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everpress
everpress Posts: 862
edited December 2009 in The Clubhouse
Hey guys.
Some of you know, I'm unemployed. I was on short-term disability for two weeks prior to my layoff, and so I've gone from making my already-tight 100% wage, to 60%, to a scanty 48% of my original wage.

So the question I'm about to pose may seem a little... irresponsible.
BUT I won $500 in the Hitmaster Tshirt comp (who is the grandprize winner! Where are you, you-better-than-me-at-designing-tshirts so-and-so!) and I have to spend it on Polk gear. (Poor, poor me!)

That said... I love my 11TL's and want to keep them for as long as possible. I love my PSW350 as well (yes, it came as part of a surround system, but it rawks for my space).

This is what I was thinking, and I'd like to hear some opinions:

Additional Sub (PSW110)
Center Channel (CS 10)

You can see the gear I have in my sig.
What do you guys think?

? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
? Polk CS10 (Center)
? Polk PSW-350
? Grado SR-60i Headphones
? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
? iPod touch (8 gig)
? iPod Classic (80 gig)
? Mac Mini (as media server)
? xbox 360
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  • MrGlobe
    MrGlobe Posts: 401
    edited December 2009
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    Congrats on the win man! I look forward to seeing what you designed
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
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    Thats awesome! I hope things get better soon. I would go for the center channel.
    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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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
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    Knucklehead wrote: »
    Thats awesome! I hope things get better soon. I would go for the center channel.

    Thanks! I hope things get better soon too. But that goes without saying.
    I've been keeping busy applying for jobs and sending our mailers. So I hope I find a little something soon.

    But I can get that sub and that center channel.

    Or should I get the center channel and upgrade my surrounds and forget the sub? The PSW 110's specs don't look as good on paper as my current PSW350 and while I'd like the idea of dual subs, if they don't "play well together" I don't want to waste the money. And my bass (for the space) isn't hurting in my system.

    Are all the opinionated guys and gals at work?

    :)

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited December 2009
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    Cs-20
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
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    everpress wrote: »
    Thanks! I hope things get better soon too. But that goes without saying.
    I've been keeping busy applying for jobs and sending our mailers. So I hope I find a little something soon.

    But I can get that sub and that center channel.

    Or should I get the center channel and upgrade my surrounds and forget the sub? The PSW 110's specs don't look as good on paper as my current PSW350 and while I'd like the idea of dual subs, if they don't "play well together" I don't want to waste the money. And my bass (for the space) isn't hurting in my system.

    Are all the opinionated guys and gals at work?

    :)

    I would get the center and the surrounds.

    I played around with 2 PSW10's for awhile and it was a nightmare to get to identical subs to play nice.
    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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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited December 2009
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    Congrats man, very cool.

    Center and surrounds is my vote.
    A cs2/20 and maybe some Monitor 40/50's for rears?
    -Kevin
    HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
    2 Channel:
    Oppo BDP-83 SE
    Squeezebox Touch
    Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
    VTL 2.5
    McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
    B&W 801's
    Transparent IC's
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited December 2009
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    everpress wrote: »
    Hey guys.
    Some of you know, I'm unemployed. I was on short-term disability for two weeks prior to my layoff, and so I've gone from making my already-tight 100% wage, to 60%, to a scanty 48% of my original wage.

    So the question I'm about to pose may seem a little... irresponsible.
    BUT I won $500 in the Hitmaster Tshirt comp (who is the grandprize winner! Where are you, you-better-than-me-at-designing-tshirts so-and-so!) and I have to spend it on Polk gear. (Poor, poor me!)

    That said... I love my 11TL's and want to keep them for as long as possible. I love my PSW350 as well (yes, it came as part of a surround system, but it rawks for my space).

    This is what I was thinking, and I'd like to hear some opinions:

    Additional Sub (PSW110)
    Center Channel (CS 10)

    You can see the gear I have in my sig.
    What do you guys think?
    Congratulation on the win! I also look forward to see what you have designed. I hope you find good working conditions soon!

    I own the PSW110 and it is a decent sub however, I am not too sure it would blend properly with your current PSW350 plus you seem to be satisfied with your bass anyway. Do you have a deadline for spending your Polk $$$? If not or if within a year, why don't you hold on and wait till you make your mind on some you will actually need/use?
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    I would get the center and the surrounds.

    I played around with 2 PSW10's for awhile and it was a nightmare to get to identical subs to play nice.
    Odd, 2 sub with the same specs should blend easily, doesn't it? You also realize the PSW10 and PSW110 have quite different specs?

    Cheers!
    TK
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • KASR
    KASR Posts: 450
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    Congrats on the win, ever! Looking forward to seeing your design! Post up the pic while you're here!
    Living room:
    Optoma HD20
    Elite Sable 100"
    Marantz NR1501
    Polk RM6750
    Polk Monitor 50 x 2
    Polk CS1
    2 x Polk PSW110
    2x Sennheiser RS120
    Toshiba HD-A20 x 2
    Vizio VBR220
    Sony CDP-CE375
    Xbox 360 Elite
    --
    Bedroom:
    Olevia 242T
    Sony BDP-S370
    Xbox 360 Pro
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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
    edited December 2009
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    KASR wrote: »
    Congrats on the win, ever! Looking forward to seeing your design! Post up the pic while you're here!

