Advice on buying a new set-up

[jeremylee31]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the home audio world and right now my only sound is the speakers on my 46" Sony LCD. I know that I'm going to get the ONKYO TX-SR608 for the receiver, but I'm trying to figure out if the deals on New Egg for speakers are good. Right now I'm looking at this:

Receiver: ONKYO TX-SR608 $450
Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 60 $120 (x2)
Center: Polk Audio CS20 $150
Sub: Polk Audio PSW505 $250
Rears: Polk Audio OWM3 pair $200

Total: $1290

Is this a good set-up for a newbie (both sound and price)?

Would it be worth it to spend $100 more (each) for the Monitor 70's in the front?

Are the rear speakers good enough for the surrounds?

Money isn't really important, but I don't want to spend a fortune. Besides, I honestly don't think I could tell the difference if I spent a lot more.

Thanks for the input everyone.

-Jeremy

 

[mpompey]

I'm sure you've probably heard this before, but paper stats aren't everything. Get the speakers and listen to them in your room. Or go to a mid-fi or hi-fi shop in your area and go listen to them in a room similar to yours and judge for your self.

You are probably right about not being able to tell the difference in sound quality.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

I love Newegg to the death and they have great polk deals, however.
If you not sure you like polk sound in YOUR room, why not to try a free home trial system from SVS - http://www.svsound.com/products-sys-sbs_black.cfm
it's slightly above your budget but it'll give a very good reference starting point.

As another alternative checkout Infinity Primus set - P362 front, PC350 center and P162 surrounds paired with this sub: http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/549234750/jamo-sub-550?s_c=site_search