Need help choosing speaker size (6.5" vs 8") and series (tc vs. lc) for in-ceiling HTS hi I have my family room with ceiling about 8 ft off the floor. i wanted to know what types of speakers to get (size and series). i love watching movies, and have a separate sub already. i am just trying to clean up the floor and remove the speakers so my 1 year old does not play with them. her room (the baby room) is right about the family room.I was looking at the Polk in-ceiling speakers. I am trying to decide, first, what size do i need: 6.5" or 8"? Does it really make a difference (I mean can I go with the smaller)?Also then I would like to know whether I should go with the LC series or the TC serie Need help choosing speaker size (6.5" vs 8") and series (tc vs. lc) for in-ceiling HTS hi I have my family room with ceiling about 8 ft off the floor. i wanted to know what types of... » Read More Need help choosing speaker size (6.5" vs 8") and series (tc vs. lc) for in-ceiling HTS hi I have my family room with ceiling about 8 ft off the floor. i wanted to know what types of speakers to get (size and series). i love watching movies, and have a separate sub already. i am just trying to clean up the floor and remove the speakers so my 1 year old does not play with them. her room (the baby room) is right about the family room.I was looking at the Polk in-ceiling speakers. I am trying to decide, first, what size do i need: 6.5" or 8"? Does it really make a difference (I mean can I go with the smaller)?Also then I would like to know whether I should go with the LC series or the TC serie « Show Less
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I am wondering the same .... debating between the TC60i and TC80i for rear suround ... is there much of a difference between teh 6.5 vs 8 inch ... only intended to be used for movies.
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Whatever you do, don't place it next to your TV. Everything will be off center, turning a nice audio experience into a frustrating one. The 550 is made for setting your TV on top. The only limiting factor of doing this is a recommended weight of 90 lbs maximum. There are 3 models in this series, and depending upon the size and volume of your room, one may be better suited for you than the other. I have an average size room and the 550 fills it very nicely. Just remember, to get "real" surround sound one has to go to a 5.1 system (or better). While Zvox "PhaseCue" circuitry does a nice job of expanding the field, it is NOT surround sound. EDIT: When I stated that the 5xx series was made to set your TV upon, I hope you realize that you also need to set the Zvox on a table or entertainment center (and not on the floor).
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Depends on your system and sound you need. Are you lacking in bass ? If your room is small. 12 x12 you might be ok depending on your acoustics. If you want more bass and your amp can drive them, go for the 163. I enjoy the 153's and 143's however i have a polk powered sub and polk towers that push plenty of bass. The 153 is a good bookshelf speaker i use as my rear surrounds. The offer pretty good base. The 143 i use as side surrounds.
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I choose the 800 because of the size of our family room and the ceiling height. The 800 is better suited to a larger room and vaulted ceilings.
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Sorry, I'm a newbie at home theater stuffs, but why do we need a separate "subwoofer cable"? Won't the speaker wires work? I'm using a HTiB and they all use one type of speaker cables, even the subwoofer. I'm just curious as I'm about to get this system and have to learn how to set it up with a receiver. Thanks.
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You would want to use in wall speakers since the sound is being directed AT you instead of on top or over you as with in ceiling speakers. Bic makes an almost identical in wall......model ht8w I believe. The tweeter is separated from the woofer and also has gain adjustments.
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fluance makes some great tower speakers that match these or since you have a polk center you might stick with that model . here are the fluance speakers i have Fluance AVFR Dynamic Compact Three-way Hifi Speakers or some polks you might consider Polk Audio TSi100 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Black) . with the polks you will need some stands . here is a review of the fluance setup http://www.cnet.com/products/fluance-av-htb-5/ .hope this helps
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David - if your main usage is TV or movies the center speaker is the most important, since it carries the main vocals. The size of your L and R mains won't really matter since they are mostly peripheral sound. Hope you have a sub-woofer, that will help with the overall surround system. I have greatly enjoyed the difference this BIC center has made. Enjoy!!
