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Old 04-08-2004, 05:16 PM   #1 of 21
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Hello,

I am just beginning to build my home theater (14' x 12') and I really need some help. I've just purchased the following equiment:

CRT Projector - Sony VPH 1272Q
Receiver - Denon 3803
DVD - Sony DVP-CX985V
Video Processor - Lumagen Vision (yet to be purchased)

And now I'm looking for speakers (6.1 channel). I was looking at the following from Polk:

Front - RTi8 or RTi10
Center - CSi3
Sub - PSW404
Surround/Rear - RC65i

And then I saw the review on the Acoustech 5.1 from BIC. And their price! Now I'm starting to second guess the system from Polk.

Any advice (Polk vs. Acoustech) or any other speaker system recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I would like to keep the total speaker cost near $1,500.

Thanks!

- Bill G.
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Old 04-08-2004, 06:16 PM   #2 of 21
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You might want to consider these three online companies, all with outstanding reputations.

Axiom

Rocket ELT

Ascend

All three have 5.1 speaker systems well within your price range.

Remember that online companies cut out distributer/dealer costs and can pass the savings on to the consumer.
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Old 04-08-2004, 06:17 PM   #3 of 21
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I noticed that you wanted 6.1. These companies have outstanding reputations for customer service too and I'm sure would be able to find you a 6.1 system within your price range.
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Old 04-08-2004, 11:27 PM   #4 of 21
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Thanks Dana. I'll take a look at your recommended suppliers.

I would like to hear more about the Acoustech 5.1 system. Is there anyone that has actually heard it? Are they as good as the reviews say?

What about the Polks I mentioned above. Are they a decent choice or should I rethink my $1,500 limit and put more $$$ into the speakers?
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Old 04-09-2004, 07:25 AM   #5 of 21
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Yes the Polks are a great set up. Have you had a chance to listen to them?
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Old 04-09-2004, 07:34 AM   #6 of 21
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Hey Bill, how about clicking the link below. You will find some really nice reading on the Polk Forum.

http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/


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Old 04-09-2004, 07:49 AM   #7 of 21
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Bill,
A couple things...
First, I would suggest you consider a regular box type speaker like the RTi4 or RTi6 instead on the in-wall RC65i. This will give you better placement flexibility. You would be surprised how much sound difference there can be in a room by moving a speaker a few feet to the right or left.
Second, if budget allows you might want to step up to the CSi5. I think it would be a better chioce.
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Old 04-09-2004, 07:58 AM   #8 of 21
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Don't forget Swan speakers. they are very very nice! and priced good to!



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Old 04-09-2004, 08:03 AM   #9 of 21
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Thanks TylerZ.

I was looking at the RC65i because the room is fairly small and I thought the flush mounted surround speakers would help prevent making the room feel even smaller. I'll look more at the RTi4.

Do you have a recommendation for the fronts - RTi8 or RTi10?

Frank, no I haven't had a chance to listen to them yet. I am going speaker hunting this weekend. I'll let you know what I find.
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Old 04-09-2004, 08:12 AM   #10 of 21
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Bill,

Definitley step up to the CSi 5 and out of the inwall's to the RTi 4's. If you can afford it try to get into the RTi 10's instead of the 8's speakers just have a much better sound, and even more of a reason considering the power you are pushing them with. The 3803 really rocks with polk speakers. I've actually got the LSi series stuff from polk and I'm ordering the 3805 in the next few day's. If you can increase your budget on speakers maybe look twoard the LSi series (Polk's flagship speaker series).

Bill
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