The speaker company - 2 choices

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by Odin75

Hey OP, I have the P6-PR and the RC1, I use them in my 7.1 setup in my bedroom.

Ok, how can I begin. I think for you to appreciate this speakers, you have to understand they are budget solutions. The P6-PR are pretty good, and they have enough bass for their size and price. The mids are good. The real problem with is the highs, which are clearly lacking. When glass breaks, or any other high-pitch sound kicks in, you clearly see the limitations as the sound is weak and not detailed.

The RC1 suffer from the same problem as the P6-PR, but to a bigger degree. Dialogue is clear, but feels weak. You might have trouble hearing voices in movies like Transformers, where dialogue is not as well defined. However, movies like 300, where the sound is more balanced, you will find the RC1 pretty good.

I can't comment on the P6's, but my LCR3-P (3 RC1's) that I've had for about a year are an exceptional value. They sound as good as Polk's that cost many times more. The RC1 I use for the center sounds excellent, certainly not weak or undefined, as you put it. Quite the contrary. Dialogue comes through clean and clear and with force when necessary and I've never had any problem hearing dialogue, music, or effects from any of these speakers.

Originally Posted by Fors

I am setting up a 3.1 setup, my first venture into home theater. I have a low budget so this is what I am working with. I have ordered the Denon AVR-1610 receiver, its on its way. I plan on getting this sub from TSC http://www.thespeakercompany.com/ASW...er-P62C17.aspx.
One question I have is what kind of wire do I use to hook the sub up, do they use normal speaker wire or do I need a special cable for it?

Now the main question is there, hopefully anyone who has experience with these speakers can chime in. This will be for left/center/right.
Option 1.
http://www.thespeakercompany.com/LCR...rs-P41C37.aspx

Option 2.
http://www.thespeakercompany.com/RC1...er-P38C37.aspx and http://www.thespeakercompany.com/P6-...ir-P37C37.aspx

Which would sound better? I plan on adding maybe a pair of the P5 or P6 at a later date for rears, but that could be over a year off, after we move out of this apartment.

I don't own the ASW-10, but I've read very positive reviews on it and I suspect it's a fine subwoofer. You'll need a simple coaxial cable to hook up the subwoofer Line input to the Subwoofer Out from your receiver. You can get a cable at RadioShack for probably $6-7 or online cheaper. I personally use a discounted Monster THX Standard digital coaxial cable I bought from there for $5 to connect my Sony subwoofer to my Denon receiver.

As far as the speakers, definitely go with the LCR3-P package. As I've said, I've had mine for about a year and I couldn't be happier with their performance. They're all around great speakers with good build quality and excellent sound. For the price, you can't go wrong.