Retail price SONY SS = Huge Discount price POLK R

[Collectors Set]

So CC website is having a 10% online coupon special & I was all ready to pull the trigger on the Sony SSF7000 (fronts), SSF5000 (sides), SSCN5000 (center), SAW3000 (sub)

But then noticed that the POLK R50, wave 30 sides, CS1 & sub, which retails for nearly double the above Sony prices, can be had online for a huge discount & basically what I would be paying for the Sony pieces above at discounted retail prices.

2 questions:

1. Is this Polk line of speakers hands down better and a no brainer for the discounts and better quality/performer than the Sony set??

2. For my sides surround speakers, would I be better going with a smaller tower pair to compliment my front tower pair, for instance the SSF5000 & SSF7000 or do you guys like the smaller book shelf types for sides??

[Moefiz]

Originally Posted by Collectors Set

So CC website is having a 10% online coupon special & I was all ready to pull the trigger on the Sony SSF7000 (fronts), SSF5000 (sides), SSCN5000 (center), SAW3000 (sub)

But then noticed that the POLK R50, R30, CS1 & sub, which retails for nearly double the above Sony prices, can be had online for a huge discount & basically what I would be paying for the Sony pieces above at discounted retail prices.

2 questions:

1. Is this Polk line of speakers hands down better and a no brainer for the discounts and better quality/performer than the Sony set??

2. For my sides surround speakers, would I be better going with a smaller tower pair to compliment my front tower pair, for instance the SSF5000 & SSF7000 or do you guys like the smaller book shelf types for sides??

What are you waiting for....go grab them.

Polk's are miles ahead of Sony when it comes to speakers also Polk comes with a 5 year warranty.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by Moefiz

Polk's are miles ahead of Sony when it comes to speakers

I agree. If you can get them at a good price, Polk is the better choice.

[Collectors Set]

Originally Posted by Moefiz

What are you waiting for....go grab them.

Polk's are miles ahead of Sony when it comes to speakers also Polk comes with a 5 year warranty.

That was my impression. Looks like the way the Polks market it, is that I would go with either the monitor 30 or 40 bookshelf speakers for this setup. I think there are a couple choices on the sub. THe CS1 is bout as big as my case is going to fit.

[crackinhedz]

subwoofer wise, you might even consider:


JBL Venue Series SUB12 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer

Acoustech H-100 Cinema Series 500-Watt Front-Firing Subwoofer

[Collectors Set]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I agree. If you can get them at a good price, Polk is the better choice.

Nice - pleasure as always crack. I am just a couple more mouse clicks away. I am still leaning towards the Sony 820. I actually saw one at circuit city and it is the goods. According to the logos on the unit and what it states on the box, it is the first truly compatible BR disc receiver from them in this price range; regardless of the audio format. As far as the Onkyo's go, the only one that will physically fit in my cabinet case is the 605.

[Collectors Set]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

subwoofer wise, you might even consider:


JBL Venue Series SUB12 12-Inch 500-Watt Subwoofer

Acoustech H-100 Cinema Series 500-Watt Front-Firing Subwoofer

Thanks I will check this out

[brett_day]

Well i have to say i am very impressed with my Sony speakers! I have SCN5000 center and the ssf-6000 fronts and they blow me away. My neighbor has polk speakers and he was blown away with the quality as well, he said if he had to get speakers again he would take a seriously hard look at the sony's! The quality of their products have improved dramatically! I got the ssf-6000's for $114.95 for the pair!! what a freakin deal! You need to hear the sony's before you make a decision!

[Collectors Set]

Originally Posted by brett_day

Well i have to say i am very impressed with my Sony speakers! I have SCN5000 center and the ssf-6000 fronts and they blow me away. My neighbor has polk speakers and he was blown away with the quality as well, he said if he had to get speakers again he would take a seriously hard look at the sony's! The quality of their products have improved dramatically! I got the ssf-6000's for $114.95 for the pair!! what a freakin deal! You need to hear the sony's before you make a decision!

