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[zieglj01]

I would just be adding a center and surrounds. From what I read I would need to match my center with my polks, but I take it that the surrounds could be of a different brand?

The Polk CSi5 can work for you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CSi5-BLACK-Center-Channel-Polk-Audio-RTi-Series-Speaker-/360504632120?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item53efc02338

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CSi5-Cherry-Center-Channel-Polk-Audio-RTi-Speaker-/230875785504?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item35c144e920

 

[monkish54]

Acoustically inert stamped driver baskets.

LOOOL That is funny. xD

I wouldn't get a center unless it was a WTMW. No MTM for me. Unless you don't have any seats off axis...

 

[Burnz]

Well I was planning on matching my center. Problem is they dont make my model anymore. I have found them used online (csi 5 polk). I might even be able to search and find a new one. As far as surrounds, I'm not sure what all those different types that fuzz mentioned are. Not even sure how much to spend. I will say that 80% of my listening is probably just two-channel stereo. Thats because I listen to music all day, but when I do watch movies I would like it to sound badass (if thats an audio term). I want to feel like I'm there, where the action is going on.

Also, totally off the subject, but what does it mean when someone says something is bright? I've seen people use this term on receivers and what not.

 

[Grador]

Keep thinking that, it'll save you a lot of money

I'm cramped into a 10x12 room, an open doorway to my left [stuck open since there's a couch preventing me from closing the door], a large window to my right. Surrounds had to be rear mounted, and due to the door in the way are mounted right around the ceiling facing vaguely down at me. When I get into a more reasonably set up room the surrounds are out.

 

[Burnz]

The Polk CSi5 can work for you.
CSI5 Black Center Channel Polk Audio RTI Series Speaker 747192109851 | eBay

CSI5 Cherry Center Channel Polk Audio RTI Speaker 747192109851 | eBay

Just seen this, thanks! You guys are all awesome! Very helpful and knowledgable for sure! Signed up on this site and another and no one does anything on the other but read your thread and not comment.

 

[fuzz092888]

I'm cramped into a 10x12 room, an open doorway to my left [stuck open since there's a couch preventing me from closing the door], a large window to my right. Surrounds had to be rear mounted, and due to the door in the way are mounted right around the ceiling facing vaguely down at me. When I get into a more reasonably set up room the surrounds are out.

Sounds bit smaller than my room, I'm open to the kitchen on my left, the bedroom and porch on my right. The whole setup isn't centered because the room is supposed to be a "dining room/living room" and there's a closet that creates a weird corner directly to the right of the listening position. Oh and did I mention that I have this weird partially bricked section right behind my head.

Believe me, I know all about a less than ideal room and believe me you can still cram awesome surrounds in there

 

[zieglj01]

Just seen this, thanks! You guys are all awesome! Very helpful and knowledgable for sure! Signed up on this site and another and no one does anything on the other but read your thread and not comment.

One option for surrounds is the Polk RTi6 speakers. Newegg tends
to put them on sale from time to time, for less than $200.
Newegg.com - Polk Audio RTi6 High Performance Bookshelf Loudspeaker (Black)

However, the RTi4 is a good option at the Polk Ebay store
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-RTi4-Black-Bookshelf-Speakers-Polk-Audio-/230875757602?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item35c1447c22

And yes, you can go for a different brand for surrounds.

Good Luck and have fun!

 

[monkish54]

I have found them used online (csi 5 polk).

Do you have any seat off-axis; pretty much anywhere but directly in front of where the center would go (if I want to be overly simplistic)?

As far as surrounds, I'm not sure what all those different types that fuzz mentioned are.

I'm not a fan of bi-pole etc. for surrounds. I prefer monopoles for surround duty. Preferably with good off-axis.

http://www.kefdirect.com/q100-bookshelf-loudspeaker.html

but when I do watch movies I would like it to sound badass

Subwoofer?

Also, totally off the subject, but what does it mean when someone says something is bright? I've seen people use this term on receivers and what not.

Honestly? Not a god**** thing. Bright generally means overemphasized high frequencies, but nobody uses it that way. Don't pay attention to that nonsense. People call audio stuff all sorts of silly terms. Chocolatey, warm, bright, laid-back, hot, cold, etc. I'm waiting for the days we describe speakers as "horny". At least that would be fun!

