Which 5.1 speaker set - Blu-ray Forum

Sixfingered · 12-20-2008, 04:20 PM

Hello, I am looking to get my first speaker set. I will be getting the onkyo 606 for xmas. I don't have the biggest budget, looking at around 200 right now. I am looking at a Boston Acoustic set http://www.amazon.com/Boston-Acousti...9793068&sr=1-2 and a Polk Audio set http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...9792984&sr=8-1 Which one of these sets do you like better, or is there a better set near my budget? Thanks for any help you can give.

JJ · 12-20-2008, 04:23 PM

At $200, I would go with the Polk RM6750. No questions asked. But I don't know too much about Boston Acoustics' entry level line, perhaps someone else could clarify...

Great receiver choice, and I'll say again that I recommend the Polk RM line.

Johnny Vinyl · 12-20-2008, 04:33 PM

71% OFF on the Polk set-up? Nice!

aramis109 · 12-20-2008, 04:48 PM

They're pretty similar. I really liked the Polk RM6750 set for what I paid for it, and it's even cheaper now. They're well-made satellite speakers and the sub isn't too bad. It's only 50w compared to the 100w the Boston claims. Personally, I think the Bostons are kind of ugly, but that's just me. I can't say as to their performance, but I can say that the RM6750 is good for small rooms and has some nice sound for that price.

HAMP · 12-21-2008, 05:44 AM

I'm not sure where you live. If you are near a Circut City you can test hear them for yourself. I did test out the Polk and they do sound nice.

Sometime after Christmas I will be adding the polk system in my bedroom to replace my HTiB.

12-20-2008, 04:20 PM	#1
Sixfingered Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:8	Which 5.1 speaker set Hello, I am looking to get my first speaker set. I will be getting the onkyo 606 for xmas. I don't have the biggest budget, looking at around 200 right now. I am looking at a Boston Acoustic set http://www.amazon.com/Boston-Acousti...9793068&sr=1-2 and a Polk Audio set http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...9792984&sr=8-1 Which one of these sets do you like better, or is there a better set near my budget? Thanks for any help you can give.

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12-20-2008, 04:23 PM	#2
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:624 Blu-ray collection:1298 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	At $200, I would go with the Polk RM6750. No questions asked. But I don't know too much about Boston Acoustics' entry level line, perhaps someone else could clarify... Great receiver choice, and I'll say again that I recommend the Polk RM line.

12-20-2008, 04:33 PM	#3
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	71% OFF on the Polk set-up? Nice!

12-20-2008, 04:48 PM	#4
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	They're pretty similar. I really liked the Polk RM6750 set for what I paid for it, and it's even cheaper now. They're well-made satellite speakers and the sub isn't too bad. It's only 50w compared to the 100w the Boston claims. Personally, I think the Bostons are kind of ugly, but that's just me. I can't say as to their performance, but I can say that the RM6750 is good for small rooms and has some nice sound for that price.

12-21-2008, 05:44 AM	#5
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	I'm not sure where you live. If you are near a Circut City you can test hear them for yourself. I did test out the Polk and they do sound nice. Sometime after Christmas I will be adding the polk system in my bedroom to replace my HTiB.

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