Polk R50 or Monitor 50

[989547]

New to forum, hello to all. Going to be setting up a 5.1 surround soon. Reading past threads and picked-up alot of usefull info. Going to start with Onkyo SR606. Front speakers will be Monitor 50. During my research I also came across R50's. Now I'm confused. The speakers look different with a opening on the bottom of the R50. Is the Monitor 50 a newer and better speaker than the R50. I could use opinions on this because like I said Im a lil . Thanks

[JasonR]

The Monitor 50s are a series up from the R50s. The Monitors are a better speaker.

[Jayromy]

The Monitors are a step up from the R50s, but I have researched the Rs and have read nothing but good things about them. They apparently have major bang for the buck and produced great clarity and quality, as well as a considerably punchy low end. I am considering taking advantage of Fry's online deal on the R's for $58 each. The Monitors will improve on quality, but the R's are apparently a good speaker at a great price.

[Lsalas76]

Originally Posted by Jayromy

The Monitors are a step up from the R50s, but I have researched the Rs and have read nothing but good things about them. They apparently have major bang for the buck and produced great clarity and quality, as well as a considerably punchy low end. I am considering taking advantage of Fry's online deal on the R's for $58 each. The Monitors will improve on quality, but the R's are apparently a good speaker at a great price.

I wanted to take advatage of this deal too but they sold out on Black Friday weekend. Just to let you know though, I did have these in my shopping cart at one point but the shipping came out to $41 total without tax included will be $157.00

[989547]

Thanks for the fast replies. I also saw them on frys website. I called earlier today and CS said they are getting a big shipment at the end of the month.

[b15nut]

You can get the Monitor 50's refurbished from Polk Direct on ebay for 199.00 shipped.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Monitor-50-Cherr...742.m153.l1262

[989547]

Thanks for all the advice. I pulled the trigger today, got great deal on Monitor 50, Monitor 30, & CS2 center speaker. Still have to get sub. Also need a HD TV to go with all of this. . Thinking about getting Sony XBR6. Also going to purchase a Onkyo TX-SR606. Havent told wife yet.

[Trean]

Originally Posted by 989547

Havent told wife yet.

hehe

[blu_world]

it's a guy & his new Toy...

no need to :]

[ItsGettingHotInEER]

I have had the 50s and you will not be disappointed.

[989547]

With the discount on these speakers, I couldnt pass it up. Still have to get the HD TV & receiver.

[989547]

My speakers arrived today.2 Monitor 50s-front, 2 Monitor 30s-surround,& CS2-center. Box a lil damaged but speakers look great. After I checked out speakers, I had to buy a TV,to go with them, so I ordered a Samsung LN46A860. Next on my list is a sub & ONKYO TX-SR606

[Santeria]

get the SR606 from 6ave.. got mine $313 SHIPPED, no tax unless u live in NJ/NY

[tau31]

I got my 606 for 309 shipped via Amazon.

[989547]

From NY, in store 6Ave wants $400. I just checked amazon, they want $350

[PS3+HDDVD OWNER]

Originally Posted by 989547

New to forum, hello to all. Going to be setting up a 5.1 surround soon. Reading past threads and picked-up alot of usefull info. Going to start with Onkyo SR606. Front speakers will be Monitor 50. During my research I also came across R50's. Now I'm confused. The speakers look different with a opening on the bottom of the R50. Is the Monitor 50 a newer and better speaker than the R50. I could use opinions on this because like I said Im a lil . Thanks

I am in a very similar situation as you. So far i've got an Onkyo 605, CS2, and pair of black Monitor 50's. I am debating about getting a set of either R50's or another set of Monitor 50's as my rear speakers. For the price, its hard to argue you're not getting a good deal either way you go. But i scored my pair of brand new Monitor 50's for $100 apiece with free shipping. I think for the price difference, you're getting your moneys worth going with the Monitors.

[989547]

Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

I am in a very similar situation as you. So far i've got an Onkyo 605, CS2, and pair of black Monitor 50's. I am debating about getting a set of either R50's or another set of Monitor 50's as my rear speakers. For the price, its hard to argue you're not getting a good deal either way you go. But i scored my pair of brand new Monitor 50's for $100 apiece with free shipping. I think for the price difference, you're getting your moneys worth going with the Monitors.

So far I got Monitor 50 for front, CS2 center, Monitor 30 rear surronds. Havent hooked them up yet (need receiver) but they look great.