What speakers to get? - Blu-ray Forum

tau31 · 12-04-2008, 06:42 AM

I purchased the onkyo 606 and I am debating between the Quintet™ III Klispch or the Polk set everyone here raves about.

plowmanjoe · 12-04-2008, 06:59 AM

what's your budget and what size constraints do you have if any?

tau31 · 12-04-2008, 01:07 PM

300-400 for speakers

ground chuck · 12-04-2008, 01:17 PM

oh....definitive's are out of that price range.

prerich · 12-04-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tau31

300-400 for speakers

If you like the polks, Newegg has a special on them http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882290067

$179.00 Free shipping. I don't think you can beat that deal

aramis109 · 12-04-2008, 02:09 PM

That's a really good deal for that set. However, have you considered buying separates slowly and building them up?

tau31 · 12-04-2008, 02:36 PM

I was thinking of just getting 2 polk 50's and a center for now.

aramis109 · 12-04-2008, 03:25 PM

That'd actually be a really good move in my opinion. If you can find the CS2 or CS1 at Circuit City, you can land a hell of a deal there. They're closing out those speakers.

LifeOfAPirate13 · 12-04-2008, 03:39 PM

I'd def start buying a better set slowly if I were you, you'll get more for you money and wont have to upgrade everything as often as you would with a HTIB.

prerich · 12-04-2008, 05:25 PM

If you have the patience to do so, indeed - save and buy better speakers (I would even buy better one's than the ones you previously stated). I would use this time to demo some awesome stuff at an audio boutique (translate - highend store not BB or CC). See what a full blown home cinema sounds like - use that experience as a reference and then look at my budget - find several good brands, demo them, and then buy the ones that sound closest to my highend reference.

tau31 · 12-04-2008, 06:22 PM

I tried out the definitive speakers at bestbuy when they had that 10$ off blu-ray promo. I was blown away. I tried some polk 50's and they sounded great.

I might just purchase two polk 50's for the time being.

I just purchased a Bravia 46",Blu-Ray player,Onkyo 606,Stand

Current Setup

Mr. HiDef · 12-04-2008, 06:24 PM

I have the klipsh and for the price and size they are absolutely amazing the sound quality is awesome at high volume levels and still stay clear deff go with the klipsch

DezNutz · 12-04-2008, 07:35 PM

a 360 and a wii, and you got blu rays, but no PS3? Really?

aramis109 · 12-04-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DezNutz

a 360 and a wii, and you got blu rays, but no PS3? Really?

Might've gotten them packaged together. Best Buy has been running promos like that lately.

lojack1976 · 12-04-2008, 08:11 PM

If you like the Klipsch Quintet III's then you should look at THESE Quintet II's since they're basically the same speakers and a heck of a lot cheaper.

coolmilo · 12-04-2008, 08:17 PM

I recommend taking a listen to B&W, Klipsch, and also the new Sunfire speaker system. You will find speakers in all price ranges and the quality is very good with these three brands.

tau31 · 12-05-2008, 02:48 AM

I picked up polk m20's. for 129.99 each then I used a 40 bucks off coupon for the whole order.

I tested them out and they sounded great. I just finished watching Transformers with the TrueHd track in stereo mode. Speakers do a great job.

Booyahs the name · 12-05-2008, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ground chuck

oh....definitive's are out of that price range.

Not true... i got my Def Tech bp6b for 297 for the pair @ 6th Ave

Just depends on where you live

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 12-05-2008, 05:05 AM

Polk CS1 $90
Polk Psw10 subwoofer $125
Polk R50 x2 $120 (frys)
Polk rm6751 surround x2 $88
or buy 2 more Polk r 50 x2 $120

all prices but polk r50 are from amazon

Total around $420 and you will have a good 5.1 system with polk rm6750 surround

Total around $460 and you will have 4 polk r50

tau31 · 12-05-2008, 05:12 AM

I am looking at the monitor 30's for the rears,CS1, and the psw10.

