Ugh, I blame all of you... - Blu-ray Forum

aramis109 · 09-15-2008, 04:24 AM

Well, I have been reading and looking and I went through with it. An ebay seller was selling some new Polk Monitor 60's priced the same as Amazon's Polk Monitor 50's, and I couldn't refuse. I have some Polks and have listened to them plenty of times in Best Buy and Circuit City. I was actually investigating some Bic Acoustechs when I stumbled across them. Considering they were comparable in price and I personally really like Polk's sound, it seemed the obvious choice....

So, yeah. Money's going to be tight for awhile. It's all of your faults, you bastards.

So I must ask you- I'll need to upgrade the center in a few weeks. What say you- CS1 or CS2? I realize the CS2 is bigger, but does it justify the money? Most places I've been to do not unfortunately carry the two centers.

Excited? You bet. A little worried that I spent that much money? That also. Going to be in the doghouse even though the wife said yes to buying new speakers? Definitely.

SkillzthatKillz · 09-15-2008, 04:27 AM

just lie to her. its ok to lie to women, they arent people like us

kidding of course, i am not a sexist at all

mgonzo2u · 09-15-2008, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SkillzthatKillz

just lie to her. its ok to lie to women, they arent people like us

kidding of course, i am not a sexist at all

Of course you're not a sexist. I'm sure some of your best friends are women.

SRTCraig · 09-15-2008, 05:37 AM

It is a vicious cycle for sure.....

I justify things by saying better this hobby than a gambling drinking problem. Plus its something the whole family get joy from, not just me...

ArieS · 09-15-2008, 09:08 AM

I too have a pair of Monitor 60 and love them. My center is the CS1 and it's perfect to me. Now I waiting on a good price on some Monitor 50 for my surrounds. If anyone sees a deal, let me know

JasonR · 09-15-2008, 01:20 PM

Congratulations!! They say the CS2 is better matched for the Monitor 60s, because the driver is the same size. That said, I own the CS1 paired with Monitor 50s and am very happy with it!!

aramis109 · 09-15-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Congratulations!! They say the CS2 is better matched for the Monitor 60s, because the driver is the same size. That said, I own the CS1 paired with Monitor 50s and am very happy with it!!

Thanks.

That being the case then I may go with the CS2. Course that burns into the money I was "saving" with the Polk 60 deal, but oh well. I really want a strong center.

I'll have to try and read some more on it but thought I'd put it out there since I know some folks are using Polks.

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-15-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

Thanks.

That being the case then I may go with the CS2. Course that burns into the money I was "saving" with the Polk 60 deal, but oh well. I really want a strong center.

I'll have to try and read some more on it but thought I'd put it out there since I know some folks are using Polks.

Don't forget to buy your wife something really nice. It's all good.

aramis109 · 09-15-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by obiwopkenobi62

Don't forget to buy your wife something really nice. It's all good.

Oh, she'll take care of that all on her own, I assure you.

I'll maybe post some pics when I get everything together. I am excited about it. I'll just have to get past the initial griping.

Clark Kent · 09-16-2008, 11:15 PM

It's always better to ask forgiveness than to ask permission...at least that is what they say.

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-16-2008, 11:22 PM

My wife always says" get whatever you want, as long as it looks and sounds great. You know what your doing" I guess I gotta keep her.

Valore · 09-16-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by obiwopkenobi62

My wife always says" get whatever you want, as long as it looks and sounds great. You know what your doing" I guess I gotta keep her.

Hey Pizano, do you live in a stepford community....and if so can I join?

aramis109 · 09-17-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Valore

Hey Pizano, do you live in a stepford community....and if so can I join?

Hah! No doubt.

Update! My speakers have been delivered! They're sitting at my house now. Can't wait to get home. Go clock go!

SkullPhyre · 09-17-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by obiwopkenobi62

My wife always says" get whatever you want, as long as it looks and sounds great. You know what your doing" I guess I gotta keep her.

My wife says the same thing. She also tells the kids stay away from daddy's stuff. She is still scared to watch Blu's when I am not home thinks she will break something.

matthewrounds · 09-17-2008, 08:34 PM

I have the Monitor 50's and love them along with a cs1 center. I recently bought a cs2 center on ebay from the polk recertified auction. I hope it matches well with the rest of the system. I am a little worried now that is won't match the fronts. I may have to upgrade them as well!

I will send the op a review once I switch them out.

