Polk Speakers and what to get?

[Spacehog]

I am looking to get a nicer surround system for my home. I have a friend who professionally installs speakers and I can get around a 25% discount on Polk speakers. (Also discount for Bose, Atlantic Technology, and Harman Kardon). I decided on Polk, it seems to be the best value for the money.

I'm looking to put the speakers with a HK 335 or 635 which I also get a 25% discount on. All in all, I'm looking to spend 1000-1200 bucks but wouldn't complain on less. I just want the most for my money.

The room is a 28x22 area, although the actual theater area is 17x17.

I was looking at the RM20's or RM6900's but I am not sure what the real difference is between the two. Also would building a 5.1 Polk set up instead of the 20's or 6900's be a better idea? At this point I have information overload and not sure what the best route is.

Also I know it's not the Receiver forum, but whats the main difference between the 335 and 635? and is the the 635 worth the extra money?

Thanks for any help,

Spacehog

[louhamilton]

I think that the satellites would be too small for your room size. You may be better off with the RTi series. Although I am not sure if the the H/K 635 can handle 4 ohm speakers, the LSi Series may also a good fit.

Not sure why you are looking at satellites, but you will get far better sound from a larger cabinet-style speaker (bookshelf or tower).

-Lou

[j_garcia]

I've heard the new RM systems and they are half decent, but other than a discounted price, they aren't really worth what they're charging for them. I agree with lou, whether they are decent or not, they will not fill a room that size well. I'd be looking at Polks Monitor or RTi line at minimum.

635 will be a noticable step up in power, which you're going to need for a room that size.

[BJP]

I'm looking to put the speakers with a HK 335 or 635 which I also get a 25% discount on. All in all, I'm looking to spend 1000-1200 bucks but wouldn't complain on less. I just want the most for my money.

The room is a 28x22 area, although the actual theater area is 17x17.

Thanks for any help,

Spacehog

Hi Spacehog and welcome to the Forum.

I would recommend at least bookshelfs.
Fronts RTi6
Centre CSi3
Surround RTi4
Total $~1000

Other speakers
Fronts Monitor 50 (tower)
Centre CS1
Surround Monitor 30
Not sure on cost

If you could push the $ a bit
Fronts RTi8
Centre CSi3
Surround FXi3

The HK 635 won't have trouble with these speakers

[Spacehog]

I just found out I can get a discount on the JBL Northridge E line. What are the opinions on that?

[Buckeyefan 1]

Stay with the RTi line, much higher end than JBL. BJP's 1st and 3rd recommedation is excellent.

[jaxvon]

Definitely opt for the 635 receiver. Polks are known to be power hogs, so you're going to need all the juice you can afford.

[Spacehog]

Thanks for all the help. So much info out there with so many opinions. I have complete brain overload.