I purchased the polk m20's for my fronts at CC today. I tested them out and they produced a great sound, just what I was looking for. Unfortunately I don't have a frys or another store like that.

12-04-2008, 06:42 AM	#1
tau31 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Berlin Blu-ray collection:91	What speakers to get? I purchased the onkyo 606 and I am debating between the Quintet™ III Klispch or the Polk set everyone here raves about.

12-05-2008, 05:05 AM	#19
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Polk CS1 $90 Polk Psw10 subwoofer $125 Polk R50 x2 $120 (frys) Polk rm6751 surround x2 $88 or buy 2 more Polk r 50 x2 $120 all prices but polk r50 are from amazon Total around $420 and you will have a good 5.1 system with polk rm6750 surround Total around $460 and you will have 4 polk r50 Last edited by PanasonicPlasmaMan; 12-05-2008 at 05:09 AM.

12-05-2008, 05:12 AM	#20
tau31 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Berlin Blu-ray collection:91	I am looking at the monitor 30's for the rears,CS1, and the psw10. I purchased the polk m20's for my fronts at CC today. I tested them out and they produced a great sound, just what I was looking for. Unfortunately I don't have a frys or another store like that. Last edited by tau31; 12-05-2008 at 05:19 AM.

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12-04-2008, 06:59 AM	#2
plowmanjoe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:6 Trading Score:2	what's your budget and what size constraints do you have if any?

12-04-2008, 01:07 PM	#3
tau31 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Berlin Blu-ray collection:91	300-400 for speakers

12-04-2008, 01:17 PM	#4
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	oh....definitive's are out of that price range.

12-04-2008, 02:09 PM	#6
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	That's a really good deal for that set. However, have you considered buying separates slowly and building them up?

12-04-2008, 02:36 PM	#7
tau31 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Berlin Blu-ray collection:91	I was thinking of just getting 2 polk 50's and a center for now.

12-04-2008, 03:25 PM	#8
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	That'd actually be a really good move in my opinion. If you can find the CS2 or CS1 at Circuit City, you can land a hell of a deal there. They're closing out those speakers.

12-04-2008, 03:39 PM	#9
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	I'd def start buying a better set slowly if I were you, you'll get more for you money and wont have to upgrade everything as often as you would with a HTIB.

12-04-2008, 05:25 PM	#10
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	If you have the patience to do so, indeed - save and buy better speakers (I would even buy better one's than the ones you previously stated). I would use this time to demo some awesome stuff at an audio boutique (translate - highend store not BB or CC). See what a full blown home cinema sounds like - use that experience as a reference and then look at my budget - find several good brands, demo them, and then buy the ones that sound closest to my highend reference.

12-04-2008, 06:22 PM	#11
tau31 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Berlin Blu-ray collection:91	I tried out the definitive speakers at bestbuy when they had that 10$ off blu-ray promo. I was blown away. I tried some polk 50's and they sounded great. I might just purchase two polk 50's for the time being. I just purchased a Bravia 46",Blu-Ray player,Onkyo 606,Stand Current Setup

12-04-2008, 06:24 PM	#12
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	I have the klipsh and for the price and size they are absolutely amazing the sound quality is awesome at high volume levels and still stay clear deff go with the klipsch

12-04-2008, 07:35 PM	#13
DezNutz Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:24	a 360 and a wii, and you got blu rays, but no PS3? Really?

12-04-2008, 08:11 PM	#15
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	If you like the Klipsch Quintet III's then you should look at THESE Quintet II's since they're basically the same speakers and a heck of a lot cheaper.

12-04-2008, 08:17 PM	#16
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I recommend taking a listen to B&W, Klipsch, and also the new Sunfire speaker system. You will find speakers in all price ranges and the quality is very good with these three brands.

12-05-2008, 02:48 AM	#17
tau31 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Berlin Blu-ray collection:91	I picked up polk m20's. for 129.99 each then I used a 40 bucks off coupon for the whole order. I tested them out and they sounded great. I just finished watching Transformers with the TrueHd track in stereo mode. Speakers do a great job.

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