How do these compare to Polk Audio RTi6? Have an offer for the Polk (retail $280) for $100 locally, so debating making the purchase, but love these.
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I have 3 pairs of the pioneers & a pair of polk RTI-a1 Buy the polks for music the pio for movies for $100 Polks are much better
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I'm not too sure how they compare to the Polk audio but I do know how they compare to the Energy Take Classic, and these out performe the Energies by leaps and bounds!!! The sound that come out of these are AMAZING!!! The only issue I could see having with these would be the size but with big speakers come BIG clean sound!!! I do not think you will be upset with these.
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Even though I bought the Pioneers myself, I'd recommend the Polks. I love my Pioneers, so don't get me wrong. If the Polks were $200 like they are here vs $50 for the Pioneers (the current price here at Amazon), I'd say go with the Pioneers. But $100? Jump at it. Unless they're beat up or defective.
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For the price you can't really beat these pair of 6.5s from Kenwood (I bought 4 total). The highs are clear and the mids produce good sound. The one speaker is easier to install than buying a component setup. Just make sure your wattage is within range or you could overpower them and cause them to distort. Check here for Specs &gt;&gt; http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entertainment/Speakers/6.5''_Oversized_n_6.5''_Speakers/KFC-1664S
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it all depends on how much money you have .... most of the top brands are great Polk, Rockford, Kenwood, my favorite is focal but way $$$$$$ alpine makes a nice one for under 200 Pioneer has one for 300 ish but you can spend 1000's ..... I like to match so I would go with Polk they pad4000 or d2000 are not much
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Hey, Matt...not sure what you mean by overly expensive, but here's my suggestions. For a great sounding speaker system at a very reasonable price, try these: http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Channel-Theater-Speaker/dp/B0002WTK4S/ref=pd_bbs_8?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1228050154&sr=8-8 And for a receiver, I would only recommend Onkyo from experience with 3 brands they are the best for me and will last a long time. Try this one: http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR506-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0015M4G5C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1228050345&sr=1-2 For a total investment of around $400, you will be very happy! Good luck! Mike
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Great set of speakers, but a more expensive option for rear speakers. Polk make several other in wall options that would do the trick at a fraction of the cost. I did a full 7.1 with these guys as the front and Polk in wall for the others. You won't be sorry with the choice.
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Lancejulian, I just purchaded receiver TX-NR636 and a set of Polk Audio speakers. As I have not instaled them yet I canot tell you about my experience. But I based my decision on friends and internet opinion and I am expecting good result. Here you have my speakers: central - CS10 / front (2x) TSi100 / rear (4x) T15. I will not install atmos speakears because I have a small room. In future I will have more space and will install them. I hope this can help in your decision.
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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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As long as you have a decent sub that fits an average sized room, you'll probably like these. They compliment all types of music and are great for movies in that they're not overly bright like some other value speakers. Unless you're ready to pay considerably more, Steven. I think the PL-76's are probably a good choice and similar to my HT-75's in sound. I don't think I'd ever part with my 5.1 Acoustech system, they're that good! - Enjoy...David L.
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If you're buying off Amazon go with Focal's. If you're buying from an authorized dealer I would go with these. I had to replace a cross over which is 50 dollars. Great speakers non the less.
2007442
I have always need partial to Klipsch, plenty of stamina to handle the peak outputs when you want to feel the music. For the living room I stay with Polk, great quality throughout the listening range for a pleasant experience. If I already had the JBL's I would look for complementary JBL's to finish the setup. Speaker choice really depends on what you listen to, the acoustics of the room, your budget and how it sounds to you. Find a store that will let you try out different speakers or at least exchange without a fee.
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no they dont have to be the same brand, i got polk bookshelf speakers , about 2hundred dollars a pair. they sound beautiful.
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Glad to say that after 2.5 years these things are still good as new. The Onkyo receiver is getting a bit glitchy though. Auto switching between settings for inputs is abrupt and not optimized, so I have to adjust settings more than I'd like. And pass thru doesn't work anymore. I'm not up to speed on specific models these days but I'd start at $500 and go up from there. Harmon Kardon is well respected, I imagine they'll get a hard look next time around. 7.2 should be standard on most units in that range. Also Wi-Fi, etc could be cool. I'm not lacking for good speakers these days, but I would prefer simplicity which my onkyo lacks ($400 in 2009). Start with the negative reviews and go up from there keeping in mind a small allowance for factory defects, and if possible try it in store, or a similar version. Brands normally keep similar interfaces until big money comes into play. But I am still digging these speakers, money well spent. Hope that helps!
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I'd recommend Polk Audio Rti A1's. Might be a little more than 200.00 though and you'll need an amp. 200.00 budget for what you want is difficult. Unless you go with something used on e-prey. I've seen the Polk A1's here on amazon priced at 215.00. Get a low cost receiver/amp from Radio Shack or here on amazon and you're in business.
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I have the RTI4 and RTIA3 and love them both. I think the RTIA3's require a more capable receiver to power them which may explain why 3rdGen thought they didn't sound as good. I have mine biamped with the Denon 3808 and they sound spectacular. There are times when I listen to them thinking I couldn't possibly imagine a better sounding speaker for the kind of music I mostly listen to, which is minimal electro.
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I have paired Polk Audio RtiA series speakers with this unit and they sound great. I have a pair of Polk RtiA5s for fronts, the CSIA6 for the center adn RTia1s as my rears/surrounds. Couldn't be happier.
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I have no idea what the monoprice in ceiling surround sounds like. But I can tell you that the Polk RM85 speakers suprised me. They sound very good for a small speaker. I have a 20 x 35 foot room and was afraid they would not fill it. Along with my JBL 450 watt sub and Denon reciever, I have no problem filling this room. Awesome.
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I find they are excellent for my use they areMy left and right surround speakeakers pushed by a Yamaha a2020 11.2 surround sound receiver I have Polk 700's floors fort front and 2 Polk subwoofers with Polk high front and rears with a Polk center channel. Nothing but polls for me!