Are these better than Pioneer SP-FS52? I can get them at the same price but I'm not sure if these are worth the extra?
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I have the Polk TSi400's. Doing a side-by-side sound comparison is virtually impossible anymore since few if any stores will carry both speakers you are considering like these. I have seen the Pioneers before and will say that the Polks are much more expensive looking. The Pioneers have gotten favorable reviews in the audio publications however. I have zero regrets about buying the Polks and I paid more than the current selling price.
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Comparisons of comparable speakers is in the ear of the listener, I can tell you at 229 you will not be unhappy with the tsi 400s
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I'm running a Pioneer GM-D 8604 4 channel. These speakers take some time to break in and open up. Probably about 150 hours, then you'll notice the bass, mid, and treble really open up. You don't want to use a bright amp with these, also use a good head unit that allows you to control all the frequencies. I'm using a pioneer head unit. All equipment is pioneer and the wiring is Audio Quest Topaz. The system sounds great, very deep bass and extremely clear and not fatiguing. I have this set up on my Harley Ultra Classic. Fairing is lined with acoustic foam and speakers are surrounded by polyfill fiber. I have the Pioneer TSD170 6.75" coaxil as the rears and ported into the trunk. I'm running a Pioneer GM-D 8604 4 channel. These speakers take some time to break in and open up. Probably about 150 hours, then you'll notice the bass, mid, and treble really open up. You don't want to use a bright amp with these, also use a good head unit that allows you to control all the frequencies. I'm using a pioneer head unit. All equipment is pioneer and the wiring is Audio Quest Topaz. The system sounds great, very deep bass and extremely clear and not fatiguing. I have this set up on my Harley Ultra Classic. Fairing is lined with acoustic foam and speakers are surrounded by... » Read More I'm running a Pioneer GM-D 8604 4 channel. These speakers take some time to break in and open up. Probably about 150 hours, then you'll notice the bass, mid, and treble really open up. You don't want to use a bright amp with these, also use a good head unit that allows you to control all the frequencies. I'm using a pioneer head unit. All equipment is pioneer and the wiring is Audio Quest Topaz. The system sounds great, very deep bass and extremely clear and not fatiguing. I have this set up on my Harley Ultra Classic. Fairing is lined with acoustic foam and speakers are surrounded by polyfill fiber. I have the Pioneer TSD170 6.75" coaxil as the rears and ported into the trunk. « Show Less
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I went with the Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 set. Plenty of volume, no distortion, nice range and they look great. They're currently going for $258 here on Amazon. If you search a bit you can find them for $200 somewhere else (hint: egg). These speakers are good. For $200 they're a steal. There are better speakers out there, but none that I know of that are better for the price.
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Sorry, but I was NOT happy with the Pioneer unit, and returned it for a Yamaha. My advice: Get a Yamaha! I have 2 now, and they work flawlessly.
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I got Monster Cable Clear Jacket - for about $30 a pair sold through Crutchfield on the Amazon site.Are they the best - best can run into a $1000. So no, they are not the best, but spending more than I did would be overkill IMHOAre they better than what came with the set? Yes. And they were in my view at the right price point for the Onkyo>
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thanks, now I'm not concerned anymore to have Pioneer next to my plasma. I was considered Sony too, are they really bad comparing to Pioneer?Thank you
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Depends from whom you buy from.If us I would try to accomodate your choice but cannot guaranteed it-Pioneer changes without warning.Fran sicamera@aol.com
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it sounds great with these http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/Speakers/Home+Theater+Speakers/SP-BS22-LR
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Jayce gave you the frequency swipe. The fs is on the speakers is 58.4. I have them with 45WRMS on the back deck of my car, and they do fill in the bass wonderfully. Not sure how they'll perform without an amp.The treble attenuator is very handy as well, it handles highs terribly well!These are at level with some kenwood excelon I had some years back... if not better (due to treble response)If you buy them, you will not be disappointed!
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When I purchased them a year ago- they were right around that for the PAIR. Also- you will get more from these speakers when hooked up to a quality amplifier. When I switched out my SONY amp for a DENON amp-the difference was astounding,needless to say immediately noticeable. It was like these speakers were given a new life.
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They sound great for both but definitely get a sub too (I use an SVS SB 2000) . I have a Denon 2100w receiver powering mine and I also use one as a center channel. Oh and its in a 19 X 17 living room with 20 ft ceilings.
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They are both great, but the 315's are better sounding. I have a pair of 535's that sound good, but I use these more often than most all my earbuds. If I am listening through my home system, I use Beyerdynamic's either mt T-70's or my T-90's. Also as with all speakers and headphones there is going to be a break in period. They will sound different in a few weeks than right out of the box.
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I'm using these in a 7.2 surround setup, with my Pioneer 1123k. Just ordered 2 more for back surround, 9.2. @ 94db they should be able to handle your audio needs. They have crisp and clear highs, and mid range. The are not bassy, I use my subs for that. Just watched Captain America bluray, sound was great. Previous setup was Bose. The Bose had a tighter sound, but only 87db, I am hearing more with 94db. Yea I would EQ the bass down for these.
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Ok well I have never used the pioneers so how they fair in comparison I can't say for sure...but I will say these are the best kicker 12s I have ever owned..the sound quality is amazing they really pump out some clean bass. I have a kicker 1800 watt amp pushing my 2 subs and I love um..no complaints here.thinkin of adding a 3rd sub..
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I have these speakers connected to the Harmon Kardon AVR 2650. I would say it's a middle of the road receiver, but performs very well. The type of AVR you go with will depend on what speaker setup you plan on (5.1, 7.1, 7.2, etc), so it's more of a personal preference. I also, have a pioneer that I've had since the early 2000s and have nothing but good to say about it even after all these years. I'm sorry if this wasn't too much help, but I don't want to give you a line of B.S. because I can only speak from my experience with my receivers. Good luck, and if you have anything else I can be of assistance with feel free to contact me again.Kind regards,Chris I have these speakers connected to the Harmon Kardon AVR 2650. I would say it's a middle of the road receiver, but performs very well. The type of AVR you go with will depend on what speaker setup you plan on (5.1, 7.1, 7.2, etc), so it's more of a personal preference. I also, have a pioneer that I've had since the early 2000s and have nothing but good to say about it even after all these years. I'm sorry if this wasn't too much help, but I don't want to give you a line of B.S. because I can only speak from my experience with my receivers. Good luck, and if you have anything else I can be... » Read More I have these speakers connected to the Harmon Kardon AVR 2650. I would say it's a middle of the road receiver, but performs very well. The type of AVR you go with will depend on what speaker setup you plan on (5.1, 7.1, 7.2, etc), so it's more of a personal preference. I also, have a pioneer that I've had since the early 2000s and have nothing but good to say about it even after all these years. I'm sorry if this wasn't too much help, but I don't want to give you a line of B.S. because I can only speak from my experience with my receivers. Good luck, and if you have anything else I can be of assistance with feel free to contact me again.Kind regards,Chris « Show Less
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I had a couple pair of S4's and they sounded really great. The S3's aren't as good and the S6's are too bassy. Someone stole my S4's and I am upset about that. I'm thinking about springing for another replacement pair. They matched well throughout my Mastering process in the studio. Someone can steal my S3's. haha
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What I'd seriously do is find one in the flesh and look carefully at the back. Now I bought one of them and wasn't too keen about it so I got one from another party for my shop with an equalizer For the house I looked and got a pioneer vex 51 series because its one of he last ones with stereo jacks and maybe at the older pioneer Yamaha Sony receivers and get a Pyle pro eq like I did outstanding sound Hope this helps so let me know. Bud Lucas yerington nv