Thanks for the info. I have had Sony products in the past. Its just that the deals on the Polks really screamed at me to take another look. That $114.95 price on the 6000's is a great deal for sure. Was there any reason you did not go with Sony on your rear speakers?? I wonder how those bookshelfs will sound -- That why I was originally thinking of getting the 6000's like you for my front & then stepping down to the 5000's for the sides surrounds.

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by Collectors Set

Thanks for the info. I have had Sony products in the past. Its just that the deals on the Polks really screamed at me to take another look. That $114.95 price on the 6000's is a great deal for sure. Was there any reason you did not go with Sony on your rear speakers?? I wonder how those bookshelfs will sound -- That why I was originally thinking of getting the 6000's like you for my front & then stepping down to the 5000's for the sides surrounds.

Hey you might want to check out http://www.ugotadeal.com

thats where i got my speakers from. The only reason i did not go with sony for my surrounds is because i had heard amazing things about the insignia's at best buy and i have not been disappointed! they sound amazing for the price i paid ($79.99) the bookshelves i was looking at from sony were the 3000 series but i could not hear any difference between those and the Insignia speakers! The insiginia's were $30 cheaper as well.

[Silo5]

I've had my eye on those Sony speakers also, especially the 7000s. It seems that CC has been out of them for some time now and I'm wondering if they are ever going to get more in. 10% off and free shipping on them is hard to beat right now. Most places I've seen are asking more for them and charging shipping on top of the price.

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by Silo5

I've had my eye on those Sony speakers also, especially the 7000s. It seems that CC has been out of them for some time now and I'm wondering if they are ever going to get more in. 10% off and free shipping on them is hard to beat right now. Most places I've seen are asking more for them and charging shipping on top of the price.

you know the price that cc shows is per speaker right? i had thought they had a great deal as well until i contacted them and they told me the price was per speaker....you can get the pair from other dealers for the same price as the 1 speakers cc is trying to sell

[BruceWayne]

I have pretty much the setup you were looking at originally, and am very pleased... I have the 6000s for the front towers, and four of the bookshelves for all of my rears. I haven't heard the Polk's, so crackin I'm sure has a better idea on those. I went through B & H online for all my speakers, they shipped them real quick and I saved a lot over any other site I could find (aside from a few on e-bay but this seemed safer to me)

I also have the same center and sub you were looking at hooked up to the DA-4300ES. Extremely pleased with the quality

[Collectors Set]

Bruce, Brett, Silo -- after hours of research and due diligence, I am going with Polks. You can not beat the 5 year warranty along with the consistent feedback I am getting. Not to mention, as Brett points out, that price being for each on the Sony is terrible then. Thanks for looking out!!

I think a good strategy for me personally is just getting some quality fronts and a nice big center for now. I will worry about the surrounds later.

Here is another point if any of you guys have opinions on. What do you think of "real wood" vs. the fiber press board or whatever most speakers come in. I priced a real wood set of Polks and you are basically talking about $650ish for two fronts and a center.

I need to make a decision like yesterday already

[Collectors Set]

Originally Posted by BruceWayne

I have pretty much the setup you were looking at originally, and am very pleased... I have the 6000s for the front towers, and four of the bookshelves for all of my rears. I haven't heard the Polk's, so crackin I'm sure has a better idea on those. I went through B & H online for all my speakers, they shipped them real quick and I saved a lot over any other site I could find (aside from a few on e-bay but this seemed safer to me)

I also have the same center and sub you were looking at hooked up to the DA-4300ES. Extremely pleased with the quality

Interesting. I have been flirting with the CS2 from Polk. Its quite a beast for a center. I will have to refresh my memory on your receiver, but I do believe that is a pretty high end one.

