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deadhatetheliving · 09-07-2009, 03:45 AM

Hey I'm starting to get my home theater started and wanted to see what people thought about the floor speakers I'm looking at getting.

Polk Audio Monitor 70 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black)
http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Mon...2294568&sr=8-1

or

Sony SSF-5000 Floor Standing 3-way Speaker (Pair)
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSF-5000-...2295008&sr=1-1

Thanks for the help.

callas01 · 09-07-2009, 03:53 AM

I used to have the Sony speakers and I can tell you that you should go with the Polk Monitor 70s. The Polks are the better speakers, they will be more detailed and less muddled sounding.

deadhatetheliving · 09-07-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by callas01

I used to have the Sony speakers and I can tell you that you should go with the Polk Monitor 70s. The Polks are the better speakers, they will be more detailed and less muddled sounding.

Polk's aren't to much more anyway. I'm using them for blu-ray and music mostly (Rock).

Hammie · 09-07-2009, 04:09 AM

Out of those two???

Def. the Polk's!!!

lojack1976 · 09-07-2009, 04:10 AM

The Polk's are definitely the better speaker as Callas stated. I think that you should also consider THESE Energy speakers for the same price. I think you might like these better than the Polk's. If you don't mind silver then they also have those for $139.00 each.

Steve · 09-07-2009, 04:14 AM

Sony isn't exactly known for their speakers. Definitely go with the Polks.

Moefiz · 09-07-2009, 04:21 AM

Polk's for sure...no contest between these two.

callas01 · 09-07-2009, 04:23 AM

Also from Energy you can look at these, they have them in cherry and they are better then polk, esp. if you are going to be listening to music, they are fantasic speakers when playing music and very, very good at HT too... Of course I say that because I have them and love them....

Center channel $70

Energy C-300s $260/pr

lojack1976 · 09-07-2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by callas01

Also from Energy you can look at these, they have them in cherry and they are better then polk, esp. if you are going to be listening to music, they are fantasic speakers when playing music and very, very good at HT too... Of course I say that because I have them and love them....

Center channel $70

Energy C-300s $260/pr

In case you didn't get my message yet Callas they are the Take TWR tower speakers. They have the black ones on sale for $199 and the silver ones for $139 both with free shipping.

brett_day · 09-07-2009, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by callas01

I used to have the Sony speakers and I can tell you that you should go with the Polk Monitor 70s. The Polks are the better speakers, they will be more detailed and less muddled sounding.

+1

i had the ss-f6000's and moved to polks and the difference was quite amazing. sony speakers are pretty good, but the polks will be really good!

deadhatetheliving · 09-07-2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lojack1976

The Polk's are definitely the better speaker as Callas stated. I think that you should also consider THESE Energy speakers for the same price. I think you might like these better than the Polk's. If you don't mind silver then they also have those for $139.00 each.

Those are nice but really skinny. I have 5 cats so I want some speakers with some weight to ensure they can't knock them down.

lojack1976 · 09-07-2009, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

Those are nice but really skinny. I have 5 cats so I want some speakers with some weight to ensure they can't knock them down.

They weight 23lbs. each and have a base so I don't think that you would have to worry about them getting knocked over. The sound will be better than those Polk's IMO. You should also consider the Energy speakers Callas suggested. Polk makes good speakers, but I think if you hear Energy you will prefer the sound over the Polk's. Just my opinion.

callas01 · 09-07-2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

Those are nice but really skinny. I have 5 cats so I want some speakers with some weight to ensure they can't knock them down.

I understand. I have 3 cats and they all jump atop my Energy C-300s... good thing they weigh 36 pounds ea...

The Take towers are nice, but they don't get as low on the frequency response as the C series does. but they are a nice speaker.

You can also get a Pair of these RC-30s for $480......... regularly they would be about $1100/pr and then add the RC-Mini center for $200 more.... depends on your budget though.

Johnny Vinyl · 09-07-2009, 04:47 AM

Those cats would be lunchmeat if I ever saw one jump on one of my Totems! LOL!

John

deadhatetheliving · 09-07-2009, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by callas01

I understand. I have 3 cats and they all jump atop my Energy C-300s... good thing they weigh 36 pounds ea...

The Take towers are nice, but they don't get as low on the frequency response as the C series does. but they are a nice speaker.

You can also get a Pair of these RC-30s for $480......... regularly they would be about $1100/pr and then add the RC-Mini center for $200 more.... depends on your budget though.

I'm looking to only spend about 3,000 for front, rear, center speaker. Sub and a New T.V. Still using old Panny tube TV from 1995.

lojack1976 · 09-07-2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Those cats would be lunchmeat if I ever saw one jump on one of my Totems! LOL!

John

deadhatetheliving · 09-07-2009, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Those cats would be lunchmeat if I ever saw one jump on one of my Totems! LOL!

John

If they started using them as a scratch post maybe. Am worried about the 14lbs cat jumping on them though

lojack1976 · 09-07-2009, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

If they started using them as a scratch post maybe. Am worried about the 14lbs cat jumping on them though

What are you feeding that thing! LOL. I have a friend with a 25lb. cat. That thing looks like a small lion.

callas01 · 09-07-2009, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

I'm looking to only spend about 3,000 for front, rear, center speaker. Sub and a New T.V. Still using old Panny tube TV from 1995.

OK, well, Let me suggest

Panny Plasma 46" $1191
Energy RC-50s $800/pr
RC-LCR $300
RC-10s $300
Elemental Designs A2-300 Sub $350

Total $2941

You system would be a top of the line setup and excell for HT and Music.

lojack1976 · 09-07-2009, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by callas01

OK, well, Let me suggest

Panny Plasma 46" $1191
Energy RC-50s $800/pr
RC-LCR $300
RC-10s $300
Elemental Designs A2-300 Sub $350

Total $2941

You system would be a top of the line setup and excell for HT and Music.

Good suggestions for that budget.

09-07-2009, 03:45 AM	#1
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:812 Blu-ray collection:2694 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	What speakers to get Hey I'm starting to get my home theater started and wanted to see what people thought about the floor speakers I'm looking at getting. Polk Audio Monitor 70 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Single, Black) http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Mon...2294568&sr=8-1 or Sony SSF-5000 Floor Standing 3-way Speaker (Pair) http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSF-5000-...2295008&sr=1-1 Thanks for the help.

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09-07-2009, 03:53 AM	#2
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	I used to have the Sony speakers and I can tell you that you should go with the Polk Monitor 70s. The Polks are the better speakers, they will be more detailed and less muddled sounding.

09-07-2009, 04:09 AM	#4
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	Out of those two??? Def. the Polk's!!!

09-07-2009, 04:10 AM	#5
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	The Polk's are definitely the better speaker as Callas stated. I think that you should also consider THESE Energy speakers for the same price. I think you might like these better than the Polk's. If you don't mind silver then they also have those for $139.00 each.

09-07-2009, 04:14 AM	#6
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Sony isn't exactly known for their speakers. Definitely go with the Polks.

09-07-2009, 04:21 AM	#7
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Polk's for sure...no contest between these two.

09-07-2009, 04:23 AM	#8
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Also from Energy you can look at these, they have them in cherry and they are better then polk, esp. if you are going to be listening to music, they are fantasic speakers when playing music and very, very good at HT too... Of course I say that because I have them and love them.... Center channel $70 Energy C-300s $260/pr

09-07-2009, 04:47 AM	#14
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Those cats would be lunchmeat if I ever saw one jump on one of my Totems! LOL! John

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