    LOL!
    I think I'll let Polk do that... After all, I'm not sure which one they picked and what color shirt they'll be putting it on.

    So I guess I'm pretty stoked to see it too!

    I do want to see the grand prize winner's shirt as well... and the second-place too... I'm sure they all rock!

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • KASR
    KASR Posts: 450
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    everpress wrote: »
    ... and the second-place too... I'm sure they all rock!

    :p:p
    Living room:
    Optoma HD20
    Elite Sable 100"
    Marantz NR1501
    Polk RM6750
    Polk Monitor 50 x 2
    Polk CS1
    2 x Polk PSW110
    2x Sennheiser RS120
    Toshiba HD-A20 x 2
    Vizio VBR220
    Sony CDP-CE375
    Xbox 360 Elite
    --
    Bedroom:
    Olevia 242T
    Sony BDP-S370
    Xbox 360 Pro
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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited December 2009
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    Congrats. Enjoy your prize.!!
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited December 2009
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    KASR wrote: »
    :p:p
    Bad Boy? :D
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • KASR
    KASR Posts: 450
    edited December 2009
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    How many entries did you have, Ever?
    Living room:
    Optoma HD20
    Elite Sable 100"
    Marantz NR1501
    Polk RM6750
    Polk Monitor 50 x 2
    Polk CS1
    2 x Polk PSW110
    2x Sennheiser RS120
    Toshiba HD-A20 x 2
    Vizio VBR220
    Sony CDP-CE375
    Xbox 360 Elite
    --
    Bedroom:
    Olevia 242T
    Sony BDP-S370
    Xbox 360 Pro
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited December 2009
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    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    Odd, 2 sub with the same specs should blend easily, doesn't it? You also realize the PSW10 and PSW110 have quite different specs?

    Cheers!
    TK

    Yep TK, you would think, but due to my lack of knowledge in the audio field I think those subs touched every inch of carpet before I was happy.:D
    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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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
    edited December 2009
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    KASR wrote: »
    How many entries did you have, Ever?

    3 or 4...
    You?

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • KASR
    KASR Posts: 450
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    everpress wrote: »
    3 or 4...
    You?

    4 - was nail-biting waiting to see if any of them won! LOL!
    Living room:
    Optoma HD20
    Elite Sable 100"
    Marantz NR1501
    Polk RM6750
    Polk Monitor 50 x 2
    Polk CS1
    2 x Polk PSW110
    2x Sennheiser RS120
    Toshiba HD-A20 x 2
    Vizio VBR220
    Sony CDP-CE375
    Xbox 360 Elite
    --
    Bedroom:
    Olevia 242T
    Sony BDP-S370
    Xbox 360 Pro
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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
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    KASR wrote: »
    4 - was nail-biting waiting to see if any of them won! LOL!

    Me too...
    Now... Who's the other?
    :P

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • KASR
    KASR Posts: 450
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    everpress wrote: »
    Me too...
    Now... Who's the other?
    :P

    Possibly someone who does not frequent the forum. Glad to see that atleast two Club Polkers got honors, though! :D
    Living room:
    Optoma HD20
    Elite Sable 100"
    Marantz NR1501
    Polk RM6750
    Polk Monitor 50 x 2
    Polk CS1
    2 x Polk PSW110
    2x Sennheiser RS120
    Toshiba HD-A20 x 2
    Vizio VBR220
    Sony CDP-CE375
    Xbox 360 Elite
    --
    Bedroom:
    Olevia 242T
    Sony BDP-S370
    Xbox 360 Pro
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  • everpress
    everpress Posts: 862
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    KASR wrote: »
    Possibly someone who does not frequent the forum. Glad to see that atleast two Club Polkers got honors, though! :D

    So... erm... What're you getting?

    ? Harmon Kardon AVR 55 (dead; replacing with Onkyo TX NR-616)
    ? Polk RTA 11TL's (FR and FL)
    ? Polk TSi200's (RR and RL)
    ? Polk CS10 (Center)
    ? Polk PSW-350
    ? Grado SR-60i Headphones
    ? Fii0 E5 headphone amp
    ? iPod touch (8 gig)
    ? iPod Classic (80 gig)
    ? Mac Mini (as media server)
    ? xbox 360
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  • KASR
    KASR Posts: 450
    edited December 2009
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    everpress wrote: »
    So... erm... What're you getting?

    I'm thinking about a sub...either the PSW111 or the PSW110 - very similar to what you were looking at...minus the center! LOL!
    Living room:
    Optoma HD20
    Elite Sable 100"
    Marantz NR1501
    Polk RM6750
    Polk Monitor 50 x 2
    Polk CS1
    2 x Polk PSW110
    2x Sennheiser RS120
    Toshiba HD-A20 x 2
    Vizio VBR220
    Sony CDP-CE375
    Xbox 360 Elite
    --
    Bedroom:
    Olevia 242T
    Sony BDP-S370
    Xbox 360 Pro
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited December 2009
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    congrats on the prize everpress, go with a center, maybe a csi?
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited December 2009
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    Congrats on getting a prize. I liked the design.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2009
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    sorry about your job situation. but congrats on the T-shirt design win. that's very cool.

    I'd spend the $$ on a sub.. I had the 350 as my first sub.. and it was fine for a while..nothing to write home about.... but Polk Audio makes better subs now..;) so get the biggest, baddest sub you can from Polk. :):)
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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