[brett_day]

just thought i would throw one more Sony post at ya! the 7000's are on sale for $154.95 and $60 shipping from ugotadeal.com. Thats where i got my 6000's from, and that price is for the pair and not a single speaker! Which ever way you go dude, i hope you enjoy your new speakers!

http://www.ugotadeal.com/product_inf...ijjf630na7f377

[Silo5]

Originally Posted by brett_day

you know the price that cc shows is per speaker right? i had thought they had a great deal as well until i contacted them and they told me the price was per speaker....you can get the pair from other dealers for the same price as the 1 speakers cc is trying to sell

I checked CC's website and the price for the 5000 is listed as each, but the 6000s & 7000s are listed as pairs in the specifications section of each speaker. Either customer service is mistaken or the website is listing bad info.

*After doing some more research on the Sony speakers, I have found that almost all dealers are selling them as pairs. Sony speakers are on a completely different level compaired to most speakers(Polks, Klipsch, etc.) Sony speakers are good for the price (sold as pairs). There is no way Sony could compete with other speakers if they sold them individually. If CC is selling them individually, then they are doing so out of ignorance or greed.

[brett_day]

Originally Posted by Silo5

I checked CC's website and the price for the 5000 is listed as each, but the 6000s & 7000s are listed as pairs in the specifications section of each speaker. Either customer service is mistaken or the website is listing bad info.

*After doing some more research on the Sony speakers, I have found that almost all dealers are selling them as pairs. Sony speakers are on a completely different level compaired to most speakers(Polks, Klipsch, etc.) Sony speakers are good for the price (sold as pairs). There is no way Sony could compete with other speakers if they sold them individually. If CC is selling them individually, then they are doing so out of ignorance or greed.

definately out of ignorance and greed. i called the customer service guru's there and they told me the price was for each, i about fell over when they told me that. I even went into a store (even though you cannot buy them in stores) and asked the manager to look into it for me and got the same response. Best buy has the 5000's sold as a pair for $159, i got my 6000's for $114.95 for the pair so there are some great deals around!

I Agree though! The Sony speakers are great for the price! I Love mine!

[BruceWayne]

Originally Posted by Collectors Set

Bruce, Brett, Silo -- after hours of research and due diligence, I am going with Polks. You can not beat the 5 year warranty along with the consistent feedback I am getting. Not to mention, as Brett points out, that price being for each on the Sony is terrible then. Thanks for looking out!!

I think a good strategy for me personally is just getting some quality fronts and a nice big center for now. I will worry about the surrounds later.

Here is another point if any of you guys have opinions on. What do you think of "real wood" vs. the fiber press board or whatever most speakers come in. I priced a real wood set of Polks and you are basically talking about $650ish for two fronts and a center.

I need to make a decision like yesterday already

That must just be with CC, mine were priced at $130/pair for the 6000s. I'm sure you'll be happy with the Polks.

Not sure on the real wood thing, I've never really heard any real arguments for either side, so hopefully someone can help you there. I'm sure that pretty serious audiophile type differences, very little you'd notice in a more basic home theater. but again, not totally sure on that

[prerich]

Originally Posted by Collectors Set

So CC website is having a 10% online coupon special & I was all ready to pull the trigger on the Sony SSF7000 (fronts), SSF5000 (sides), SSCN5000 (center), SAW3000 (sub)

But then noticed that the POLK R50, wave 30 sides, CS1 & sub, which retails for nearly double the above Sony prices, can be had online for a huge discount & basically what I would be paying for the Sony pieces above at discounted retail prices.

2 questions:

1. Is this Polk line of speakers hands down better and a no brainer for the discounts and better quality/performer than the Sony set??

2. For my sides surround speakers, would I be better going with a smaller tower pair to compliment my front tower pair, for instance the SSF5000 & SSF7000 or do you guys like the smaller book shelf types for sides??

The Polk line is hands down better, and a no brainer -even without the Polk discounts!!!! I generally use Bi or Dipoles for my sides and they are generally wall mounted/bookshelf sized - you get a more diffuse (translate as "natural") sound field from those types of speakers in rear/side applications.