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Polk Audio FXiA6 used as front speakers?

post #1 of 5
1/7/08 at 6:46pm
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I am thinking to use the Polk Audio FXiA6 as front speakers, but then I was told that it will sound bad, because it is designed to be for rear speakers, and it has a different cross over level. I am totally newbie in this, so, would like to get a second opinion.

And what other book shelf speakers will you recommend?
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post #2 of 5
1/7/08 at 11:13pm

Re: Polk Audio FXiA6 used as front speakers?

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Originally Posted by gte357s
I am thinking to use the Polk Audio FXiA6 as front speakers, but then I was told that it will sound bad, because it is designed to be for rear speakers, and it has a different cross over level. I am totally newbie in this, so, would like to get a second opinion.

And what other book shelf speakers will you recommend?

Surround speakers such as those were recommended by THX in the early days, because they produced a diffuse, nonlocalizable sound, ideal for ambiance.

Front speakers need to have a bit of focus. Otherwise, you won't get proper stereo imaging.
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post #3 of 5
1/8/08 at 2:06pm

Re: Polk Audio FXiA6 used as front speakers?

What he said. Bi/dipole speakers that are designed to be side/rear surrounds aren't going to work well for front speakers. RTi-A3 or RTi-6 would be bookshelf surrounds from Polk, but there are a ton of them in the price range.
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post #4 of 5
1/8/08 at 6:05pm

Re: Polk Audio FXiA6 used as front speakers?

Anything to add to your Quick Impressions of the Rti-A3, John?
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post #5 of 5
1/9/08 at 8:54am

Re: Polk Audio FXiA6 used as front speakers?

They've already gone back, so no new comments on them
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