"Dude ya gotta hear that speaker, it was so horny!"

 

[monkish54]

on the other

What forum? Avs?

 

[Burnz]

What forum? Avs?

homeaudioforum.net

Not a big fan so far. Not to say there isnt knowledgable people there, just seems like they dont share ideas.

 

[Burnz]

Do you have any seat off-axis; pretty much anywhere but directly in front of where the center would go (if I want to be overly simplistic)?



I'm not a fan of bi-pole etc. for surrounds. I prefer monopoles for surround duty. Preferably with good off-axis.

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Subwoofer?



Honestly? Not a god**** thing. Bright generally means overemphasized high frequencies, but nobody uses it that way. Don't pay attention to that nonsense. People call audio stuff all sorts of silly terms. Chocolatey, warm, bright, laid-back, hot, cold, etc. I'm waiting for the days we describe speakers as "horny". At least that would be fun!

"Dude ya gotta hear that speaker, it was so horny!"

Lol, horny speakers!

I have a subwoofer already, Dynaudio BX30. It sounds great with movies.

As far as seats of center, not really. I basically have a couch that seats four and sits about 10-11 ft. from my setup. I do have one papasan, but that persons bummin I guess.

Is the brand of speakers M&K any good?

 

[monkish54]

I have a subwoofer already, Dynaudio BX30. It sounds great with movies.

Oh duh! My bad.

As far as seats of center, not really. I basically have a couch that seats four and sits about 10-11 ft. from my setup. I do have one papasan, but that persons bummin I guess.

MTM wouldn't be so bad, in that case. I'd still be prone to get a WTMW, but that's probably my bias. It would be good for the future to have a WTMW, but if you're not moving anytime soon, the center is only like $200. A center that I would suggest would be far more expensive, and that center matches the mains. It's probably the best option.

Is the brand of speakers M&K any good?

Doesn't appear too good..

 

[Burnz]

Oh duh! My bad.



MTM wouldn't be so bad, in that case. I'd still be prone to get a WTMW, but that's probably my bias. It would be good for the future to have a WTMW, but if you're not moving anytime soon, the center is only like $200. A center that I would suggest would be far more expensive, and that center matches the mains. It's probably the best option.



Doesn't appear too good..

What is MTM and WTMW?

 

[Grador]

What is MTM and WTMW?

Quick answer:
W=woofer M=mid T=tweeter
An MTM has all three drivers in a strait line

A WTMW has a tweeter on top of a mid with woofers to the sides.

Longer answer:
Center Channel Speaker Design Additional Considerations — Reviews and News from Audioholics

 

[monkish54]

What is MTM and WTMW?

Midrange Tweeter Midrange

Woofer Tweeter Midrange Woofer

http://www.audioholics.com/education/loudspeaker-basics/center-channel-designs

http://www.audioholics.com/education/loudspeaker-basics/center-channel-designs-1

 

[monkish54]

Quick answer:
W=woofer M=mid T=tweeter
An MTM has all three drivers in a strait line

A WTMW has a tweeter on top of a mid with woofers to the sides.

Longer answer:
Center Channel Speaker Design Additional Considerations — Reviews and News from Audioholics

How dare you link the same thing as me but quicker! You shall die!

 

[Burnz]

Quick answer:
W=woofer M=mid T=tweeter
An MTM has all three drivers in a strait line

A WTMW has a tweeter on top of a mid with woofers to the sides.

Longer answer:
Center Channel Speaker Design Additional Considerations — Reviews and News from Audioholics

Short answer is right up my alley!

 

[monkish54]

Short answer is right up my alley!

You should read the article. If there are any words or concepts you don't understand, ask us!

 

[ahblaza]

Sounds bit smaller than my room, I'm open to the kitchen on my left, the bedroom and porch on my right. The whole setup isn't centered because the room is supposed to be a "dining room/living room" and there's a closet that creates a weird corner directly to the right of the listening position. Oh and did I mention that I have this weird partially bricked section right behind my head.

Believe me, I know all about a less than ideal room and believe me you can still cram awesome surrounds in there

How did I know you wouild say that

 

[fuzz092888]

How did I know you wouild say that

Probably because I'm somewhat insane. Odds are I went deaf years ago and don't even realize it