Polk In Wall Speakers

[kcbrown24]

I have yet to see a decent, professional review of the high end Polk in wall speakers. The LC80i, LC80FX, LCI-RTS-C center chan. Does anyone have experience with these units? I am interested in them but it is hard to make a purchase when so little information is available.

For my setup in walls are mandatory. 3 small kids will have access to my theater room and they have a reputation for destroying anything and everything in their way.

For now, here is what my system is going to look like:

Onkyo TX-SR707 Receiver
Oppo BD-83 Blue Ray, DVD, CD player
LG 60PS60 60" plasma TV
Polk LCi-RTS-C center channel
Polk LC80i right and left front, right and left side
Polk LC80fx rear left and right surround
Polk CSW100 built in sub front and rear
Polk SWA500 sub amplifier

Theater room is 18' x 25' with 7 1/2' ceilings

Any thoughts or comments?

 

[bandphan]

I have yet to see a decent, professional review of the high end Polk in wall speakers. The LC80i, LC80FX, LCI-RTS-C center chan. Does anyone have experience with these units? I am interested in them but it is hard to make a purchase when so little information is available.

For my setup in walls are mandatory. 3 small kids will have access to my theater room and they have a reputation for destroying anything and everything in their way.

For now, here is what my system is going to look like:

Onkyo TX-SR707 Receiver
Oppo BD-83 Blue Ray, DVD, CD player
LG 60PS60 60" plasma TV
Polk LCi-RTS-C center channel
Polk LC80i right and left front, right and left side
Polk LC80fx rear left and right surround
Polk CSW100 built in sub front and rear
Polk SWA500 sub amplifier

Theater room is 18' x 25' with 7 1/2' ceilings

Any thoughts or comments?

Ive installed them several times and although they are effecient they need a good amp to drive them as impedance dips into the low 3s. Do you have to do an in wall sub? Id look into Triad and Niles Audio also.

 

[AVRat]

Well, the LC series in general are a very nice sounding speaker so I doubt that the in-walls would be any different. Aside from that, you’re considering using in-ceilings for front L/R which won’t provide the best front soundstage imaging. In-walls would be better. For your budget, you might also consider SpeakerCrafts. Another thing is that what you’re planning to spend for in-wall sub duty would be much better spent for a better performing in-room sub(s).

 

[kcbrown24]

Onkyo rep says....

Ive installed them several times and although they are effecient they need a good amp to drive them as impedance dips into the low 3s. Do you have to do an in wall sub? Id look into Triad and Niles Audio also.

The onkyo rep for my area said that the 707 should not have a problem keeping up with the speakers which have nominal impedance of 4 ohms. I really don't expect to be blasting this system, but let me know what you think. Would it be necessary to include a multi channel amplifier in my system?

This came off of the onkyo description on their site:

Dynamic Power:

240 W (3 ohms, 1 ch)
210 W (4 ohms, 1 ch)
120 W (8 ohms, 1 ch)

Speaker Impedance 4 ohms–16 ohms or 6 ohms–16 ohms

I don't think that the surround channels will be drawing very much, but the front and center channels will draw the bulk of the load, and since all channels are driven on this receiver, I am hoping to not run into problems. Although I may need a separate AC unit to cool down my rack....

Your further comment would be appreciated.

kcb

 

[bandphan]

IMHO, an outboard amp for the front 3, something like this or their 5ch version. Nominal 4 doesnt mean much, the low dips occur in the mid region which creates a good draw.