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We bought a really nice expensive set. We put some in wall and some in ceiling. We love ours and they are great speakers. Hope this helps
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No, they don't have to be the same brand. Speakers should only be matched by ohm rating - 8 ohm or 4 ohm. Speakers are the most important component to an entertainment system because they are what you actually listen to. I listen to Polk brand speakers. That's just my preference because they sound warm and natural. If you watch movies and want surround sound, then you may want to pair the Onkyo receiver with a surround package. If music is your preference, then you may just wish to go with a stereo pair. Depending on your physical layout, you can go with bookshelf or floorstanding. Hope this helps! No, they don't have to be the same brand. Speakers should only be matched by ohm rating - 8 ohm or 4 ohm. Speakers are the most important component to an entertainment system because they are what you actually listen to. I listen to Polk brand speakers. That's just my preference because they sound warm and natural. If you watch movies and want surround sound, then you may want to pair the Onkyo receiver with a surround package. If music is your preference, then you may just wish to go with a stereo pair. Depending on your physical layout, you can go with bookshelf or floorstanding. Hope... » Read More No, they don't have to be the same brand. Speakers should only be matched by ohm rating - 8 ohm or 4 ohm. Speakers are the most important component to an entertainment system because they are what you actually listen to. I listen to Polk brand speakers. That's just my preference because they sound warm and natural. If you watch movies and want surround sound, then you may want to pair the Onkyo receiver with a surround package. If music is your preference, then you may just wish to go with a stereo pair. Depending on your physical layout, you can go with bookshelf or floorstanding. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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The 75T is a much bigger louder speaker overall. The TSi-300 can handle 150watt RMS where the 75T can handle 275watt RMS, and can be bi-amped. I would say if you have a smaller receiver/amp and room go with the TSi-300's. If you have a big room and high-wattage receiver then go big and get the 75T's. In all honesty you cannot go wrong with either of these Polk speakers.
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I tried this one and the 12 version and both were awful. For a few dollars more , the front firing 475 watt 12 in is way better. I ended up with that and the acoustech pl 200 is amazing for the money. Do yourself a favor and cough up the extra $175 and get pl 200. Its really worth it. The Polk is better of the two you asked about but no where in the same league as the pl 200.
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The Reference Series appears to be a better overall speaker. It handles slightly more power, seems to have a substantially larger magnet and a deeper mounting depth...which comes at a cost. I have 4 pairs of the cheaper speakers used for whole home audio. For ~$34, they are decent speakers. Depending on your ear and how the speakers are installed, you may or may not be able to tell a difference. For example, I have 2 pairs mounted in the basement ceiling whereby they have the entire truss space to act as the speaker 'box'. These sound noticeably better than the ones on the main level that have a minimal box and surrounded by attic insulation. If your ear is more 'tuned' and you plan to use the speakers for home theater, you may consider stepping up to the Reference Series. I probably would have if they were available when I installed them. But again, at $34, I have no regrets. Hope this helps.
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Hi,Am in the same boat. Other differences I see are receiver is 6ohm for 6200 vs. 8ohm for 5300 with speakers being 6 ohms...somewhere read that 6 ohm driving 8ohm is not that good..(I am not a techy)Any of you decided yet?Also does anyone like the sexy Energy 5.1 speaker set (will have to buy receiver separately)...any comparisons?
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Bruce, I just heard the Towers briefly, but believe they would be better in a Home Theater setup as the front speakers. The monitors are great in a music-only system. They do the audiophile things really well - they "disappear", sound very spacious, and have good bass response for their size. The Towers, though, will have much more bass and this would be beneficial in a HT system, particularly if no sub is used.
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I have the same thing and iam using a pair of polk tsi 400 tower speakers for my home theater set up but you could use any speaker that can handle at least a 100 watts of power and have a good audio sensitivity on them at least 89 db and up! hope this help you out1 Tom
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6100 vs 6200 respectivelyThis is off the top of my head so forgive me if there is an error, this is what I got from my research of the manuals if I remember correctly:8ohm vs 6 ohmupconversion vs no-upconversionNo powered zone 2 vs powered zone 2 (I believe this is correct, listed in manual of 6200 but not on onkyo website and in manual in box as well)No Dobly PLIIZ vs Dobly PLIIZNO Aud Auto Vol vs Aud auto volume levelingLarger speakers (I believe two smaller cones + tweeter) vs Small speakers (1 cone and tweeter) but both rated same amounts (but remember diff ohms)Corrections welcome but that's what I remember,Hope that helps. 6100 vs 6200 respectivelyThis is off the top of my head so forgive me if there is an error, this is what I got from my research of the manuals if I remember correctly:8ohm vs 6 ohmupconversion vs no-upconversionNo powered zone 2 vs powered zone 2 (I believe this is correct, listed in manual of 6200 but not on onkyo website and in manual in box as well)No Dobly PLIIZ vs Dobly PLIIZNO Aud Auto Vol vs Aud auto volume levelingLarger speakers (I believe two smaller cones + tweeter) vs Small speakers (1 cone and tweeter) but both rated same amounts... » Read More 6100 vs 6200 respectivelyThis is off the top of my head so forgive me if there is an error, this is what I got from my research of the manuals if I remember correctly:8ohm vs 6 ohmupconversion vs no-upconversionNo powered zone 2 vs powered zone 2 (I believe this is correct, listed in manual of 6200 but not on onkyo website and in manual in box as well)No Dobly PLIIZ vs Dobly PLIIZNO Aud Auto Vol vs Aud auto volume levelingLarger speakers (I believe two smaller cones + tweeter) vs Small speakers (1 cone and tweeter) but both rated same amounts (but remember diff ohms)Corrections welcome but that's what I remember,Hope that helps. « Show Less