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Thread: Polk Monitor 50 Front Speakers? |
    
New member Username: Billru44
Post Number: 6
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 04:56 pm: |
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Hey,
I currently have Bose 201 speakers as my front 2 speakers. I am looking to move these to rear and get new front speakers. I saw some good reviews on the Polk Monitor 50's. Are they a step up from my current Bose 201's? Any other recommendations? |
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Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5826
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 05:21 pm: |
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Best cheap entry level speaker that's available at a big box store are the Infinity Primus series. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Post Number: 1641
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 05:46 pm: |
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Bill, what's your budget? What's your other equipment? |
New member Username: Billru44
Post Number: 7
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 10:36 am: |
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Probably $500 budget. All i have now is Front Bose 201 speakers. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5833
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 11:12 am: |
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He also asked what the rest of your gear is...receiver and source (cd, dvd etc). |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Post Number: 1643
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 11:57 am: |
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Bill,
Do you have a receiver/amp? Do you need a CD and/or DVD player? What percentage of music/HT will the system be used for? How big is your room? What kind of music do you listen to? |
New member Username: Billru44
Post Number: 8
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 12:14 pm: |
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I have a JVC 8040B receiver. Probably 40% music / 60% movies. I like all kinds of music. Hard rock, reggae, etc. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 5835
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 12:52 pm: |
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I'll stick with my original recommendation...Infinity Primus Series. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Post Number: 1644
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 04:52 pm: |
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I agree with Art.
Infinity Primus Primus P362 $420/pair w/FREE s/h
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Infinity-Primus-P362-Single-Tower-Speaker/2 346641/product.html?kid=2001755370&cid=125627&searchtype=k&keywords=INFINITY%20P RIMUS%20P362 |
Bronze Member Username: Billru44
Post Number: 11
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 05:12 pm: |
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That's a good price plus the free shipping too! So, would those be compatible with my JVC 8040B receiver? Would these be a noticable upgrade from my current Bose 201? Also, I'm looking for clarity at lower levels. Not really into cranking up the sound. Is this speaker good for that too? If so, i think i'm gonna order it! |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Post Number: 1645
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 07:51 pm: |
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You can search until smoke comes out of your ears & your keyboard melts, and you will not find a better deal, given your budget.
This review of the previous generation Primus 360 should help http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/605infinity/ . I think the new Primus P362 improves up the older generation in several ways, not least of which is build quality.
http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/270824.html |
Bronze Member Username: Billru44
Post Number: 12
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 08:13 pm: |
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Cool. Thanks for all the help. I just ordered these bad boys. And since i was a new Overstock customer, i got an additional 10% off. So, all together w/ shipping, $377 for the pair! |
Bronze Member Username: Billru44
Post Number: 13
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 08:14 pm: |
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Thanks! I just ordered these bad boys and since i was a new Overstock customer, i got extra 10% off. So, grand total for the pair = $377 |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Post Number: 1646
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 08:29 pm: |
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That's fantastic. Get back to us when you set them up. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Post Number: 1647
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 08:39 pm: |
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...hmmm $377/pr. aye, nah! my wife would kill me. |
Bronze Member Username: Billru44
Post Number: 18
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 05:01 pm: |
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FYI,
I just got the speakers via UPS and they are fantastic! Now all i need is a center speaker. Any recommendation between the Infinity PC250 and PC350 to match the Primus 362s? |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1678
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 05:38 pm: |
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Without a doubt, go with the larger PC350 if you can. |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1679
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 05:42 pm: |
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http://www.garrett-smarthome.com/proddetail.php?prod=infinitypc350 |
Gold Member Username: Exerciseguy
Brooklyn,
NY
United States
Post Number: 1680
Registered: Oct-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 05, 2008 - 05:43 pm: |
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How'bout you post a pic of them? |