JasonR · 09-17-2008, 08:35 PM

Were you unhappy with the CS1? I have found mine to be great!

matthewrounds · 09-17-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

Were you unhappy with the CS1? I have found mine to be great!

Just wanted to upgrade. I'm not sure if it will make a difference.

aramis109 · 09-17-2008, 10:21 PM

LOL, I'm doomed.

She thought I said speaker STANDS.

If I fail to return, tell my mother I love her.

surfdude12 · 09-17-2008, 10:23 PM

of course, the BIC acoustotechs would have been a great choice too!

aramis109 · 09-18-2008, 03:09 AM

Yeah, but in the end I decided against them as I wasn't sure I liked the Klipsch, and that was the closest I could compare to around here. Jury's still out for me with horns in a small environment. Got a good deal on these, too.

Anyway, funny. She wasn't mad, just a bit surprised to see that the "speaker stands" were 4 ft. tall speakers. I've calibrated them and they sound great, and I haven't even broken them in yet. Listening to some mp3's right now streaming from the upstairs pc, and I'm surprised at the depth.

...lol wait till she sees the center I'm going to order here next month.

09-15-2008, 04:24 AM	#1
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	Ugh, I blame all of you... Well, I have been reading and looking and I went through with it. An ebay seller was selling some new Polk Monitor 60's priced the same as Amazon's Polk Monitor 50's, and I couldn't refuse. I have some Polks and have listened to them plenty of times in Best Buy and Circuit City. I was actually investigating some Bic Acoustechs when I stumbled across them. Considering they were comparable in price and I personally really like Polk's sound, it seemed the obvious choice.... So, yeah. Money's going to be tight for awhile. It's all of your faults, you bastards. So I must ask you- I'll need to upgrade the center in a few weeks. What say you- CS1 or CS2? I realize the CS2 is bigger, but does it justify the money? Most places I've been to do not unfortunately carry the two centers. Excited? You bet. A little worried that I spent that much money? That also. Going to be in the doghouse even though the wife said yes to buying new speakers? Definitely.

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09-15-2008, 04:27 AM	#2
SkillzthatKillz Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	just lie to her. its ok to lie to women, they arent people like us kidding of course, i am not a sexist at all

09-15-2008, 05:37 AM	#4
SRTCraig Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Near middle earth Home Theater Gallery:10	It is a vicious cycle for sure..... I justify things by saying better this hobby than a gambling drinking problem. Plus its something the whole family get joy from, not just me...

09-15-2008, 09:08 AM	#5
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	I too have a pair of Monitor 60 and love them. My center is the CS1 and it's perfect to me. Now I waiting on a good price on some Monitor 50 for my surrounds. If anyone sees a deal, let me know

09-15-2008, 01:20 PM	#6
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Congratulations!! They say the CS2 is better matched for the Monitor 60s, because the driver is the same size. That said, I own the CS1 paired with Monitor 50s and am very happy with it!!

09-16-2008, 11:15 PM	#10
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	It's always better to ask forgiveness than to ask permission...at least that is what they say.

09-16-2008, 11:22 PM	#11
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	My wife always says" get whatever you want, as long as it looks and sounds great. You know what your doing" I guess I gotta keep her.

09-17-2008, 08:34 PM	#15
matthewrounds Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tucson, AZ Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:52 Trading Score:21	I have the Monitor 50's and love them along with a cs1 center. I recently bought a cs2 center on ebay from the polk recertified auction. I hope it matches well with the rest of the system. I am a little worried now that is won't match the fronts. I may have to upgrade them as well! I will send the op a review once I switch them out.

09-17-2008, 08:35 PM	#16
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Were you unhappy with the CS1? I have found mine to be great!

09-17-2008, 10:21 PM	#18
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	LOL, I'm doomed. She thought I said speaker STANDS. If I fail to return, tell my mother I love her.

09-17-2008, 10:23 PM	#19
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	of course, the BIC acoustotechs would have been a great choice too!

09-18-2008, 03:09 AM	#20
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	Yeah, but in the end I decided against them as I wasn't sure I liked the Klipsch, and that was the closest I could compare to around here. Jury's still out for me with horns in a small environment. Got a good deal on these, too. Anyway, funny. She wasn't mad, just a bit surprised to see that the "speaker stands" were 4 ft. tall speakers. I've calibrated them and they sound great, and I haven't even broken them in yet. Listening to some mp3's right now streaming from the upstairs pc, and I'm surprised at the depth. ...lol wait till she sees the center I'm going to order here next month.

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