    Carver A753x (center, surround)

    320GB PS3, 42" Panasonic G10,

    M60's as a Zone 2 off of the Pioneer in the living room

    R.I.P. Onkyo TX-NR807
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2010
    Welcome to Club Polk ibewbrother.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2010
    Welcome to the club!
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  • chemical
    chemical Posts: 100
    edited February 2010
    welcome

    that system will serve you well.
    i run an 806 myself....just give it room to breathe
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited February 2010
    Welcome to Club Polk, and that is a very good start to your first HT setup. You will be pleased with the Monitors, but have you already bought them? If not you can get the Monitor 70's in Black for $174.99 ea. Just went on sale today with promo code EMCYNZT39. If not, the 60's will do just fine. Good choice in AVR's btw as well, I have an 806 and am very pleased by it's performance.

    -Jeff
    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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  • Amherst
    Amherst Posts: 695
    edited February 2010
    Welcome to Club Polk....Be forewarned a padlock for your wallet is a wonderful idea around here! Seriously though, the knowledge and experience of the CP members can't be found anywhere else.

    What Local are you from? 351 South Jersey Here!
    Parasound C1, T3, HCA-3500, HCA-2205A, P/DD1550, Pioneer DV-79avi, Oppo BDP-83, WD Media Server W/HDD,
    Dynaudio Contour 3.3, Dynaudio Contour T2.1, Polk OWM3, Polk DSW micropro 1000 (x2),
    Pioneer Kuro 50" Plasma, Phillips Pronto Control w/Niles HT-MSU.
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  • potee
    potee Posts: 610
    edited February 2010
    Welcome to CP. Now your going to start learning alot about both HT and 2 channel set ups. Some of these guys are really smart.
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited February 2010
    reported
    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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  • ibewbrother
    ibewbrother Posts: 186
    edited February 2010
    @amhert.... Local 136 Birmingham AL...Thanks for your reply Brother.

    If any have seen my other post about the big cerwin vegas I might buy....how would an onkyo power amp fit in?
    "Making life enjoyable through expensive electronics." BillD

    Pioneer Elite SC-57
    M70 series 2 mains
    CS2 center
    M40 surround
    M30 front height
    SVS PB 12 NSD

    Carver TFM-45 (mains)
    Carver A753x (center, surround)

    320GB PS3, 42" Panasonic G10,

    M60's as a Zone 2 off of the Pioneer in the living room

    R.I.P. Onkyo TX-NR807
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